Huntsville Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, December 6, 2019
Reflections for Agent Billy Fred Clardy, III
God Bless you Agent Billy Fred Clardy, III.Thank you for your service with The United States Army, the Huntsville Police Department, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office and thr Fayetteville, TN Police Department ❤️. Thank you for making the people in all of these places feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
December 8, 2019
Clardy family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Agent Clardy thank you for your Service to your Country, Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept
December 8, 2019
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"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 whose 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
December 8, 2019
Requiescat in Pacem
Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
December 8, 2019
Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the HPD during this most difficult and tragic time....
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
December 8, 2019
May God bless your family, the Huntsville Police Department and the Gulf Coast HIDTA Task Force. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheriff Troy Peterson
Harrison County Sheriffs Office
December 8, 2019
My prayers and respect to the Clardy family that has given so much to protect us.
Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol
December 8, 2019
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 Huntsville Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
December 8, 2019
Thank for protecting and serving. You are appreciated. Prayers for the family.
An officer’s sister
Dee Young
An officer’s family
December 8, 2019
Rest in peace Agent Clardy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 8, 2019
Rest in peace brother,thank you for your service
Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich
December 8, 2019
RIP JOB well done
Be with God .A warrior gone to soon
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICE OFFICER Linda
None
December 8, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
December 8, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Agent Billy Clardy III on their tragic loss. May our Lord give you all the strength and comfort needed during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community. Rest in peace Agent Billy Clardy III.
CBP Officer(retired) Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection
December 8, 2019
"lost and found"
choosing to love and hate
loving, that they were here
hating, that they are now gone
with grief that breaks the heart
and gushing tears of sorrow
a pain so cruel and deep
suffering the sting of loss
it's a river we all one day must cross
to meet one's life... and end
with pain and hope through love
that we'll greet them once again
for true love never dies
it continues and lives on
love heals eternal wounds
of loved ones now gone
through hope in love
through love upon a cross
life found through life lost
-Larry Hampel
Civilian Larry Hampel
Sparkman High football team
December 8, 2019
Condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers from Blue Knights NC II
Chaplain Frank Spears
Blue Knights NC II
December 8, 2019
Rest in peace Agent Clardy!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
December 8, 2019
Rest in peace Brother Billy, you are a true American Hero, and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD
December 8, 2019
Rest in Peace Sir.
Prayers for the family
GOD BLESS
Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department
December 8, 2019
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
December 8, 2019
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF AGENT CLARDY, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF AGENT CLARDY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada
December 8, 2019
May God bless you and your family. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace my brother in Blue.
(Ret) Trooper Dean Aires
PA State Police
December 8, 2019
Agent Clardy, again I am so saddened to hear of the loss of life of another Hero in our country! May God Bless you and your family now and forever as they will surely need Him for guidance. I Thank you for your service to our country in our military and for your many years of service to several Police agencies. You and your father led a life of service,and you both paid the ultimate sacrifice. This is too much for one family to give, yet you did! You lost your Dad at such a young age; and still you grew up to be a man he would be so proud of! May you now Rest in Peace, Brother as you meet your father again.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Flowery Branch, GA
December 8, 2019
Thank you for your service. Our prayers for your family and fellow Officers.
ET Thurkettle Patrolman 1970 - 1984
Hudsonville Michigan PD
December 8, 2019
Rest in honored glory Agent Billy Fred Clardy, III. We'll take the watch from here.
Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried
City of White Plains Police
December 8, 2019
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