Killing a cop fractures the very foundation upon which our society is built.
- The Rev. Mark Pruden


This page is done in loving memory of My sister

Officer Dawn S Erickson
who was killed in the line of Duty on
December 24, 1995.
May she now soar with the angels!

"IN VALOR THERE IS HOPE."

A Part of America Died
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your home town or in mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,

And A Part Of America Died.



click on the flag to hear taps.

Words Left Unsaid!

I didn't get to say "goodbye",
And all the words I wanted you to hear.
I should have said them when I had my chance,
But I thought that you would always be near.

I ran out of time to let you know,
Just how much you meant to me.
I should have told you, but I thought you knew,
But now I will never know, if you really did see.

When l talk to you in my prayers at night,
I hope you can hear all I have to say.
I would have told you, if only I could,
Have had you back for one more day.

Perhaps there were words you wanted to say also,
That were left unsaid by you.
But I do know that you loved me,
As you knew that I loved you too.

We should always say what we feel in our heart,
As tomorrow may never come.
Speak those words today as you feel them,
And never lose your chance to tell someone.

FAITH
Know that Dawn was and still is an Angel
of God. Her new shift starts every morning
As she rises in the east, opens her wings,
And allows us to see all the glory and
miracles of life.

HOPE
That she brings with her one of God's gifts.
His everlasting light that will shine on you
all the days of your life. Bringing you out
of the darkness, keeping you safe and
warm.

LOVE
God's greatest gift. Open your heart,
mind, and soul to embrace the light that she
brings you every morning. For God loves
you! His light is her Love, use its power.
strength, and passion to guide your life.
And in times of need, look upon the
morning….. Dawn will be waiting for
YOU!!

~~~written by Lisa Goulas~~~

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