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Never Dreamed I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face In the line of duty" I hear them say
My family now the price will pay
My folded flag stained with their tears
We only had those few short years
The badge no longer on my chest
I sleep now in eternal rest
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind
I never dreamed it would be me
And with heavy heart and bended knee
I ask for all here from the past
Dear God, let my name be the last
By: Sgt. George Hahn (LAPD-Ret) | |  James W. Childress, 55, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
Jim was born Sept. 7, 1954, to Jimmie and A.M. Childress in Dallas and moved to Grapevine at the age of 4. He always had a mind of his own, once leaving home to find his father and uncle fishing at Grapevine Lake. Unable to find them, he hitchhiked home from Willhoites (then a gas station). Graduating from Grapevine High School in 1973, he decided to become a reserve police officer in Bedford, where his career in law enforcement began. Jim was a reserve officer in Keller before making his way to Texas Woman's University. In 1979 he started his career at the Grapevine Police Department, where he was a patrol officer, D.A.R.E. officer, a bomb technician for the Northeast Explosive Response Team (N.E.R.T.) and a warrant officer when he retired in 2007. As a D.A.R.E. officer, it was important to Jim that students celebrate their graduation. Often times, the celebration included stuntmen and skits showing how drugs can affect a young person's life. While working for the Grapevine Police Department, he served as the adviser for the Grapevine Police Department Explorer post. Under his guidance the teams brought home many trophies. Jim's career as a bomb technician came with many dangerous incidents that, when listening to him tell the stories, were quite hilarious. He was active as an assistant scout master while his sons earned their rank of Eagle Scout. Upon retiring, he became a private investigator and an instructor for investigators and personal protection officers.
Jim met the love of his life, Robyn, at a friend's house watching Monday night football. They shared a passion for camping, gardening, dutch oven cooking and raising their two sons, Marcus and Bradley. Jim will be truly missed by his family and friends. He was a gentleman with a big heart. He always extended his hand for anyone who needed him. At times, even the people he arrested liked him. | |