Behind the Badge

To those behind the badge, who have paid the ultimate price To serve and to protect—a tremendous sacrifice To defend and shield the blameless you presented us your all The struggle against corruption, you answered every call To those behind the badge, who committed to its cause The danger and the perils never gave you the slightest pause For the risks didn’t measure against the peace left in the wake Of a battle against wrongdoings, your beliefs didn’t shake To those behind the badge, for your loyalty we are grateful Dedication to the mission—more than a job—ever faithful Whether uniformed or not your ethics remained the same Ever watchful for corruption, your principles sustained To those behind the badge with high regard we shall reflect On your allegiance as peace officer, you have all our respect Your attitudes, your way of life, your values and your creed Sustain us to protect and defend and accomplish every deed To those behind the badge, a noble legacy you leave us Courage, strength, and bravery a necessity to those who need us Your valor and heroism we never shall forget The cost of the tour of duty, you paid the final debt To those behind the badge, we stand in remembrance this night A badge worn with privilege of an honorable fight With respect and admiration your devotion we remember In our hearts your memory will be a constant burning ember