I never dreamed it would be me,
My name for all eternity,
Recorded here at this hallowed place,
Alas, my name, on more my face.
"In the line-of-duty," I hear they say;
My family now the price will 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.
My sword I pass to those behind,
and pray they keep this thought in mind.
I never dreamed it would be me,
and with heavy heart and bended knee:
I ask for all here from the past,
Dear God, let my name be the last.
George Hahn, Los Angeles PD (Ret.)