Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, April 1, 2007
Reflections for Police Officer Sean Robert Clark
Officer Clark,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the USAF. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
April 6, 2007
GOD be with you Sherry Clark and Braydon
"Policeman's Prayer"
When I start my tour of duty God,
Wherever crime may be,
as I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.
Please give me understanding with both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention until their story's told.
Let me never make a judgment in a rash or callous way,
but let me hold my patience let each man have his say.
Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
protect my children and my wife.
(Author Unknown)
WIfe of an Officer NC
April 6, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband , father, your friend and brother officer. I didn't know Officer Clark but my heart is heavy with sadness for all that did. Find strength in knowing that he is with our Farther God and will see you again one day. God bless you and your families.
Vickie Hamrick
April 6, 2007
You and your partner have many friends, from all over. We won't forget. God bless.
Darrell Cook Retired Police Tn.
April 6, 2007
Rest in peace my friend we will miss you terribly. Keep smiling that beautiful smile of yours.
Kathy T
April 6, 2007
May you rest in peace. We will take over your watch from here.
2974
April 6, 2007
Rest in peace brother. You have made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace knowing that we will keep up the good fight.
Sean
Officer Sean McGArvey
Annapolis Police Department
April 6, 2007
To Officer Clark and family,
Thank you for your service, and for standing for everything that is good and honorable in society. Your service has made this world a better place to live.
USSS
April 6, 2007
FROM MY WIFE DALE AND I, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER CLARK. HE AND HIS FAMILY WILL BE FORMOST IN OUR PRAYERS
DETECTIVE JOHN CAUDELL (retired)
CHARLOTTE POLICE DEPT
April 6, 2007
THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER CLARK PERSONALLY , I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.
CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA
April 6, 2007
Rest easy my brother for your sacrifice was not in vain. I will pray God gives your family strength in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your service.
Ptl. T.C. Branch
Mount Holly Police Dept.
April 6, 2007
My condolences go out to your wife and children. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace forever and never be forgotten.
Wife of a NY State Trooper
April 6, 2007
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOUR WIFE AND YOUR CHILDREN AND ALSO TO YOUR FAMILY. THEY SHOULD KNOW THAT YOU ARE TRULY A HERO AND WILL ALWAYS BE KNOWN AS SUCH. AS A FELLOW POLICE OFFICER I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE YOU AND JEFF HAVE MADE AND WILL HONOR YOUR MEMORIES EVERY TIME I PUT ON THE UNIFORM. REST IN PIECE MY FRIEND YOU HAVE EARNED IT.
POLICE OFFICER R. TONIETTO
CARY POLICE DEPT.
April 6, 2007
Rest in peace brother. May God continue to strengthen your family and the members of the Charlotte PD.
Brother in Blue
Dallas Police Department
April 6, 2007
Officer Clark,
There is no pain like losing a fellow officer. God bless your family and your kids. May they know that you sir are a true hero!!! You can rest easy for you are one of God's angle's! Tell all our fellow officer's with you in heaven that we miss them also. All your fellow brother's and sister's who wear the badge honor you! You may be gone but NEVER forgotten!!! May you rest in peace.
The Hernandez Family
deputy's
escambia county s/o fl
April 5, 2007
An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.
Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."
Written by: Eric
Godspeed brother,
Deputy LL Catoe
LCSO, SC.
Deputy LL Catoe
LCSO, SC.
April 5, 2007
My deepest & most heartfelt sympathies go out to the Clarke family. I remember Sean & Kimberly from days long ago back at PCCA - what times we had. Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts. May God continue to keep His hand upon you in the days and weeks ahead, and bless you for your sacrifice. I know heaven became a little sweeter when Jesus welcomed Sean home.
Goodnight, my friend, we will see you again one day soon.
Kim Gilley Franklin
Childhood friend
April 5, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept. and the families of the fallen Officers. The following letter was sent to me by a friend before this tragic accident because my son-in law and daughter are both with Matthews and Charlotte departments.
What Is A Policeman Made Of?
Paul Harvey in one of his columns asked the question, "What are Policemen made of?" A policeman is a composite of what all men are. A mingling of saint and sinner, dust and deity. Cold statistics focus on the stinkers--Underscore instances of dishonesty and brutality because they are news. What that really means is that they are exceptional; they are unusual; they're not commonplace. Buries under the froth is the fact: less than half of one percent of policemen misfit that uniform. That is a better average than you would find among clergymen.
"What is a policeman made of?" Paul Harvey asks. He of all men is at once the most needed and the most unwanted. He is a strangely nameless creature who is "sir" to his face and"fuzz" behind his back. He must be such a diplomat that he can settle differences between individuals so that each will think he won. But if he hurries, he is caleless; if he is deliberate, he is lazy. He must be first into an accident and infallible with a diagnosis. He must be able to start breathing, stop bleeding, tie splints, and above all, be sure the victim goes home without a limp or expect to be sued.
The police officer must know every gun draw on the run, and hit where it doesn't hurt. He must be able to whip two men twice his size, half his age, without damaging the bully. A policeman must know everything and not tell. He must know where all the sin is, but not partake. A policeman must, from a single human hair, be able to describe the crime, the weapon, and the criminal, if he is lucky; if he doesn't he is a dullard. Dunce. If he gets promoted, he has political pull; if he doesn't, he is a dullard.
The policeman must chase bum leads to a dead end, stake out 10 nights to tag one witness who saw it happen, but refuses to remember. He runs files and writes reports until his eyes ache and builds a case against some fella who will get dealt out by a shameless shamist or an honorable judge who isn't.
A policeman must be a minister, a social worker, a diplomat, a tough guy and a gentlemen. And of couse, he'll have to be a genius, for he'll have to feed the family on a policeman's salary!!!!!!!
God Bless all of you that protect us every day. My sincere thanks and sympathy for your loss. Jane Thomas
Jane Thomas
April 5, 2007
Rest in peace, Warrior...
Special Agent #1393
State of North Carolina
April 5, 2007
I thank God that I was fortunate enough to see you on Thursday prior to time you were taken away for us. I have done nothing else but think of you and your family. You were so full of joy and happiness that day that you glowed. I miss you and loved you as a brother. I will see you again one day and will pick up where we left off with picking with one another. Thank you for a job well done. Rest in Peace knowing that all will be taken care of here.
Carol
Friend
April 5, 2007
Rest in Peace....prayers for the family.
Officer D.M. Horton
Durham Police Dept.
April 5, 2007
I had the honor of attending the funeral today. While I didn't know Officer Sean Clark I, and my agency, share in the grief of the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Clark. Please accept our condolences and thoughts. Our prayers are with each of you.
Senior Sergeant M. Hurley
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
April 5, 2007
Thank you for your service to your department and the citizens of Charlotte. Last week, South Carolina lost two officers on a domestic call and this week, North Carolina lost two.
PSO C.W. Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)
April 5, 2007
Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.
Sr. Capt. Yates
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)
April 5, 2007
I just returned from Officer Clark's funeral. Your department did a great service for you Sean. I wanted to send my condolences and prayers out to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Clark. Sean, You are in a better place now and I will see you there one day. God Bless and keep safe everyone.
Grandson of Tommy Fox
Lexington County Sheriff's Dept, SC
EOW: 08/22/1970
MPO. Jeremy Benjamin
Easley Police Department, SC
April 5, 2007
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