Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Two very brave and courageous men who entered the unknown on that day have given their lives for their community. They made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you and your family. AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

April 27, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Police Officer Sean Clark,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light. That sacred light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

Police Officer Sean Clark, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are Family.” No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I honor you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

--"Your life is more important than you can imagine."-- Maya Angelou


** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

April 27, 2007

You will be remembered and your family will be prayed for. I grieve for you.

Kay Lyles
Widow of Officer M.T. Lyles

April 24, 2007

Ignorant people with guns have taken too many of NC's finest this year. I am TERRIBLY sorry for your loss.

Megan Everett- Communications
Winston-Salem PD

April 17, 2007

To Officer Clarks wife and family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss, and although things may seem really tough at this point in time you have to realize that your husband left this world as a hero. He made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that everyone in your community remained safe. I think him for his services and I just extend my prayers to not only you, his wife, but your son and your little one on the way. Your children will grow up and be able to tell everyone that their daddy was a hero. Stay strong.

Addison Morgan
GCCC Criminal Justice Student
Garden City, Kansas

Addison Morgan
Citizen

April 17, 2007

Thank you for placing your life on the line so that we may live in peace. Rest in Peace my brother!

David W. Brown

Paramedic Supervisor/Tactical Medic
Mecklenburg EMS Agency/CMPD SWAT

April 15, 2007

When I heard the news of the gunfire that took the lives of two heroes, my heart sunk. My big brother was a police officer in Suffolk, VA and lost his life in a foot chase two years ago. I know just how difficult this time is for the families as well as for this Department. It is devastating. Please stick together. Love, friendship and laughter is all that got us through. Know that you are all in our hearts and prayers and if there is anything you need... even if it is just a friendly hello, I am here. You are not alone.

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

Elizabeth - Canton, NC
Sister of Officer Drew Henley E.O.W. 3/19/2005

April 15, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU HERO. GOD BLESS YOUR EXPECTING WIFE AND CHILD.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

April 15, 2007

"SOMEBODY KILLED TWO POLICEMAN TODAY AND A
PART OF AMERICA DIED"
OFFICERS SHELTON AND CLARK YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. BROTHERS YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIVES YOU GAVE IT IN THE SERVICE TO OTHERS, TRUE HERO'S INDEED.
YOU GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, THERE IS NO GREATER GIFT THAN TO LAY DOWN ONE'S LIFE FOR ANOTHER.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER'S, AND LET US TAKE OVER FROM HERE. YOU DID YOUR PART SO REST EASY
IT'S OUR WATCH NOW

FROM A BROTHER

April 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

R. Hedlund
Union County Sheriff's Office

April 11, 2007

To my fellow brother in law enforcement, may you rest in peace. Thank you for your dedicated service and your ultimate sacrifice. My Department and I know all too well the pain your family, friends and fellow officer are feeling right now. It was less than two months ago that we lost one of our family members, Officer C. Callemyn. During our mourning, I found this poem that brought me some peace....

We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone,
for part of us went with you
the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories.
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the Chain will link again.

Officer J. Werner
Durham Police Department

April 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go to the Clark family and for all of his fellow brothers at Charlotte-Mecklenburg P.D. R.I.P. Brother

Ofc. Morton
Birmingham P.D.

April 10, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOUR PASSING WAS NOT IN VAIN AND THE DIFFERENCE YOU MADE IN PEOPLES LIVES WILL CONTINUE FOR YEARS AND GENERATIONS TO COME.

SGT. MATT HELTON & OFFICER J. BEASLEY
JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

April 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers for your and your family continue. Rest easy now brother, you no longer feel the pain that we do. We will all be reunited again someday. Until then, god bless.

Ptl. B. L. Johnson
Statesville Police Dept.

April 9, 2007

May God comfort your wife,children and friends now and in the future. Rest in peace.

Officer Corrina Decker
CMPD

April 9, 2007

We spoke of you during our briefing after we received the teletype. I watched on the internet your local news and ALL the broadcasts they had about both you and Officer Shelton. Thank you for your service to the residents of Charlotte. We will keep you and your families in our prayers.

Deputy Marc Ayers
Broome Co. Sheriffs Office - Binghamton NY

April 9, 2007

We will continue holding the line. My thoughts are with your family.

Cst. P. Dyck
New Westminster Police, Canada

April 9, 2007

God bless the family of Officer Sean Clark and to all the brave members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for your loss. My younger brother graduated from the Charlette academy one year ago and this hits home. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

April 9, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Clark thank you for your service. You will always be remembered.
M. E. Heon

Trooper M. E. Heon
NCSHP

April 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to those who knew and now miss Officer Clark.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

April 9, 2007

Sean and Jeff you guys will never be forgotten. God bless you both and the services that you provided for this country, and city.

Detective Steve Ingram
Davidson Police Department

April 9, 2007

I knew Sean as a fellow parent. Our boys were in class together at school and we were on the same "birthday party circuit." I would see him in the hallways at the pre-school/day care. He came to the class to talk to the kids about being a police officer on career day and my son still has his officer friendly coloring book, although his sticker badge is long since gone.
Sean was such a devoted father. He loved his son dearly and anyone could see that when they saw Sean look at Brayden. My heart goes out to Sean. He wasn't ready to go. He was prepared to live a long time longer and all that he will miss in the lives of his children absolutely breaks my heart.
There are no guarantees in life. As a result, I see life differently now and will live my life more authenically each day.

You made a difference Officer Clark.

Shelli Hummrich
Fellow Parent

April 9, 2007

Please know that your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers at this terrible time. Thank you for serving and protecting, Sir. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

April 9, 2007

Blessed are the peace makers for they shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Sgt. Croft
CCSO

April 9, 2007

IT IS NOT THE CRITIC WHO COUNTS

NOR THE MAN WHO POINTS OUT HOW THE STRONG MAN STUMBLES

OR WHERE THE DO'ER OF DEED COULD HAVE DONE THEM BETTER

THE CREDIT ACTUALLY BELONGS TO THE MAN IN THE ARENE!

WHOSE FACE IS MARRED BY SWEAT AND DUST AND BLOOD

WHO STRIVES VALIANTLY

WHO ERRS AND COMES UP SHORT AGAIN AND AGAIN

WHO KNOW THE GREAT ENTHUSIASMS

THE GREAT DEVOTIONS

AND SPEND HIMSELF IN A WORTHY CAUSE

WHO AT BEST, KNOWS IN THE END, THE
TRIUMPHS OF HIGH ACHIEVMENT

AND WHO AT WORST, IF HE FAILS, AT LEAST FAILS WHILE DARING GREATLY

SO THAT HIS PLACE SHALL NEVER BE WITH THOSE TIMID
SOULS WHO KNOW NEITHER DEFEAT NOT VICTORY

TEDDY ROOSEVELT 1930'S

WE HAVE THE WATCH!

MPO T.R. SHERWOO
MONROE, NC

April 9, 2007