Trooper Clark Kent Simpson Arkansas State Police Arkansas Saturday, February 18, 1989  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

I barely got to know him.

It just goes to show you how precious life is, he had come to replace the Trooper we had just loss.

Then he was Gone but Not Forgotten.

I-40 at the 209.

That's generally my Moment of Silence when I pass thru that area, for the longest time, I would take the Biscoe exit, just to not think that I have loss two of my co workers so close together in the same area.

May you Rest in Peace! Clark Kent "Superman" Simpson.

Siegfried Lewis - Sergeant
Arkansas State Police
2009-07-09

Truly a dear friend, gone but never forgotten.

Sergeant Lynn Breckenridge
Arkansas State Police
2009-02-19

rest in peace brother...post #3 monroe county.

TROOPER
ARKANSAS STATE POLICE
2009-02-18

Rest in Peace, Trooper Simpson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2008-05-31

I was stationed in Chicot County assignned to Lake Village Arkansas. He was an officer with Dermott PD with goals of becoming an AR Trooper. He was cool, steady, and a true trooper who made me happy when he was hired.

Capt. Lloyd A. Franklin,I
AR State Police
2008-02-18

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-11

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-18

As a Fellow Law Enforcement Officer and Friend, I remember You as very outstanding person and family man. I will always remember your warm smile and your caring nature. It was a pleasure to know you personally and professionaly. Thank you and your family for your extreme sacrifice.

Chief Tim Prestwood-Retired
Brinkley Police Department-Arkansas
2007-07-16

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

2006-10-16

Simpson, It's been a long time but everytime I look at your picture it bring back the last day that I talked to you. I remember telling you that I was going to the Marine Corps and you were going to the State Troopers, I learned of your passing when I was overseas and it really troubled me then and it still does today. I lost a real friend in you, but you will never be forgotten and may GOD Bless You and Your Family. Forever Friends.

Pfc J.A. Harris
Ark Highway Police
2006-09-16

I was led here today.May you Rest in Peace.Thank you for your service.

2006-05-21

I never knew you, but you died doing the one thing that brought you joy, I hope you are resting easy now.

Arkansas State Police
2003-09-11