In the Simple Performance of Duty

In the simple performance of duty, 

he pinned on a badge, 

checked his gear with a practiced eye, 

and kissed his loved ones good-bye.

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.

~Sgt. Oscar R. Thomason II

In honor of ALL our brave policemen and in memory of:

Officer Allen Lee Jacobs

April 23, 1987 - March 18, 2016