 | Constable Edward (Eddy) G. Holdsworth
Whitchurch Township Police Service
Ontario
Sunday, May 15, 1966 |
Cop on the Take
First he takes the oath.
Now look at all he takes.
He takes it in stride when people call him pig.
He takes time to stop and talk to children.
He takes your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved.
He takes on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.
He takes time away from his family to keep you safe.
He takes your injured child to the hospital.
He takes the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.
He takes his life into his hands daily.
He takes you home when your car breaks down.
He takes time to explain why both your headlights have to work.
He takes the job no one else wants--telling you a loved one has died.
He takes criminals to jail.
He takes in sights that would make you cry.
Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.
If he is lucky, he takes retirement.
He takes memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.
Sometimes, he takes a bullet.
And yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.
Then one day he pays for all he has taken, and God takes him.
Please remember that the "He" in all this represents all police officers, both men and women who have served and are serving our cities and their citizens we have all sworn to protect.
Blessed are the peace keepers! Jamie
2007-05-09
Though it has been years since your passing know that even now you are remembered and missed by many. Not forgotten then and not forgotten now. Continuously rest in peace, you are a true hero. Thank you for your dedication and service Constable Holdsworth. (RIP) Brother!!! Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)
2006-02-26
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