Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, July 8, 2012
Reflections for Police Officer Brian J. Lorenzo
RIP Officer Lorenzo
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Cole
Law Enforcement Supporter
July 8, 2012
Rest in peace Officer Lorenzo!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
July 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and everyone in the department. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten.
Lisa Hamilton
former Philadelphia resident
July 8, 2012
RIP Officer Lorenzo, my prayers to your family,friends & co-workers.
Phyllis Morgan
Mom of Detective Michael Morgan Jr.
July 8, 2012
Rest in peace. Thoughts & prayers to his family, friends & department.
Kjrstinleigh Weiman
Former 9-1-1 Operator, Snohomish County, Washington State
July 8, 2012
God Bless Officer Lorenzo, his family, friends and coworkers. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."Abraham Lincoln
Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department FL
July 8, 2012
Rest in peace, brother. You'll always be remembered.
P/O Joseph Leighthardt
Philadelphia Police
July 8, 2012
Rest in Peace
My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.
Samantha from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
July 8, 2012
Rest in peace, brother.
Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD
July 8, 2012