In Memory of Those Fallen Angels,
Lodge 37 Respectfully Salutes.

You live on in our hearts

Officer Russ Meyrick, lodge member since 1990 passed away in 2002 of a heart attack. Officer Meyrick was known for his kind heart and wonderful sense of humor. He made going to work everyday a joy because of his thoughfulness and his professionalism.

Russ Meyrick

Just Reward

The police officer stood and faced his Maker,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now, police officer how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To your Maker, have you been true?”

The police officer, with squared shoulders, said
“No sir, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I’ve been violent, because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny, that wasn’t mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed by a cry for help though sometimes I shook with fear,
and sometimes, please forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fears.
But if you have a place for me here, well…it need not be too grand.
I never expected or had too much so if you don’t…I’ll understand.”

There was silence all around the room where the saints respectfully stood.
As the police officer waited quietly, for the judgment…bad or good.
“Step forward now police officer, you’ve borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets; you’ve done your time in Hell.”

– Det. Larry Wieda, Boulder Police Department, Boulder, Colorado