The Wilmington Police Department Regrets to Announce the Passsing of Retired Chief Harry Manelski ( Chief 1976-1981) 
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
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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Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Clayton and Cedar Streets, Wilmington, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m. |
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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801
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