United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Reflections for Air Interdiction Agent Clinton B. Thrasher
Peace be with you always...
Natalie Jensen
surviving spouse, Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06
April 29, 2007
Rest in peace, thank you for your service..GODSPEED!
Ofc. Aaron Sparks
Gilmanton N.H. Police Department
April 29, 2007
A couple of us at our port heard about your passing today and immediately ran out to make sure our flags were at half staff. We spoke of our agency's in the line of duty numbers seeming to be climbing. It is tough to bear the thought of yet another fallen family member. As we move forward, may we be stronger and more diligent than ever by virtue of your example. We will honor your service and sacrafice.
God bless you and your family brother.
CBP Officer
CBP
April 29, 2007
Deepest Condolences from our family to yours.
Special Agent Thomas Sullivan
ICE
April 29, 2007
God bless you and your family.
Officer Terry Paspalis
Town of Windham Police Department,Windham,NY
April 29, 2007
God bless. Thanks so much for your service. You will be remembered with great honor.
Nikki
ICE
April 29, 2007
i went to school my whole life with clint and his brother
clint was good people, he will be missed.
jason parker patrolman
new london tx police department
April 29, 2007
it doesn't seem real. i can still go back to mrs. sportsman's daycare and remember clint and i playing together. my parnents owned a childrens store on main called the peppermint fence and clint was in one of the easter ads one yr. he was there in school at montgomery elem. when i sat in the fire ant bed too. clint also had a special place in my heart. i remember when i came back to henderson for college i met clint at the airport, we went flying, and i'll never forget he buzzed some cows. the farmer was shaking his fist at us. we talked about that for months. you could tell he loved to fly. my dad has the same look when he flies his little plane. i always wondered what he was up to. i always moved away. i'm married to a police officer in sumter, sc. we lost a friend 2yrs ago- john parker of the highway patrol. these guys go out there everyday loving what they do, doing there dream jobs knowing there are always risks. clint was a special friend and i wish we kept in touch better. it's always to late when you relize to call to say hello. tomarrow at chruch i will put clint's name in my bible where i have loved one's names. the empty feeling of looseing a friend is a strange thing. jane, buck, brent, rachelle, and the girls i will be praying for you. it will be hard, but just remember you will see him again in heaven. just like i will see our daughter we lost 8yrs ago. amy summerford-stiles. sumter, sc
amy summerford-stiles
friend since daycare
April 28, 2007
God Bless you sir. thank you for all that you have done for our country.
ryan
phoenix,az
April 28, 2007
Rest in peace, Agent Thrasher.
Lt T Carr
NYPD
April 28, 2007
To the Thrasher Family and the extended law enforcement family at the US Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Borders,
I wanted to express my deepest and heart felt sympothies to Agent Thrasher's family and his Department.
For when one of us in Law Enforcement is lost, we as a Law Enforcement community feel it as a whole.
This was a message left on the hood of our Lieutenant's patrol vehicle after he was taken from us by a drunken driver a few weeks ago.
...And when we lay down our nightsticks, Enroll us in your Heavenly Force, Where we will be proud to Guard the Throne of God as we have been to guard the city of man!
Rest in Peace Agent Thrasher, We'll take it from here.
Ofc. Michael Cavett #697
Gainesville Police Deparment
OFC. Michael Cavett
Gainesville Police Department
April 28, 2007
God bless, brother officer. Thanks for your service.
Michael Ferguson, Instructor
East Texas Police Academy
April 28, 2007
Agent Thrasher,
You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !
Dep Paul Sperandeo, Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La
April 28, 2007
Agent Thrasher, thank you for your service in protection of this country. Thank you also for making the ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. To the Thrasher family, you have my deepest sympathies. May God keep you and give you much comfort through this very difficult time. Thanks to all Homeland Security agents for all you do for us.
Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT
April 28, 2007
May Agent Thrasher Rest In Peace.
Rose Mary Smith
citizen
April 28, 2007
“To Serve And Protect From The Air"
That is the motto of the Airborne Law Enforcement Association.
To the Family and Friends of Agent Clinton Thrasher, the Aerial Law Enforcement Community has lost a beloved brother pilot, and law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties this day. Law Enforcement Pilots are a special breed. We know and accept the risks because our abilities are so very necessary in the success of the law enforcement mission. Know that Clinton Thrasher departed us doing what he loved; being a pilot, and law a enforcement officer. We have the best of both worlds.
We all feel a tremendous sense of loss when one of our brothers doesn’t come home at the end of the shift. For this, we grieve.
God Speed Clinton Thrasher, we’ll meet up in formation over that next cloud one day...
State Trooper - Pilot
Florida Highway Patrol
April 28, 2007
In the midnight's cold dew
Thoughts bring me back to you
For I have fallen to the smugglers blade
It is my time as life begins to fade.
I walk in a your shadow of gold and blue
I tried my best did all I could do
The salt on my tongue
Memories of your shield when I was so young
Lay me down with pipes calling me home
When you find me pale face all alone
Place the Ensign over my chest
Hold back you tears I have done my best
Tell my son to carry the light I shined
It was in our blood blue and gold enshrined
Remember me with my fathers shield
To righteous we both have kneeled
What has life been but complete for me
For I have faced evil in the land air and sea
Wore my fathers shield and carried his burden
Chased the smuggler I have imprisoned
Sweat and blood for I gave it my all
Now all alone my time I am called
For I have faced the evils we fight
It is the end of my watch tonight
Rest my brother!
CBP
April 28, 2007
my you rest in peace my brother you completed your mission
patrolman paul e bradley
fort monmouth police department
April 28, 2007
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." - Matthew 5:9
Patrolman William Mays Jr. #428
Youngstown State University Police Department
April 28, 2007
I lived very close to Clinton in Puerto Rico, I will miss my friend and the world will miss a good man. God bless MRS. Thrasher and I will miss this mans company.
AMT2 Patrick
US Coast Guard
April 28, 2007
May God be with the Thrasher family during these difficult times.
I had the privilege to work with Clint while he was stationed in Puerto Rico. I know that I can speak for the rest of the boat guys when I say that Clint was an amazing co-worker and Friend. He diligently flew the skies over us while we combed the seas laying in wait for our adversaries. When he flew we always felt sure that if there was anyone trying to get past us, he would find them. When he did find something, he would say, "Okay guys, I think I have something for you..." Sure enough there it was! I gave him a boat ride once and I remember him telling me that my job was very difficult and that he understood why we needed him in the air. His comment shows how truly devoted he was. I know that he will look down on us now, just as he did before
I miss you very dearly and will carry your memory with me until we meet again my friend. FLY ON BROTHER.....
Marine Interdiction Agent Manuel Salas
U.S.CBP Air and Marine -Friend
April 28, 2007
Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Air Interdiction Agent Clinton B. Thrasher,
We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Clinton. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Air Interdiction Agent Clinton B. Thrasher is a hero.
Respectfully,
Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02
Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04
April 28, 2007
Rest in peace, your brothers and sisters will take it from here. Please keep an eye on us from up above. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.
Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department
April 27, 2007
Thank you Agent Thrasher for protecting our borders. Your service will never be forgotten.
TX Deputy's wife
April 27, 2007
To the friends, family, and co-workers of Agent Thrasher; know that you are not alone, your family in blue grieves with you. God Bless you and Code 40 Agent Thrasher, we'll take it from here.
Ptlm. M. Roush
Toledo Police Dept.
April 27, 2007
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