Officer Clay Quincy Haywood Phoenix Police Department Arizona Monday, November 22, 1971  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Clay it has been a long time, however I have not forgotten the good times when we rode together in beat 912. Rest well my friend.

Denis Regan 1635 Sergeant Ret.
Phoenix Police Department
2008-05-29

Rest in peace hero

vandenberghe
manchester, nh
2007-11-29

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-14

Clay it has been a long time since I talked to you but I know Your busy on God's beat now and in the company of many of our brothers and sisters who have gone before and after you. Although it's been nearly 36 years I can still see your warm little smile when events turn out for the good. Your loving spirit lives on here in Phoenix. Until we meet again in God's kingdom, well done my brother, well done.
Tom Bradley, AZ State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD
2007-09-25

I made it Dad. By your sacrafice I was able to survive. I missed you every day. I hope I made you proud. Love Woody

Sgt. RH "Woody" Haywood (Ret)
Apache Junction Police Department
2007-03-18

Rest in Peace, Officer Haywood. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2007-03-15

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
2006-11-28

I was online to check my husband's website and it showed you, Officer Clay Q. Haywood, being honored and never forgotten. You were a young man, like my husband, and gave your life for something I am sure you loved. I hope your family has been doing alright with life since your tragic day and I am sure you are watching over them. You will never be forgotten by your fellow sister in blue. God bless you and your family.

T Wolfe
Wife of Officer Jason Wolfe EOW 8-28-04
2005-03-17

Rest in peace Brother Clay, true heros are never forgotten.



Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla
2003-11-26

To the loved ones, friends, and co-workers of Officer Haywood, my heartfelt condolences on this sad anniversary. I pray that the memories you have of him in happier times has helped to ease the sorrow of his loss.

Sgt. Barbara Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.
2003-11-22