Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, July 1, 1998
Reflections for Detective Robert James Clark, II
NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert James Clark, II of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 1, 2025
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, Patrolman Clark. May you rest in peace in Heaven.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
July 1, 2025
Heavenly Father, I come before You today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country; the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America’s Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that Peace Officers have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround every Peace Officer in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels to protect them from harm. I stand in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our Protectors. May Satan’s power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy name, and his plans exposed by Your Light. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, our Redeemer, and the Mediator between us, Heavenly Father, in prayer, and by His authority, I pray! Amen.
Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];
"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NACM, NCCA
Ordained Independent NACM Minister
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
July 1, 2025
I will always remember your friendship during our school years at N.Olmsted.. Thanking you for your service, courage and paying the ultimate sacrifice while making this world a better place.
Rick S.
Friend
August 17, 2024
May you continue to rest in peace in Heaven Detective Clark. We will never forget you.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
July 1, 2024
Detective Clark, you are not forgotten. May you rest in peace in Heaven.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
July 3, 2023
to be remembered......
gman1270
brother in blue
July 2, 2023
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert James Clark, II of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 1, 2023
Love you & miss you. You will never leave my heart, mind & soul. Mom
Mother
July 1, 2023
Sorry, 4; you alls loss !!! Rob's Mom; and, the Community; and, Police Family !!! Sorry !!! May GOD Bless Him and George !!!!
Don Foy E- 2
U.S. ARMY
February 26, 2023
Thank you everyone for posting over the years. Reading from the start to finish & such love & memories for my Rob. Please keep all Safety Personnel in your thoughts & prayers that they return home safe each day. Thank you, Pat Mother of Rob #545
Pat McLaughlin
Mother
February 9, 2023
So many beautiful reflections from so many people. I read these with tears but also a warm heart that cannot thank all of you enough. Protect those that protect us, this world has changed in so many ways. And once again Rob thanks you for never forgetting him. Pat McLaughlin
Pat McLaughlin / Robs mom.
Mother
January 21, 2023
May God bless you and watch over you in Heaven, Detective Clark.
Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
July 7, 2022
Rob,
I can't belive it's been 24 years. So much has changed. We all lost so much 24 years ago, none more than Mary, the kids and your Mom.
I miss you Rob, we never had enough time!
Love you and miss you,
Scott
Scott Shearer
Cousin
July 1, 2022
Rob,
I can't believe it has been 24 years. I think about you everyday, and it is that same numb feeling all these years later. So much has changed in the years that have passed but the love for you has never faded. The people of Cleveland lost a great man in the community, but we lost a husband, Father, Brother, Son, Nefew and Cousin. I miss you Rob, we never had enough time! If I learned anything from this sensless tradgedy, it's to make sure all the people you love to know everyday we love them and thank god for everyday we have with them.
Love you Rob
Scott
Scott Shearer
Cousin
July 1, 2022
My Dearest it is so hard to believe you are gone. We never miss a day of thinking of you and loving you. If we could go back and change that day you were killed we would but there is no way to make that happen so we have tried to live in your honor as best we can. We still see your kids and we love them very much. Dad is now with you which is a real heartbreaker too. But if you two are sitting on a cloud watching over us I know in reality with you both having a snarky sense of humor that you two are really making fun of us. It is okay because we understand. Love you my sweet and kind brother
Love Mare
Mary clark forbes
July 1, 2022
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert James Clark, II of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 1, 2022
Love & miss you. Keep a watch on us from above.
Always in my heart & mind forever, Mom
Mother of Rob
June 28, 2022
Hi Rob,
So another year on this rock has gone by and it's a complete clusterfuck. The mood today toward your brothers in blue is that not of a good sort. Funny though, the haters still call you when they have a problem. I wonder what is going through your mind looking down on this? Well Rob I will talk to you again soon, love you Rob, until next time..
Scott
Scott
Cousin
July 1, 2021
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert James Clark, II of he Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 1, 2021
May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven.
Kenneth Collins
July 1, 2021
Dear Rob,
It's been 23 years and there isn't a day that goes by that you haven't been in my thoughts. As long as it has been the tears still flow and this day is especially hard. You were taken from us and the community you served way too soon. If people ever wondered what a great addition to this world you were, they need not look any further then the people that turned out to honor you 10 plus deep on the procession that day.
It's said that it gets easier as time goes by, I say to that it is just that, a saying. I love you and miss you Rob, and I will see you again one day.
Scott
Cousin
July 1, 2020
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 1, 2020
May God and St. Michael watch over you in heaven.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
Sheffield Village Police Department
July 1, 2020
Dear Son: Your now a grandfather to a beautiful red hair baby, a special little angel. We, miss you so much & nothing can ever replace a child. I, know that your in Paradise & pray I will be with you once again. Love, Mom
Patricia McLaughlin McLaughlin
Mom of Rob
March 7, 2020