Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

His job was a thankless one. I'm so sorry his life was taken. Rest in Peace.

Cindy, Dispatcher
Hancock County EOC Indiana

March 25, 2013

Rest in Peace Executive Director Tom Clements. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your department at this time. Thank you for your service to this country and your community.

Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell SC

March 25, 2013

May God rest his soul!

Charles Rahn, POFC, retired
Orlando Police Dept.

March 25, 2013

Its that time again to reflect on Toms life and your new lives as this is too close. We are very sorry for your loss Mrs. Clements and Sara & Rachel. I watched the Memorial online as my spouse went to the Funeral. It brought back many memories. We are no longer able to answer our doors without looking out first from afar. All I can say is..... Lord come quickly. The nightmares, the fear in all of us. I too was a widow as another bad guy took my late husband. I will not get into it but it was another cold blooded line of duty. I do take great comfort in that We will see him again someday if you are a Believer. Folks its time to ask yourself if you are ready. I did not say this Jesus did..... that one must be born again to see the Kingdom of God. I'm ready are you? Where will you spend eternity? The time is near. God Bless! <><

Margaret Aragon
Morris Taylor's widow

March 25, 2013

Rest in peace, Thomas Lynn Clements!

Vasili

March 25, 2013

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

March 25, 2013

Members of the Greenville (NC) Police Department and Greenville Public Safety Pipes and Drums, express our condolences to Director Clements' Family and Co-workers. Godspeed

Members
Greenville Police Department

March 25, 2013

A friend and mentor; a gentleman in a profession where that attribute can be rare. He was one of the good guys who always looked out for the people he worked with. I just retired as a deputy warden in the Missouri DOC after 28 years. Tom was our assistant director during my tenure at our facilities in St. Joseph and Boonville, never missed an opportunity to say something positive when we met.

Deputy Warden (retired) Steve Cline
Missouri Dept. of Corrections

March 25, 2013

Rest in peace now, sir. We appreciate your years of dedicated service. This hits especillay close to home as I have family that have retired from the Missouri Department of Corrections.

This is yet another reminder of the dastardly deeds of this current generation. Our prayers are with your family, as you enjoy your everlasting reward in Heaven.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Deputy John Cline
Pettis Co. MO. Sheriff's Office

March 25, 2013

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Thank you for your service.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

March 25, 2013

COPS ON THE WALL

What a haunting thing as cops we do
When that nightmare we have comes true
Somewhere on a playground that they choose
When time stands still as bullets zoom
Who will live, who will die; we both will lose

These Dreams Never go away
Cause another one of us dies each day
Why do these people want to engage
What is it that fuels their rage
Don’t they know it makes me cry
To see them or us without reason die

I see a new name on the wall each week
This job isn’t for the timid or weak
The wall fills up as the year goes by
Each new name makes hundreds cry
New Year comes and another one starts
So many Mothers with broken hearts


The wives and children they don’t understand
Why someone killed Daddy when he made his stand
There’s a thin blue line between good and bad
When the goods guys win we all are glad
Then one of us falls on a call gone bad
We know he gave it all he had
Here’s what makes it all so sad
Another Child without a Dad


PROSOUTH
#430 CCSD

Corp. Jim ONeal #430
Coffee Co. TN Sheriff's Dept.

March 25, 2013

Rest in peace and tahnking you for your service, my prayers are with your family

John Latour

March 25, 2013

COPS ON THE WALL

What a haunting thing as cops we do
When that nightmare we have comes true
Somewhere on a playground that they choose
When time stands still as bullets zoom
Who will live, who will die; we both will lose

These Dreams Never go away
Cause another one of us dies each day
Why do these people want to engage
What is it that fuels their rage
Don’t they know it makes me cry
To see them or us without reason die

I see a new name on the wall each week
This job isn’t for the timid or weak
The wall fills up as the year goes by
Each new name makes hundreds cry
New Year comes and another one starts
So many Mothers with broken hearts


The wives and children they don’t understand
Why someone killed Daddy when he made his stand
There’s a thin blue line between good and bad
When the goods guys win we all are glad
Then one of us falls on a call gone bad
We know he gave it all he had
Here’s what makes it all so sad
Another Child without a Dad



PROSOUTH
#430 CCSD

Corp. Jim ONeal #430
Coffee Co. TN Sheriff's Dept.

March 25, 2013

I serve as clinical chaplain at the Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. I am also a MO native. I am sad about this terrible sensless event. I share in the grief and pray for the family of a beloved fellow corrections leader. God bless everyone affected.

Chaplain Don Almond
Lansing Correctional Facility Lansing, KS

March 25, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 25, 2013

As you departed the bonds of this earth and touched the face of God, know that the service and dedication you had for your department, its fellow officers and the citizens of your community will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow your family, your fellow officers and all those whose lives you have touched. You have served your time in hell, now rest comfortably in the arms of God. RIP, we’ll take it from here.

Interim Chief James W. Moore
Gardner, KS Police Department

March 25, 2013

Tom was not just the perfect example of professional corrections administrator, he was a true gentleman. This is the quality that I will most remember about him. His mild manner and thoughtful persona is a quality well worth replication. I enjoyed knowing Tom; it's hard digest that I won't be able to shake his hand again. Although Tom was a learned corrections authority, he was continually wanting to learn more. Like everyone else who have crossed Tom's path, I will miss him tremendously.

Reggie Wilkinson, Director (Ret.)
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

March 25, 2013

Rest In Peace Director Clements. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Colorado Department of Corrections.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

March 25, 2013

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Executive Director Tom Clements, and the Colorado Department of Corrections. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Director Clements, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

March 25, 2013

Expressing deepest sympathy, and hoping each of you find comfort in knowing we care and are with you in thought today and in the days to come.

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

March 25, 2013

As a missouri Probation and Parole Officer, I worked with Tom, though not closely, for 20 years. I am saddened deeply by this tragic event. He was soft spoken, and highly respected. My heart and prayers are with his family.

Dale Good, District Administrator
Mo. Probation and Parole

March 25, 2013

Rest in Peace Sir.

Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Virginia

March 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Supervisory FAM, Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Director Clements' family and everyone at the Colorado Department of Corrections. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

March 25, 2013

Director Clements, thank you so very much for your incredible service not only to Colorado but to the entire nation. You lived as a hero and will forever be remembered as one. Thank you so much for all you have done.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

March 25, 2013