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Trooper John R. Clinton | South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Trooper

John R. Clinton

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch: Tuesday, May 24, 1983

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/24/1983

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Committed suicide

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Trooper Clinton was shot and killed with his own service weapon while attempting to make an arrest. The suspect later committed suicide.

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John, it is like yesterday that you and I sat in your kitchen on Christopher Lane in Chester, SC in August 1978, as we discussed the decision I was about to make, continue as a Trooper or reenter active duty with the military. I have always cherished the advice that you gave. After I reentered the military, you continued to stop by to see my mom and dad. Dad always called after you left and told me of the time you guys spent and of the things yawl discussed. You did this up until the day of your death. For that I am always thankful. That was the way you were. Always looking out for the other guy. I believe that to be true on the day of your death. I will never forget the phone call I received from my mom, telling me of your death. Brother, know that I will go to my grave with your name on my lips.

They shall grow not old
As we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them
Nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them

If we speak their names, they will not be forgotten,
Corporal John Clinton, your brothers will never forget.

Patrolman First Class R.D. "Chuck" Starnes, Former SCHP

CTTCS R.D. "Chuck" Starnes, USN (Ret)
Former SCHP Trooper Sep74-Dec78
July 19, 2011

 

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