Lester Thomas Klvana
Born Sept 04, 1930
EOW June 11, 2016
NYPD Sergeant for 22 years
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Francis J. Whelan
Past 10-13 Club President
E.O.W February 24, 2016
Ret. NYPD
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Phil Rose Det. NYPD
Past 10-13 Club President
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Sgt. Bill Pfeffer NYPD
NYPD Feb 1968 retired Aug 1991
EOW March 21, 2013
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“The Final Inspection“
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?”
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
“No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,
Because those of us who carry 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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep….
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you’ve a place for me here,
Lord, It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t…..I’ll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
“Step forward now, policeman,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in hell.”
Author Unknown
IN MEMORIAM
Bricks to be laid at Memorial
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Tom O’Connell
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John W. Sharkey
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Sean Patrick Cusick
