Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Daniel Cecil Clark

San Bernardino Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, November 3, 2011

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Reflections for Police Officer Daniel Cecil Clark

rest in peace

lt. j.p.
B.P.D

November 28, 2011

Thoughts and prayers go out to your family during these tragic times. Rest in peace sir.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

November 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

November 22, 2011

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

RIP Ofc. Clark, thank you for your service

Lauren
Family of Cathedral City, CA Officer

November 14, 2011

To the family and friends of Officer Daniel Clark, his fellow officers, and most especially to Officer Clark:

We honor your service and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Daniel was killed in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of distinquished service Daniel gave to his community and the citizens of California, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 3, 2011.

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

November 13, 2011

You taught me one of the most important lessons in police work, keeping a sense of humor. Thank you Dan for being a great partner and for dedicating your life to your family and law enforcement. You are missed

Michele Mahan
San Bernardino PD

November 13, 2011

You taught me one of the most important lessons in police work, keeping a sense of humor. Thank you Dan for being a great partner and for dedicating your life to your family and law enforcement. You are missed

Michele Mahan
San Bernardino PD

November 13, 2011

For Police Officer Daniel Clark:

Our duty as law officers leads us into situations of all manner whereby injury might occur. We regret that our brother Dan would encounter an injury that would ultimately lead to his demise. Fate, apparently, has deemed it to be so.

We pray for Dan's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to support one another durng this sad time.

We are proud to render Officer Dan Clark a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

November 13, 2011

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

November 12, 2011

It always saddens me to hear of another tragic detah of a fellow law enforcement officer. Thank you for your dedicated service. May you rest in peace.

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

November 12, 2011

Praying for the Department and for the family of Officer Clark, for God's peace and grace to get through this difficult time.

I am a former SBPD Reserve Officer from 1976 and a 1977 graduate of SBSO Academy's 50th Session. It is always a sad thing to see these ODMP reports from departments where I have worked.

For encouragement when a brother officer falls, please contact me anytime.

Chaplain Tim Sherman
Multiple Agencies, NW Minnesota

November 12, 2011

I grew up in San Bernardino and still have connections there. Rest in Peace brother, we'll take the watch.

Det. S. Gray
Tulalip Police Department

November 11, 2011

We were shocked to hear that Danny passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to April, Danny's daughter, and the Clark family. I know first hand that Danny was a good agressive officer and impacted my decision to enter law enforcement years ago. I will be carrying on the torch for you brother!!

Detective Steve Hardy
California Department of Insurance - Fraud Division

November 11, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Clark, Thank you for your years of service to your community.

Cpl. Al Edgcomb
NIH Department of Police-Bethesda, MD.

November 11, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Clark. Condolences to your family and friends for their loss.

Corporal Bill Cuddy
Riverside Sheriff's Dept

November 10, 2011

God bless sir, I'll say a prayer for you tonight.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

November 10, 2011

God bless the Clark family.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway patrol

November 9, 2011

Rest In Peace P.O. Daniel CLARK. M'y thoughts and prayers cross the sea for you.

Principal Inspector Eric REMIENCE
LIEGE POLICE - BELGIUM

November 9, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

November 9, 2011

Rest in Peace Dan. Thank you for your service to the citizens of California

Chief Doug Storie
Otis PD, Kansas

November 9, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Clark. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. I can relate to the injuries you suffered as I too had pulmonary embolisms in my lungs. I was fortunate enough to be working at the VAMC as an officer and was saved by the doctors here. Godspeed to you as you now patrol the streets of gold. thanks for your service. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

November 9, 2011

As the wife of a former police officer, and a friend and colleague of April's, I can understand the feeling of loss that the Clark Family and the Police Department is experiencing. Our greatest fear, as the family of law enforcement officers, is that our loved one will not come home to us...We understand that "there is no greater love that a man has than to lay down his life for another." Dan is home...and we will see him again. I pray that God will provide comfort to the family, friends and colleagues during this time of grief.

Gloria Mattson Huerta
West Coast University

November 9, 2011

Rest in Peace Dan. Thank you for your service. Thank you for that smile and laugh that always made the situation a little better. I will miss that. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant, Rob Young
San Bernardino Police Department

November 9, 2011

Thank you for your service! 25 years on and still getting in foot pursuits. You truly are a hero to the community and to our profession. God bless you and your family.

Sgt.
Alhambra PD, CA

November 9, 2011

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service

November 9, 2011

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