I proudly chose this life of mine To wear a badge upon my chest A member of this thin blue line To serve among our nation’s best  

I’ve walked through blood and snow and heat Helped put bodies in a sack And fought with bandits on my beat For those who can’t fight back  

I’ve missed holidays and little league games To guard the cities here on earth Offered mine for those without a name Because that’s what freedom’s worth  

I’ve stood tall and straight in a sea of blue While a flag draped coffin went by Seen so many tears, and shed mine, too As I’ve saluted a final goodbye  

Yet for no special treatment will I pray Until my final shift is done When dispatched on that final day To meet God’s only Son  

I ask, Dear Lord, oh hear my plea As your strength keeps me from harm When I’m delivered unto Thee May it be in St. Michael’s Arms               

By: Lt. J.D. Ross
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
2006