Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 15, 2020

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Francis was killed in the line of duty.

To the McClelland family, fellow officers, and all who call Chief McClelland 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. I hope that as the first anniversary of your loved one's untimely death approaches, that you continue to receive that same kind of 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 Chief McClelland gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 15, 2018.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 5, 2019

I miss you so very much Daddy! You will always be my HERO! I would love to have just one more day with you, one more hug and one more talk. You had all of the answers to life. Until we meet again I will forever hold you in my heart!

Love,
Your baby girl

Kathryn " Tootie" McClelland

June 3, 2019

Thank you for your service. God be with you.

TSgt George Melancon
US Air Force

January 12, 2019

With Deepest Sympathy.

R. A. Robinson
Retired Deputy Chief Of Police

October 25, 2018

God Speed brother and may our Heavenly Father bless your family through this senseless loss

Deputy Tim Duvall
Boyd County KY Sheriffs Department

October 20, 2018

Thank you for your service, my prayers are with your family, co-workers, and friends. Rest in peace.

Sergeant Howard Giddings (Ret.)
Virginia Port Authority PD

October 1, 2018

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over seven years. I pray that Frank's life and death will bring glory to God.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

September 28, 2018

Praying for Family and Friends.

Lt. Mike O’Neal
Hiram Police (Ga)

September 27, 2018

Praying for your family and coworkers. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace.

Maxine Clifford
Mother of Deputy Josh Rutherford EOW 5/29/2003

September 25, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Chief of Police Frank McClelland who was tragically killed in the line of duty as well as the officers who continue to put themselves in harm's way.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

September 20, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

September 19, 2018

NO IF ONLY SOME POLITICIAN WOULD INTRODUCE A BILL MAKING A MANDATORY 10 YEAR ENHANCEMENT TO THE ORIGINAL CRIME CHARGE, MAYBE JUST MAYBE THESE IDIOTS WOULD NOT RUN. EX: 5 YEARS FOR JUST HAVING TO GO INTO PURSUIT, 10 + YEARS IF A INJURY TO OTHERS.

JOHN CAMERON
LAPD (RET)

September 19, 2018

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Chief, Frank McClelland Jr., in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a Chief makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

September 19, 2018

RIP Chief McClelland, thank you for your service. My Prayers to your Family both blood and blue.

Deputy Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office

September 19, 2018

"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 Police department
Powell, Wyoming

September 18, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother!

Lieutenant Vic Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

September 18, 2018

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Chief McClelland, Jr. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Ludowici Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

September 18, 2018

The men & women of the Abilene Police Department send their condolences regarding the death of Chief Frank McClelland. We remember in prayer, his family, coworkers, and community for the service Chief McClelland provided.
Respectfully,

Beth Reeves, Chaplain
Abilene Police Department

September 18, 2018

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln

Lieutenant E.Kemmer
Nevada Department of Public Safety

September 18, 2018

The Adel Police Department sends their deepest sympathies to the family of Chief of Police Frank McClelland and to the community. We thank you for your service and your dedication. Our prayers are to uplift the family and the community during this time.

Adel Police Department
Adel Police Department

September 18, 2018

Chief McClelland, Jr. your service to your community has now placed your soul in Heaven. May God bless your family.

First Sergeant Tom Webb, Retired
New York State Police

September 18, 2018

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead, Our deepest sympathy to all who loved and served with him.

Rita Rocker, Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

September 18, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the McClelland family, the Ludowici Police Department and the community that Chief McClelland proudly served. Rest in peace, Chief. Thank you for standing in harm's way so your citizens didn't.

The women and men of the Woodstock Police Department
12453 Highway 92
Woodstock, Georgia 30188

Cheif Calvin W. Moss
Woodstock Police Department

September 18, 2018

thank you for your service. thoughts and prayers to your friends and family. RIP.

Marie
NJ Citizen

September 18, 2018