Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Officer Corvinus. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

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

September 5, 2016

RIP Officer Corvinus. God speed my brother in blue. Watch over the rest of us. We'll take it from here. May God bless you and your family.

Police Officer Michael Latif
PAPD

September 5, 2016

God bless you Officer Clint Corvinus for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and to your brothers and sisters from the Alamogordo Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother, we have the watch now.

Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

September 5, 2016

God Bless you brother! Well done good. and faithful servant. We will carry on the fight.

Chief Victor Araiza
El Paso ISD Police Dept.

September 5, 2016

RIP Officer Corvinas, may God comfort your family, friends and colleagues during this time of sadness.

CO V Kevin Parker
TDCJ

September 5, 2016

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 4, 2016

My sincerest condolences to your family and the others here mourning your loss. It is with such great sorrow saying goodbye. You gave the ultimate, selfless sacrifice to save others. It's my honor to have known you. It is with the greatest regrets that it is end of watch...carry the torch to show us the way. GOD SPEED....

former Evidence Tech, Debbie Thiess
Alamogordo P.D.& Ret. Correctional Lt, CA

September 4, 2016

Rest in peace brother because you are one of gods angels.

BRUCE VEGODA p.o retired
nypd

September 4, 2016

Rest in Peace My Brother in Blue, Evil will never prosper as long as Brave Men such as yourself stand for good.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9

A/ Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

September 4, 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.

September 4, 2016

Godspeed Brother, you are clear to go EOW, your Brothers and Sisters will take it from here...

Sergeant Felipe Vasquez
Los Angeles Police Department

September 4, 2016

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF ALAMOGORDO POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER CLINT CORVINUS.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest.
Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities. We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and our faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
ALL LIVES MATTER - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject, or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
OFFICER CORVINUS
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to citizens of Alamogordo in the State of New Mexico with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have Served and Protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........Serving and Protecting your community Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Officer Corvinus status........Officer Corvinus status........... Officer Corvinus status...........Attention All Units............... Alamogordo Police Department, Police Officer Clint Corvinus having served the citizens of Alamogordo in the State of New Mexico with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

September 4, 2016

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept, NY

September 4, 2016

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

September 4, 2016

So sorry to hear of Clint's passing.
So dangerous to be a Hero ...
May The God of Peace, Comfort, Healing & Justice be near Family, Friends, Department, Community & Country .
Thank you Clint for your Brave & Unselfish Service.
RIP Clint, Son of Valor , with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan PSY & LE , GRAD.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church,Sisseton, SD

September 4, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Corninus, 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)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS DETROIT MICHIGAN

September 4, 2016

RIP Brother, my thoughts and prayers are you your family and friends, may the lord welcome you in, may he embrace you, surround you with his everlasting love.

Lieutenant (Ret) Robert Denault
Department of Defense Police

September 4, 2016

God bless the family and friends of Police Officer Clint Corvinus..

Harold & Madeline Altman
Survivors of D/S Harold M. Altman, 1/30/2007

September 4, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss

Survivor Jacqueline Rebel
Arizona Department of Public Safety

September 4, 2016

RIP Clint Corvinus My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Thank you for your service.

Lt,Ret. John Callan
Town of Ramapo Rockland N>Y>

September 4, 2016

Rest in peace sir.

Ofc B Pino
Miami police department

September 4, 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

September 4, 2016

Rest in peace brother, you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget your strength and courage. Your job here is done.

PSO J Watts
Alamogordo PD

September 4, 2016

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! 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 Alamogordo Police Department. Our country is much less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

September 4, 2016

It is with the utmost respect and sympathy I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Officer Clint Corvinus. I hope this hero will go with his Lord and rest in peace in his protection, for Clint's work, community passion and service has been completed in our world.

Captain, Ret.
Prince George's County Fire Department

September 4, 2016