This Badge

While a small percentage dishonor the badge, let me tell you about This BADGE

and the thousands of good men and women it represents.

This BADGE ~author Unknown

This BADGE ran towards certain death as the Towers collapsed on 9-11.

This BADGE ran into the line of fire to save the people in the Pulse Night Club.

This BADGE sheltered thousands as bullets rained down from the Mandalay Hotel in Las Vegas.

This BADGE protected a BLM rally that left five officers dead in Dallas.

This BADGE ran into the Sandy Hook School to stop a school shooter.

This BADGE killed the Oregon District mass shooter in seconds.

This BADGE has done CPR on a drowned child.

This BADGE has fist fought the wife beater who left his spouse in a coma.

This BADGE has run into burning buildings to save the occupants… and the pets.

This BADGE has been shot for simply existing.

This BADGE has waded through flood waters to rescue the elderly trapped on the roof.

This BADGE has intentionally crashed into the wrong way driver to protect innocent motorists.

This BADGE has helped find the lost child so his mother would stop crying.

This BADGE has helped the injured dog off the road and rushed it to the vet.

This BADGE has escorted the elderly across the street because they couldn't see well enough to go safely.

This BADGE has bought food for hungry kids because they had been abandoned.

This BADGE has been soaked in blood and tears.

This BADGE has been covered by a mourning band to honor those who have sacrificed everything in service to others.

Some may hate me because I wear This BADGE. But…. I wear my badge with pride.

Despite some hate and anger, I will wait for the next call for help,

and I will come running without hesitation. 

Just like the thousands of men and women of all races

across this great nation who wear This BADGE with honor and integrity

I will not tarnish This BADGE.