Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

SUGARBEAR,
TODAY WE WOULD HAVE BEEN MARRIED 9 WHOLE YEARS. I WISH THAT I COULD TELL YOU HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FACE TO FACE BUT TODAY I HAD TO TELL YOU FACE TO GRAVE.

....IN LIFE I LOVED YOU DEARLY,
IN DEATH I LOVE YOU STILL.
AND WHEN MY LIFE IS THROUGH,
I PRAY THAT GOD WILL TAKE MY HAND
AND LEAD ME STRAIGHT TO YOU......

I MISS YOU SO MUCH BABY, ESPECIALLY NOW WITH OUR ANNIVERSARY, CHRISTMAS, YOUR BIRTHDAY AND NEW YEARS ALL RIGHT HERE TOGETHER. IT IS STILL SO HARD WITHOUT SEEING THAT SWEET FACE OF YOURS. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS DAILY AND IN MY DREAMS NIGHTLY.

I LOVE YOU BABY!!! AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH!!! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN....
LOVE ALWAYS,
YOUR WIFE
12-21-05
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY :-(
P.S. I STILL THINK ABOUT THE CARDS WE BOUGHT EACH OTHER THAT WERE JUST ALIKE THAT WAS JUST HOW "ONE" WE WERE, I MISS THAT SOOO MUCH.

AMANDA WALKER
WIFE

December 21, 2005

TODAY YOU AND AMANDA GOT MARRIED, WISH I COULD TELL YOU BOTH HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.

JUST THINKING OF YOU ON YOUR 9TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND MISSING YOU SO MUCH.

I WILL NEVER FORGET :O) LOVE YOU THE MOST.

MAMA

December 21, 2005

Hey Clint,

You know, if tears could build a stairway and memories a lane.

We could walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

I know that's what I would like to do, but I know you are at home in heaven. I just miss you soooooo much.

We have our Blue Lights up,in the yard in honor of all Law Enforcement, and our blue candle in the window in memory of you and all officers killed in the line of duty. Of course the candle in the window stays up all year.

Our Family Christmas Party is next weekend, we will be thinking about you, and wishing you could be there. Oh I know you will, just send us a sign. As far as I know everyone should be here, except Barbara and Karen and they have to work. I'll always remember the one you and Amanda had in Prattville two years ago, that one will be hard to beat. :o) "We all had so much fun."

"Love you the most"

Mama

December 6, 2005

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

Matthew 5:9

Rest easy Brother.

Fellow Officer
Alabama

November 29, 2005

Just wanted to say, wish you were here for Thanksgiving. I know how much you loved to eat. I sure miss you.
Love you the Most, sure wish I could hear you say that.
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, and everyday.
Sorry about the flag :o(, but we know that's not why they lost. And don't you like the new one :o) I'll try to have better timing next time. Love you Lots

Mama

November 23, 2005

Hi Clint,

I saw several hunters over at Linda and Jerrys house Saturday-it made me sad. We had a suprise party for Amanda and she was suprised! Amanda is hanging on but I know it is very hard on her. She is hiding her pain and sadness well. I know you being gone is killing her-but you know Amanda she trys to keep smiling behind her tears. John has taken up bow hunting. He talks about you often and how fun it would have been to go hunting with you. You would be proud of him.... We all miss you and love you very much! Cindy

November 2, 2005

hi clint i was thinking of you today as i came to work, it is my first day back in over a week since my husband had his surgery thank you for looking out for him during that time i know you had your hand in on it. i miss getting to talk to you after he had his surgeries like i used to but i know you still hear my prayers clint i just wanted to say hi and i miss you i will see you again in heaven brother

kristie dispatcher
autauga 911

November 2, 2005

Hi Sweetheart,

Just really missing you a lot? Wanted to tell you that Little Clint was borned, I've only seen a picture of him, he is a cutie. Aunt Diana said he came out hungry, we had to laugh about that.
We keep finding the pennies, I think of you with each one.
Just want you to know that,I still Love You the Most.

Mama

October 26, 2005

HEY BROTHER,DEER SEASON OPENED YESTERDAY.I DIDN'T GO BUT IT MADE ME THINK OF YOU. JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU, LIKE I ALWAYS DO. I THINK ONE OR TWO OF THE GUYS GOT A DOE THIS WEEKEND.I'LL GET MY CHANCE SOONER OR LATER.I MISS YOU BROTHER, TY.

CPL. TY RAY
PRATTVILLE POLICE DEPT

October 17, 2005

Dear Clint,

It's me again. I have had a VERY MOVING experience. Wish you had been there. I love and miss you very much...your other mother.

Linda Mann

October 5, 2005

Dear Linda-Matt's Mom,

I am so sorry for your loss. It's very very hard I know. We are still dealing with the pain every day. I am the aunt of Clints widow-Amanda. I have seen her world totally rocked since this is happened. Everything-I mean everything has changed. Her world will NEVER, NEVER be the same. Clint was HER WORLD and he is gone. She is left with uncertainty and pain. I felt your pain when I read your reflection. Thanks for leaving it. I know it was hard. It's real hard for me to do also. I cry every time I go here. I know Connie is in pain also. I am a mother of two sons and I can't imagine losing either one. Clint was like my sons big brother and they miss him terribly, especially John who spent alot of time with Clint. He wrote a song about Clint to help him deal with his pain. I just keep looking for pennies to deal with mine. I think of Amanda, Connie, and Clint when I find one and I thank Clint for the little reminders I find and I gaze to heaven to say Hi to Clint. Know that we are all going through this pain together and it is very very hard. All we can do is take one day at a time.God bless you. Cindy

Cindy Thornhill

October 5, 2005

Dear Clint and Connie and Family,
I have tried for quite a while to leave a reflection for you but it has just been too hard. Today is the day. I think Clint and our Matthew sound a lot alike. The best and biggest, safest and strongest hugs in the world. Loved their families more than the world, and just filled up everyone lives with their very presence.
Matthew had left a note on my refrigerator just a couple of days before his accident. "Came by to see you Mom, you were not here ", ( and had drawn a sad face) Love you, Matt." When I came in that night I read it, smiled, and wrote on the bottom, " Love You the Most". It hung there for months after the accident and then I put it on my dresser by my bed so I can read it everyday when I get up. Sometimes I can smile when I read it, other times I cry and say I'm here baby boy, I'm here. Matthew loved being a police officer and always said he would be ok and I believed him. Everyone thought of him as big and invincible, superman. One of his friends even put a superman figurine at his grave a couple of weeks ago at the one year candlelight vigil.
How do we live without our sons; I don't know. I try not to think of the future, just this minute that I am in, and of the son that I loved the most.
I think of you all often and visit Clint's page. Keep finding those pennies, they do bring a smile don't they, especially some of the bizarre places that they're found in. Our sons touched the world and still are.
Love,
Linda Rittenhouse
Always and forever Matt's Mom
Jesse Matthew Rittenhouse
e.o.w 9/16/04

October 1, 2005

Somewhere in our dreams tonight we'll see you standing there.

You look at us with a smile, life isn't always fair.

Why were you the chosen one with so much more life to live?

Our hearts are not whole and the pain remains deep.

Time passes by, but the tears continue to fall.

You are our angel sent from above.

You live by our side amongst us, your spirit is strong.

Your body is gone, but your soul will live forever.

Your eternal smile and loving heart will always be remembered.

We love you and miss you very much.

Mama

September 24, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Clint Walker and his fellow officers in the Prattville Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Officer Walker was so tragically killed. His bravery will be forever remembered as will his dedication to his job.

In reading the reflections about Clint, it is obvious he was a man of honor and a man devoted to his family.
His peers respected him and so many have fond memories of their times together. Clint will never be forgotten by those who cared about him, nor will he be forgotten by those who honor his courgage and dedication to his job, even if they didn't know him personally.

The other officer involved in this accidental shooting during training is also in my thoughts and prayers as I know he too suffers.

May you continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot this past April during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are experiencing. Please know that the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement will alwasy be by your side on each step of the journey ahead of you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Clint gave to his community and the citizens of Alabama, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 14, 2004 when he gave his life in the line of duty.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

September 19, 2005

Just wanted to say that I miss you and to say that I wish you were with us this Labor Day.

Still loving you the Most.

Mama

September 5, 2005

You know I woke up early the other morning, you know that feeling you have when you think how wonderful everything is, your kinda in a fog, you think everything is fine. Then everything, your memory comes rushing back, and I was thinking about you, things we use to do and things we wanted to do. How much that I missed you, then the song I Miss My Friend started to play on the radio, Darryl Worley sang the song at the Police Memorial in Washington. All I could think of was you telling me you miss us too. Well son, nothing will every change I will miss you till the day I take my last breath.

I Love you the Most :o)

Mama

August 31, 2005

I have spent some time reading the reflections left for you, including your wife and mother. Your loss is felt nationwide, and your dedication to duty and family will not soon be forgotten.

RIP Officer Walker, and keep an eye on us.

Police Officer
Metro-Boston Massachusetts

August 23, 2005

Clint I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and the days before that too.
I think of you in silence and I speak your name with pride. I relive our memories, and I only wish we could make more. Your memory is my keepsake with which I will never part. Just the sorrow of not seeing that smiling face, and hearing your voice, and those BIG hugs that you were famous for giving. I know that you are with God, and I will see you some day.
So until that day, just know that I love you the most.

Mama

August 18, 2005

CLINT,I HAVE HAD YOU ON MY MIND ALOT LATELY.I GUESS BECAUSE DEER SEASON IS CLOSING IN. I STILL MISS YOU REAL BAD AND IT STILL HURTS EVERY MORNING WHEN I WALK IN TO SHIFT MEETING AND SEE YOUR PICTURE. IT ALSO MAKES ME LAUGH BECAUSE
I 'VE HAD TO TELL THE STORY OF HOW FAR AWAY THE MOON IS ABOUT 100 TIMES!!!!THERE ARE ALOT OF OTHER STORIES I TELL AND THEY ARE SOME GOOD ONES.YOUR NAME ALWAYS COMES UP WHEN WE ARE TELLING WAR STORIES OR HUNTING STORIES.JUST LOOK DOWN FROM HEAVEN AND BE A GUARDIAN ANGEL FOR US.IT WOULDN'T BE THE FIRST TIME YOU HELPED SAVE MY TAIL.I LOVE YOU BROTHER. TY

CPL. TY RAY
PRATTVILLE POLICE DEPT.

August 6, 2005

Friday August 5, 2005

Clint,

I have something to say. For years this couple had a saying above their mantle that said "God changes things". One day the woman can in and the saying was gone. She looked at her husband who was setting on the sofa and asked him "what happened to the saying"? He said "I took it down". She asked "why don't you believe God changes things?" He answered "yes I do, but I just don't like change". How true Clint!!!!!!!

Since you got killed I would have never imagined how all of our lives have changed. But of course, I am told that we are given free will here on earth.

Right!!@@** We all know right from wrong so why do screw ups happen? Yes, God changes things.

I told mother many times that I did'nt want to be old and bitter like Granny. I understand things more clearly now.

Jerry has a chance to go to Alaska on a bear hunt and is not going; so he can plant the greenfields. He talked of you. Hunting in the holidays are starting all over again. One more time!!!! Yes, things have changed and will never be the same. With my love,

Your Other Mother :0)

Your Other Mother

August 5, 2005

Hi,
I did not know Clint, but I went to Ft. Walton Beach High School with him (I graduated in 95) I saw his name on the memorium page and wanted to stop by to show my respects. Peace be with all of your family and friends. I will keep all of your law enforcement brothers in my thoughts for a safe day every day.

A. Mann

July 30, 2005

hey brother i was riding down the road today and thought of you thought i would say hello. rest easy

off. R.L. Jacksland
Prattville P.D.

July 26, 2005

I meet my Uncle today in Prattville to have lunch on my way back from Gulf Shores. He began asking me about police work and he told me about your tragic accident. I got home and had to look up your memorial. Nothing unusual I check it every chance I get. But I went back in time to look you up and read your story. I then looked at a few of your reflections and I got to reading the messages from your Wife, Mama, fellow brothers and friends. I truely had to choke back the tears. I never meet you or any of your family\friends but I know the pain that they feel. I have buried 8 Police friends in my 15 years of Law Enforcement and it is not easy. It does not matter how you died But how you lived, and friend I can tell that you lived life to the fullest. To the family I can tell you that I will dedicate every day of my life on the streets to Clint and to all the others that gave their all. We stand for what is right in this world and we do it together. God bless you everyday and know that you are not alone........and you never will be. Clint rest easy my brother we will carry the burden from here.

God Speed

PO II Russell Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

July 24, 2005

Hi Sweethear,

There is so many things going on right now, I hope I can remember all of them to tell you. What am I thinking you already know all about them. I heard the song about, "There's holes in the floor of Heaven", and I thought of you I know you are watching over us, I just wish I could look up and see you. I miss that beautiful smile, and those hugs.

I talked to Karen last night, she thinks that you gave Wynston your appetite, she says he eats so much and enjoys eating. We both laughed so much talking about his appetite and yours. Karen said that he even gets excited at the check out counter when the teller is checking out his food, he thinks they are going to keep it. Everyone remembers your appetite, and how much you love food.

I know you know that Cal is naming his baby after you. I thought it was wonderful, just help take care of him till he gets here.
There are lots of babies coming in the family, just help watch over all of them. I remember how you loved babies, I guess God just needed you up there to help out with them.

I LOVE YOU THE MOST!

Mama

July 21, 2005

SUGARBEAR,
I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. I AM JUST GOING TO KEEP TELLING MYSELF WHAT YOU ALWAYS TOLD ME "IT IS JUST ALOT OF RAIN AND WIND, DON'T WORRY!!!" JUST LOOK OUT FOR ALL OF US AND KEEP US SAFE. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED STORMS, THEY NEVER SCARED YOU (UNLIKE ME)!!!
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. I LOVE YOU BABY!!!
LOVE ALWAYS!!!
YOUR WIFE

AMANDA WALKER
WIFE

July 9, 2005