Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Like a comet
Blazing 'cross the evening sky
Gone too soon

Like a rainbow
Fading in the twinkling of an eye
Gone too soon

Shiny and sparkly
And splendidly bright
Here one day
Gone one night

Like the loss of sunlight
On a cloudy afternoon
Gone too soon

Clergy
Clergy Association of IL

March 8, 2012

Not only did i lose an uncle i lost my bestfriend
i love you and miss you tremendously Uncle Clifton

Samantha
Neice

February 21, 2012

A hero will never be forgotten, May you RIP Sir.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 20, 2012

Officer Lewis,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citiziens of Chicago. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

February 6, 2012

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Lewis, especially to his fiancee. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Clifton he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Clifton's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Clifton's life was about so much more than the way he died. Clifton will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Lewis, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been nine years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

February 3, 2012

RIP Clif. You were a great officer and an even better guy. God bless you and your family.

Officer Anthony Babicz
Chicago Police

January 20, 2012

RIP. What a tragedy, I'm thankful that our gun laws are very strong here in Australia and our criminals are not so hardcore and desperate. Amazing blatant crime this was.

Sgt Jose Sarmiento
Queensland Police , Australia

January 19, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Clifton Lewis and the Chicago Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Lewis, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

January 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.

Officer Richard Deshauteurs
Gulfport Police Department, Gulfport, MS.

January 13, 2012

RIP Brother

Police Officer Ralph Gaston
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 12, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Rory Petzer
South African Police Service

January 12, 2012

RIP BRO

CO IV ANTHONY O
TDCJ

January 11, 2012

God bless and keep you with his loving arms. You are gone from this world but not forgotten. Prayers and love sent to your family.

Richard Calogero-Glover corporal
Maui Police (Ret)

January 11, 2012

Milking The Moments.......
You only have today
In fact, you only have now
It’s such a chilling thought
I’m so glad I wasn't a cow
My insides would churn
And turn into ice cream
I would be the biggest milkshake
That the world had ever seen

You only have today
In fact, you only have now
I’m so glad I milked my moments
But I’m even happier , I was blessed with all of you in my life.....To The Family And Friends Of Police Officer Clifton Lewis... his love lives on in each one of you... have my deepest sympathy...

THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares

January 11, 2012

you will be missed my brother but not forgotten.

Sgt. Amos Thornton
East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office

January 11, 2012

RIP P/O Clifton Lewis, someday we will all meet again.

Police Officer Brion Milligan # 9617
Philadelphia Police Dept.

January 11, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Officer Lewis! God Speed!

Police Officer Craig Greco
Sugar Creek, Mo Police

January 11, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

January 8, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

January 6, 2012

I AM A WARRIOR

I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

January 6, 2012

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

January 6, 2012

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Lauren, Ca
Family of LEO

January 6, 2012

Rest in paradise my brother. Truely a gentle giant you were. Thank you for the memories. I will cherish them for as long as I live.

Class 03-03b

P.O. P.Harris
CPD

January 5, 2012

R.I.P. Officer Lewis. The gates of Heaven have opened, and you will be welcomed by all. God needed you more than we did. Your loved ones will truly miss you. Such a senseless act. Now you will be be honored and remembered as the great man that you are. What a great loss to Chicago. What a great smile!

May your family find peace one day. We will never understand why these tragic things happen! Justice will be served one day.

Continue on your journey.....you have now joined the rest of your brothers and sisters in Heaven. We will never forget you!

SISTER OF A FALLEN CPD

January 5, 2012

As 2011 came to a close, it did so in a tragic manner for you. As 2012 begins, your new duties have begun. Officer Lewis, a finer home awaits you in Heaven where you will "punch your time card" watching over the rest of us. How glorious it must be to work with the brothers and sisters you now report to duty with. I can only imagine the stories!

May God comfort those you leave behind who feel the pain of your loss. Chicago's loss is Heaven's gain.

Master Deputy Brent Bagshaw
Orange County Sheriff's Office, FL

January 4, 2012