 | Corporal Joseph Paul Bertrand
Florida Highway Patrol
Florida
Friday, December 22, 1967 |
Beyond the boundaries of your city's lights,
Stand the heroes waiting for your cries.
So many times you did not bring this on yourself,
When that moment finally comes,
I'll be there to help.
On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
I'll be right here.
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
We'll always be ready because we will always be there.
When there are people crying in the streets,
When they're starving for a meal to eat,
When they simply need a place to make their beds,
Right here underneath my wing,
You can rest your head.
On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
I'll be right here!
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
We'll always be ready because we will always be there...
There... there... there...
Hope and pray that you'll never need me,
But rest assured I will not let you down.
I'll walk beside you but you may not see me,
The strongest among you may not wear a crown.
On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
I'll be right here!
On that day when you don't have the strength for the burden you bear,
I'll be right here!
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
We'll always be ready because we will always be there. Anonymous
2009-03-13
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your dedicated service VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH
2007-12-20
On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
A hero never dies....
Rest in peace, hero.
2004-12-22
We will not forget your sacrifice. TROOPER
FHP
2004-05-31
God bless Troop. You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service and heroism. Mankind has lost another of the great. Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)
2004-01-07
Rest in Peace Brother...you will not be forgotten
CPD
On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State University Police Department, our thoughts and prayers to the Bertrand family and the Florida Highway Patrol.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them."
Hebrews 6:10
Virginia State University Police Department
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