Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart felt condolences to the family I know this kind of loss resonates through the generations. My father is retired now after 24 years USAF and 29 DOC, finishing as Administrator of a NJ penitentiary. I know what ind of man it takes to do the job and this family should be very proud of Officer Clutts service to his fellow Americans.

Toriano
Son of retiredNJDOC Administrator

July 17, 2024

Officer Clutts,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like t say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 22, 2023

Im a former Correctional Officer 4 years at a state MAX and deathrow. I will strongly opine that any Officer who served as long as Officer Clutts and having the capability to manage the "worst of the worst" inmates as did Officer Cutts, had to be a strong Officer, never compromised, never abusive, always dutifuul and professional. Well, the gangsters want the strong Officers eliminated one way or another so their gang can have more control through violence and intimidation. Officer Clutts being targeted is the ultimate recognition that he was top tier. His family can be proud, as am I. Where would we be without men like this? Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Robert Huntington
Former state Correctional Officer MAX and death row.

September 11, 2022

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

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

October 30, 2020

In every tragedy one can find a glimpse of hope. I hope no other C.O. ever has to suffer what Officer Merle Clutts went through. He looks like he was a happy guy and just about to retire and start a new life after prison.....Very sad.
I hope all active C.O.'s remember the inmates are all still human and as such have feelings too. They may react very
adversely to even a simple comment or look and make much ado about nothing in their minds. Please remember with the only human contact being you the C.O. perhaps all day, all week they will boil down that word or look into who knows.....so please I think if Merle were able to tell and teach you anything he would want to say don't . Dont bother, disturb, laugh at, or about that locked up person. Withhold your emotions and personal thoughts....it may save your life.....Merle did not deserve what happened.....I hope they found peace in the rest Jesus brings to all who believe in and upon his death on the cross..but
More importantly his resurrection where we are all invited to find salvation and eternal life in a sin free
Paradise and God's glory..

David S.
None

September 15, 2019

Rest in peace Correctional Officer Clutts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 1, 2019

Thank you to everyone of you who left a remark. This was my grandfather and reading these means the world to me ❤️ Thank you all & god bless!

Kelsie clutts
Granddaughter

December 27, 2018

I was a correctional officer at FCI Terminal Island when Merle was murdered, remember it well. Silverstein later came to Terminal Island that year to attend a trial in Los Angeles. My boss, 6'6" and 250+ pounds had a 'heart to heart' with Silverstein and he gave us no trouble at all...which was better for him in the long run if you get my drift.

JGF
Senior Correctional Officer

May 12, 2017

RIP my brother, may you walk your post in Heaven safe and sound.

Emergency Preparness Officer Jay Gibbs
FCC Beaumont FBOP

October 24, 2015

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace.

Dennis Holmes, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 22, 2014

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 3, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace. I pray for solace for your family.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24

October 22, 2011

27 years Brother. We have not forgotten you.

F. Mullens
FCI El Reno, Oklahoma

October 22, 2010

Today we rang a bell for You this Correctional Officers Week. God Bless

JMullens
FBOP

May 5, 2010

To officer Clutts you were everything that a Correction Officer should be, you walked the toughest beat of them all. I was a Correction Officer for two years, and then became a Police Officer, so I know the dangers of what goes with working inside of a prison. You are a hero because you did not give in to inmates or let them intimidate you in any way. You were attacked by some animal who should have gotten the death penalty, but instead still exist in our world. You are a true hero. you make me proud to work in law enforcement. Rest in peace, god bless you and your family.

Police Officer David Biondi
N.Y.C. Police Dept

November 10, 2009

We have the watch now.

Floyd Mullens, Sr.
FCI El Reno, Oklahoma

October 22, 2009

Today Sir YOU are REMEMBERED.....

J. Mullens
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 22, 2009

OH HOW I MISS YOU, SO MUCH. I WAS THERE. I REMEMBER EVERY YEAR ON CORRECTIONAL WORKER WEEK AS WELL AS ON THAT SATURDAY ON 10/22/83. YOU WERE MY BUDDY AS WELL AS YOUR BOYS. I'VE MOVED SINCE THEN AND RETIRED, BUT MY HUSBAND, JOHN IS STILL WORKING WITH THE BOP AND THE INMATE THAT DID THIS IS NOW WHERE HE WORKS. I WILL PUT A ROSE ON YOUR NAME AT THE ADX MAX, FLORENCE ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH, 2009. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. I REMEMBER AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK YOU WOULD STOP BY AND JUST SAY HI. I LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE, PAM

PAMELA S RILEY
BOP, MARION, IL

June 2, 2009

May you Rest in Peace, You are not forgotten!

Senior Officer Specialist, B Rod
Federal Bureau of Prisons

May 26, 2009

Sir, You are remembered today of Your untimely death. Thank You Sir for Your Service. GOD bless You and Your Family...You will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.....

J. Mullens
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 23, 2008

We will miss you comrad!

Major
BOP

June 5, 2008

Rest in peace as we will always remember you.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

October 22, 2007

God bless you and your family. I know that you trained and help many officers in your 19 years, even though you are gone from us I know the lives you have saved is many.

Rest in Peace my Brother Never Be Forgotten..

s.o Downey
B.O.P

October 21, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

This writer feels that life in prison is way too good for your killer.

VanDenBerghe
NH

October 19, 2007

I JUST HEARD ABOUT THIS INCIDENT ON THE DISCOVERY CHANEL YESTERDAY ON A SPECIAL ENTITLED 'GANGLAND' THE ARIAN BROTHERHOOD. AS A FORMER C.O. I KNOW THE DANGERS THAT ARE FACED DAILY. THE OFFICERS HAVE NO WEAPONS; YET THE COWARD INMATES THAT ATTACK USUALLY DO. KNOWING HOW THE INSIDE WORKS, I AM SURE THIS COWARD SUFFERED FOR A LONG TIME AFTER THAT INCIDENT, OR WHEREVER HE WAS SHIPPED TO THERE AFTER.
GOD SPEED BROTHER.

Deputy Sheriff
Martin County Sheriff's Office (FL)

June 29, 2007