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 who 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 lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too.
Just as if he's 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,
It happened 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, and gave us his all
And a part of America died.

 Author ~ Deputy Harry Koch,
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

"HERO IN HEAVEN "

By Marie Menna
In memory of PO Michael R. Frey, Eastchester PD

God had a plan, to take you away.
No one expected this to happen on that day.
Your courage, your smile, and all your good deeds,
ripped away from us, in our hour of need.

Now you're at peace,
where darkness lurks no more.
You embraced the light, now on angels wings you'll soar.
The sun will rise the sun will set,
but we won't forget you.

You are our hero in heaven.
You'll live forever, in our hearts.
Fly away, fly away.
Until we meet again, I'll see you again.
You'll always be our friend. For always.

So hold on, let time heal all hearts.
Let faith lend a hand, to make a new start.
We will fly on the wings of your love,
it is then we will rise above.

You are our hero in heaven.
You'll live forever, in our hearts.
Fly away, fly away.
Until we meet again, I'll see you again.
You'll always be our friend. For always.

Until we meet again.. we'll see you again..
you'll always be our friend, Michael Frey.
Until we meet again.. we'll see you again..
You'll always be our friend..
our heroes in heaven.

NEW YORK STATE SHIELDS
HONOR ROLL