To those on the job or were on the job; can you relate to this?

Question

5/21/00
THE SHEEPDOG...

Of all the creatures who live on God's green earth,
of all those that spawn, lay eggs or that give birth,
from the human, the lion, the tiger or even the bear,
there is one thing that all God's creatures share.
They will all move away from the sound of the gun.
There is but one that will move toward it and not run.
That one, that singular creature, wears a human face.
He brings both misery and joy to the human race.
So who is the one who goes toward the sound of the gun?
When all other creatures, man or beast, turn and run?

It is the warrior, that's who! And he's like no other creature.
No, no other creature on the face of the earth bears that feature.
But there are two kinds of warriors, the good and the bad.
Two kinds of warriors that make us happy or sad.

At a distance, you may think that both kinds look alike.
But inside, the warriors are as different as day and night.
To one, it's an opportunity to take advantage or to subject.
To the other, it's a feeling of duty. It's a need to protect.
Yes, the two kinds of warriors are different throughout.
It's the wolf and the sheepdog that I'm talking about.

The majority of people are kind, no harm would they bring.
They are good people who always try to do the right thing.
They are as the sheep in the field, going about their daily lives,
trying to better themselves and others as opportunities arise.
The wolf roams the edges of the field, feeding on the sheep.
When he catches one not looking,he sinks his teeth in deep.
He rips and tears their life apart, causing mayhem and disaster,
not caring about the pain he brings or the pain he will leave thereafter.
He looks for the old, the lame or the weak, before moving in to make his
kill.

He'll run in packs, no honor has he, his soul is ugly, his thinking ill.

The wolf, a pirate and predator, is feared by everyone who roams the field.
All except for the sheepdog who tries to keep order and carries a shield.
The sheep seldom think about the sheepdog, their lives busy with other things.
But they like knowing that he's there, they like the security he brings.
His duty is to protect the sheep and fight the wolf, even to the loss of his
life.
And he prays God will understand his inner scars that came from all the
strife.
So when next you see a police motorcade for yet another fallen sheepdog
go by, say a prayer for those that follow him, they'll all have a tear in
their eye.
Protecting the sheep and fighting the wolves is a duty the sheepdog feels
in his heart.
May he rest in God's grace, in a heavenly place, may his memory never
depart.

Officer Samuel Jeppsen
#3751 Feb.2K

Inspired by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, and the three most recent valley
officers,
killed in the line of duty.
Officer James Snedigar #312, Officer Goelet Beuf #6896, Officer Skip Fink
#940.

Dedicated to the men and women who risk their lives in Law Enforcement,
and to the family and friends they leave behind

Answer 1

thank you for posting,
most people just dont get what we do, do they?

Answer 2

Awesome tribute to those fallen officers... your tribute is very deep an heartfelt. I work with the same offenders but just in a different way, my hubby is also in law enforcment - everyday its a struggle and overwhelming ..Keep up the good work... the world needs a more good men and women..

Answer 3

I have read your question, and additional details at least 6 times, and each time I end up having trouble focusing on the screen. This is one of the rare times, I am at a loss for words.
Thank you for posting this.
CGIV

Answer 4

Yes I can and I have 10 years on

Answer 5

Forgive me if I sound cynnical, but why do criminals need badges? The cops where I live have proven, time and again, to be far worse than the people they choose to prey upon. If you choose to honor a hero look at your Infantrymen in foreign combat. Talk trash all you like but it best not be near me, lest you'll enjoy the taste of your own blood. THESE BRAVE SOLDIERS ARE THE REAL PROTECTORS OF THE CITIZENS. I'm not sure of today wages but in mid-80's I was getting $480 a month. Making the big bucks, eh?

Answer 6

Yeah, definately.

Thanks for posting that.

Answer 7

Very touching!
Made me cry.

Answer 8

That was absolutely beautiful.
Thank you.

Answer 9

Thanks, brother.