I apologize in advance for profanity in this post, but I simply cannot hold it in.
What in the actual fuck is going on?! Seriously! So many Law Enforcement Line of Duty Deaths in the past few weeks, it's sickening.
This is not a post to talk about gun control. This is not a post to talk about mental health. This is a dangerous post. I normally don't broadcast this, for our safety, but we are a law enforcement family. We are part of the Thin Blue Line. I consider myself a prayer warrior for the Washington State Patrol and the law enforcement agencies of the Yakima Valley.
This post is one of solidarity. I cannot begin to fathom what those families are going through, but I have thought about it. Every law enforcement spouse has - especially one who has been to a LODD funeral or memorial. You wonder what person you would have ride in what car, what music would play, what pictures to show, what kind of flowers to order. You wonder how in the world you could honor your spouse correctly and how in the world you would be able to stand, let alone walk into and out of the service. You dread knocks at the door while your spouse is on duty. You silently sit in that service, devastated for your sister (or brother), all the while praising God that your officer is going home with you that night.
To those who are 100% anti-law enforcement, I'm sorry you have a skewed view of the profession and have closed your mind to an entire group of people. I know there are bad cops out there. I would never try to pretend that everyone who puts the badge on does it with a right heart and a good attitude. I will, however, say that they are the exception to the rule. If they are treated with the respect anyone would expect from strangers (which isn't a TON), you will be treated the same way. I pray for you - honestly and sincerely, I pray for you. Not in a condescending way, but that you may come to the realization that police are people, just like you. I pray that you have GOOD interactions with law enforcement, that your minds may be opened and changed.
To every single member of the Thin Blue Line, I am praying for you. May the creator of the universe put a hedge of protection around you, sharpen your eyes, ears and instincts and get you home safe after each and every shift to those you love.
To every single Law Enforcement spouse out there, I am praying for you. May you keep the home fires burning strong while your spouse is risking his or her life for your city/county/state. May you feel the protection of the Father around you, your children, your spouse and your homes.
To every single family member and officer who has lost someone in the tragic events of the past few weeks, I am praying for you. May the peace and comfort from above that passes all understanding surround you. May your memories be sweet ones. I pray your needs be filled even before you know what they are. May you know that you will never again walk alone. You will always be a part of the Blue Family.
