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Police Officer Christopher Ryan Morton

Clinton Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Tuesday, March 6, 2018

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Reflections for Police Officer Christopher Ryan Morton

These stories break my heart. Sorry for your loss!!

Chris Richardson from Jamestown, KY
My condolences.

March 8, 2018

No, not again dear Lord! Will sorrowfully add yet another officer, CHRISTOPHER RYAN MORTON and his family, friends and coworkers to my daily prayers. Also, to the Officers posting here, I wish you all peace and safety while you carry on protecting people, some of whom don't even deserve it. You are all in my prayers every day. I will speak CHRISTOPHER RYAN MORTON's name so that his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Ilona Allen
S-I-L of an LEO, Civillian employee CCDC Las Vegas

March 8, 2018

"Rest easy now. We've got it from here."

Nancy Richards
Aux. LEO, ret. Michigan

March 8, 2018

May God Bless your family during this difficult time. I pray that comfort will be felt and that God will guide your agency.

First Class Deputy & Antoine Thomas
Wake County Sheriff’s Office

March 8, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss

Jacquie Rebel survivor

March 8, 2018

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 8, 2018

It Is Said To See LEO Killed I Pray For Him as God takes him in and that he may rest in peace

Student Ahstin Koski
Criminal Justice

March 8, 2018

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police Department

March 8, 2018

My deepest condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Morton, and to Christopher's siblings, and to his brothers and sisters with the Clinton Police Department. May Christopher's soul rest in Heaven, and may God bless his family, especially his mother and father. Christopher is a true hero and I solute and respect him for many reasons. I thank Christopher for his service to our country as well as to his community; Thank you Christopher.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

March 8, 2018

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

March 8, 2018

Members of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police understand this pain. To honor Officers Tony Morelli and Eric Joering, our staff asks that everyone offer condolences and share this link. The Morelli, Joering and our Police families received love and support from all over the world when Tony and Eric were killed in the line of duty. That provided strength during that tragic time.

We ask that everyone send that same level of love and support to the immediate family of Officer Christopher Ryan Morton and the extended law enforcement family of the Clinton, Missouri Police Department.

The two additional officers who were shot are in our thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.

End of Watch Tuesday, March 6, 2018.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your memory.


I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
#WestervilleStrong

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 8, 2018

Thank you for your service. RIP

Sergeant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office

March 8, 2018

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

March 8, 2018

Thank You for your service Badge 319. For family and friends who mourn at this time, we mourn together. Find peace with Isaiah 57:1. Rest In Peace Badge 319

Police Officer Karim Henry
MPD

March 8, 2018

Officer Morton, Brother, it's always especially tragic when one of these animals decides to kill themselves AFTER hurting/killing innocent people. The people of Clinton, MO lost a dedicated Police Officer and all in Law Enforcement feel that pain as well. We also feel the anger.

Thank you for your service both to the people of Missouri and the nation as a whole.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

March 8, 2018

Rest in Peace, my brother.

Lieutenant Bernard Flint
DoD Police Division

March 8, 2018

May God be with Officer Morton and his family at this time. He gave his life so we may live free. There is no greater love of his fellow man. May he Rest In Peace.

Ret. Officer Joseph Neary
East Los Angeles

March 8, 2018

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

March 8, 2018

God bless you Officer Christopher Ryan Morton for your service and sacrifice.
Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to the Clinton Police Department. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

March 8, 2018

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

March 8, 2018

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

March 8, 2018

Rest In Peace my Brother. Thank you for your service. Prayers for family and friends.

Lieutenant Shannon Yates
University of Southern Mississippi Police Dept

March 8, 2018

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J Corasaniti II Retired Fire Lt.
Baltimore City Fire Department

March 8, 2018

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle Jr
Civilian

March 7, 2018

So tragic and such a waste of a young officer. May God comfort and watch over your loved ones. Praying for a rapid healing of your fellow officers. RIP officer Morton and may you never be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff (Retired) Glen Allison
Tarrant County Sheriff Dept. Ft Worth Texas

March 7, 2018

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