Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge
And what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his
community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
Frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job,
But he never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
Weekends, holidays, and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling,
And prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared
About the people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could,
And strived to be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

By: William Smith, Township of Derry Police Department