Whom do you serve, and who serves you???

Yesterday was a very hard day for the Limon Police department and the Lincoln County Sheriffs department. To watch these men and women grieve the loss of a fallen brother was so moving. During the service we laughed and cried. There were memories shared before, during, and after the service. This was a young man of 27, who was doing his job, and was cut down by someone who decided he was living life his way. Jay Sheridan left behind a beautiful young wife and his sweet little baby girl. But you know, amidst the tears and sorrow, there was joy. The joy that this family knew where Jay was. They knew he was in heaven. They knew that his faith was strong and that he had given his life to God.
This doesn't make us hurt any less for the loss. It just helps us to heal in way that we have hope that some day we will see our loved ones. We know where they are and we know where we are going. The service was so good. The amount of Police officers, sheriffs deputies, firemen, EMT's, local people and family was a testament to this man's life. To the many people he touched. And to the brotherhood of law enforcement.
The one thing the pastor said that touched me is that we take for granted the freedom we have. This freedom is bought and paid for in the sacrifice that officers make everyday. It is also the sacrifice that Christ paid for us. Their lives are given, the blood is shed, and we choose to just drive by, not knowing what sacrifice is made just for us. Law Enforcement officers lay their lives on the line every time they step outside their door. When there family kisses them goodbye as they go to work, they may never see them alive again. Officers miss out on birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, funerals, ball games and the list goes on. They sacrifice the time with their families so that we can enjoy the feeling of safety we have and the freedom we enjoy.
Its the same with soldiers. Everyday in this country a family looses a child, spouse, father, brother or sister, who willingly lays their life on the line for our freedoms. And yet a judge has ruled that people have the right to protest a soldiers funeral. Where is that families right? Where is their right to honor that family member who gave those people the right to protest?
It is a shame when this country will allow persons to dishonor someone who should be highly honored. We need to stand up for what is right. We need to honor all our fallen heroes. We need to let those who think otherwise know we will not stand for it.
Well I guess I will get off of my soap box for today. May God bless your day. Continue your prayers for the family of Jay Sheridan and for the officers who worked with and loved him. And pray for all our law enforcement officers, firemen, soldiers and EMT's who risk their lives so we can be free.