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By: Cedric McClester Proudly he wore the uniform As many others do Went to work everyday Because he always knew What he wanted to be Once he finally grew Just like his father And some uncle’s too He lived by their credo To protect and serve Until he met a fate That no one deserves Shot twice in the head Some people have nerve Now an officer is dead And his perp’s in the preserve Facing a life sentence Not the electric chair He has no repentance You see, he doesn’t care They call him Hell-Raiser I guess that’s only fair He doesn’t have mercy At least that I’m aware We need to thank ‘em For the jobs they do Risking life and limb For people like me and you But to their oaths They swore to be true The many men and women Who proudly wear the blue © Copyright 2015, Cedric McClester.  All rights reserved.
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May 4, 2015
May 4, 2015 at 3:47 PM UTC
THE UNIFORM
By: Cedric McClester Proudly he wore the uniform As many others do Went to work everyday Because he always knew What he wanted to be Once he finally grew Just like his father And some uncle’s too He lived by their credo To protect and serve Until he met a fate That no one deserves Shot twice in the head Some people have nerve Now an officer is dead And his perp’s in the preserve Facing a life sentence Not the electric chair He has no repentance You see, he doesn’t care They call him Hell-Raiser I guess that’s only fair He doesn’t have mercy At least that I’m aware We need to thank ‘em For the jobs they do Risking life and limb For people like me and you But to their oaths They swore to be true The many men and women Who proudly wear the blue © Copyright 2015, Cedric McClester.  All rights reserved.
The Uniform was sadly inspired by the ****** of Officer Brian Moore, a twenty-five year old New York City Police officer. Officer Moore was sitting in his unmarked police vehicle when drove along side a perp whom he observed placing something in his waistband. When questioned the perp shot Officer Moore in the head.
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May 4, 2015
May 4, 2015 at 3:47 PM UTC
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