Fred, this is for your Son and ..............

[Wayne in BC]

all the other fine men and women.

A COP ON THE "TAKE"

First he takes...the oath
Now look at what else he takes:

He takes...it in stride when people call him pig.
He takes...his lousy pay check realizing he'll never be rich.
He takes...a second job sometimes to make ends meet and support his family.
He takes...time to stop and talks to children
He takes...your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved.
He takes...on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.
He takes...time away from his family to keep you safe.
He takes...your injured child to the hospital.
He takes...the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.
He takes...his life into his hands daily.
He takes...you home when your car breaks down.
He takes...time to explain why both your headlights have to work.
He takes...the job no one else wants-telling you a love one has died.
He takes...criminals to jail.
He takes...in sights that would make you cry.
Sometime he cries too. but he takes it anyway because someone has to.
He takes...memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.
He takes...time to explain to his family why he can't make the ball game his child is in
and why he has to work on the holiday when other parents are off.
Sometimes, he takes a bullet.
And yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.
If he is lucky, he takes retirement.
Then one day he pays for all he has taken, and God takes him.

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

I just made a copy of this and will give it to him when he comes by the house. Please have a great day! Kelley (Texas)