Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On this 3rd Anniversary date, May we never forget Officer Clark's sacrifice.May God Grant His Family, Friends, and Fellow officers, the Serenity to accept the things they cannot change, the Courage to change the things they can, and the Wisdom to know the Difference....Rest in Peace Warrior...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp PD. Lewisburg, Pa.

April 3, 2006

It has been three years since your death and I find myself returning to view each and every response left here. Alot has happen since that time and through all that has happen I can only pray that my life will make a such a great difference to others as yours did. Your not forgotten....

Lora

February 28, 2006

I still think sometimes that you are just a phone call away. I wish you could see your great-niece. She has the same hair color that we had when we were born. Missing you. Marlene

January 27, 2006

We went and released balloons and prayers on your b-day at the memorial and I had faith that your killer would be dealt with but there is still a road ahead we have to cross in this. Your killer is still alive, but in time he will not be. Waiting for that day...

Charlie's sis, Lora

November 2, 2005

Justice was served a second time. The suspect that took you from us will get death.

October 29, 2005

On Oct. 10th, a Trial will start, in "Charles", Reponse to a call of Destress, from a Hold-up call. During this call, a Civilian and a Life long Officer of the Houston Police Departmant,Lost their "Lifes", to 3 Thugs....!!!!! I ask Any Officer/Civilian, with any time off to be in 351st. District Court, Judge Mark Ellis, 14th Floor, 1201 Franklin, Houston, Tx. 77001, Between Oct.10-24th.9:00am-5:00pm....Our Family asks that you "Please" attend this "Trial",The more "People"/ Officers Present, The better.!!!!!Especially Officers in Uniform......Thanks for your Support, The Clark Family....!!!!!!!!

Bob L. Clark
HPD Family

October 7, 2005

Thank you Donnie for sharing your times with Charles with me. I do hope one day that you will be able to write down your precious times you had with Charles as I would be the first one who would want to read it. We as the family, friends, his coworkers and the community of S.E. Houston were truly blessed to have Charles in our lives and he did make a difference in all our lives. I pray daily that all Charles did for the S.E. Houston community to make that a better more safer place for that community to live and for everything he did for them don't just be in vain. The community needs to come together to be brave and carry on his fight as well as his co-workers are doing now for Charles. Don't give up on my brother as he did not give up on you. If you can help my brother please do it now.

Charlie's sis, Lora

September 18, 2005

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE WRITTEN ANYTHING SINCE YOU LEFT.I HAVE SO MUCH PAIN THAT I LIVE WITH DAILY,THIS STILL DOESNT SEEM REAL TO ME.I LIVE WITH THE THOUSANDS OF MEMORIES I HAVE OF ALMOST 40 YEARS AS FRIENDS.I WOULDNT TRADE BILL GATES MONEY FOR THEM.I WISH I COULD WALK THE CHINA WALL,OR SAIL ACROSS THE SYDNEY HARBOR WITH YOU ONE MORE TIME.I REMEMBER THE TRIP BACK FROM MOUNT FUJI ON THE BULLET TRAIN IN JAPAN,AND HOW YOU COULDNT BELIEVE HOW SMOOTH THE RIDE WAS AT 130 MILES AN HOUR.I WISH I COULD WRITE EVERYTHING DOWN AND ALL THE THINGS WE DID TOGETHER ALL THESE YEARS,MAYBE SOMEDAY I WILL BE ABLE TO.I STILL CRY EVERYDAY OVER THIS I DONT GUESS I WILL EVER BE ABLE TO PUT THIS BEHIND ME.I WILL CLOSE FOR NOW BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND IN MY SOUL LIKE WE ARE ONE.BYE CHILE

DONNIE TREST

September 4, 2005

I can not begin to tell you how much my heart still aches. I miss you so much. You were MY rock and no one knew it but me.

September 1, 2005

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME TO THANK CHARLES R. CLARK FOR HIS SACRIFICE IN PROTECTING MY BEST FRIEND ALFREDIA. YOU BOTH ARE MISSED AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. I HAVE MUCH RESPECT FOR YOU AND ALL THE OFFICERS WHO HAVE DEDICATED YOUR LIVES TO PROTECT & SERVE OUR COMMUNITY. MRS. CLARK & FAMILY I'M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THEIR WILL ALWAYS BE A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR OFFICER CLARK FOR BEING THERE NOT ONLY FOR ALFREDIA BUT, FOR COUNTLESS OTHERS. I GUESS GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL SO, HE BROUGHT HOME ALFREDIA. HE ALSO REQUESTED A GOOD OFFICER TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE KINGDOM SO HE BROUGHT HOME YOU. ALFREDIA, KEEP SMILING. OFFICER CLARK, THANK YOU.

Brian D. Gabriel

August 14, 2005

As the days and nights pass, there are still times when I think that it was just yesterday when I recieved the news of the sacrifice that you made. I want to tell you of all the things that you have missed. Your life meant everything to us and because of you we have all become better individuals. The baton has passed down to a new generation. You passed the baton to me and now it has been passed to your nephew. Now I know how proud you were of me. Thank you Charles, your memory is living on! Marlene

Marlene
HCSO/RET.

May 21, 2005

I sat here in class thinking about my uncle and so many others like him. I never knew about this page only the one on Legacy. As I read through what so many of you have said I am basicly in tears. I can't help but think of everyone who has fought bravely for our lives. I pray that God blesses and watch over all of the falllen heros, their family, and everyone who has left messages. I hope to one day see my uncle patroling heaven with so many other brave men and women.

Ashley
Family

May 17, 2005

Remembering Officer Clark in our prayers today, the 2nd year anniversary of his line of duty death. May God bring comfort to his surviving family, and grant a special watch over the brave men and women on the thin blue line.

Michigan

April 3, 2005

Anniversary dates are approaching again, Max & I love you and miss you daily.

HC

March 30, 2005

A Tribute to the Heroes Among Us

Dedicated to Emergency Response Personnel everywhere and F.A.M.I.L.Y.

Our hearts go out to you and your families. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers. Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough for men who are heroes when we need them, but invisible, ignored, and unappreciated when we don’t.

You rescue us, save our possessions, our lives and our families. You are the heroes among us. You are always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we call, we just expect that you will come and do whatever it takes to help us. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring. We show our appreciation with low pay, little respect, and indifference for the issues in your lives, most of the time. As young children, we want to grow up and be you until we get older and realize the risk isn’t worth the reward.

As outsiders, we envy you, secretly. You have benefits in your careers that our jobs just can’t provide. Your work is not the same old thing every day. You get the opportunity to be heroes every time you go to work. You obviously love what you do, and you’re a family. You have a oneness the rest of society longs for. You care about and support each other. You know each other’s families, share each other’s lives. The rest of us face life’s trials and tribulations alone. You are never alone. You have each other, always.

It is our loss not to know you better. This world, this country, your individual towns truly are better places because of you. To lose one of you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We should be grateful for and to you, and honor you regularly for all you do for us day in and day out without a word of thanks or praise.

We should be ashamed of ourselves; and yet, you continue to do all you do for us in spite of our behavior, which speaks to the people you are. How many of us are willing to do a job knowing we may not go home at the end of the day?

Maybe one day in the future, you will be recognized for all you do with better pay, and the community support and respect you so richly deserve. Until then, hang tough together, and God Bless You and your families.

Anonymous
Houston,Texas

November 27, 2004

May the Lord's Hands be swift in judgement in all this and strengthen us to help carry us through this.May the Lord's Angels wrap thier wings around us all to protect and keep us safe always.The scales of justice was balance this time and I have faith it will be through out.My heart still hurts and my eyes still shed tears for you but my memories of you will always be.Wish you were here....

Charlie's sis, Lora

November 8, 2004

Charles, you got the sentence you wanted that we talked about if this were to happen. We have two to go. I miss you and carry your memory in my heart.

October 23, 2004

Well Charlie one of the guys involved in yoru death is going to get the punishment he deserves. It won't bring you back, but justice is going to be done. God bless you.....

Sgt. Paul George
Houston Police Department

October 22, 2004

Justice was served today on one of your killers. It doesn't bring you back, but he won't be able to hurt anyone's family again.

October 21, 2004

One Last Time………………………….. One last time, can I watch you fall off your top bunk bed in the middle of the night.! One last time, can I see Dad come home and whip your butt, and not mine…..! One last time, Let me chase you around the front yard, and beat your Butt.! One last time, can I open the door, when your friends brought you home drunk, cause HPD failed you, cause you have never been drunk. One last time, see you reading a magazine @ Stop & Go……..! One Last Time, Pulling me over @ 2:00am, after dropping off , Mom …One Last Time, getting pulled over for speeding, signing the ticket and telling the officer, say Hi to my Brother the desk clerk on your way in to S.O…..And One last Time, seeing you writing a ticket, and me going by and Blowing my horn , and you just look up and shake your head., that was the Last time………Your Brother, Bobby………

Charlie's Brother,

September 22, 2004

You are missed daily.Life will never be the same,especially for those who were close to you.You were taken from us too sudden and too soon,which makes it hard to except....you still had so much more you had planned to do.Our multi years of such good memories & pictures are very much cherished.
We miss & love you and I pray --
"Lord,please hold him close & may he rest in peace.

friends

September 21, 2004

In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.

In the simple performance of duty,
he answered that call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger, or how great the cost.

In the simple performance of duty,
he layed down his life,
for the one in peril he tried to save,
our brave brother went to his grave.

In simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten,
we shall never forget.

Never judge or regret, what he did, is what he was...

He was my brother and your brother,
In the simple performance of duty

Charlie's sis, Lora

September 9, 2004

If Tears Could Build A
Stairway, And Memories
A Lane,I'd Walk Right Up
To Heaven And Bring
You Home Again.

(you are dearly missed)

August 18, 2004

To Where You Are
by Josh Groban

Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memories so clear
Deep in the stillness I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be that you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen
As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
Cause you are mine
Forever love
Watching me from up above
And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave
Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

August 13, 2004

Your character beyond reproach and your quiet demeanor are traits to be admired by all. Three heartless criminals took your life and that of a young mother. What a horrible loss to our community.

In a few weeks a trial begins. I pray for strength for your family and that your killers get the justice they deserve.

God Bless your family!

Another Police Survivor

Police survivor

July 20, 2004