Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

August 7, 2006

Officer Clearman,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and family. May you rest in peace, brother. You are now standing beside GOD.

Sergeant Jeff Beazizo
WSP

August 7, 2006

Yet again we are faced with the anguish that comes every time a brother officer is killed. I am sorry I wasn't there to help. Mrs. Clearman, I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. While I didn't know him, his reputation is superb! What a great American to serve his country and his state and give the ultimate gift of his life. I pray now that you will find the peace only God can comfort you with. Ask God for it and He will supply it according to your needs. Rest in peace Brent.

CHP FSS
California Highway Patrol

August 7, 2006

While I didn't know this officer I mourn his loss as one of my Brohter Marines who did his duty to secure the USA from her enemies while he served in the U.S. Marines. God Bless him now even more & his family!
Semper Fidelis.....

Joshua St.Ives
U.S. Marine Retired

August 7, 2006

thanks for keeping this world safer Sir. my thoughts and respect to you and your family. rest in peace from belgium-europe

wygers francky

August 7, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Clearman as well as to the CHP. Rest in peace Officer Clearman.

DEPUTY US MARSHAL BRIAN THOMAS
US MARSHALS SERVICE/PHOENIX,AZ

August 7, 2006

Thank you for all you did while on earth, you are truly a hero. Rest in peace, for I have the watch now. May your family rest in peace, knowing you loved what you did, you were a protector and leader. May you never be forgotten.

Co-Worker of Fallen Officer R. Rios EOW 09-04-2005

Jose Duarte
Douglas Arizona Police Department

August 7, 2006

So sorry to hear that you too were killed by a passing motorist while on a traffic stop. My first husband was killed almost 5 years ago in a similar manner. He was on a traffic stop on I-40 when he was struck by a tractor trailer and he and one of the drivers he has stopped were both killed. My heart breaks for your family and I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around them as that is the only way I've made it through the last 5 years. Thanks for your sacrifice in your previous position as well as with the CHP. Rest well brave trooper!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

August 7, 2006

Your family will be remembered in our prayers. We are so very sorry for their loss, which is undoubtely heaven's gain. Rest in peace, blue angel. Thank you for your service.

August 7, 2006

My heart goes out to the Clearman family as well as Brent's extended family within the California Highway Patrol. Brent was an amazing person and officer. On many occasions our paths would cross and I would get to chat with him sharing stories of "life on the beat".

I last spoke with Brent a week and a half ago before I left for vacation. He was sitting in his patrol car over by Pt Isabel (overlooking the SF bay) eating a sandwich taking a much deserved break. I rolled up alongside and parked next to him and heard the familiar "Hey, how are ya?" We started chatting and he told me me how I was "very brave to do my job working in the most violent city in CA." I chuckled and told him that he makes enough arrests in our city he should come work for us! He told me "Thanks but no thanks... I look best in tan!!!" Our chat unfortunately ended...I had to go, the city needed me. I told him I'd see him again soon. I drove off looking back in the mirror to him waving goodbye.

Sadly, I'll never get the chance to chat with him agian. Now more than ever I just wish I could tell him how much of an impact knowing him has had on me... thank him for stopping to check in on me when I was on a traffic stop (even when I was code 4), coming over and asking if I needed help for anything (tows, measurements, VC quesitons), helping me with DUI investigations, and most of all, sharing stories over Code 7 at Dennys. He was a great officer and most of all a great person whom I proudly call my friend.

Brent, please continue to look over me and make sure I will be ok, I dont feel so brave anymore.

Your sister in blue
Joanna Grivetti
Richmond PD

Ofc J. Grivetti
Richmond, CA Police Dept

August 7, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We have lost another special member of the CHP family.
Irish Blessings:
"May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand".

Wife of CHP officer, Mojave Office

August 7, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER BRENT CLEARMAN. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER CLEARMAN YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

August 7, 2006

God Bless your family, we were blessed with your service. RIP

Sergeant Joseph S. Jones
City of Sunbury Police Department PA

August 7, 2006

To the wife of Officer Clearman, I know your pain. I have prayed every day since the death of my husband John that not another officer would be taken. It has only been five months and here we are once again. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Brent's family.

Teresa Bailey
Wife of CHP Officer John Bailey EOW 2-25-06

August 7, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Clearman, his family, and his friends. We are grateful to him and his family for the sacrifices they made for our country and our great state.

CHP Family
Los Angeles, California

August 7, 2006

God bless you, your family, and fellow troopers. Thank you for your service to our country both as a Marine and Highway Patrolman. You will never be forgotten.

Officer C. Walker
Plano PD, Texas

August 7, 2006

To the wife of Officer Clearman,

My heart goes out to you. I am truly sorry for your loss. I also lost my husband in the line of duty and I know the pain that you are feeling. Nothing anyone can say will ease your pain but please know that there are people that care.

Your husband will always be a hero, not only because he served his community as a CHP Officer but because he served his country as a United States Marine.

Semper Fi

Jo Ann Lasater
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater EOW 4-24-05

August 7, 2006

Too many times we have worn the black band accross our badges. Another brother has fallen in the line of duty, paying the ultimate sacrafice. My prayers are with Brent's family, friends and fellow officers of the CHP. May God bless You all and keep you safe.

Erica D. Hernandez
Wife of Marin County CHP Officer

August 7, 2006

SIR TO ME U WERE MORE THEN DOING YOUR JOB, YOU WERE A SUPERHERO, YOU FOUGHT IN ANOTHER COUNTRY TO KEEP US SAFE, AND YOU FOUGHT ON THE STREETS TO KEEP US SAFE, AND FOR THAT I AM GRATEFULL, A HERO WAS TAKEN FROM US TODAY IN A COWARDLESS ACT AND THE PERSON WHO DID THIS WILL BE CAUGHT, SIR KEEP THE HEAVENS SAFE FOR US , AND MAY U REST IN PEACE

FUTURE PEACE OFFICER

August 7, 2006

Officer Clearman you are a hero. Thank you for your service to our country and your service to the citizens of California. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother. May God bless you and your loved ones. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure through this difficult time.

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

August 7, 2006

Officer Clearman, Thank you for your service to our country and most recently our state. Words cannot express the profound loss that your absence will have. May God shine his light upon your wife and family during this very difficult time. You are a true hero! Bless you.

August 7, 2006

Officer Clearman, Thank you for your service to our country and most recently our state. Words cannot express the profound loss that your absence will have. May God shine his light upon your wife and family during this very difficult time. You are a true hero! Bless you.

August 7, 2006

May God bless you and your family at this time of pain and sorrow. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 7, 2006

My prayers and thoughts to all who knew and miss Officer Clearman.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

August 7, 2006

Brent,
We spent more time together than two men should. I learned a lot from you, my friend.
You were a great friend, a loving husband, and a true warrior. I will miss you greatly.
Eric

Eric James
Friend

August 7, 2006