By Caroline
(SSLC Student CHOGM Essay )
From the crack of dawn to the dead of night, I would hear loud sirens in the colors of authority, in the speed of emergencies, men and women in blue rushing along the road before the sun rises.
Ensuring that leaders and foreigners are bounded by protection and citizens are in safe hands.
This all happens while we rest well in bed, assist by blankets when it rains and enjoy the peace of mind unconcerned about harm, knowing these policemen are keeping us under their feather of protection.
As time crashes, weather seems to change, while we are kept under the warmth of shelter during inclemency period, I see brave soldiers racing along heavy rainfalls, fighting the current of strong winds without any company to keep them warm and protected, this is where brave and resilience is noticed.
As we wake up in the warmth of the sun, the sweet breeze of the wind, these people are adding time after time of sleepless nights and ongoing shift changes and then I wonder, are superheroes those with capes and powers or are they men and women who continuously puts their lives on the line each day for
the safety of communities.
As we pass along roads, numerous police officers in blue either under the hot sun or heavy rain authorizing cars so that people wouldn’t come across pain or harm, this is love of service that these courageous officers are emphasizing and this is why these very people deserve all the respect that we show.
It is the work that these people do that contributes to the lives of people, the late night rescue to unexpected emergencies so that no one is in danger and for families to not worry and wonder in the pain of death.
These peoples families are truly honored to have such courageous soul to be part of their lives.
They sacrifice quality time with families and their well-being for their calling, this is called service of heart.
Many times the work of these people go un-noticed, day in and day out, they put themselves in harms way to serve and sustain the law, demonstrating bravery and resilience.
Their hard work not only protects communities but encourages us young youth with a Samoan proverb, “Ole ala i le pule ole
Tautua”.
The unwavering sacrifices these police officers do will never be lighten in sight, these brave men and women are the real heroes of today.
Words of gratitude could only express our appreciation
for these heroes service.
Faafetai faafetai faafetai Tele lava.