Gregg County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, February 1, 2001
Add to My HeroesVance Howard Clements
Deputy Sheriff Vance Clements was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a disturbance call.
During the response, his patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree in front of the First Baptist Church of Judson. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Clements had served with the Gregg County Sheriff's Office for 10 years. He is survived by his son, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 521
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 79 ReflectionsI just listened to The Dance by Garth Brooks. I reminded me of your funeral. We miss you dearly.
"The Dance" by Garth Brooks
Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have changed it all
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
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