Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Deputy Hobbs,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Uvalde County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 10, 2022

Rest In Peace

Nick mottola
None

August 10, 2020

Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 10, 2020

I was in school at the time of his death. I worked night shift as a jailer and went to school during the day. Clyde was always so encourging and helpful. He was a nice, conciderate person. I think of him often.

Retired Kerrville Police
Co-worker

October 5, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 31rst anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion and respect for you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 4, 2013

I was the dispatcher that was on duty when Clyde Hobbs was assaulted. It was a very stressful time not knowing what had happened when I attempted to contact him via radio to check on him with no response. I remember that all staff who worked for the Uvalde Sheriff's Dept. looked up to him and was very well respected. My prayers will always be with him and his family.

Rolando Jimenez, Associate Warden
Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

March 2, 2012

Clyde was my mentor and close friend. I worked with him both in the Sheriff's office, and on his ranch. He guided me thru some tough times, and I looked up to him and more of a brother than co-worker.

John Johnson
Friend and Co-Worker

August 14, 2011

Today, May 22, 2010, Clyde Edward Hobbs, grandson of Chief Dep. Sheriff Clyde E. Hobbs was born. Baby Clyde's father, Cody, was four months old when his dad was killed in the line of duty. Today, Cody and his wife, Sarah, honor the memory of his dad by naming thier first born after him. We miss you Clyde but know that with this new miracle, you are smiling down on the family.

Lisa Holloway Fitzsimmons
sister-in-law to Clyde

May 22, 2010

i remember deputy hobbs as a young man, my farther deputy martinez was his partner and to this day remember the day the my farther got the call. deputy hobbs was respect deputy in uvalde co. to all the fallen officers who gave thier lives we thank u. iam
sgt. alfonso martinez jr parker co sheriff dept. jail division son of ret. deputy al. g. martinez uvalde co sheriff deptment.

sgt. martinez
parker co sheriff dept. jail division

January 15, 2010

Chief Deputy Hobbs,
On today, the 27th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Uvalde County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

August 10, 2009

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 5, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family.

Former MD Police Officer
Fauquier County, VA

August 10, 2007

It is an honor to serve as Sheriff of Uvalde County, and I feel it an honor to serve after a man like Clyde Hobbs. I hope I can continue to carry the torch that he carried.God bless him and God bless his family.

Sheriff Terry Crawford 2001-
Sheriff

November 6, 2006

Clyde was my brother-in-law and a wonderful husband to my sister and father to his 2 daughters and son. I will always remember his laugh and still miss him.

Thank you for your service, Clyde. You have my upmost respect.

Janice Carriger
sister-in-law

September 21, 2006

Thank you for your service. You will always be remembered. Rest in peace.

daughter of an officer

August 10, 2006

Clyde Hobbs was set to retire on the date he was assaulted and killed. He left behind a loving family and community. He would have been proud of the law enforcement effort that was put forth to capture his attackers. He was a wonderful person and a well respected official. God bless his family, he is still missed.

Trooper Robert Matthews
Texas Department of Public Safety

May 15, 2004