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Officer Down. That is a policeman's worse nightmare to hear come over the radio as they do their patrols.

I really don't know what to say or how to say it, but the city I work for lost one of our own. First officer killed in our 45 year history.

So next time you feel hassled by being stopped for that heavy foot on the pedal, instead of complaining and being upset, why not thank your officer for putting his life on the line daily so you can be safe.

Pelham Officer Slain

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,

and 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 rookie's side.

He answered the call,

of himself gave his all,

And A Part of America Died.