The New York Mets exchanged their team headgear for NYPD caps, and observed a moment of silence Tuesday for NYPD Officer Brian Moore, who died Monday after being shot in the head during a street stop last week.
The team paid the tribute during batting practice prior to their game against the Baltimore Orioles — a poignant opponent under the circumstances — and announced its intention on Twitter:
Today we will wear #NYPD hats during BP to honor #OfficerMoore. #Mets pic.twitter.com/pdsGgSrbWP
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 5, 2015
Then three hours later the big moment came.
#NYPD pride. #Mets pic.twitter.com/GeFiknRwYx
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 5, 2015
And the fans were touched:
Incredible gesture by the Mets tonight. Wearing hats to honor officer Moore “@Mets: #NYPD pride. #Mets pic.twitter.com/xETJOF4ln9”
— SportsBlogNewYork (@SportBlogNYC) May 5, 2015
@Mets thank you for honoring our hero Offc. Moore and all of the #NYPD. #NYPDSTRONG
— Steve Zukowski (@scubazuke) May 5, 2015
Finally the moment of silence was observed for Moore.
#NYPD officers joined the team for a moment of silence before tonight’s game to honor #OfficerMoore. #Mets pic.twitter.com/nmOvBZJMpX
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 5, 2015
@Mets RIP Officer Moore – a man and hero! ? Thanks @NYPD for what you do daily! #nypd officer moore #nypd #handsupdidshoot #wewantjustice
— BRENDANRPSGT (@pjeffs) May 5, 2015
Another reason to love the @Mets saluting #OfficerBrianMoore #NYPD
— Joseph Giacalone (@JoeGiacalone) May 5, 2015
Even those who weren’t baseball fans, let alone Mets fans, added words of support:
@theblaze @Mets Not really a fan of Baseball, but Good for them.
— Lucil (@WitchyWoman722) May 6, 2015
@theblaze @Mets never supported a NY team before but I can definitely do it for this God bless #OfficerMoore
— Sabrina Campbell (@SabrinaSATX) May 6, 2015
Finally, one Twitter user had a more practical way to show support for the cops:
@Mets If you really want to help vote out of office Liberal Progressive politicians like #Obama and #DeBlasioWilhem!
— frank pentangeli (@franky5angels) May 5, 2015
One of these days, Frank. One of these days.
Be sure to also check out:
No wonder she didn’t want a grand jury: State’s Attorney busted for Malcolm X approach
‘Should we get rid of all Jews?’ Megyn Kelly blasts O’Reilly for suggesting we cater to jihadis
DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW
Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!
- ‘Act like a grownup’: Drunk driver sobs when she loses plea deal by coming 4 hours late to court - July 23, 2017
- ‘I would’ve fired her the day I met her’: Glenn Beck reveals more about Tomi Lahren mess - July 23, 2017
- Canadian thug beats 74-year-old cyclist bloody with a club in road rage fit– and they say US is more violent? - July 23, 2017
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the ∨ icon below and to the right of that comment. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.