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Man in Blue At the corner of Jefferson and Main he stood as erect and upright as the gray granite building he refrained from leaning back against leaving untouched the shiny brass plaque framing him for us undaunted and righteous for memory to summon in need and distress. In dark blue dressed but for the silver badge breast-high, his hat visor at eye level a black leather strap slashing crosswise his chest latched to buckle and belt from which a revolver unused padded his thigh. He was our constant— ever present day and night fearless, chivalrous, vigilant cherished and respected by young and old alike for being what he was. Knowing him there calmed us, our protector alert deflecting danger lurking as if some unseen being were hovering over him spreading outstretched arms shielding , sheltering, preserving us from harm. Next Home |