Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Condolences to his family

Carson loveless

April 4, 2024

Feb 1,2001…..

23 years and 1 day ago was the last time I heard your voice when you said you were on your way to get me after you got off duty. I woke up that next morning to a sea of brown uniforms in the living room, grown men I looked up to in tears. I walked over to my god father, he sat me down and began telling me what had happened. My heart was broken and my world was flipped upside down finding out that he wouldn’t be making it to anymore baseball games, birthday parties, or Christmas’s. I had lost my best friend, my hero, my hunting/fishing buddy, but most of all my dad.

I miss you old man. I share the stories with the kiddos as much as I can. I sure wish you were here to help with sharing them.

It’s not dark in these d@^# woods anymore, but it sure is quiet.

I love you more
Deputy Vance Howard Clements
Gregg County Sheriffs office
EOW 02-01-01
Unit 521

Cort Clements
Son

February 1, 2024

So much has changed since I was a kid. Vance was a great man and I had the pleasure to know him when I was a kid looking up too him and how I wanted to be like him. So much has changed and the old deputies are gone and they are not made like they used to be. I remember telling him have a great day and be safe and he telling me you have a great day and that was it! He was gone.. Gregg county has never been the same since then..Rest in peace brother.

Civilian Homero valadez
Civilian

January 1, 2024

Vance……all the years I heard about you, all the years Landyn got to hear your stories.
If you only knew.
Today, I got the most terrifying news a mother could get.
After spending sometime hiding in the shower so I could bawl my eyes out without anyone knowing I found myself praying over and over & just rocking Landyn.
Today, they confirmed Landyns tumor is more than just that, today we found out is metastasized into 2 more spots.
My hearts broken for him, if you could please talk to the big man and tell him please don’t take my baby.
He’s been through so much the last few years I don’t know if his heart could handle much more….tell pawpaw Landyn misses him so much and he talks about him every night for bed.

K

August 30, 2023

Thinking about you today dad. I sure do miss you more as each day passes. You will have a granddaughter in January. Tell pawpaw I love him up there. Y’all kill some dove for me this weekend up in those heavenly sunflower fields.

Cort Clements
Son

September 3, 2022

Hey pops it’s 21 years since the day we all lost you. It seems like yesterday when I walked into that sea of brown Gregg County uniforms that were sitting waiting on me to wake up and go to school, I was 10 then, now I’m 31 and not a day goes by that I don’t think about it. I miss you so damn much, but I am glad you aren’t here to see what this country has fallen to. I’m still working in the oilfield, but need a special favor if it’s not too much. Will you please watch over the boys and my wife while I’m out and working. I appreciate it more than you’ll ever realize. I love you old man.

Love Cort

Son
Clements

February 1, 2022

Hey old man,

How you doing up there with Pawpaw and dickie? I miss you pop, more than you will ever realize. Your grandkids are getting big and old lol, Eli will be 9 in 10 days and landyn is 6 already. Nana told me to tell you hi and she loves you. Sorry it has been so long to come here and leave a reflection, as you know we visit Bullard a lot and come see you every time we are there. We are going to Broken Bow for vacation this year and the boys are excited as all get out. Wish you were here to go with us and catch some fish and drink a cold beer with you. I love you dad, miss you more than the stars in the sky.

Cort Clements
Son

June 9, 2021

I just listened to The Dance by Garth Brooks. I reminded me of your funeral. We miss you dearly.

"The Dance" by Garth Brooks

Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance

Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have changed it all

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance

Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance

Former Patrol Sgt. Tray Anderson
Rusk County Sheriff's Office

June 18, 2020

Was a dear friend to me and my family had alot of fun with him and Carla may you R.I.P. my friend..

#SASSY

March 18, 2020

While visiting with my daughter this evening, the topic of the stories from my days as an LEO came up. Most were good hearted and funny but today I was able to share with her the legacy of Vance Clements. I do not work as an LEO anymore but remember fondly the stories and friendships made. No, it’s not your E.O.W. date, but wanted to say thank you sir. Not only for your service but for your friendship as well.

May you rest easy in the arms of GOD now.

Lil’ Rock. Civilian
Former G.C.S.O.

September 14, 2019

Thinking about you on “your” day, bud. I still miss ya, Vancelot.

Michael Ferguson
East Texas Police Academy
Kilgore College
Kilgore, Texas

February 1, 2019

Just thinking about you, bro.

Michael Ferguson
East Texas Police Academy
Kilgore College
Kilgore, Texas

September 30, 2018

It seems like such a short time ago that I accompanied Gregg County Sheriff, Maxey Cerliano and Chief Deputy, Chuck Willeford to break the tragic news to the parents of this fine Deputy Sheriff, Vance Clements on this date in 2001.

Our hearts still ache, and our prayers are still lifted up for the family, relatives, close friends and colleagues of Deputy Vance Clements

Sgt. Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
New London, TX Police Dept.

February 1, 2018

Miss ya, bud, even after all these years.

Ferg
ETPA / GCSO

February 1, 2018

Vance,

It has been 17 years today since you left this world. I often think of that dreadful phone call I received that night. We all still hurt when we think about when we lost you. I find my peace in the Holy Bible in Romans 8:18.

Sgt Tray Anderson
Rusk County Sheriff's Office

February 1, 2018

16 years ago today you went home. It is unbelievable that it has been that long. It still shocks and saddens me to the core that I will not see you again on Earth. Vance you are very sorely missed. With that said, I find my peace in God's promises and his Word.

Romans 8:18

Sgt. Tray Anderson
Rusk County Sheriff's Office

February 1, 2017

Hey Pop, you will never guess where im at now with work, the panhandle has asked me to bless her with my presence so I have answered her call. It's kind of hard being in this area with you not here with me just for the simple fact the numerous memories we share from all the laughs, complaining because the walk is so far, and the time spent hunting together here. Your 2 grandchildren are growing like wildfire and starting to act like I used to, LOL I blame it on nana. I sure do miss you old man, hope all is well up there, we have it covered here.

Love,
Cort

Son
Clements

October 6, 2016

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 4, 2016

I love you and miss you so much my son. Not a day goes by that you are not on my mind. We had so many great times together.Someday we will be together again in GOD'S great kindom.Love you and miss you. Love you,IT'S NOT DARK IN THESE WOODS ANY MORE.

Jerry Clements
Dad

February 2, 2016

Wow Vance, I can't believe it has been 15 years. We all sure miss you. But you leaving us was not in vain. You are still serving the people, in that I teach and preach to my guys how dangerous driving a patrol can be. And you my dear friend are one of the examples that I use. Til we meet again in Heaven.

Sergeant Tray Anderson
Rusk County Sheriff's Office

February 1, 2016

!5 years old man, A very long 15 years. Just one more day would be very appreciated. 2 grandchildren ask about you all the time because all they see you as is the man in the picture frame. It's hard for me to know they will not know you personally but they will know who you are through the memories I share will them. I miss you everyday dad, more than most. I love ya pop!!!

Love you more

Cort Clements
Son

February 1, 2016

As always, I still miss you, bud.

Michael Ferguson
East Texas Police Academy

February 1, 2015

It doesn't seem that 13 years have gone by. I think of you often and miss your smile and laugh. We love ya buddy!

Joe Nolley

February 4, 2014

Can't believe it's been 13 yrs old man. Just want you so know that your grandson is growing like a weed and looking more like you each day. I love you dad!

Cort Clements
Son

February 1, 2014

We still love you and miss you, bud.

Deputy Director Michael Ferguson
East Texas Police Academy

February 1, 2014