Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The price you paid will always be remembered. Our hearts go out to your family, you are now and always will be our family too.

Lieutenant S.P.Lapsley
Clayton Police Department

April 2, 2007

Although I've never met you, we are bound together by a brotherhood. I feel the loss of a fellow officer just as if it had been my own blood. My condolences to your family. God bless and keep you. Rest in peace in the arms of Our Father.

Deputy Sheriff K. Williams
MCSO

April 2, 2007

God bless the family and friends of Officer Clark. May they know you perished protecting the weak and helpless. I'm sure you touched many lives in your time on earth, and will live forever in eternity. A True American HERO!

First Sergeant Ken S. Keesee
Virginia State Police

April 2, 2007

Here we go again. It is ironic that little old North Carolina is leading the nation in line of duty deaths in this profession we call "law enforcement". This is a statistics no one wants to lead. This incident brings back all of the emotions I felt in the loss of one of our own (Sgt Howard J Plouff). It saddens me to no end to think of the pain and loss that those in CMPD are experiencing today and will experience for sometime to come. All I can say to all of the men and women at CMPD is keep your heads up and always remember that WE are professionals willing to protect and serve no matter the cost - even if it one day means laying down your life for a cause that WE all believe in. God bless and be safe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the families of the fallen officers.

#15227
WSPD

Patrol Officer
Winston-Salem Police Department

April 2, 2007

I didnt know either one of thes officers, but I know the Paramedics who raced them to the hospital, and I can feel the grief in the air here in Charlotte, and all I can do is pray for Officers Clark & Shelton and for their families why this had to happen to two fine outstanding members of our community is beyond my understanding, and the whole thing just breaks my heart. CPD, the citizens of this city are behind you 100%. prayers for all.

Steve Miller
Fellow Charlottean

April 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of officer clark....He has given the ultimate sacrifice and will be so missed by everyone....however, he will join all his fellow brothers in god's hands and watch each and everyone of us as we go on with our lives. as a mom, and losing my son in the line of duty i have so much sympathy for his family.....rest in peace sean, and serve and protect us each and every day.....

christine roth
survivor of the shield 1997

April 2, 2007

I just wanted to send my condolences for your department’s recent loss. It calls to the attention of many the lack of understanding of the general public of the constant dangers that our law enforcement officers face on a daily basis. From one servant of the people to another, my heart goes out to you all. Thank you for everything that you’ve done and will continue to do in support of peace and safety on our streets.



Semper Fi,

Sgt. Carson
USMC

Sgt. Carson, Frank L.
United States Marine Corps

April 2, 2007

I did not have the honor of meeting or knowing either of these Officer's, but I have heard nothing but praise about them. Hearing the call go out and responding to that call to help two fellow Officers was the hardest thing I have had and want to face. My thoughts and prayers go out to both Officer Clark and Officer Shelton, May God Bless you both and your families. I am very proud to wear the same uniform they had worn and work for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department they worked for.



Officer K.M.Skelly Westover Division

Officer K. Skelly
CMPD Westover Division

April 2, 2007

I did not have the honor of meeting or knowing either of these Officer's, but I have heard nothing but praise about them. Hearing the call go out and responding to that call to help two fellow Officers was the hardest thing I have had and want to face. My thoughts and prayers go out to both Officer Clark and Officer Shelton, May God Bless you both and your families. I am very proud to wear the same uniform they had worn and work for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department they worked for.



Officer K.M.Skelly Westover Division

Officer K. Skelly
CMPD Westover Division

April 2, 2007

You were the brother I never met...Your loss hurts and I feel a void. God bless you! May you now be at peace. We have all lost a valuable member of our community.
Harrisburg, NC

Retired State Trooper D.K. Lindsay
New York State Police

April 2, 2007

God bless your family, friends and co-workers...

Senior Patrol Agent
US Border Patrol Arizona

April 2, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Officer Clark and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.


May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

April 2, 2007

You will be missed. I remember the time you got L.J.'s 4 wheeler stuck in the makeshift pond in the pasture, funny seein you sittin there not really sure what to do, and your cousins all standin on the hill laughin at you. Still got the picture.

BH
Cousin

April 2, 2007

Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Your service was greatly appreciated by all.

Amy Hoyle
Huntersville resident

April 2, 2007

I did not know Sean Clark. Unfortunately for me, I did not have the honor of his acquaintance. From everyone I’ve spoken to, he was described with the best of terms and the kindest of words. He was a fellow officer and that is enough for me to suffer his loss.

Det. S Ladd
CMPD

April 2, 2007

My deepest condolences to our fallen brothern's family, friends and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Detective Adam Myers
West Palm Beach Police Department

April 2, 2007

A letter written a long time ago to a Mrs. Bixby of Boston

“Dear Madam,

I have been shown files from the War Department, a statement the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine that would attempt to beguile you
the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I can not reframe from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the
anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved lost. The solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom.

Yours Very Sincerely and Respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln”


A letter written over one hundred years ago that still applies to this day. My humble salute to all of our fallen officers and their families.

Patrol Officer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Patrol Officer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

April 2, 2007

A letter written a long time ago to a Mrs. Bixby of Boston

“Dear Madam,

I have been shown files from the War Department, a statement the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine that would attempt to beguile you
the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I can not reframe from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the
anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved lost. The solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom.

Yours Very Sincerely and Respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln”


A letter written over one hundred years ago that still applies to this day. My humble salute to all of our fallen officers and their families.

Patrol Officer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Patrol Officer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

April 2, 2007

May you now find serenity,,, Rest in Peace hero..........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

April 2, 2007

We here at Aurora PD have lost 2 Officers in the last 6 months. One of them just last week. We morn your loss along with you. To the fallen warriors; thank you for your brave service and rest in peace with your fallen brothers. To the families and friends; know that that they lived well and will be missed.

Sergeant Hal Selden
Aurora PD, Colorado

April 2, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Officer Sean Clarke and his fellow officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department:

On behalf of our family, I want to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Officer Clarke was murdered in the line of duty. His valor and dedication will never be forgotten.

In reading the loving reflections, it is obvious that Sean was an amazing young man who touched many lives in a positive way. I can see that he is so loved and will be missed by so many.

The circumstances of his death were heartbreaking and I know caused much anquish for all those affected. To his parents, I share your agony in losing a cherished child and know that the lives of everyone who called Sean beloved have been forever changed. To his wife, I pray that you find comfort in your faith, your family and friends as you struggle with this devastating loss. May you be embraced by your law enforcement family and other police survivors who share this journey with you.

May Sean's spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire. May God hold Sean, his wife and his other family members in the warmest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul. Heaven has two new heroes today, but how I wish it were not your Sean and his fellow officer Jeff.

Our family lost our cherished Larry when he was ambushed and fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two robbery suspects on April 23, 2005. Our family was supported and comforted by the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement, and that wonderful community will be there for you. Nothing takes away the pain of your loss, but the comfort of the law enforcement community will help you endure what will seem at times unendurable.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Sean gave to his community and the citizens of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 1, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, Ca PD eow 4/24/05
(Larry was born in Durham, North Carolina)

April 2, 2007

I am touched by all those who are slain because I know it can happen to me or my fellow officers. However, this one touched me more. My brother was on scene at this call and called me when he was going home to get some sleep. I am his little brother and he called to warn me and tell me to be ever more careful. I will keep your families in my thoughs an prayers and hopefully drive the 8 hours to make the funeral. God Bless.

Officer J.M
APD Alabama

April 2, 2007

Rest in Peace Officer Clarke, you will never be forgotten.

Detective
Fairfax County Police Dept, VA

April 2, 2007

To Officer Clarke's family and fellow officers I offer both my deepest sympathies and my prayers.

Chaplain David Copeland
White County Sheriff's Dept. Arkansas

April 2, 2007

Blessed are the Peacemakers! May you rest in knowing that you stood where few will ever have the courage to stand. May God bless your family.

Deputy Craig Coggins
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office S.C.

April 2, 2007