Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

danny was my friend and was like a brother to me . when he found out i had made it into the police accademy for mobile he gave me a gift . it was a maglight that he had used for several years as a security guard. i still use this same maglight every time i go on patrol.as long as i keep using this maglight he is still out there with me fighting crime and lighting my way to safety.danny and i grew up together and all he ever wanted was to be a cop. he started out working as a reserve deputy. he was not worried about getting paid he just wanted to do some good and make it safer for people to live here.when danny was hired on by prichard it was the greatest thing to happen to him next to his son being born. danny always talked about his job and how he loved it.now he is on permanent patrol . he is watching over all of us . danny you will be missed but never forgotten.danny i promise that your son will know all about you!!!!!!!!!!!!

patrolman w.d. howard
mobile police dept.

It sent a chill down my body as I read the events that led to Officer Clarks accident. Every day we respond to back fellow officers up with one goal - to protect THEM from harm. Officer Clark gave his life doing that. Officer Clark, his family, friends, and fellow officers are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for helping keep all of us safe!

Officer Kevin Turley
Jacksonville Police Department (Alabama)

Danny was a high school classmate and a fellow police officer. My condolences go to his family. He is greatly missed. Keep the streets safe up there for us Danny, for we will meet again.

PO1 G.D. Evans
Mobile Police Department

Danny was one of my husbands best friends they where with the S.O. together before danny got on with prichard. Danny was a good cop and a great daddy to little daniel and a good friend we will miss him greatly. we will always keep you close to our hearts through stories, memories,and photos.

friend and wife of a good friend
parkway Brat

Brother Danny,
I know the unique situation you were placed in in becoming a Prichard officer. I was one.
I know what you faced, and know how crazy things could get in a moments' notice: and I know you did your best. God bless you and your family, one day we will meet and we will have rest, our badges shiny and our hearts at peace.

J.E. Binge
Fmr PPD officer.

J.E. Binge- Prior PPD ofc.

I would like to say I am sorry about Danny he will be missed alot. I new Danny from the time he started the department until the last day when only a few hours ago he backed me on a call he and I shared a lot together and there will be no one else like him. May God be with your family and the rest of the Prichard police Department.

Officer S.Goff
Prichard Police Dept.

I hate to say this but this is the first I've learned of the unfortuante and most untimely death of my young brother officer. I work probably 60 - 70 miles from Prichard and found this by accident. Its such a shame that there isn't a better network for notifications when such unfortunate things like this happen. I have lost many a friend within the last few years and it never gets any easier. My prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers Daniel. You fought the good fight and are honored for doing so. To Mrs. Clark and your child, there are no words that can comfort you I'm sure. Such a tragedy to overcome. There are people there for you mainly C.O.P.S (Concerns of Police Survivors). You need the support they can afford you. Call me in Montgomery and I'll put you in touch with them. God Bless you and keep you.

Sergeant L.H. Persky
Montgomery County Sheriff, Alabama

Daniel...i never knew you but i saw the impact on my friends who went to the academy with you. You were a true inspiration. They loved you with all their heart, and when they heard about it on that fatal night it devastated them. Daniel....may God be with you.

Anonymous

The world is a little darker place without Danny here to brighten it. We will miss him.

Erica Lynn Clark

I went to Police Academy with this Officer.We were S.W.A.P.A. Class # 147..Clark you wont be forgotten,We just hate that you had to go.We will miss you Clark..Please look over us as we try to do our job day by day,because you know it is what we love....

Officer Bryan Keith Davis
Evergreen Police Department

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Patrolman Daniel James Clark. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R.Wright / Board of Directors
Natioal Drug Interdiction Association

My heart is with Officer Clarks family, friends and fellow officers. My agency also recently lost an officer, so I know what you must be feeling. God be with you all and be safe.

Sgt. Pete Spurlock, jr.
Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Florida

"with wings of eagles" patrol the streets of gold, Officer Clark, you have God's finest to patrol with, and even though you are in a much better place, my heart breaks for your family and friends...just another day in a hero's life...
Isaiah 40:31

Dear Law Enforcement Family,

I do not know you but I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I am the wife of a police officer and I pray each night that my husband comes home to me. His last words to me before he leaves for work is, “I love you and I’ll be home.” I pray he is able to keep his word.

God be with you and your family.

Tracy
Policeman's Wife

Our thoughts and prayers our with you.

Uncle of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham
E.O.W.
12-27-99

Danny Gibson

I want to offer my sincere sympathy to the family of Patrolman Daniel Clark, his wife and child. I lost my husband in Feb. 2002 in an automobile accident in the line of duty. We have two children.I know exactly what you are going through. You are in my prayers. May God comfort you in this time.

Denise Nichols
Wife of Alabama State Trooper Brian Keith Nichols
Washington County
EOW 02/17/2002

Denise Nichols

I only knew of Officer Daniel Clark, through a family member I am friends with. I was told all about him and everything he used to do for this one family member. My heart goes out to the whole family, mainly his baby. When I found out about OFC. Clark's death I was on this website, it was about an hour later when I found it my friend knew him. She told me who he was. I remember talking to her trying not to cry. But I could not help it.

OFC. Clark, you are in a safer and better place, patroling to keep that safe. You now have wings along with the badge. Rest in Peace, Sir.

Kimmy

Your brothers in the fire dept. will miss you dearly and think of you often. May God Bless your family.

Fire Chief
Prichard Fire Dept.

I knew Danny many years ago, he was a sweet person who looked after me. He was my hero. Now, he has gone on to a place where he can look after us all and shine brightly in our hearts. He will now walk his beat in Heaven. May God be with all who reads this.

Angela Hurst (Deputy's Wife)
Mobile County Sheriff's Office

To Patrolman Clark family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you and May your love one rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

PPD Prentiss Ms.

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family and your department, God Bless.

Fairview Oregon Police Department

Fly high brother! You are missed.

Officer Jason Woodruff
Gulf Shores, AL Police

Officer Clark and my husband Officer Dix were very close friends and worked in the same areas. My husband talked of him very often. He always said how he had no worries because he knew "Clark" would be there to back him up!! That is one good thing about Prichard Police Department, the officers always have each others back!! I had only met Officer Clark a couple of times, but if he left the same impression on others hearts as he did my husband I know that we will not be the only one missing him!! I could not begin to imagine how his wife and family feel. I do know that my heart goes out to his wife!! This is your worse fear when your husband leaves for work every day!! The people who have jobs like our husbands have hearts that have no bounds. Officer Clark swerving to miss that vehicle is a prime example how highly they place others lives above their own.
Melissa Dix

Wife of Officer Richard Dix Jr.
Prichard Police Department

To the family and co-workers of Patrolman Clark, I offer my condolences.

"A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Rest in Peace Brother

Anonymous

Officer Clark was a friend and partner who always thought of getting to help others as quick as he could, just as he was on that day. He loved his job and he died doing what he always wanted to do. He will be missed dearly.

Patrolman Lance LaPorte
Creola Police Department