Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I met Brent in the late 90's when he was an instructor for our sniper platoon in California and in Nevada. He was a great Marine as I am sure he was a great Officer. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We all know that the streets heaven are guarded by another great marine! Semper Fi!

Trooper Daley #746
Ohio State Patrol

Trooper Justin Daley
Ohio State Highway Patrol

November 1, 2006

Brent,
I've been wondering about that butterfly in the courtroom on Wednesday that went crazy, fluttering around the front when the defense started speaking, and then settled on the high window ledge, seemingly watching the rest of the sentencing. I've also been wondering about the one whose right wing tip touched me just below my left cheekbone as it skimmed past, and then fluttered around in front of the Flightcraft sign before I got in my car after we landed in Portland on Thursday. Two butterflies on two consecutive days, doing unusual things to get my attention. I can only think it's a way to tell us that you have blossomed into your new form in your new life, and that you still know us and love us. I think I have a strong faith, but your going has brought me a whole new set of questions and concerns about what happens to us when we leave this place. I have to admit, I've been a little scared about it all. But, whether it was just a coincidence or not, the memory of that feather light touch in that spot on my face, and the tiny burst of wind it created on my skin, that butterfly kiss, will help me to believe that you are home and we will see you again.

We are hurting so badly in missing you, Brent. People keep saying the pain will lessen, but it doesn't seem to be lifting much for me yet. I still find myself wishing the impossible, but I know you can't come back. I have a fervent prayer that the one who took your life will be able to honor it by changing his ways and working towards saving other lives in some way. It's a long shot, but I can hope. You were always bashful when I tried to tell you this when you were here, but Brent, I love you and I'm extremely proud of you. Your big sister who talks and writes too much, Tara.

Tara Stull
Sister

October 29, 2006

Dear Brent,

I love you so much. I still can't believe this has happened. I haven't been able to say very much about it yet because I haven't been able to find any words that can explain what I'm feeling. What you have achieved in your life and in your passing is literally beyond my comprehension. I can hardly take it all in, yet at the same time it doesn't surprise me at all. You are everyone's hero. You are my hero. My little brother. You have done what we each wish for ourselves in this life...to make a profound difference in the lives of others, as well as to discover your true self and live life to the fullest. I'll never understand why you had to be ripped away from it all so soon. Brent, I want you to know that your fellow CHP officers and especially Captain have gone to great lengths to take care of all of us girls and Mom and Dad. They are without a doubt some of the most amazing people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. It has been overwhelming the love and support we have received from them and I feel so much gratitude. I am so glad you were able to work with such wonderful, noble people. They miss you terribly and are doing everything they can to honor your memory and keep your shining spirit alive. Brent, you would be so proud of Cathy and probably fall in love with her 10 times over again all at once. She is a pillar of strength, so articulate, graceful and intelligent. She loves you so very much. How I wish she did not have to go through the rest of this life without you. She has been an angel, sharing with us stories of your life together and all the good times you had, the future dreams you both were working toward. Keep looking out for her from where you are. I know you are with her in spirit. You are always in my thoughts and in my heart. You are always close to everything I do and everywhere I go. I love you, Brent. ~Annie

Annie Uyematsu
Sister

October 28, 2006

Hi Brent, I love you so much and it still hurts almost unbearably that you are gone from us. I was so happy that you had found the love of your life, and I wanted you to have a lot of years to enjoy your life and keep doing all the things that you were so good at doing. You had such an eagerness to embrace life and try new things and constantly challenge yourself to be the best you could be. I loved your quiet humor, your gentleness, your protectiveness toward the ones you loved and even toward strangers. Sometimes I can hardly believe all this has happened. I keep wanting to go back in time and change it.

We did the best we could about the jerk who did this to you and to all of us. He'll live the rest of his miserable life knowing how many people he hurt.

I will always love you and miss you as long as I live. I don't know what happens next, but I hope I'll see you again someday. Dad feels the same way. Love always, Mom

Caroline Clearman
Mom

October 28, 2006

Ofc. Clearman,

I had the opportunity to return to my roots down south, Miramar MCAS, although I was stationed at Pen this was a training home. I walked around the flight line and saw a crowd around cammie netting with what looked like a sniper rifle. I got closer and saw a moving ghillie suit, the "arms" were wrapped around children and immediately concealed them as their parents took pictures. The kids were lined up and giggling, none afraid, they knew who the Sniper was and that he was there to protect. The Marine Sniper had all eyes on him. I jumped in to take a picture and he proudly took what was probably his thousandth picture, he was respectful and respected the same. His face was lost in the cammo paint, his body, in the ghillie suit, but I knew he was there (and so did everyone else). Bless you and yours.

patty b.
sfpd, bayview mids

October 19, 2006

Bro, Cathy told me that your name was on the fountain at the academy. I knew that it would only be a matter of time til someone close to me had their name put on that fountain. I just never thought it would be you. I thought I would be first, not you. Bro it realy hurts when I think about you not being here. I still remember our last talk, it was that night. When I got the news I tried to call you, but we know now what happened to your phone. I thought that maybe if you answered your phone then everthing I had heard would all have been wrong. It just dosen't seem real. Like I said Bro, save me a seat. Pokey

Officer M. Galvez # 15748
CHP S.Sac

October 18, 2006

It's been a couple months now and Brent's still in my thoughts and prayers. You'll never be forgotten and always be missed.

Officer Anthony Di Vecchia
Oakland CHP #17306/ now Elk Grove PD

October 9, 2006

Ofc. Clearman,

Fellow Marine and brother in blue, may your family and friends be strong and find loving thoughts of you as the wind blows gently across their faces. No, I did not know you, it is simply a genuine and unwritten understanding and respect we all share...your brothers and sisters of the red and gold, and blue. Semper Fi, bless you and yours. We will honor you at our birthday next month, 10 November 1775.

patty b., usmc
sfpd, bayview mids

October 8, 2006

"FOR WE LIVE BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT".
(PAUL'S SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS)
CORINTHIANS II 5:7

U.S.D.O.J.
F.B.O.P.

October 5, 2006

Our prayers go out to you Cathy. He was a good person and will be missed.

U. Ferreira
CHP

September 22, 2006

I never met you, but you were a brother in blue and a Marine brother. Thanks for serving our country and our state. Semper Fi, Devil Dog.

K9 Officer Frank Charmoli
Guadalupe Police Department

September 22, 2006

God bless you for your service to your country and your service to your communities within your state.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil
is for good men to do nothing."

Semper Fi brother.

Cpl. Michael Gloeckner USMC/Ptlm. Michael J. Gloeckner

Patrolman Michael Gloeckner #112
Cahokia Police Department

September 12, 2006

SSgt Clearman,

You are truly missed. I will always remember what you did for us in Iraq. You are the reason we brought so many Marines back home to their love ones. You are truly one of the few. One day, I'll be able to join you and sit around tell our stories. We miss you, brother.

Semper Fi,
CWO Terry Carden

CWO TERRY CARDEN
1ST MARINES

September 11, 2006

Brent,
I will always remember our service together in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina (Squad 8). You chosing to sleep in the patrol car at night in order to make sure everything was ready for us in the morning. You were always the example for all of us. I love the picture of us on Manhatten Street in New Orleans with the Chief from NYPD. Your sacrifice will not be in vein. Your memory will live on through those you left behind...by your deeds, actions and inspiration. I promise you I will stand by Cathy and so will the CHP. I'll miss Brent.

Sergeant Dane Lobb
CHP

September 10, 2006

Brent, thank you for your service, to both the country and the community. You will be sorely missed.
Semper Fidelis, my friend.

Chris Wason

September 6, 2006

I had the honor and privilege of serving with SSgt Clearman in OIF I with the Snipers of 2/5. His leadership, discipline, hard training and steadfast determination pulled our platoon through the war and brought us all home alive.
I offer my humble and sincere condolences to Cathy and the Clearman family. Our loss is Heaven's gain.

Captain David E. Nilsen
USMC; Served with SSgt Clearman in OIF I

September 6, 2006

officer Clearman. We will never forget what you have done for us. Rest in Peace, Brother!

Deputy Chief Gene Bernal
Orlando Police Department

September 5, 2006

Psalm 15: "The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord"

Tara Stull
Sister

September 3, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Mathew 5:9. "Semper Fi"

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Clearman. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Brent, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Brent's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Brent's life was about so much more than the way he died. Brent will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Clearman, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three and a half years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

August 28, 2006

To everyone: I miss my brother. It's hard to go about life knowing I will never see his face again. I have witnessed many people grieve for loved ones, and I thought I had an idea of their pain, but you will never know how it feels until you lose an immediate family member. It is like you have a permanent wound that will never heal. You don't heal from this-you adjust to the idea of it, very slowly and very painfully. Brent saved many lives and prevented many deaths. Before he died in the hospital, he was given incredible amounts of blood. I have made a personal goal to start giving blood on a regular basis to try and repay the efforts that were made to try to save him. If I can help save someone's life with my own blood, then his spirit of sacrifice to others lives on.

To Brent: I am proud to be your sister, and I am telling everyone I know, and even people I don't know, all about you. I hope you are aware of what's going on here. You are loved and admired beyond your wildest dreams. I love you with all my heart.

Tara Stull
Sister

August 27, 2006

I will never forget the day I was working our maroon frequency ( contra costa area ) . Code 33 was on my neighbor the Bronze ( oakland area ) Officer Clearman was in pursuit and wasnt answering his radio . All of a sudden 96-83 on the Maroon - in foot pursuit --- running WB in the EB lanes in the CD -- As I copied the traffic - your next transmission was -- Golden gate C4 one detained in the CD. I shook my head and was able to breathe again. Officer clearman your strength, perserverance, and the will to live and never give up was evident to the very end. My prayers go out to your family and Cathy's. Cathy We love you . You are so brave honey . Heres smiling at you !

Cheree McDaniel A12390
CHP Dispatcher

August 26, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Clearman. RIP.

mjw643

August 23, 2006

Words cannot express the loss of a fellow Marine. Even though I never met him he is still like a brother.

"Semper Fi" MARINE.

Detective JL Murphy
Harnett County Sheriff's Office, Lillington, NC

August 22, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Clearman family. Officer Clearman was taken from us while doing his part in keeping us safe. We thank you for that. We will all see you soon.

Officer J.E. Wright
California Department of Corrections

Officer J.E. Wright
California Department of Corrections

August 22, 2006