04/20/2023
We'll hold the line from here Corporal
God speed brother
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The Thin Blue Line
They’re gathering up in heaven, those whose hearts bleed blue
They heard another one's coming, his time on earth is through
There’s a ripple in the fabric, a tear in the thin blue line
A sacrifice was made, an officer in his prime
They stand guard at Heaven’s gate, wearing their dress blues
Heads are bowed in silence, when he arrives, they’ll all salute
Then they’ll slap him on the back and welcome him inside
Though their hearts are grieving, they’re also filled with pride
He bravely gave his life to protect those he served
Justice and freedom, he stood for every word
Our hearts are with his family, we grieve their sacrifice
May they feel our love as we pray for them tonight
On earth, they are gathering, the gunman doesn’t stand a chance
Those who hold the line, won’t take a backward glance
Eyes looking forward, there’s no place that he can hide
One of theirs was taken, they’ll stand on that thin blue line
Take up where he left off, finish what they must
We pray for their safety, and in our God we trust
That good will once again triumph, though the devil takes his due
Every heart determined; God bless our Men in Blue.
Written with deepest sympathy by Kala Cota in honor of Reserve Corporal Joseph Johnson, Nyssa, Oregon Police Department
End of Watch: April 15, 2023
