Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable Clarence E. "Pop" Prince of the American Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 74 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 10, 2024

Prince Family,
March 10 is implanted in my memory. Police cars with sirens and lights blazing whizzed past our US 30 house on the way to Elida where several of my brothers and I attended school. Pop's son Mr. (Dick) Prince was my 7th grade science teacher. I've lost touch with Elida but the family remains in my memory as caring contributors and servants to the Elida community.

Dale Weaver
Pupil of Pop's son at Elida Jr. Hi School

March 7, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable Clarence E. "Pop" Prince of the American Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 72 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 10, 2023

Rest in Peace

A fellow copper
St. Louis Police Department

May 4, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable Clarence E. "Pop" Prince of the American Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 10, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable Clarence E. "Pop" Prince of the American Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

March 10, 2020

Grandpa,

I remember all the Saturday morning visits with Dad, Jeff and Teri, and when you took me to St. Rita’s for stitches in your patrol car when I cut my hand. They are treasured memories for me, you were a truly great man and I am thankful for the time we had together. I am proud of the Prince family name and the remarkable courage within you on that fateful Saturday morning so long ago.

Cherie Prince
April 11, 2018

Cherie Prince
Grand Daughter

April 11, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable Clarence E. "Pop" Prince of the American Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 10, 2018

Great Grandfather,

We are moving your daughter out of her house today, and we came across some articles from this tragic day. I really wish I could have gotten the opportunity to meet you.

Great Grandson Joe Banks

August 12, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 10, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

March 10, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends as another year passes. May they know that you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 10, 2010

"Pop",
I didn't know you personally but my dad was on speaking terms with you as all 4 of his children attended Elida School. For some reason you have stayed in my mind these many years as has this senseless act. I know you were loved by most in the community as I remember the media coverage even though at the time I was only 8 years old.
God bless you Sir...
With fond memories.

Gene Parson
Lima, Ohio Native

August 16, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 13, 2008

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Matthew 5:9

A Citizen

May 25, 2006

Constable Prince thank you for your service to the citizens of American Township and the State of Ohio. May God bless you. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 10, 2006

Thank you for your service.You do not go unremembered.

March 10, 2006

Constable Prince,
On today, the 44th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrific for the citizens of American Township.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 10, 2006