Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hello up there Clint!! What did you think of all those fireworks on the 4th of July? I know the Heavens opened up for the view. Amanda and I went to the stadium for the show. James H. told us where to park. You must have told him where to put us!! It was the closest, most awesome, fireworks display we have ever seen! So, I know you had something to do with it. We sat in the bed of your pick-up truck and ate ice cream. It reminded me of that time Amanda asked me to go with her to Maxwell to record the fireworks for you while you were in Japan. She missed you then, and even more now, knowing you are not coming back!
She was in the 4th of July Parade, so I had to go!! A patient told me: "Life is like a Parade, God sees the beginning and the end, but we just see one float at a time." How true! The day you were shot we know you were fighting with God to stay with Amanda, because you hung on for so long. But, we know now that you wouldn't come back even if you had a One-Way-Ticket. We accept that, as Gods will! But Clint-all the fireworks in the sky can't put the spark back in our eye since you left. The only way I will be happy again is when I see Amanda happy. We know you are happy! I will always remember the day Mike Robertson led you to Christ. I wonder if he still does Cowboy Church? I was so glad you and Amanda got baptized together- Clint, I hurt for Amanda's lose of you! She is such a loving person. She will do anything for anybody! We can’t do anything for her, but pray!! Pray that God does have a plan for her that someday her pain will get better! I know you do not want her to hurt and you are proud of her! But, we can only do so much for her. The rest is up to God!


Love and Thoughts Always,
Your Other Mother

Linda Mann
Mother n Law

July 10, 2004

I work as an emergency communication officer & I deal with death a lot but it is a litte more emotional when it happens to someone you know. I knew Clint but I realy didn't but what I did know was all good and I remember anytime I ever saw him, he spoke of his wife which makes Amanda probably one of the luckiest women alive. Not only has Prattville Police Dept lost a great person but the whole city of Prattville has. Thank you Clint for everything you did. You are greatly missed by everyone. Rest in Peace. And Amanda and P.O. Walker's family you are in my prayers and know Clint watches over you each and every day.

Anonymous

July 2, 2004

Well, next week will be six months, and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I still have moments when the phone rings that I think "I bet that's Clint" only to realize that you will not be calling anymore.
On the brighter side of things, I know that someone up there has really been busy, with all of the unexplained things that have been happening. I have laughed,cried and been shocked at some of the things that have happened, and you know what I mean. Thank God for all of them, I know that God has to be carrying me right now, because this is about the hardest thing I've every had to deal with, I hope I don't have anything else for a long long time.
I met Mike at the cemetary last month, he said that he was talking with you and Jones when it happened. He said that by chance he wanted to come by that day to see your headstone, and I drove up from Florida what are the chances of that every happening again. It was so good to finally talk with someone that was there and seen what went on. Not that I understand what happened, or know why it happened. By the way Mike talked, they all miss you at the P.D.as much as we do.
I've added your name to one of the memorials they have in Niceville, at the Childrens Park. I know that you are really smiling big at all of the things that have been done in your honor. I was always so very proud of you, you really accomplished alot in your short life.
Keep sending all the pennies, and signs, we love them....
I miss you so very much, but your memory will live on as long as I'm breathing. Until we meet again. XOXOXO

Mama

July 2, 2004

Clint,
Just going to let you know I am taking care of Car 15 for you. They actually got a knew light bar for the car. It is just like the one you had Amanda drive from Montgomery to see on your first assigned car. There have been days, since being issued your old car, I have felt you seating in the passenger seat with me. Just help me continue to drive ol # 15 safely. Thanks for all the memories.

Officer J. E. Headley
Prattville Police Department

May 31, 2004

Sugar bear,
It has been a hard 4 months without you. I am still trying to adjust to the thought that you are not coming home. That you are not in Florida or Japan, you are somewhere I can't be right now (Heaven) and you can't call me everynight to tell me you love me. (No matter how many 100's of $$$ it took to pay the phone bills it was always worth it to me.) That has been so hard for me to get use to! Not seeing that sweet look you would give me every time you said those 3 words that meant so much to me. And, the 3 sweet kisses you would give me afterwords. I think about you all the time, and what happened, and I just wish I could have talked to you just one last time. I have the tape of all the answering machine messages that you left over the past few years that you thought I was crazy for recording. I would always tell you that if something ever happened to you I would still be able to hear your voice and you telling me that you love me. Now, all I can say is "I was not crazy I was just prepared".
We had a candle light vigil with c.o.p.s last Thursday for all the fallen officers in Alabama, it was touching. Then today we had a ceremony at the courthouse where they added your name to the monument for the fallen officers in Autauga County. I guess today was extra hard because it has been 4 months to the day since you had to leave me. But it was a very nice ceremony, alot of very nice things were said about you, some were even funny. I really needed to hear them and laugh.
I miss you so much Honey, please keep watching over me and everyone else who loves and misses you.
Until we meet again, I Love You Baby!
Love always,
Your Wife

AMANDA WALKER
WIFE

May 15, 2004

Sweetheart,

I miss seeing your beautiful smile, and that twinkle in your eyes, when you've played a joke on someone, and you knew that you've really gotten them. I miss your calls, I always think, it's about time for you to call. And most of all I miss those big bear hugs, and the I Love You the Most sayings.
You will always be with me, in my heart, my soul, and my dreams.
I Love You the Most Clint!!!
Mama

April 25, 2004

To the Walker family, friends, and the Prattville Police Department. You have lost a beautiful soul, but heaven has one more shining star. Our thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Walker for all you have done for your brothers and sisters; rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

April 13, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 4, 2004

My heartfelt prayers are with the families of the both of the officers in this very tragic accident as well as with their dept./friends. I have read ALL of the reflections and what a beautiful love story they shared it is sad it was cut short but I also believe it is better to have found true love then to NEVER have been really in love!!!May God continue to provide you with confort and inspiration as he is with the death of my friend .

In Memory Of Deputy Brian Litz
Florida

March 21, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Walker for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

March 20, 2004

My family wishes to send our condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of P.O. Clinton Earl Walker. We know your loss is great as we're dealing with the death of our niece P.O. Jennifer Fettig EOW 2/16/04. May God give you comfort & the strength to go on. You're in our prayers.

Gail M Pabst

March 19, 2004

Clint

We knew little that morning that God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day that God called you home.

You left us peaceful and loving memories, your love is still our guide, and though we can not see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

From all of your loving families, we love and miss you.

Love you
Mama

March 19, 2004

Sweetheart,

I guess you know how much I miss you, and that I think about you everyday. I've cried everyday for the past two months, it's just not getting any easier. I talked to Amanda yesterday, and it was great to talk to her. I just wish we could all get some answers.

The happiest day of my life was the day that I gave birth to you, and the saddest day was the day you died. A part of me left that day also. I will remember you forever, and I will not let anyone else forget you.

You were my little angel, and now you are for sure. Keep watching over all of us, we love you dearly.

Love you the most!!!!
Mama

March 16, 2004

Clint,
It has been 2 months but it feels like yesterday when i got the news. i remember what i was doin where i was standing and what i was thinking. tell you the truth i still cant believe you are gone. the last time i saw you, you and your wife were sitting in the officers work area eating a bowl of chili it was around 915pm i walked in and the first thing you said to me was you want some chili but i said no. that is the thing about you you always looked out for everyone no matter who they were. we had three good years together and it seemed like the time just flew by. look down on us and keep us safe. you are one of my best friends my brother i miss you and i love you

Off. R.L. Jacksland
Prattville Police Dept.

March 15, 2004

BABY,
IT HAS BEEN TWO MONTHS SINCE YOU LEFT ME AND I AM STILL HERE. IT SEEMS LIKE IT'S BEEN FOREVER SINCE YOU WERE HERE WITH ME. I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE IT WILL EVER GET ANY EASIER. I AM JUST TRYING TO MAKE THE BEST OF EACH DAY, IF THAT'S POSSIBLE. I GOT A CALL FROM ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE UNCLES YESTERDAY. HE WAS JUST CALLING TO SEE IF I WAS ALRIGHT AND TO TELL ME THAT HE STILL LOVES ME.
ALSO, TODAY NINA JOINED A CHURCH IN MONTGOMERY AND IT HAD JUST A LITTLE TO DO WITH YOU. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS HAPPENING TO YOU HAS HELPED ALOT OF PEOPLE
GET THEIR LIFE BACK ON THE RIGHT TRACK EITHER WITH GOD OR FAMILY EVEN BOTH. ANYWAY I AM GLAD IT HELPED WITH MY SISTER BECAUSE WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO YOU SHE WAS MAD AT GOD JUST AS I, BECAUSE WE ALL JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO YOU AND OUR FAMILY. BUT I AM VERY PROUD OF HER AND I KNOW YOU ARE TOO. WELL AS YOU KNOW ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS HAS GOTTEN A TATTOO (THAT ALSO HAD A LITTLE TO DO WITH YOU) AND ANOTHER ENGAGED, I'M SURE YOU ARE GETTING A KICK OUT OF IT. THE CITY HELD A BLOOD DRIVE FOR YOU LAST WEEK AND I WENT AND GAVE BLOOD FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT WASN'T TO BAD. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD A REALY GOOD TURN OUT. SO THAT WAS NICE.
WELL BABY ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER ME AND GIVE ME STRENGTH TO KEEP ON GOING.
I LOVE YOU SUGAR BEAR!
LOVE ALWAYS,
AMANDA

YOUR WIFE

March 14, 2004

Although we never had a chance to meet, we shared a common goal.
To make the world a better place, but now it's taken a toll.
Now I say to you in words of a prayer, I will remember what you've done.
Your death was the ultimate in sacrifice, how tragic that you're gone.
One day we'll meet and talk about our common goal and then,
The heartache that I 'm feeling now, will no longer have to mend.

The Men and Women of the Green Bay Polic
Green Bay P.D. Green Bay WI

March 12, 2004

Clint: I find it very difficult to put down on paper just how much you have meant to me. You were our first grandchild and I was so proud to introduce you as our Grandson. You were a handsome little six year old, full of energy and a love for Hot Wheels and sports. We spent many a day and night sitting on the sidelines watching you participate in different sporting events, always playing to the best of your ability and competitive to the very end. We certainly were your biggest fans!
We have supported you in all of your endeavors in life--joining the Marines, your marriage to Amanda, and becoming a police officer. Your best interest has always been the upmost in our hearts and minds.
I'm so thankful for any part that I may have played in your becoming a fine citizen, a son and grandson to be proud of, a loving and kind husband, a dedicated Marine, and a outstanding police officer, but most of all you will always be my special Grandson.
Thanks for the pennies you have sent us and we will continue to look for more in days to come. I'll miss you always.
Love, Marolyn Barker
Grandma

Marolyn Barker
Grandma

March 2, 2004

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.

Anonymous

Clint,
I miss you buddy. I am sorry you never got a chance to come ride with me. But from now on you will have a place in my patrol car and then when people ask who the person is in the picture I can tell them about a great person and a wonderful police officer.
Rest in peace Clint and be assured I have assumed your watch walking the thin blue line.
Your Brother in Blue,

Deputy Sheriff Anthony Kaiser
Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office

February 29, 2004

Rest in peace Brother CLint, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your courage and dedication.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

February 27, 2004

Clint, I never really knew you, Imean I knew you were my cousin but, I did not really know to much about you. From what I here you were a great man in your community and you accomplished alot of things. My sympathy goes out to your wife. I never got to meet her but I know this is got to be hard for her to live with everyday. I stiil after almost 2 months without my great grandmother & and my older brother, I find it hard to make it through each day without 2 people I love so much. So I know its got to be hard for you. My condolences go out to every one in the barker family & in amanda's family.

sincerely

your cousin, alyson bryant

alyson bryant

February 26, 2004

Clint I miss you so much. You always here "you don't know what you have until it is gone", now I realize what they mean. I sure wish I could tell you in person how much you meant and still mean to me and the entire family, which you know could take a little while. We all love to talk about you and pretend you are still with us. You are still with us in our hearts and always will be, but I sure wish I could just have that bear hug you would give me, while I was saying "be easy, I am a city girl". Well you probably already know we are having a boy and I can only hope it turns out half as good a man as you did. I just pray it doesn't come out half as big as you. You sure did leave us a great, strong wife that we all love very, very much. She is so brave. She amazes me everyday. We pray for her strength and she defiantly shows it. We love you Amanda thank you for being who you are! Clint, please keep giving us strength and watching over us. We love you!

One of your many cousins - Karen

February 26, 2004

Sweetheart,

When I got the news about your accident, I never knew that it was going to turn out like it did. Dad and I came to Montgomery just as fast as we could, and you waited on us to get there, that really showned alot of strenght on your part. Linda said that you must have given your strenght to Amanda, well I can beleive that, you would be so proud of her. Keep watching over her and helping her make all the right choices.
We are all taking one day at a time, and there is not a day that goes by that I want think about you. Keep sending those pennies, and all of your signs. We all laugh and cry when we get them.
Thanks for being a wonderful son!
You are my little angel now for real!

Love You the Most
Mama

Mama

February 22, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Clinton did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Clinton be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Walker's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Clinton is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Clinton was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Deputy Sheriff Dennis McElderry's fiancee - EOW (01/01/03)

February 15, 2004

BABY,
YESTERDAY WAS A NICE DAY. ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AT THE P.D. CAME INTO MY WORK WITH A SINGLE RED ROSE. WITH A HUG AND A SMILE THEY MADE THAT DAY ALOT EASIER FOR ME. NOTHING COULD EVER BE BETTER THAN SEEING YOU BUT YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF THEM. THEY MADE THE DAY BEFORE THE BAD DAY THE BEST IT COULD BE. AS FOR TODAY, IT HAS NOW BEEN ONE MONTH SINCE YOU LEFT ME. I WOULD HAVE NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD MAKE IT. BUT I HAVE! WITH THE HELP OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND THE LOVE THAT YOU LEFT WITH ME. I JUST PRAY THAT YOU AND GOD BOTH WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE STRENGTH I NEED TO MAKE IT ON MY OWN DAY BY DAY, MONTH BY MONTH, YEAR BY YEAR UNTIL I AM WITH YOU AGAIN.
I LOVE YOU BABY, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
LOVE ALWAYS,
YOUR WIFE

P.S. THANK YOU FOR THE MESSAGE!

YOUR WIFE AMANDA

February 15, 2004

Brother Clint, Our paths crossed a few times on the road or at the S.O. I knew you to be a good officer and good for the community. You are missed and will always be remembered. May you rest in peace.

Sgt David G. Atteberry
Autauga County Sheriff's Office

February 14, 2004