Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH TOWN MARSHAL CLAPP, HIS
FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

December 14, 2003

JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT THE FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS EVERYNIGHT! I HAVE NO DOUBT HE WAS A SUPERIOR MAN, MAY HE REST IN PEACE,IN GODS NAME WE ALL PRAY!!!

PTL.K.G.WATT
FRANKLINTON P.D.

December 14, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Mark did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Mark be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Town Marshal Clapp's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Mark is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Mark n was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

December 13, 2003

To the Clapp family. My prayers are with you.

Deputy Sheriff
Henderson County

December 13, 2003

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

December 13, 2003

Rest in Peace and Thank You for serving your community.

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville, KY

December 12, 2003

Rest in Peace. God bless your family.

PO E. Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept

December 12, 2003

God bless Mark's family and friends as they travel through this difficult time. I pray you feel the love and support of the other survivors and turn to them if you are ever in need. We are always here to help.

Amy Gaston Stehr - Widow
Indiana State Trooper Richard Gaston EOW 3-4-99

December 12, 2003

May your family and loved ones rest in peace may God bless them at their loss Thank you Brother in blue for your years of service

sgt L Fear
Oblong Il Police Dpt

December 11, 2003

To the Clapp Family and friends

Our family would like to let you know that we are praying for you and will continue to do so throughout the days ahead. We know first hand that the prayers and kindness of others and the strength god gives you are what will sustain you throught this troubled time. Your husband, father,friend, co-worker will not be forgotten and neither will you and your family. Unfortunately you have joined a family of survivors, but fortunately we do understand each others pain and will be there for you.

Colby & Angela Matteson
Pres. IN COPS Survivor 10/5/00

December 11, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Town Marshal Richard Mark Clapp … and the New Richmond Town Marshal's Office… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Richard ... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

December 11, 2003

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 11, 2003

Having recently lost one of our own, the men and women of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office (NY) know and feel your pain and sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Marshal Clapp.

Detective
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

December 10, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF TOWN MARSHAL RICHARD MARK CLAPP.

Anonymous

December 10, 2003

May god bless your family. Please know that there are so many of us
out there that truly understand and appreciate your loss.

Officer
Lafayette Indiana Police Department

December 10, 2003

Brother, May God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

December 10, 2003

I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Marshal Clapp, and to the men and women of the New Richmond Town Marshal's Office. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

December 10, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Richard, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

December 10, 2003

We are praying for your family and friends.
Family of Officer Eryk T. Heck
EOW 8-15-97
Allen County, Indiana Sherrif's Dept

December 10, 2003

Rest in peace. we have the watch now.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

December 10, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen friend. GOD BLESS this HERO.
Stay strong, stay focused, and make SURE that Marshal Richard Clapp will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

December 10, 2003

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

December 10, 2003

To the Clapp Family, I am so sorry to hear this news, I pray God will lift you up and comfort you at this time. Please know that you are a part of a family of BLUE that will stand by you, and help you in any way they can. Love one another, thats all that matters now.

Pat Carruth
Mother of Officer Jeremy "Jay" Carruth
EOW 2/20/03

Pat Carruth
Mom of Jay CarruthEOW2/20/03

December 10, 2003

Our deepest regrets to see another officer in Indiana murdered....

Anonymous

December 9, 2003

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Town Marshal Clapp for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

December 9, 2003