Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Prayers to a heroes family. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace now brother you have paid the ultimate price, we have it from here. God bless

Deputy mosley
Hood county sheriffs office

April 24, 2011

Prayers for you and your family on this Easter Sunday. God Speed!!

TPC
Retired

April 24, 2011

My heartfelt condolences to the family of this brother in blue, and to the extended family of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. May our Awesome God heal your hearts during this time of loss

Sgt. Ricky Wilson
Wxahachie Police Department

April 24, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

April 24, 2011

God bless you and your family. A true Warrior that will always be remembered.

Lt TDW
ADOC SRP

April 24, 2011

A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steve Marshall
Washington, NH. Police Dept

April 24, 2011

Rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.....

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

April 24, 2011

God's peace and speed Deputy Taylor. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

April 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Taylor, his family, friends, and the entire Johnson County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for your service Deputy Taylor. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)

April 24, 2011

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

April 24, 2011

My heart felt condolences go out to the family and department. Thank you for your service, Rest in Peace my brother, we will take it from here.

Deputy Sheriff
Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL)

April 24, 2011

GodSpeed

Anonymous

April 24, 2011

A very sad day on this Easter Sunday. Rest In Peace Brother Taylor. Prayers go out to the friends and family of Deputy Taylor.

Invest. Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee PD

April 24, 2011

God Bless Deputy Taylor, his family and friends. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department

April 24, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 24, 2011

God Bless you and your family.

Tnyc811
Officers father

April 24, 2011

Rest easy, Deputy Taylor... we'll take it from here. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Deputy Taylor and to our brothers and sisters at the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. May you find solace during this terrible time.

Reserve Officer L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

April 24, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Clifton, you are a True Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

April 24, 2011

Thank you for your service! Praying for your family and friends!

Cari Henley
Wife of Lewisville Police Detective

April 24, 2011

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Clifton Taylor~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you. God bless you and rest in peace, eputy Sheriff Taylor.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

April 24, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother

Brother In Blue
Columbus Division of Police - Columbus, OH

April 24, 2011

JCSO has some of the finest and honorable deputies in the State of Texas and Deputy Tayor is among those finest~my heart goes out to his family and the brothers he served with...he will be missed but not forgoten

seargant Diron Hill
Burleson PD

April 24, 2011

God has received another honorable and loving brother into His kingdom to serve alongside all of our heroic brothers and sisters who have given their all in service to His children in their communities as you did. Your name, honor, dedication, bravey and integrity will not be forgotten by His children and will be held up in love and honor for years to come. Jesus has you in His arms and has given you a "well done faithful brother". Rest in peace brother Clifton, In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

April 24, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Know your killer was shot and killed by your fellow Deputies and will not hurt anyone again. My condolences to your Family and the Johnson County SO.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

April 24, 2011

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Deputy Taylor...My heart goes out to his family and his extended family behind the badge. Thank you for your dedication to keeping our streets and state safe from harms way. God speed Deputy Taylor, you gave your life in order to protect one from harm.

Lieutenant Joe Pomponio
TDCJ-CID

April 24, 2011