Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lt, I hope you are enjoying your time up above. As you can tell from your reflections, you are still missed by so many people.

Rest easy hero.

Heather
Ross County Deputy Sheriff

September 24, 2009

You are still thought of here in Stark county. I worked with you in the late 70's and knew then that you would be moving up in the law enforcement field. Its been eight years and it goes so fast. You will be forever remembered.

Gary Mead
M.P.D.

Ptl. Gary Mead
Massillon P.D. Stark County

August 17, 2009

REST IN PEACE.
I CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY & THE COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT.

BOOMER

Boomer

April 29, 2009

Hard to believe it will be 8 years ago tonight/tomorrow that you started your shift and were taken from us. May GOD continue to bless you family! You are not forgotten----

President Jim Gilbert
FOP Capital City Lodge 9

April 28, 2009

Hi. I just wanted to say Merry Christmas and I think about you all the time.

Heather
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff

December 25, 2008

Chris, May you rest in peace. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten...neither will your motto, "Start slow and then taper off" which I have tried to live up to.

Lieutenant Owen Jones (retired)
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

September 2, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 29, 2008

Even though there are not so many reflections left for you lately........your not forgotten. God bless.

April

April 17, 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 31, 2007

I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and let you know that I think about you often.

Heather
None

December 24, 2007

Rest In Peace

We continue the fight for you brother and you are not forgotten by your department we honor you daily by wearing the uniform proudly and remembering the fallen brothers and sisters that came before us

detective scott alexander
columbus division of police

July 24, 2007

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City lodge #9 in Columbus, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our country! God bless your family!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

July 9, 2007

Happy Memorial Day Lieutenant. I will be thinking about you.

Heather
Ohio State Highway Patrol

May 27, 2007

It is hard to believe that 6 years has gone by.. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.. YOU ARE MISSED BY MANY FRIENDS,CO-WORKERS, and FAMILY... GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY ON THIS TRAGIC ANNIV....

Columbus Police Officer Jim Gilbert
President, FOP Capital City Lodge#9, COLUMBUS

April 29, 2007

Happy New Year Lieutenant!

2401
CPD

January 1, 2007

Merry Christmas Lieutenant.

Heather
Ohio State Highway Patrol

December 22, 2006

It has been 5 years since your tour of duty ended and I know that during that time your loved ones and close friends have thought of you every day. They have shared tears together and also alone. There are no magic words to say to help repair the holes in their hearts, that hole will be there forever. They will keep your memory alive for as long as they walk this earth and will never let you be forgotten, nor will the Blue Family ever let your name be forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and also those still out on patrol over the Thin Blue Line. You are a hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 17, 2006

Rest in Peace

We continue the fight for you brother

Detective Scott Alexander
Columbus Division of Police

August 14, 2006

Happy Birthday!!!!

Police Officer Larry Waltermyer
Columbus Police

May 2, 2006

Tonight it will be 5 yrs ago that we lost you.. I always will remember the sacrifice you made for us.....I am so happy to have gotten to know your family as well as I have over the last several years... Keep watching over us!!!

Jim Gilbert
CPD

April 28, 2006

To Lt. Christopher Neal Claypool, his loved ones and his fellow officers:

On this the fifth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is revered and honored today.

May your family continue be to comforted by the warm embrace of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors who share this painful journey with them. My heart is with your family.

Reading all the loving reflections left by those who cared for you gives us an understanding of what a good and honorable man you were and of the high esteem with which you are held.

Chris, for many years you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Lt. Claypool. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Lt. Claypool gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 29, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 28, 2006

Chris, I come to this site often and always want to leave something but just not sure what to say.

I never met you, I never had that honor. I remember when this terrible event happened though. I can even remember where I was when I heard it on the news.

I pray for each and every officer and their family everyday.

I hope to meet you on the other side when I get there. I only hope that I can stand among heros like you when I arrive.

Your friend
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

March 1, 2006

I miss you uncle Chris. Dominic James Caypool was born on Feb 17, 2006. When he gets older I will definitly tell him about his fathers uncle and the hero that you are! I love you and think about you still everyday! Dad says hi

Brian Claypool

February 25, 2006

Happy New Year Chris...your not forgotten! I recall when my dad was one of many to help look for the person who took you away and seen sketches from the scene. One image that will always remain. Rest easy and say hi to Brian and Melissa!

Westerville

January 1, 2006

Chris Merry Christmas and keep watch over all of the family in blue, black and gray this holiday season.

You are sorely missed by so many and thought about so often.

A Fellow LEO

December 24, 2005