Officer Down Memorial Page

A PART OF AMERICA DIED


Somebody killed a policeman today, and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect, will be buried with
him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court, with counsel
demanding his rights...

While a young widowed mother must work for her kids, and spend
many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too, just as if he'd
gone off to war....
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half
mast, to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today, in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors, a cop put his
life on the line.....

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street, and he stands at
each new rookies side....
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of AMERICA died.....


Rest in peace Brother knowing that you are loved.........

S/SGT T D HANNA
RCMP
April 20, 2012

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