Officer Down Memorial Page

Deputy West. I am apart of "Team Raleigh" bike team. We will be joining Law Enforcement United in honoring the service an sacrfice to you and all Leo's in this country. The "Road to Hope" as we ride to Washington,DC to the LEO Memorial. I am honored to remember you and carry your hope to the wall.

Civillian
Raleigh PD
May 8, 2012

Paul, I do not have many days that I do not think of you or hear your voice calling me on the radio stating " We've been shot " . I still get chills thinking about it. The void after all these years and the bitterness towards that scumbag, just irrates me. But seeing how well that Clendon had grown up with his family would make you so proud. And some of us from the Old gang try to get together monthly to revisit old memories and to help heal . You will Never be Forgotten. Your Memory will live on Forever...RIP 160, We Love You..

C312 Phyllis Edwards
Former Telecommunicator Johnston County Sheriffs Office
April 29, 2012

I sit here tonight reading about you from people all over the World and I couldn't be prouder. It's been sixteen years and not one day goes by that I dont think of you. You were my hero and always will be. Everyday I try to make you proud. Your grandkids know evrything there is to know about you because I wouldn't have it anyother way. I know your life is over but not to me. I just say I'll see you soon dad but not today.

Clendon Paul West Jr.
January 9, 2012

RIP Brother

Deputy C.J. Beal III
Hamilton County SO (Ohio)
December 7, 2011

Today, I wanted to say Happy Birthday to my big brother. It was great reading some of the reflections that have been left here over the years. Today, we honor your birth and the life you lived. I love you!!!!

Angie
Sister
February 2, 2011

Paul was my best friend growing up. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. Never figured that I would have reason to say that I was proud to have him as my friend, but he surprised us all by becoming a Deputy.

You had a rough life Paul. But you died doing a good thing. I will never forget you.

Tommy

Tom Benson
Friend
May 17, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 14th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous
September 19, 2009

Deputy West, your heroism and courage will never be forgotten.

Anonymous
July 6, 2009

While we never met, i wanted to thank you for your brave service. Rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police, Md.
March 30, 2009

RIP.You will always be remembered by the ones who love and knew you.

Anonymous
October 12, 2008

13 years and you will never be forgotten. God Bless the West family, friends & the JCSD.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.
September 9, 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
December 27, 2007

DEPUTY WEST, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. YOU ARE A HERO NOT BY HOW YOU DIED, BUT BY HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO STILL MISS AND LOVE YOU. MAY YOUR KID'S FOLLOW IN THE PATH THAT YOU HAVE LEFT BEHIND. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
September 11, 2007

You made the ultimate sacrifice doing your job. A job, most people are not capable of. May your loved ones' pain fade and be replaced by their fond memories of you. Rest in peace.

Master Deputy K.M. Wahl
Wake County Sheriff's Office
September 11, 2007

As I walked the hallway in the old Sheriff's Office, I would always look at Paul's Picture on the wall. After more than 10 years, I still tear up. You were way too young, CP. The old sheriff's office is gone and a new one has been built. But no matter where the building is, your memory and bravery will forever be remembered. My prayers still goes to your kids and wife. God Bless You and Thank You CP, for being the fine person you were.

Fmr Dep RK Chestnut
Johnston County Sheriff's Office
October 3, 2006

I remember being in the academy at JCCC on the firing range when the call came over the radio that there had been an officer involved shooting. There was no words to describe the hole that we all felt standing there on the line. Some of us cried, some of us got angry and left; hoping we could assist in finding the one responsible. I never knew Paul, but I knew those that did. My heartfelt prayers still go out to those left behind and to those in my home state that still walk that thin blue line. Be blessed and be safe. Virtus Intensio ("It is worth the effort")

Director Dondi R. Byrd
Palm Beach Atlantic University Public Safety
July 14, 2006

Just over 11 years ago I meet a young deputy from Johnston County who was full of life and knew how he wanted to spend his life on the job. WE were in DARE training together and Paul knew that DARE was not for him. When I heard what had happened to Paul I knew what a great loss that this world was going to have. Paul was a dedicated father and husband and one of the best at his job and his loss is still felt by all, ten years after his untimely death. May the good Lord continue to watch over your family and your ageny. Keep up the good work in heaven where you continue to hold the thin blue line for us all and watch our backs.

Master Deputy Sheeriff Bernie Young
Union County Sheriff's Office NC
September 25, 2005

This Sunday will be ten years. I am not sure who left the previous posting but from the bottom of the family's heart we personally thank you for remembering the man whom I proudly call my brother.
To everyone out there please take the time to remember the person he was and not what happened. Don't let the anger and sadness get the best of you, Paul wouldn't want that.
To all officers out there keep your hand on your hip and know there are angels flying with you.

September 9, 2005

On Angels ...

"The wings ain't anything but a uniform that's all. When they are in the field so to speak, they always wear them."
- Taken from Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Paul ...
It'll be ten years this Sunday. This Johnston County resident hasn't forgotten you or your family. May God bless them.

September 9, 2005

We all miss him even though i never had a chance to meet him i thank him everday and his beautiful son Clendon Paul West Jr. Everyone really misses him and his remembrance will always be.
jessica garner

September 1, 2005

As a citizen of Johnston Co. and the wife of a fallen officer, may you be honored always.

Dana
August 31, 2005

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.
October 4, 2004

May GOD bless your family and friends. Rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Roberts-Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

Shirley Roberts
June 10, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 5, 2004

"The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us."
- Jean Paul Richter

Gone but not forgotten. Thank you for taking such good care of us in Johnston County. - September 11, 2003

Anonymous
September 5, 2003