David Wayne Clark
Shawnee Police Department
Badge #49
Killed in the line of duty
August 16, 1980
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"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 killed 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.
