From the tobacco fields of North Carolina to the front lines of national service, Ernest Long Jr. shares an extraordinary true story of perseverance, honor, and faith that shaped his life and purpose.
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Welcome to Ernest’s Memoir
Welcome to the official website of Ernest Long Jr., author of The Oath: A Journey of Service, Faith, and Duty.
Ernest’s story is a testament to resilience. A young boy raised in the rural South discovered strength through hard work, courage through service, and peace through faith. His memoir follows a remarkable path from the Navy’s open seas to the demanding front lines of law enforcement, all tied together by one guiding principle: the oath he swore to protect and serve.
Each chapter of his life unfolds with humility and truth, reminding readers that purpose is not found in comfort but in commitment, and that even in life’s hardest moments, faith can light the way forward.
“We are all here on God’s earth for a brief amount of time, but the oath to uphold and defend what’s right never fades.”
— Ernest Long Jr., The Oath
Discover the Journey
- From Roots to Duty: Growing up between Brooklyn and the South, Ernest learned the meaning of hard work, respect, and faith.
- Service at Sea: His years in the Navy taught him courage, brotherhood, and honor.
- Life in Uniform: From New York City’s toughest prisons to the U.S. Park Police and 9/11 rescue missions, Ernest lived the promise he made.
- A Legacy of Faith: His journey reminds us that service is more than a career; it is a calling.
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A Life of Duty. A Legacy of Courage. A Journey of Faith. From the tobacco fields of North Carolina to the bustling streets of Brooklyn, The Oath follows Ernest Long Jr. through a lifetime of service in the U.S. Navy, federal law enforcement, and as a first responder during 9/11. Raised by hardworking grandparents who instilled in him discipline, faith, and integrity, Ernest took his first oath at just eighteen. What began as a way to escape the streets of New York soon became a lifelong mission of purpose and sacrifice. Through every chapter of his life at sea, behind prison walls, and on the front lines of tragedy he learned what it truly means to uphold an oath: not just to a nation, but to honor, courage, and God. A powerful memoir of perseverance and patriotism, The Oath is more than one man’s story it is a tribute to everyone who has ever worn a uniform, taken an oath, and stood firm in the face of fear.
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About the Author
A life built on faith, service, and perseverance.
Ernest Long Jr. is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired federal law enforcement officer whose career spanned more than twenty-seven years of active and reserve service. His life’s mission has always been rooted in faith, discipline, and duty. In his memoir, he opens his heart to share the lessons learned from a life dedicated to protecting others and honoring his oath.
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