God’s Hero in Blue

Dedicated to P.O. Jim Kelly 1992

He walked life’s lonely path with honor, Lord,

Protecting those you sent his way…

Until, at last, with task well done,

Your call is heard today.

We hear you saying:

“Come, my friend, with me apart…from years of service rest.

You’ve helped the poor, protected all, you’ve passed Life’s every test.

You did not falter, did not fail though weary was your soul

I saw your tears, I felt your fears…I helped you toward your goal.

Beneath that badge there beat a heart, strong, courageous, true…

When duty called, you answered, my hero dressed in blue!

Come, my friend, your reward awaits: the law you did obey.

Faithful through life’s endless storms you showed my people the way.

Your beat is ended; roll call’s done! Now, rest on Heaven’s shore.

The good you did so willingly will remain forever more.”

Thank you; Father, for your great love as we cherish his memory dear

We offer this brave soul to you…be with him ever near.

And when, at last, we hear your call may we each take our place

On Heaven’s shore, eternal home, beneath your kindly gaze.

By: Sister Ann Stamm

Livonia Police Chaplain