Officer Brent Daniel Long

His Judgment Day:

The Officer stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?"

The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, 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 got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the Officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, you've done your time in hell"

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God Speed Officer Long!

My heart is heavy for the loss of officer Long and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I had the pleasure of knowing Brent & the tears fall knowing he made the ultimate sacrafice in order to keep our community safe.

Rest now brother we will continue the fight, we will continue to be the barbed wire that protect the flock from the wolves. Prayers go to the family and friends who are left to mourn, your loss is known only by a few.

The City of Jasonville Fire Department send our thoughts and most especially, our prayers to the Long family and the City of Terre Haute Police Department, its officers and the City as a whole.

May God grant you his peace and understanding during this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Long.

You have given the ultimate sacrifice while protecting others and you shall never be forgotten.

We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. You gave the ultimate sacrifice and that will never be forgotten.

Prayers and thoughts to Officer Brent Long's family and friends. Hold tightly to your memories and know that God is at your side always.

With Sincere Sympathy. Your "Families" from both sides will be in my prayers and thoughts. God be with you and give you the strenghth. "Someone taketh away, but memories are never forgotten."

Rest in Peace Officer Long. Our prayers will be with your family, friends and members of the Terre Haute Police Department. May God Bless You All!

Our hearts go out to the family at this time...we will keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts.