This last week Miosotis Familia, 48-year-old mother of 3, and herself the youngest of 10 children from a Dominican Republic family that immigrated to New York was killed, assassinated, because she was a police officer working in the Bronx.  There is significant danger for those that choose an occupation with the intent to protect us, the public, and to ensure our nation is a nation of laws and civility, we should be forever grateful to all those who risk their lives to protect us.

 

In Honor of Miosotis Familia

 

Love, laughter, a family, a future

She dreamt and worked to ensure

 

And to a higher commitment of a civil cause

Never expecting glory, recognition or applause

 

A commitment to another family of blue

With oath of service, keeping the peace for me and you

 

Knowing danger, knowing pain

Out there, in snow, heat or rain

 

Risking daily for our safety and peace

Fear, tension that can never cease

 

You who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice

Who’ve given more than anyone could ask

 

For you and your family we do pray

As well your family of blue still in danger every day!