Brother - NeedToBreathe by Galvin DeGraw with Lyrics (Police Tribute)

Law Enforcement Video Tribute with Lyrics: Thank you for ALL you do. You are appreciated more than words can convey. When I read the following poem, it brought tears to my eyes. The Lord put it on my heart to create the following video in their honor.

Poem Called: The Final Inspection (by Leo Style).

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 judgement 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."

Praying that the Lord Jesus gives you great comfort, hope, support and continuing blessings to our Law Enforcement Community. Thank you for All you do every day; with much brotherly love and heartfelt prayers. -Chaplain Pete