Police Officer
Alfred V. Sandquist
St. Paul Police Department, MinnesotaEnd of Watch: Thursday, June 18, 1959
Reflections for Police Officer Alfred V. Sandquist
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"
Author unknown
May God be with everyone
Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
September 3, 2010
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You have helped make our city what it is today.
Sgt. Eric Anderson
St. Paul Police
June 11, 2005
No hero should be without a reflection. Thank you Officer Sandquist for your bravery, courage and the making ultimate sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts.
Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Department, CA.
March 3, 2004
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