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Post by CivvieRanter on Nov 26, 2008 14:45:53 GMT -5
Brings chills to the spine, but this is a very somber tradition in the Philadelphia Police Department. Rest in eternal peace, Sergeant Simpson. Go with God to the special place in Heaven that He has set aside for Members of the Service. www.philly.com/philly/news/35003029.html |
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Post by irishcop32 on Nov 26, 2008 16:26:43 GMT -5
Thats heartbreaking. Rest easy Sarge.   |
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Post by evp5O on Nov 26, 2008 17:34:28 GMT -5
Very touching.
Rest in peace
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Post by 2 Blue 4 U on Nov 26, 2008 18:25:53 GMT -5
I am lost for words,
Rest in Peace
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Post by proudpd on Nov 26, 2008 23:35:06 GMT -5
There is another department that calls every unit on duty at the beginning of each tour on the day of the funeral and each unit makes a short statement. That is overwhelming.
God bless this officer and may God take him to his side and watch over his family.
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Post by retiredinnc on Nov 29, 2008 15:26:51 GMT -5
R.I.P.
God Bless him and his family.
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Post by airborneguy on Nov 30, 2008 4:18:59 GMT -5
Military funerals have a very similar custom where the fallen soldier is called out 3 times and then the direct supervisor states "Sir, so-and-so was killed in action at blah-blah time and date". At that moment the 21-gun salute starts and then taps. One of the guys I was stationed with was killed on Christmas 2000 in Kosovo and it was heart breaking hearing his supervisor called out "Staff Sergeant Joe Suponcic was killed in action on December 25th, 2000" knowing that is was a holiday.
RIP
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Post by gadget105 on Nov 30, 2008 6:56:25 GMT -5
Brought tears to my eyes.
RIP
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Post by zenmastercivillian on Dec 1, 2008 9:51:20 GMT -5
May Sgt. Simpson's soul rest in eternal peace and may The Almighty watch over his family.
This was truly a gut-wrenching piece to listen to.
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Post by sco2colorado on Dec 3, 2008 19:59:47 GMT -5
Rest in peace, Sergeant. God bless...
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Post by icantmeansiwont on Dec 4, 2008 4:15:01 GMT -5
RIP.....
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