TO HONOR YOUR PARTNER
All Working Dogs, K-9's, SAR, WAR, Guide & Assistance Dogs & All Mounted Police Horses
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"I'll Wait - I explained to St. Peter I'd rather stay here, Outside the Pearly Gate. I won't be a nuisance I never was, I won't even bark. I'll be very patient and wait. I'll be here - Chewing my celestial bone, no matter how long you may be. I'd miss you too much if I went in alone . It wouldn't be Heaven to me. Author Unknown Dedicated in Memory of K-9 MAX - 12/29/00 New Castle Delaware Officer Terry O'Connor - partner MY PARTNER My dog is more than my partner you see, Because he is a very good friend to me. He's the nose I don't have, the eyes I have not, He's one of the best partners most cops ain't got. Day by day we do what we do best, His four paws never seem to rest. He always does whatever I ask, Seeming to enjoy every task. I know one day his work will be done, But for now we can only have fun. For my dog is more than a partner to me, My dog is my best friend and he always will be. Written By: K-9 Officer Brett Cyr Texas City Police Department Fallen Texas City K-9's K-9 Danny 1991-1998 K-9 Rose 1991-2000 Anyone
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"In life, the firmest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own, Who labors, fights, lives, breathes for him alone." Lord Byron # 2
An American War Dog
I am an
American war dog |
| THE LIFE OF A POLICE DOG You brought me home, one sunny day With you for year I would surely stay I met your pack the children and wife I loved my new home and loved my new life I slept on your couch at the foot of your bed You looked at me lovingly while petting my head For months we did train and our bonding grew We're both partners and buddies in blue We did school demos and never did wrong Over the years my love did grow strong How I loved to work and stand up and bark In the back of our car from light until dark We went call to call having fun all the way Until the call came on that one fateful day A man with a gun the dispatcher did say I jumped from my car when it pointed your way Before leaving home I was told by your wife I knew at that moment I'd give you my life The bullet struck hard steady and true The bullet struck me instead not strike you When you go home tell your wife I did good Strong, tall and proud on the ground that I stood I'm dead and gone now this much is so true But I've done my job well in protecting you ~author unknown |
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who grew up to be a Working K-9  I'M STILL HERE I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep, I could see that you were crying. You found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, It's me, I haven't left you. I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here. I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me. I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more. I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care. I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there. I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said It's me. You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you everyday To say to you with certainty, I never went away. You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew.... In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning and say Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning. And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand side by side I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me. (author unknown) THE FIRST & LAST POLICE CANINE The first to sense the hostility of a suspect, The first to react to protect his master. The first to enter where danger lurks. The first to detect the hidden intruder. The first to take action against violence. The first to sense his mater's joy. The first to know his mater's sorrow or fear. The first to give his life in defense of his master. The last to be forgotten by those how work with others like him. They know him as a "partner", not just an animal. (author unknown) |
in several languages THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
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I AM A
WORKING DOG  I GAVE MY ALL I am a deputy in a canine crew. I have been trained to see it through. When danger is near my ears perk up, They taught me that when I was a pup. I am often there to protect your rights, My presence sometimes hinders fights, I never attach with thought to kill, When subduing one, my job I fulfill. I never worry a single thought, As to how I will fare at a certain spot. the love I have for a handler's care, Is all I need, each day to fare. And if some day my luck turns bad, I will relish the joys I have ever had. To be with men who stand for good, In a special kind of "brotherhood." The story's end by now you know, Of how I tried for a better show, When I was called and I gave my all (Author Unknown) |
A HORSE'S PRAYER  When the days work is done, shelter me, Give me a clean bed & leave me not too small a place in the stable. Give me food and drink, and care for me. Talk to me for your voice often takes the place of reins, Be good to me and I will serve you yet more gladly and love you, Don't tear at the reins, Don't reach for your whip when we come to a hill, Don't beat me or hit me if I misunderstand you, But give me time to understand. Don't think me disobedient if I fail to do you will, Perhaps there is something a miss with my harness or my hooves. Check my teeth when I don't eat, perhaps I have a bad tooth, you know that hurts. Don't tether me too tight and don't crop my tail, My only weapon against mosquitoes and flies, and when the day comes, dear master, when I'm no longer any use to you. Don't let me starve or freeze, nor sell me. Don't give me to a stranger or a master who racks me slowly to death and lets me starve, but be kind hearted and prepare for me a fast and merciful death. God will reward you for it, now and in eternity let me ask that of you and don't think of me lacking in respect If I do it in the name of him who was born in the stable. Amen (Author Unknown) |
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GUARDIANS
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God summoned a beast from the field, and He said, "Behold man is crated in My image. Therefore, adore him. You shall protect him in the wilderness, shepherd his flocks, watch over his children, accompany him wherever he may go, even into civilization. You shall be his companion, his ally, and his slave.To do these things, I endow you with the instincts uncommon to other beasts: Faithfulness, Devotion, and Understanding, surpassing those of man himself. Lest it impair your courage, you shall never foresee your death. Lest it impair your loyalty, you shall be blind to the faults of man. Lest it impair your understanding, you are denied the power of words. Speak to your master only through your mind and your honest eyes. Walk by his side; sleep in his doorway; ward off his enemies; carry his burden; share his affliction; love and comfort him. And in return for this, man will fulfill your needs and wants, which shall be only food, shelter and affection. So be a friend of man. Guide him through the perils along the way to this land I have promised him. This shall be your destiny and your immortality." The dog heard and was content. (our Heidi)  (Author Unknown) |
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 GRIEVE NOT FOR ME Grieve not for me for it has been ordained, that my journey here be short. Grieve not for me for my loyal presence will ever remain in your heart. I was sent to be a Guardian, for the Guardians of Law in Blue. A fearless, noble protector, with a bond that few con construe. With character unshakable, and senses that are well heightened, I was sent to be a defender, so that your burden here would be lightened. Grieve not for me for in heavenly blue, our reunion day will come. Grieve not for me for as partners again, We will defend a greater Kingdom. ~unknown author~ Losing A
Good Friend
By Bruce Bertram Work seemed long today The joy just wasn’t there, but it's over now Home at last, in through the front door A strange quiet, uneasy I begin to feel What is it, as I slip into the shell of my home My eyes catch the object of my fear An empty bed in the corner, with a bone near She’s gone; I’ve lost my best friend |
He is my other eyes that see above the clouds, My ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me that am his reason for being. By the way, he rests against my leg. By the way, he thumps his tail at my smallest smile. By the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not with me. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he even brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all powerful. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. He is loyalty itself. With him, I know a secret comfort and peace. He has promised to wait for me, whenever, where ever. I will always need him as much as he needs me. "He is just my dog!" ~unknown author~ |
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I am a Deputy in a K-9 crew. I've been trained to see it through. When dangers near my ears perk up, they taught me that as a little pup. I'm often there to protect your rights, my presence sometimes hinders fights. I never attack with thought to kill, when subduing one, my job I fill. I never worry a single thought, as how I will fare at a certain spot. The love I have for my handlers care, is all I need, each day to fare. And if some day my luck turns bad, I'll relish all the joys I've had. To be with men who stand for good, in a special kind of brotherhood. The story's end, by now you know, of how I tried for a better show. I did my best, though I did fall, when I was called and gave my all. ~author unknown |
Oh almighty God, whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe, watch over my handler while I sleep. Protect my handler from harm while I am unable to do so. I pray, help keep our streets and homes safe while my handler and I rest. I ask for your loving care because my handler's duty is dangerous. Grant my handler your unending strength and courage in our daily assignments. Dear God, protect my brave handler, grant your almighty protection, unite my handler safely with the family after the tour of duty has ended. I ask nothing for myself. Amen. |
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I met him as a young man, I was far beyond my years. I met him with his mom and dad, his life was just beginning His ruffled hair and dark mischievous eyes told me his story and my love for him bloomed when he kept licking my face. I thought, can this trusting puppy be what I want? Then I thought, AM I WORTHY? I
kept thinking of the token words "Protect & serve."
I
thought training him cannot be this easy,
So
many jobs we have done together. Time
goes by so quickly, we are both a little older now
We've
had such a short time together, It's
time. I tell him he's older now and must stay home.
While
I am gone, he guards the house. The
vet tells me there's no hope, I
bury him in the backyard, a place he called home.
What
can I ever do in my lifetime to deserve |
I hear them say my family now the price to pay My folded flag stained with their tears, we only had those few short years The badge no longer on my chest, I sleep now in eternal rest. --- Author Unknown --- *************************** DEPUTY'S LAST ROLL CALL The deputy stood and faced his god, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his boots were shining, just as brightly as his badge. “Step forward now, deputy. How shall I deal with you?” “Have you always turned the other cheek, to my church have you been true?” The deputy squared his shoulders and said, “No Lord, I guess I ain’t, because all of those who wear badges can’t always be a saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are tough. But I never took a penny that was not mine to keep, Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears I know I don’t deserve a place amongst all the people here. They never wanted me around, except to calm their fear. But, if you have a place for me here, Lord it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had to much, if you don’t… I’ll understand. There was silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod. As the deputy waited quietly for the judgement of his God. “Step forward now, deputy You have borne your burdens well. Come work a shift on Heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in HELL.” Author Unknown Don't grieve for me I served you well I loved you more than you could ever tell I am now your guardian angel in brown I will watch over you, I'll always be around I wore my badge with honor every day to keep citizens safe and out of harm's way
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Rescue Poem The Reason (to you from all your rescue dogs) I would've died that day if not for you. I would've given up on life if not for your kind eyes. I would've used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle hands. I would have left this life believing that all humans don't care Believing there is no such thing as fur that isn't matted; Skin that isn't flea bitten, good food and enough of it. A warm bed to sleep on, a couch to stretch out on, A deep, soft pad just for me by your chair, Your loving, quiet voice to gentle the nightmares away. Someone to love ME! To show me I deserve love just because I exist. Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands Your big heart saved me... You saved me from the terror of the pound, Soothing away the memories of my old life. You have taught me what it means to be loved. I have seen you do the same for other dogs like me. I have heard you ask yourself in times of despair "Why do I do it?" When there is no more money, no more room, no more homes… You open your heart a little bigger, stretch the money a little tighter Make just a little more room...to save one more like me. I tell you with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes In the best way I know how… Reminding you why you go on trying. I am the reason The dogs before me were the reason As are the ones who will come after. Our lives would've been wasted, our love never given; We would die if not for you. ~~ Jeff Levine
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RAINBOW BRIDGE There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills, and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm Spring weather. Those old and frail animals are young again. Those who have been maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other. But there is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on earth. So each day, they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up. The nose twitches, the ears are up, the eyes are staring and this one suddenly runs from the group. You have been seen and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again. You look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated. author unknown....... |
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