Memories pass, as time runs short
To days gone by, and battles fought.

Of traffic posts in summer's heat
Of beats I walked - - a Sergeant's meet.

Domestic fights, flights of stairs
Arrests are made - - no one cares.

Of bitter cold and lonely nights
Watching, watching under corner lights.

Send some help - - another brawl
Sirens wail their distant call.

Of rapist sought and burglars caught - - 
Another day in City Court.

Of tests and scores - - did you hear the marks?
Car 52 - - clear the parks.

A shooting in progress - - message received!
10-13, a wife bereaved.

Oh, how slow the cycles go,
As tears are shed row by row.

The pipers play their mournful tune
Another brother gone too soon.

So hoist one for me now and then
And for others who were there when.

To laughs and tears and hopes and fears
For friends of yesterday's years.



Lieutenant Thomas Perrotti  (Ret.) 
New Rochelle Police Department
December 31, 1985

      

  Go With God
You Are Loved And Missed








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