 | |  | Trooper Earl L. Brown
Indiana State Police
Indiana
Wednesday, August 31, 1955 |
Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller
Indiana State Police Dist 13
2005-12-19
Remembering you on this 50th anniversary of your death in which you would have been 92 years old. Thank you for keeping Indiana. Deputy Probation Officer Cory Walker
Jennings County Superior Court Probation Department
2005-09-01
I never knew you, that was before my time. But I do remember my uncle, Bill Weddle, and my father telling me the story about you. My uncle Bill was the Columbus Police Officer who was with you that day, and shot the the man that killed you. I idolized my uncle, and he spoke very highly of you. He was my inspiration for becoming a Law Enforcement Officer. You are a true hero, and you gave the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless You. Deputy Trace L. Weddle
Wake County Sheriff's Office - Raleigh, NC
2004-02-13
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