Officer Down Memorial Page

Thoughts and Prayers to the Family and Department of Correctional Officer,Clarence Tariq Hammond, III. Thank you for your service. You won't be forgotten.

Jeffrey Wolf Training Director/Lt.
Western Region Detention Facility- SD
April 20, 2012

R.I.P. Officer Hammond

Officer Josh Wrich
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
April 12, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of all comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join you in your agonizing grief & remember you in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
March 2, 2012

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of this brave Officer. May God bring you peace and a speedy closure to this tragic event and the violent murderer meet his fate swifty. Please remember, our brother will ALWAYS be a HERO and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR P.D.
March 1, 2012

Officer Hammond,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Michigan. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
February 29, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Matt Allen
Granville PD Granville, WV
February 19, 2012

Rest In Peace Sergeant Ester.

"Correctional Officer's Farewell"

We all know it can happen,
When we put our Colors on.
It only takes an instant,
Then one of us is gone.

Day to day we walk our beat,
In God we put our faith.
'Cause we're the law inside the wall,
We keep the Public safe.

You've done the job that few can do,
Your shift is at an end.
Farewell my *sister*, Rest in peace,
On you we could depend.

Written by: Larry E. Peoples

Correctional Peace Officer
Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security
February 12, 2012

"Never forget what they did here. It is rather for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us - that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
President Lincoln
Your sacrifice and last full measure of devotion will not be forgotten. RIP Brother

Detective Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Missouri PD
February 9, 2012

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Agent #379
February 9, 2012

Bro Hammond:

The advice you blessed me with on the campus of Ferris State Unversity is unforgetable! The grace of your presence and leadership to enhance the student body at Ferris was outstanding! Let His light shine on you and May the love you lift you and hold you close and give you peace.

Dawan O. Wallace
Ferris State Alum
February 7, 2012

Even though I may not know you personally, Im sure your good spirts will live on to your family and the people that you've inspired and touched. Warmest regards goes out to the family of Officer Hammond. Ill keep you guys in my prayers.

Angie
Friend of the family
February 7, 2012

I worked with Officer Hammond at Macomb and this senseless death has really affected me. I referred to Officer Hammond as Hambone. He was a great officer and a good person and I know the only thing that mattered in life was family, especially his two sons. I will never forget the talks we had when he ate lunch. His smile was unforgetable and contagious. What a damn shame that this had to happen so soon in life. Going to miss you Hambone, fo sho. Peace Bro

Correction Officer Kevin Brown
Thumb Correctional
February 7, 2012

Thank you everybody for the condolences, love, and support during such a hard time. I wish you all the best and pray that justice will be served for my brother's untimely death. I MISS HIM SO MUCH!!!!! I love you Tariq; I meant it when I said you are the best brother anyone could ever have & I'll do all I can to make sure Shiloh & Chance are taken care of....it's so said that such a great dad was taken away from them.

LaToya Hammond
Clarence Sister
February 7, 2012

I would like to once again Thank all the people who worked with Clarence and came out to show there love and suport in our time of grief. No words can express the feeling we have knowing how loved he was, not just by his birth family, but by his work family as well. May you, and all of your families be Blessed and May the Lord continually keep you all in his arms of protection!

Alicia Warren
Clarence cousin
February 6, 2012

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Hammond. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Clarence he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Clarence's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Clarence's life was about so much more than the way he died. Clarence will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Hammond, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been nine years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
February 6, 2012

Father God, bless this HERO Officers family with strength, peace, and comfort, that only YOU can provide. Bless the Department family as they cope with the loss. Be there, Lord, as they cry out to You in the midnight hour. Cause them to know that You are there and will never leave their side. I paise You and honor You, Lord, for hearing this prayer. In Jesus' Matchless Name, Amen.

Michael Cubberly, Disabled / Retired - HCDOC
Member: Honor Legion Police Departments of the State of NJ
February 4, 2012

Rest in Peace...
God Bless...
God Speed...

Officer P. Howe
Michigan Dept. of Corrections
January 31, 2012

What a wonderful smile of yours which, no doubt, made this world a better place. My prayers go out to you and yours, and to your coworkers. Yours was a life of service which brought peace to the minds of those you served. Thank you for protecting us. May God almighty see fit to give you all you so richly deserve.

J.M
private citizen
January 29, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Hammond.....My condolences to his family,friends and co-worker's.

Corrections Officer Rochelle Johnson
Ohio Department of Corrections
January 29, 2012

Working with C/O Hammond was a great honor, having known him was greater! This is a GREAT last for the department. He was a good officer and was always fair and consistent. He will be greatly missed!!

CS-2
MDOC
January 27, 2012

I'm sorry for the family and his two young sons loss. I pray that they find the low lifes that did this horrible crime...

E-10 Transportation Officer
MDOC
January 26, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers to the family.

Prosecutor Melissa S.
January 26, 2012

My condolenses goes out to the family. My prayers are with you all.

Detentio Officer K. Carmichael
Dekalb County Sheriffls Decatur Georgia
January 26, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
January 25, 2012

May Saint Michael lead you into paradise.
May those who have gone before you welcome you into their arms and take you to the throne of GOD.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

Ptl,Thomas West
McKeesport Pa. PD
January 24, 2012