A Roll of Honor

A name is skipped at roll call. 

The silence of its' absence painful to the ear.

A shield is laid down 

for the bearer no longer has need. 

But as that name is stricken from one roll, it is added to another; 

A Roll of Honor. 

And a new place is set at a table in the hall of heros. 

To speed your journey, we send with you our gratitude and respect. 

Our grief we reserve for ourselves. 

May you find beyond the veil that which you fought and gave all to give others in this life

and be blessed with the fullest meaning of your title. 

Peace Officer