I cannot believe this day has come

only two short years we've overcome.

Please dry your tears my loving bride

for I will still be right by your side.

I know you're young, but you must be strong.

And don't worry, for we won't be apart long.

I can't wait to see your beautiful face

and show you this glorious place.

The flag today they will hand to you.

They will dry your tears and salute you, too.

Sorry I didn't get to say goodbye,

you know I loved you, you know I tried.

My job called and I had to go

I just wished that you could know.

As I lay dying, I wasn't sad

for I saw God and he held my hand.

Now when times get hard,

hold your head up high.

If you feel you need to see me,

just look toward the sky.

Until we meet again on Heaven's bright shore,

I just have to tell you once more.

Remember Sweetheart, make the most of your life-

for you will always be a

Police Officer's Wife!

Written by Officer Laura D. Gibson

National Law Enforcement Memorial