St. Francois County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, July 4, 2016
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Paul Allen Clark
RIP Deputy Clark. Thank you for your service, dedication and sacrifice to LE. May God be with your Family and all LE.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
July 10, 2016
God Bless you our Brother in Blue. Prayers out for your family, friends, and co-workers. Rest in Peace sir.
Former Deputy/Jail Officer
Wayne County Sheriffs Department
Wayne County Mississippi
July 10, 2016
Thank you Deputy Clark for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Missouri. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES LIVE FOREVER...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
July 10, 2016
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
Retired TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga.State Patrol
July 10, 2016
Eternal Rest
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
July 10, 2016
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.
Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.
July 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Clark's family and Sheriffs Department family. Thank you for your friendship. Rest In Peace.
Lieutenant Larry Lacey
Farmington Police Department
July 10, 2016
Rest in Peace my brothers in blue
Deputy Dunlap (ret)
Dallas City Marshal's,Tx
July 10, 2016
Dep Clark, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.
Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept
July 10, 2016
Deputy Clark,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.
Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79
July 10, 2016
Rest in Peace...
Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
July 10, 2016
Prayers and condolences for the family. Thank you for your service.
Go rest high on that mountain thou good and faithful son.
Rest in Peace.
Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police
July 10, 2016
Thank you for your service. Praying for your Family & Dept.
Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department
July 10, 2016
Avenue of the Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010
Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office
July 10, 2016
The pain of the loss of life in itself is unbearable, but when officers are killed intentionally, it adds extra pain for just doing their jobs.....prayers go out to all for support and strength.
Analyst Barbara Motte
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace Deputy Clark, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.
Officer Terry F. Zech(ret)
Veteran Affairs Police Department, Detroit Michigan
July 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Clark family and the St. Francois County Sheriff's Office.
Rest in peace Deputy Paul Clark.
Sr. Captain Garry Martin, Retired
Greenville Police Department, Al.
July 9, 2016
May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.
Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado
July 9, 2016
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama
July 9, 2016
"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."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Wyoming Police Department
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace
Sgt. Jim Russo
July 9, 2016
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Paul died from the injuries he sustained earlier.
To the Clark family, fellow deputies, and all who call Paul beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Clark gave to his community and the citizens of Missouri, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 4, 2016.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
July 9, 2016
My deepest sorrow for your loss. May God watch over you the family and his fellow officers. Again my heartfelt sorry.
B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace Brother Paul, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman EOW 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD
July 9, 2016
R I P Brother
Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS
July 9, 2016
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