Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Cliff,
We will all miss you brother. It was a pleasure to work side-jobs with you, and hang out and laugh together about crazy stories/people.

RIP Brother

Detective S. Struska
Cicero Police Department

December 31, 2011

Lord I pray for this family and ask that your loving and caring hands hold them during this time. they you Lord just a little more than any other day. I pray your vengence will bring the individuals who has committed this awful crime be brought to justice sooner than later. Lord I know you have it all under control. Family the city is praying for you during your time of bereavement. My blessing and prayers are with you.

humble civilian
community mourner

December 31, 2011

Rest in Peace brother, the lord has called your name for a reason. Patrol the heavenly gates and watch over us.... and to the family.... Remember not how your loved one left us but share the memories your loved one has created....

Officer C. Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections

December 31, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

December 31, 2011

Cliff,

The whole team misses you. You were taken way too soon and it's not fair that something like this happened to you. The 63 team will never be the same, the 015th district will never be the same without you. I'm sure you're in a better place and someday we will meet again.

Your friend, your teammate, your brother. 1563A

J. Duran
Chicago Police Department

December 31, 2011

God's peace and speed Officer Lewis. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP my brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

December 31, 2011

Your day is done,
gone the sun,
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Warrior, good night,
but must you go,
When the day,
And the night
Still need you so?
All is well.
We will carry you
to your rest.

Go to sleep,
peaceful sleep,
May the warrior,
God keep,
Safe in sleep.

Fades the light;
And afar
Goes the day,
And the stars
Shine bright,
Fare thee well;
Day has gone,
Night is on.

Thanks and praise,
For our days,
'Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky,
As warriors go,
This we know,
God is nigh.

Lt. Brian Garrett
Polk County Florida Sheriff's Office

December 31, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

December 31, 2011

Officer Lewis was doing what a LOT of cops do...working a second job to supplement his salary...a job which required him to protect and serve. God bless and keep him, and comfort his family during this most painful of tragedies.

You will be missed, Officer Lewis.

Sgt Terry Kelly
Morgan County Sheriff's Office Decatur, Alabama

December 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Lewis as well as the brotherhood at Chicago Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

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Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department SWAT

December 31, 2011

R.I.P. dear brother. Prayers for your agency and family.

Chaplain Paul Grady
Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville, TN

December 31, 2011

R.I.P. BROTHER Clifton Lewis!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

December 31, 2011

Another Officer. Yet the Officers keep coming, keep putting the badge on, keep putting it on the line every day. Officer Lewis was one of those few who bravely wore the badge and took the oath to defend. Cowards usually shoot from the back, ambush or use large numbers because they can't stand and fight, they know they will lose, everytime. Officer Lewis was/is a brave Officer, without a doubt. God Bless you sir and your family. These cowards will be caught..bet on it.

Special Agent T. D. Holcomb
Norfolk Southern Railroad Police

December 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Lewis's Family, Friends and the entire CPD Family. You and your family will not be forgotten, you are a hero and will always be remembered.

Craig Figgins
President, Illinois Chapter, Concerns of Police Survivors

December 31, 2011

God Bless the The Chicago Police Department and this Officers family.

Police Officer
Dallas Police Department

December 31, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Lewis, his family, friends, and the entire Chicago Police Department. Thank you for your service Officer Lewis. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department (VA)

December 31, 2011

Thank you for your service to our city. You are a hero everytime you put on your badge and face the world not knowing what would come at you each and every day.
My condolences go out to your family and friends. You will be missed by many. God Bless You!

Pamela Dwyer
chicago Resident

December 31, 2011

Officer Lewis exampled heroism as he placed his life on the line for others each day of his career. Each day we are reminded of dangers of this job as we put on our uniforms and call on duty. We never know what shift will be our final shift, thus we should be reminded to take each day as a gift. As we say goodbye for now to another brother in law enforcement, we commend you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice. May God comfort Officer Lewis’ family and may they blessed beyond measure.

Sgt. Steve Kotschwar
Red Willow County Sheriff's Office

December 31, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 31, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother.

Det Giovanniello
NYC Police

December 31, 2011

At Sergeant Tim Chapins funeral (EOW 4/2/11) the Pastor said "people keeping talking about how this animal (i'm paraphrasing) TOOK Tims life, but he did not TAKE anything, Tim GAVE his life". He was right. I believe we all do, everytime we put these uniforms on and walk out the door. These animals can't take from us what we put on the line. Thats why Officer Lewis is a hero. He made the ultimate sacrifice. My heart goes out to his family, friends and the CPD. God Bless & Godspeed

Police Officer originally froWicker Park
Chattanooga Police Department

December 31, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Clifton. Thank you for your service to your community. May God bless you, your family and the Chicago PD. R.I.P Sir!

Sgt Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic & Escort Unit

December 31, 2011

died in doing your work, few people realize you're a hero.
condoleances.

carcan pascal
A Belgian civil

December 31, 2011

My Brother in Blue, you are a true warrior. You fought until the end. RIP

PO
CPD & The Brotherhood For The Fallen

December 31, 2011

The police officer stood and faced his Maker, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining brightly as his brass. “Step forward now, police officer how shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To your Maker, have you been true?” The police officer, with squared shoulders, said “No sir, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a saint. I’ve had to work most Sunday’s 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 just got too steep. And I never passed by a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear, and sometimes, please 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 fears. But if you have a place for me here, well…it need not be too grand. I never expected or had too much so if you don’t…I’ll understand.” There was silence all around the room where the saints respectfully stood. As the police officer waited quietly for the judgment…bad or good. “Step forward now, police officer, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in hell.”

Civilian
N/A

December 31, 2011