Reflections on the memorial service for Lt. John F. Walsh, Crestwood P.D.
My family and I attended the funeral mass for John this morning at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Crestwood, Missouri to say good by to a close friend. For those of you not able to attend, I shall try to convey the warmth, and spirit of the church, and the people in attendance.
Father Edwards (with his Irish accent) could not have done better! His remarks about John, and his sincerity filled us with an inner peace, knowing that John was looking down on us all, and, no doubt approving of the sermon.
Mayor Robinson spoke of John in a way that clearly showed a friendship, and deep respect for him. A Police officer, Sgt. Mike paillou, told us of John's dedication to his profession, and to the City of Crestwood. Others I spoke to, both before, and after the Mass, spoke of John in way's that clearly showed respect, and a feeling of loss. We all have lost a good friend, confidant, and protector, we will all miss him.
I am sorry that I could not attend the Wake at Malone's due to a Doctor's appointment, but I am sure John was well represented by the people he loved, and those who loved him, as well he should have been!
John, now that your "10-42" for the final time, may God keep you close, and may you know how much you are loved here on earth!
Tom, Linda, Scott, Mike Ford
Crestwood, Missouri
No.67
Father Edwards (with his Irish accent) could not have done better! His remarks about John, and his sincerity filled us with an inner peace, knowing that John was looking down on us all, and, no doubt approving of the sermon.
Mayor Robinson spoke of John in a way that clearly showed a friendship, and deep respect for him. A Police officer, Sgt. Mike paillou, told us of John's dedication to his profession, and to the City of Crestwood. Others I spoke to, both before, and after the Mass, spoke of John in way's that clearly showed respect, and a feeling of loss. We all have lost a good friend, confidant, and protector, we will all miss him.
I am sorry that I could not attend the Wake at Malone's due to a Doctor's appointment, but I am sure John was well represented by the people he loved, and those who loved him, as well he should have been!
John, now that your "10-42" for the final time, may God keep you close, and may you know how much you are loved here on earth!
Tom, Linda, Scott, Mike Ford
Crestwood, Missouri
No.67
posted by Crestwood Independent at 13:25
1 Comments:
An up date if I may. I completed my appointment with the Doctor at 3:30 Pm, and then proceded to the "wake".
I am proud to convey the fact that, indeed John was very well represented at "Malone's". The people I met there were just the sort of folk's that John would have been proud of, and loved!
John,me lad, may you have a wee bit of single malt "glennlivit" on
me this fine day, and may the Lord continue to fill your glass!
Tom Ford
Crestwood,Missouri
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