The Grey Nomads Forum

Final Inspection

aussie_paul said
12:38 PM May 30, 2023

The policeman stood and faced his God,

Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

I did not know you personally, but I knew you did your job well. R.I.P Senior Constable Brett Forte. A Retired Met Officer. 

Possum3 said
09:30 PM May 30, 2023

Senior Constable Forte was fatally shot by Maddison after he lured the Tactical Crime Squad officer and his police partner down a deserted road in the Lockyer Valley on May 29, 2017. Senior Constable Catherine Nielsen and Constable Forte had been in an extended pursuit of Maddison, who was wanted by police.

yobarr said
11:24 AM May 31, 2023

Possum3 wrote:
Senior Constable Forte was fatally shot by Maddison after he lured the Tactical Crime Squad officer and his police partner down a deserted road in the Lockyer Valley on May 29, 2017. Senior Constable Catherine Nielsen and Constable Forte had been in an extended pursuit of Maddison, who was wanted by police.

Yes, I remember this incident well, but didn't realise it occurred over 6 years ago.

The brave police force members eventually despatched the perpetrator to where he deserved to be, and I certainly would support more such actions by police.

No more of the "deprived childhood, misspent youth" garbage we constantly are bombarded with by the bleeding hearts and do-gooders that seem to abound. The risk of these offenders repeating their deadly actions are zero. Bring it on. Cheers

Post Reply

The Grey Nomads Forum

Final Inspection

Activeboard Mobile