Family, Friends, and All Others Remember . . .
 
Photograph: Police Officer Sean Clark
Patch image: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, North Carolina

Police Officer Sean Clark
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
North Carolina
Sunday, April 1, 2007

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TODAY THE SKIES WERE OVERCAST AS I ALONG WITH FELLOW OFFICERS FROM MY ANGENCY PLAYED IN A GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ANOTHER FALLEN BROTHER BRIAN MATTHEWS 9/30/05(A-14)
AS I WALKED TO MY CART AND LOADED MY BAG, I NOTICED THAT A NAME WAS ON THE FRONT OF MY CART, IT WAS YOURS. THOUGH I HAD NEVER MET YOU I KNEW ON THIS DAY YOU WERE WITH US AS OUR "FIFTH" MAN HELPING US MAKE THE BEST OF A DAY THAT WAS ONE FOR FELLOWSHIP AND REMEMBERANCE TO THE ONES THAT HAVE GIVEN THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE. REST IN PEACE BROTHER AND THANK YOU.

Cpl W. Cornell (Cornbread)
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

2009-09-26


Uniformed Police Training Program class #917 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center trained for you this past week. We dedicate each week of our training to a different fallen officer. When we were tired and wanted to give up, we remembered you and your service and we pushed through.

UPTP 917

Recruit
United States Secret Service Uniformed Division

2009-08-03


Uniformed Police Training Program class #917 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center trained for you this past week. We dedicate each week of our training to a different fallen officer. When we were tired and wanted to give up, we remembered you and your service and we pushed through.

UPTP 917

Recruit
United States Secret Service Uniformed Division

2009-08-03


Rest in peace brother. You will be missed but never forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

2009-07-06


Missing you today. I can't believe it's been over 2 years already. You were a hero to us all. All you wanted to do was help people. The world is a little less brighter because of your lose. Rest in Peace.

James Walker
Friend

2009-06-14


I hope today your light shines down on your family. Your boys are truly beautiful, and your wife is strong. RIP Sean Clark

SWG
L-139

2009-04-01


To Officer Sean Clark, his family and his fellow officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Clark’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Clark and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

2009-04-01


You are not forgotten. God be with your family!

RIP

Anonymous

2009-04-01


Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005

2009-04-01


Your heroism and service is honored today, the second anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to home state and the birthplace of my son. 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

I hold your family in thought and prayer today.
Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

2009-04-01


I'm sorry for the loss of Officer Clark. My heart goes out to family, friends and fellow officers. May it bring you some comfort to know we are sadden by this loss also. God bless you for serving. Stay safe.

Chris
Wisconsin

2009-04-01


Today is March 31st and tomorrow will be two yrs since hearing the sad news of these two heroic officers and their story. I never met these two officers that gave their all. My best friend is a CMPD officer and it just hits close to home. My thoughts and prayers are with the officers family and friends and for all the officers still out there serving and putting their lives on the line for strangers. Instead of looking at the mistakes that officers make(just because they wear a badge doesnt mean they arent still human) lets look at the great they do. Lets remember how they put their lives on the line everyday when they get in that uniform. These two men are forever in my thoughts and prayers. They are angels looking down from heaven and help keep the officers safe from heaven guys.

Gina

2009-03-31


Brother,
You are still in our hearts now and forever!!! You will never be forgotten!!!! May God Bless you and your family always!!!! Hero!!!!!!!!!!

Officer E.A. Quevedo
CMPD

2009-03-31


After two years, the reality of Sean's death is still hard to believe. Hard to accept that it was "our" Sean. The grief has subsided, but the memories are still strong. We miss you, Sean! See you one day in Glory!

Reenie Davis
Friend and Former Co-worker

2009-03-31


Keeping your family and loved ones close to my heart today. I honor you... never forgotten.

Anonymous

2009-03-31


It has taken me a long time to be able to read these reflections and actually leave one myself. Sean thank you for always being a constant friend and having words of encouragement even if it had been years between visits. I was so happy for you when you graduated the academy because everyone knew for so long that is what you truly wanted to be. And you were a great officer. I still remember sitting beside you in the 4th grade and making fun of the teacher. You were so funny. I remember you running so fast when we would get to go outside to play. I always hope we'd be on the same dodge ball team because you were so quick. You inspired me even then. Later before we graduated I had the pleasure of knowing Kim and playing volleyball with her. I used to tell her all the time how much you two looked alike. Two peas in a pod.

It has been a long road for many of us who experienced this tragedy. I keep thinking I'll wake up from this nightmare. I fell to my knees and sobbed when I learned it was you. For years I felt like I had in some way been keeping officers safe, but I couldn't even do that for my friend. I just remember thinking this can't be happening. We have 1200 plus officers and it's you. You never want it to happen to anyone, but when it happens to someone you know so well it certainly changes things. I still hear the radio traffic and some days it consumes me. I keep telling myself that God has a plan and that is not for us to understand but to trust in him.

I pray that Sherry, Brayden and Westin will always be safe and that as time passes people will never stop showing their love and support for you and your family.
Thank you again for being a great friend and sacrificing for the rest of us.
Rest in peace.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalmn 46:1

Suzy Aldridge
Former CMPD Communications Supv.

2008-07-31


Remembering you today and hoping your family is staying strong. May God continue to bless your wife and kids in a special way.

Captain CMPD

2008-07-27


God bless your family and those closest to you. You are not forgotten.



2008-06-26


We just returned from DC today to honor you and see your name at the memorial wall. I can't help but just wish so badly you were here tonight and wake up from this horrible nightmare that I now know as my life. I miss you every second of the day. Your sons miss you more....Brayden is growing up so fast. You would be so proud of him. He's playing t-ball and following in his daddy's footsteps. Always asking "did daddy do this mommy?" Westin says "da-da" and it breaks my heart knowing he won't ever meet you until we are on the other side. We miss you. And I love you. I just wanted to let you know that I am so proud of who you were and I will never let your sons forget how wonderful of a man their dad was. I love you babe...until we meet again.

Love Yiddlebug

Sherry Clark
Wife to the best husband ever!

2008-05-16


To Officer Clark's family, friends, and co-workers.

I had the oppertunity to meet your family this past week in Washington D.C. at the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial. On Tuesday the 13th of May 2008 I met with fellow officers from around the country at the 27th annual candle light vigil. As we were waiting for all the survivors of fallen officers to filter in I was standing at the section of wall where Officer Sheltons name is enscribed. I was waiting for the family of another fallen officer to arrive to provide them with a wrist band I had wore in rememberance of their officer on the Police Unity Tour when your crew showed up. When I say crew it is no understatement..their must have been 10-15 of them all wearing matching "Heros Live Forever" T-shirts. I beagan speaking with your brother who told me your tragic story. As I knelt down and began speaking to your young son all I could manage to say was "Your daddy was a police officer, always be proud of him." before the emotions overwhelmed me. I removed a "Heros Live Forever" wrist band I had been wearing and placed it on his wrist. (although I think it was tad big...he might have to save it for a few years) I hope when he grows up he will remeber that night and the thousands of police officers who came to honor and remember his father.

This was my first trip to the Memorial after 6 years of Law Enforcement service. Meeting your family and Officer Shelton's family is a moment I will never forget, and in that your memory will live on.

Rest in peace brother and watch over the rest of us as we continue our service.

Officer Jeff Thul
Eagan Police Department MN

Police Officer Jeff Thul
Eagan PD MN

2008-05-16


Thursday May 8, 2008 2140hrs. Tomorrow morning I will drive from Charlotte, NC to Rocky Mount, NC for the State Police Memorial. Next week I will be in Washington DC where Sean, Jeff, and other Officers will be honored and recognized in the National Memorial Service. I’m not sure why, but I got on the computer here in my kitchen and pulled up the Officer Down Page. I am moved to tears to see all the other Officers who have laid their lives on the line and died since Sean and Jeff were shot March 31st 2007. Many of them leave behind a wife and several children. I then ask why, . . . why have I been granted time with my son and daughters to do family devotion just before I tuck them in bed tonight? Why did Sean and Jeff die over a year ago. It is tempting to ask why, but I think this is the wrong question to ask. As hard as it is to ask, we need to ask, “God, what would you have me do now? How should I live my life differently so as not to waste a single moment?” I don’t think I have made an entry into Sean’s memorial page partially because the words just don’t seem enough or right. I do know I miss my friend and when I see pictures of his oldest son playing T-Ball I break down if I’m by myself. The sadness overwhelms me. I then think of all the families out there I know nothing about going through the same loss as Sherry and Jennifer. I pray God grants me another day to police well and be who we are called to be. Sean you were so much fun to be with. I wish I could have worked with you in a Police capacity.

Sean and Jeff I miss just the blessing of being in your company.

Charlie Eubank
Bike Patrol
CMPD

Officer
CMPD

2008-05-08


“Never Forgotten”

To the family and friends of Officer Clark,
I would like to offer my sincere condolences for your loss. Each year hundreds of law enforcement officers are lost in the line of duty. Nothing can ever replace them to their family and friends. It is important to honor their sacrifices. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. allows for their memories to live on and honor these men and women forever. The Police Unity Tour Inc. was formed in 1997 by a group of law enforcement officers from New Jersey who rode their bicycles from Florham Park, New Jersey to Washington, D.C. For the past eleven years, law enforcement officers nationwide have ridden the 300 plus mile trip, with the purpose of raising awareness and financial support for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The Police Unity Tour has grown from 18 members to over 1000 nationwide who will be making the trip this year. Over 4 million dollars has been donated to the memorial, making the Police Unity Tour the single largest supporter of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. I have been a police officer for 13 years and I am one of the original 18 riders of the tour. Each year I purchase a bracelet etched with a fallen hero’s name and make the ride in their honor. I often glance down at it to give me the strength to ride in any weather conditions. This year I chose Officer Sean Clark and will be riding in his name so he will never be forgotten. I would like to send the family the bracelet when my journey is over. I might see you at the wall in DC and again I am sorry for your loss. As our slogan says, “We ride for those who died”.

Ptl. Edward Noonan
Chester Township Police, Chester, NJ

2008-04-30


YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

2008-04-09


Wow!! One year later. Thanks for the sacrifice, Sean.

We will NEVER forget. The pain is still there.

RIP, Sean.

Detective
Cornelius Police Department (N.C)

2008-04-06


Miss you brother, you are not forgotten

Officer Tom Allen
Charlotte Mecklenburg PD

2008-04-03


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