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Some one Killed a Policemen August 19,1971 and Part Of America Died He answered the call he gave it his all and Part Of America Died
Lieutenant William Louis Skinner thank you for giving your all and pay the ultimate price to protect us REST IN PEACE

Anonymous
November 25, 2010

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 29, 2007

LT,
You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you Brother for your service and dedication.

March 17, 2005

Lt. Skinner, thank you for giving your services to protect the citizens of Jackson,and the State of Mississippi from evildoers. You gave the ultimate sacrifice while doing so. You will not be forgotten.

Clinton, MS
February 1, 2005

I was sworn into the Washington,DC Police Department on August 16th, 1971, two days before your death. I survived to retire. God was ready for you, but I have to wait. Lou, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we!

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond,Va Police
October 7, 2003