Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service Patrolman Claybrooks. May you rest in peace in Heaven.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

December 28, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Edward H. Claybrooks, Jr. of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 69 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 28, 2023

You are not forgotten Officer Claybrooks. May you rest in peace in Heaven.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

December 29, 2022

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Claybrooks.

Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

December 29, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Edward Claybrooks of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 28, 2021

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
Sheffield Village Police Department

December 30, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Edward Claybrooks of thed Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 28, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Edward Claybrooks of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 57 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 28, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Edward Claybrooks of the Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 57 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 28, 2017

Not only are you my brother in blue, you are also my family by blood. My roots are in Madison, NC. with the Claybrooks, namely Henry & Bessie Claybrooks, better known as "Papa & Big Mama". I wish I'd had the pleasure of talking "shop" with you. Thank you for your service and the opportunity to call you family.

CPD Det.Yvonne Taliaferro #1410
Columbus Division Of Police

May 17, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 13th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for those who miss and love you for I know the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 29, 2009

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 31, 2007

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 27, 2007

Fallen 10 years ago, but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs

December 15, 2006

Thank you for serving our city! You will never be forgotten!

Officer Margery Gerbec #2490
Cleveland Police Department

May 19, 2006

Officer Claybrooks your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept.

May 13, 2006

Eddy, you will always be remembered as a guy to look for in a pinch. A guy who wouldn't sell you out, could be trusted and a hell of a jailer!!! We had a great shift. Captain Papesch, Lt then, Capt Geddings, all stand up guys like you. Be well and keep looking out for us down here!!!

Just another 6th District dog
CPD

March 5, 2006

Officer Claybrooks, Thank you for the life you gave so others could live in a safer community. You are remembered. God Bless.

OHIO
Summit County
11-10-2005

November 10, 2005

Officer Claybrooks, thank you for your service to Cleveland. You will not go unremembered.

Joe Lowry
Youngstown, OH

May 31, 2004