Orange Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, April 4, 1891
Reflections for Special Policeman Clark Washington
Officer Washington,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 4, 2021
Rest in Peace Special Policeman Clark Washington. Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice.
I Pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw at the rotting flesh of your murderer.
Amen
Senior Special Agent B. L. Sherwood
Port Terminal Railroad Police
April 4, 2016
Heroes live forever, Officer Washington, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Orange and the great State of Texas.
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
April 4, 2013
Rest in peace, Officer Washington. Your service to the citizens of Orange and the great State of Texas is not forgotten.
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
April 4, 2012
Thanks for your services.
David
April 4, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and eighteenth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 4, 2009
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
April 8, 2008
At the time of his death, Clark Washington was 42 years old. He left a wife, Irene, and at least one son, Moses Washington. As was the practice at the time, black police officers in the South normally were not permitted to carry firearms. Clark was probably a former slave and had earlier been employed in an Orange lumber mill. The execution of his murderer, Archie Washington (no relation) was the first legal hanging in Orange County, Texas.
Professor Thomas Reid
Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
April 12, 2006
Officer Washington,
It has taken over 114 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
December 27, 2005
OFFICER WASHINGTON THANKS FOR SERVICE YOUR COUNTRY.REST IN PEACE.
GILBERT DANIEL
November 24, 2005
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