Jen, Sophie and Abigail lost husband and father David, when he was run down and killed by thieves last month. PC David Phillips was only 34, just a little older than my girls.
Hundreds of Police Officers marched through the streets to the Cathedral, to pay their respects to a fellow officer. Many of them were openly weeping. It was very moving.
His wife said it was only the amazing outpouring of love which was keeping her going.
A BBC reporter asked a man in the crowd why he was there - he replied he was a retired policeman and had come to pay his respects too "No policeman goes on duty expecting it will be his last day, and he will not be going home at the end of it" he said.
PC Phillip's sister said he always had "The Lord's My Shepherd" on his phone - so people would remember that was what he wanted played at his funeral
Yea though I walk in death's dark vale
Yet will I fear no ill; For Thou art with me
We saw quite a lot of policemen on our journey home last night - the majority dealing with RTAs when drivers had minor crunches in the fog. But these men and women were going about their duty efficiently and calmly - just as PC Phillips did every day.
Lord bless and comfort those who mourn David's passing
Strengthen and equip our police force as they seek to serve and protect us
Help us to never take their work for granted
Nice post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAmen x
ReplyDeleteThey do put their lives on the line, every day. So sad for the young family.
ReplyDeleteA moving tribute.
ReplyDeleteCarolx