Officer Down Memorial Page

Officer Hunter, I didn't know you but I remember the night it happened just like yesterday. We just recently buried another of our own yesterday. We will never forget him and we will never forget you. We will always be your brothers.

One officer among many
APD
April 12, 2012

Today is 10 years since your life was tragically cut short doing the job you loved to do. Many things have changed since that day, people you worked with have promoted, retired and some have even passed away. Every day I go to the south substation that bears your name and see your picture hanging on the wall in the hallway. Many that walk down that hall never knew you just your story and why the station is named after you. Whenever I tell the story about what happened it chokes me up and I have to stop. You were a good officer and a good man that I am proud to have worked with and whom I am happy to call a friend. This is just my small way to say you are not forgotten and never will be.
Rest in peace Clint

Cpl Tom Hardies #2363
Austin PD
November 29, 2011

Today is 10 years since your life was tragically cut short doing the job you loved to do. Many things have changed since that day, people you worked with have promoted, retired and some have even passed away. Every day I go to the south substation that bears your name and see your picture hanging on the wall in the hallway. Many that walk down that hall never knew you just your story and why the station is named after you. Whenever I tell the story about what happened it chokes me up and I have to stop. You were a good officer and a good man that I am proud to have worked with and whom I am happy to call a friend. This is just my small way to say you are not forgotten and never will be.
Rest in peace Clint

Cpl Tom Hardies #2363
Austin PD
November 29, 2011

Officer Hunter,

I had the pleasure of spending the week with your Daughter at summer camp. I am inspired by her strength and dedication to your memory. You would be so proud of what a wonderful young woman that she is. Your family keeps you in their memory and honors your sacrifice.

May you watch over them from the comfort of Heaven, and keep them close always. God Bless you and keep you.

Kelly Donahue

Sgt Kelly Donahue
COPS Kids Camp Mentor
July 31, 2011

Clint it been 10 years since we first met, you were a rookie and I was a brand new sergeant. I can remember the the fun we had at your expense and and how well you took it, I also remember how hard you worked and how much you loved the job. I measured every rookie ever assigned to me based on you, that may have been unjust for them, but they had large shoes to fill. I turned over every personnel jacket for everyone who ever worked for me but yours. They all moved on to other assignments or promoted. You stayed with me until the day I retired, your personnel jacket sits in my safe at the house, a memory of a career cut short, a life taken too young. May you rest in peace, watch over the new ones, they have to come to this site to read about you. May they always remember you, someone I will never forget.

Anonymous
April 5, 2011

I can still see you in my mind's eye when you were the ring bearer in my wedding. I was always proud of you and your service to our country in whatever form it took at the time. RIP little brother.

jim
Cousin
November 29, 2010

Hello Clint, there is not a day that goes by that I dont think of you. I pray for your family each day that goes by. I pray that you watch over ever Officer on the department. I pray that you guide us every day. I know that you are our guardian angel. Amen

S.P.O Verver
Austin PD
November 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighth 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you. Bot the pain and the pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 29, 2009

Never forgotten!

Spo Lopez
Austin PD
June 24, 2009

Hard to believe you've been gone so long Clint. Seems like just yesterday I was standing with you as you married your beautiful bride. You continue to be an inspiration to my family, especially Thomas who wants to follow your footsteps into service. We'll never forget you.

Donnie Ray Hunter II
Cousin
April 6, 2009

Clinton,
There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. Though you have been gone from us for almost 7 years, our love for you still goes on. You will remain forever in my heart. Rest peacefully.
Deb

Deb, Big sister
March 5, 2008

"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
Sergeant
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
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 30, 2008

rest in peace hero

vandenberghe
nh
November 29, 2007

Thank you for your bravery, service and sacrifice. May your family and friends take comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

Retired DET SGT
AR
September 21, 2007

God Bless Ofc. Hunter's family, friends and Dept.

Never to be forgotten!

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.
July 2, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Hunter. You are still a hero to us all here. God bless you and your family.

Austin P.D Cadet from 112th
February 2, 2007

May you Rest in peace and may Our Lord bless both you and your loved ones.

November 29, 2006

It is all the more said when he se how young this warrior was. Rest easy young warrior for you are indeed a hero.

Former Jackson Police Officer MS
November 29, 2006

Fallen nearly 5 years ago, but NEVER to be forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's
November 11, 2006

thank you Clinton. We will continue to pray for your family. Watch over us friend.

Gillock
November 10, 2006

Soon it will be 5 years since your tour of duty ended. You have not been forgotten and are a true hero and heores never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those officers still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
October 12, 2006

OFFICER HUNTER;
YOUR SACRIFICE AND BRAVERY WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER. YOU WENT THE EXTRA MILE. GOD'S SPEED BROTHER, WE WILL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE.

OFFICER STEVE BURT
HCCS P. D.
October 6, 2006

Officer Hunter.May you rest in peace and may Our Lord continue to comfort and strengthen your loved ones.

June 29, 2006

Clint we will never forget.

JT Police
November 30, 2005

CLINT WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS THE YOUNG REDHEADED OFFICER WHO CAME INTO CENTRAL BOOKING ( TRAVIS COUNTY ) WITH A SUSPECT IN CUFFS, AND A SMILE ON HIS FACE. I NEVER HEARD A HARSH WORD FROM HIS MOUTH, OR MET AN OFFICER THAT HAD A CROSS WORD ABOUT HIM. I STILL CAN HEAR HIS SOFT VOICE SAY " HEY BIG JOHN, CAN YOU BOOK THIS GUY FOR ME?" WHAT A SWELL GUY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS WIFE AND CHILD AND MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN THE FACT THAT CLINT IS WATCHING OVER AND PROTECTING ALL OF US STILL. I MISS YOU BUDDY...I DON'T WORK FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ANYMORE, BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. REST EASY.

OFFICER JOHN M. MEYER
UVALDE POLICE DEPARTMENT UVALDE, TEXAS
October 10, 2005