 | |  | Trooper Paul Vincent Minneman
Indiana State Police
Indiana
Thursday, May 27, 1937 |
Trooper Minneman,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Indiana. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. It took another year, but one of your murderers finally got the justice that he deserved.
R.I.P.
Anonymous Anonymous
2007-05-27
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
2005-12-19
Trooper Minneman, no officer should be w/o a reflection at this incredible website. Thank you for your work. God bless...from a fellow Hoosier. Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
2004-03-03
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