A
Part of America Died
Author
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Somebody
killed a police officer 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 who shot him will stand up in court
Demanding
all of his rights
While
a widow and mother must work for the kids
And
spend many long, lonely nights.
The
Streets where he worked were a battlefield, too,
Just
as if he'd gone to war.
Though
the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
He'll
stay in our hearts evermore.
Somebody
killed a police officer today.
It
could happen in your town and mine.
While
we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A
cop put his life on the line.
Now
his ghost has a beat on a dark city street,
As
he stands at each rookie's side.
A
cop answered the call,
Of
himself gave his all,
And
part of America died...
