Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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

November 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Clark on the anniversary of his passing. May God continue to comfort you all. Another hero who was taken too soon.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

June 6, 2007

A man remembered with so much love and respect never dies but continues to live on in the hearts and minds of others.G-d bless.

June 6, 2007

never forgotten, our prayers are always with your family

OFc
New Haven,CT

November 14, 2006

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Clark. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 30, 2006

Today on the 4th anniversary of your death, I just wanted to say thank you for serving and protecting. R.I.P.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

June 6, 2006

May God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace my brother in blue.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

February 7, 2006

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW BROTHER "GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN"!WE MAKE IT THROUGH EVERYDAY KNOWING THAT YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US.

TRAFFIC OFFICER HYLAND ROBINSON
PRICHARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 1, 2005

Greetings from Iraq little Bro,
Time stands still on this occasion every year, the loss sets every so slightly. Still I’m unable it to accept completely. I find my self expecting to see you each time I return to Mobile, whether expecting to see you at Tim and Jens or you’re stopping by before your shift or after it’s ended. Coming home will never be the same…. I still have the Blessing of your beautiful little boy to look forward to, the spitting image of his proud father. Every year I come to this site and read the beautiful entries that bring tears to my eyes. So many people’s lives were touched, by such a wonderful person. You’ve made me proud, through you determination and endless pursuit, never quitting. Through your endless determination and attention to detail you transformed from my little brother to Patrolman Daniel James Clark. You represent a pillar of my soul; your loss shook the foundation I call my life. I now hoard your memories greedily, I Love and miss you dearly……..Lee

SSG Clark, Thomas
US Army

June 16, 2005

baby we sill miss you verry much i wish u where here to see daniel grow up he looks so much like u and acts like u in so many ways well his birthday is coming up it hard to beleave that he is fixing to turn 4 he is growing quick and he misses u to he has got your picture in his room he allways tells people u are in heaven he loves u and i do to hope to see your face someday until we meet again love daniel and krystal clark your wife

May 7, 2005

Its been almost three years since we lost you . And I still dont know what to say except I really deeply miss you

Timothy Clark , Dannys brouther

May 5, 2005

Danny,
I'm sorry we never got to make that lunch date. It has been two and a half years since we lost you. Christmas is approaching, and I can't help but remember when we were all kids running around Nana and PawPaw's house. You were always the quiet one, the good one. I wish there had been more time. Your son is growing up surrounded by family and friends. Your dad finally moved back home, and you'd be happy to know he and your mom are finally back together. Lee has been sent to Iraq, and it scares me to death that something could happen to him. You've brought us all back together in the most painful way, I wish you could be here with us. We miss you so much. But, I know you're up there smiling. You were the first one of us children to leave, and you'll never be forgotten. I love you and miss you. Merry Christmas Danny.

Trish, your cousin

December 21, 2004

DANNY I'VE MISSED YOU OVER THE YEARS,WE HAD GOOD TIMES IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE RESERVES.THEN WE DECIDED TO GO FULL TIME, I WAS LOOKING FOWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU UNTIL THAT DAY.NOW THERES NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY WHEN YOUR NAME IS NOT IN A CONVERSATION AT THE DEPT.BROTHER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF OUR LIFE!

P.O.MARK HENDERSON
PRICHARD POLICE

September 7, 2004

the month of june is the happiest and saddest month in my life.i lost 2 special people a year and a couple of weeks apart.first was you cuz the most vivid memory of you i have is when the ferret got loose in lees room.i know we grew apart before your passing by not staying in touch.but ill always have your smile imbedded in my memory then 1
year later i cried with my mom about the anniversary of your passing.and she passed 6/22/03.my sons bday is 6/5/91 the day before youre wreck.my anniversary is 6/12/99.so could someone tell me how to not stay emotional during this entire month.god knows i loved you both and ill miss you forever.so ive made it a point to keep family as close as possible.i drove to new orleans to bring your dad home hes been here ever since i email lee as much as possible and ill do my best to make sure your son knows that his dad was superman.i love you danny.please remember me around june and shoot me a sign that youre there i promise ill recognise it.youre cousin the other tim clark

tim clark dannys cousin

August 14, 2004

I never got to meet danny face to face. But being an officer for 14 years I knew what it was like out there. When I heard what happened my heart sunk. Danny looked just like my son and i would have to take a doubble take to see if it was him. Danny my heart goes out to your family. Like we use to say we'll be 10-15 10-22 1 time to docket. 10-8 10-84 to the station. 201 i'm 10-7

Sgt. Eddie Goff (Ret.)
Prichard P. D.

March 28, 2004

Danny my man, you and I were friends, not close but friends nonetheless. I felt like I had been kicked in the gut when heard about your accident, my heart still bleeds for you. No matter how old I get to be, I'll never, ever forget the time when we were working here at Bishop State together and you asked how we were going to handcuff that guy who had no arms from the elbow down. That was one of the funniest things I've ever heard. Rest in peace and watch over the rest of us trying to clean up the mess in this world. God bless.

Watch Commander J. Shaw
BSCC Campus Police

March 17, 2004

I didn't know Danny. I clicked on his name when I saw his face flash on the home page. He looked so young but very determined. His youth reminds me of my late best friend Sean Laura, 25, who was killed in the line of duty September 20, 1997 after being run over by another squad car in a foot chase of a car thief. I began reading the reflections of those who knew and worked with Danny. He sounded like a kid who loved being the police, the kind of cop who wasn't afraid to stick his nose in it. That's the kind of cop my friend Sean was and I am, even after 11 years, I still got the love to get out there and be the shield between good and evil. Criminals are going to do their thing, our job is to get in the way and let them know they just can't do what they want to do, not on our watch. I grew up adoring superheroes and I believe every cop out there, the one's who have the kind of love that they really can't believe they're getting paid to do what they would do for nothing, are the real superheroes of this world. We'll never know how many lives we've saved or the criminal acts we prevent by the presence we have on the street. So I just want to salute young Officer Daniel Clark for his commitment and the love he had for the job and let his loved ones know that their Danny is still touching lives and thousand miles away. Keep his stories going and his spirit alive. One more "atta boy" for Danny. For little Danny Jr., your Daddy will always be with you, watching over you, protecting you, guiding you. You don't have to make him proud, as a father of a young son myself, I can tell you with confidence, that your Daddy is already proud of you. Your charge is to honor him by growing up to be a strong and courageous man as your father was.

Sam

Patrolman Samuel Harris #528
Markham (IL) Police Dept.

February 22, 2004

Danny, it has been a year now, and yet it seems like only yesterday. We all miss you very much. You were a good friend and partner. I could not have asked for a better back-up when we caught the "bus bandit". You looked at the world from a unique standpoint, and saw the humor that others might miss. I know you are watching over us from above. I know you are also laughing at us when we fumble our pepper spray, lock our patrol vehicles with the keys inside, or any of the other "dumb" things we may do. Your fellow "Parkway Soldiers" will carry on and keep the faith. God Bless.

Patrol Officer Gary J. Evans
Mobile County Public School System

Brother, it has been a year but yet it only seems like yesterday. Your name is still called in conversations by everyone. Your dedication, and devotion for duty has not gone unnoticed. It was an honor to serve with you in that war zone called Prichard, as we both know wasn't easy. To be a Prichard officer you have to love being a cop. I only wish I could have stayed and served with you longer for I was caught by surpise when I learned what had happened. You stayed by my side when I was shot and that meant a lot. Rest in peace and continue to watch over me as I patrol the streets.

Sr. Ofc. L. LaPorte
Creola Police Dept.

There will never be enough words words to described what you meant to us my young brother. I have thought of the things that we went through on the streets together and remember that no matter what the call was I did not have to worry about a back up as you were going to be there for any officer that needed it. I remeber the thing you said after confronting a disorderly subject in which a fight ensued after you arrived, when I got there you were on his back still trying to subdue him and he was trying to shake you off but it did not work. I asked you why did you not let him go until we could get him in a few extra minutes, to which you calmly responded becouse I knew I could hang on until back up got here. That my young brother is the kind of man you are, no matter the out look you always saw the bright ending. My brother even though you do not need it where you are now know that we are coming to you, we have just not gotten there yet but when we do everything will be better for all. To Little Danny if you ever need to know about the type of man your father was all you have to do is ask we have many storries that we can tell you about your Hero of a father, he would always look forward to the end of the shift so that he could go home and be with you.

Patrolman Richard Dix
Prichard Police Department

Danny was a good friend of mine. I only knew him for three years but in that time i knew Danny to be kind and caring of others he never had a bad word to say about anybody and he alway talked positive. He loved his job and i knew when he was on the streets with me i knew he would be thier with me if i needed him. I will miss you my friend.

patrolman Isaac Johnston
Prichard Police Department

i was the dispatcher on duty when the calls started coming into tell us that we had a officer down -- my heart broke before i even found out who it was because my family was in trouble -- when i found outit was danny my soul ripped apart because i knew an angel was flying away -- danny would begin his tour of duty by easing into dispatch to quietly say hello and let us knew he was 10-8 -- as quietly as he entered he would leave and the rest of the shift there was no problem getting him to respond -- on htat day he came in and told us that he was here and for us to be safe -- smile quietly and went to do what he love -- he will eternally do what he love now and forever -- rest on danny and smile on us when you can -- you are still miss

victoria holmes psd1
prichard police dept

I remember the day you slipped from us. I was on duty in the Communications Center when I heard of the tragedy. You died responding to help your fellow officer. You are a hero...and we will never forget you.

PSD I T Felts
Mobile Police Department

What up!!!!!! You son, with angel wings and now you are teaching me.

Love always,

Pop Moseley

Pop Moseley Stepfather

Clarkditty is what I call him. He was my training officer and he was my friend. My attention is always glued to the spot where my friend had his accident. Everyday that goes by my heart mourns your lose. Thankyou for backing me up out there on these evil streets we patrol. You always had my back and kept me focused on what I was doing at all times.
And just to let you know. Trickey Dix and I miss you like crazy. Thankyou for everything that you've done for me. The big things and the little. And the little things matter the most.

Much love Clarkditty.

We will always be 10-8 , 10-41. And I'll 10-72 With you in heaven.

Patrolman Rodney A. Wilson
Prichard Police Department