In the simple performance of duty,
he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones goodbye.
In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.
In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call,
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.
In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.
In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten,
we shall never forget.
Never judge or regret, what he did,
In the simple performance of duty.
Used with permission and written by
Sgt. Oscar R. Thomasson
Supervisor, Civil Section, Technical Division
Sedgewick County, KS Sheriff's Department
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