Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers are with the family of Master Sergeant Debra Clayton. The service that Sergeant Clayton rendered will not go unnoticed.

Chaplain Rickey Anderson Sr
Fort Myers Police Department

January 9, 2017

Rest easy! We will take it from here.

Officer D Bigler
Loomis

January 9, 2017

RIP sister Debra.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept.

January 9, 2017

Very tragic. God Bless you Master Sgt. Clayton. My condolences and prayers to family, Friends and the members of the Orlando Police Dept.

Retired Leiut. Armen L. Hagopian
Highland Park, Mi. Dept. of Public Safety (Police Dept.)

January 9, 2017

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace sister.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

January 9, 2017

Rest in Peace now Master Sgt Debra Clayton.
My sincerest sympathy to your husband and children and fellow officers of your department.

Thank you for your 17 years of service to the people of the Orlando area.

Retired Detective Richard Burger
City of Fond du Lac Wi Police Dept.

January 9, 2017

Rest in Heaven job so well done u r a hero in our eyes,prayers N love to ur family , N ur OPD. GOD BLESS N THK U FOR UR SACRIFICE. GONE 2 SOON

Widow detroit police Melissa Alexander
Widow/detroit officer

January 9, 2017

Sergeant Clayton,

Please rest in peace knowing that your sacrifice was while in the service of others. You are a hero and now walk peacefully in your continued journey.

My sincerest thoughts and condolences to your family, friends and co-workers.

Lieutanant Chris Caiola
Washington State Patrol

January 9, 2017

I have no words. My heart is crushed. But I have prayers for your family and I am thankful for you and your heroism. RIP sister, we have the watch from here.

Detective Scott Bruinsma
Orange County Sheriffs Office

January 9, 2017

Sergeant, your courage is noted. Your Watch has Ended. We have it from here. Rest in Peace.

Lieutenant Bernard Flint
DoD Police Division

January 9, 2017

Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with the Clayton Family tonight, tomorrow and forever. May you rest in peace and Godspeed.

Rich Knudsen
Brother of Capt. Huggins OCSO

January 9, 2017

God Speed. You are in my prayers...........

Sergeant Brian Canedo
San Francisco Police Dept(retired)

January 9, 2017

God Speed. You are in my prayers...........

Sergeant Brian Canedo
San Francisco Police Dept(retired)

January 9, 2017

REST IN PEACE MASTER SERGEANT DEBRA CLAYTON. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

January 9, 2017

R.I.P. SISTER Clayton!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

January 9, 2017

Master Sergeant Clayton, this fellowship of ours shares a particular heartbreak that only we and our families can ever understand.
Rest in peace. I'll pray for the peace of your family's hearts.

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant John Roubicek
Suffolk County N.Y., Sheriffs Office, (ret)

January 9, 2017

Rest In Peace, you did your job honorably. God look over those hurting during this difficult time. Bring this cop killer to justice.

NYPD Police Officer Marcus Phelps
New York Police Department

January 9, 2017

Master Sergeant Debra Clayton..Your watch has ended and you served your community with pride and integrity. Our prayers are with you and your family... Rest In Peace my sister

Det. Dave Kelter / Retired
Teaneck Police Dept

January 9, 2017

This is so upsetting. Just senseless. This hit me hard my identical twin sister was killed in the line of duty. She also approached the suspect to ask a question. I am not sure you ever heal from such a tragedy. I am praying so hard for the family. She made the ultimate sacrifice. You are loved and will never be forgotten. Identical twin sister of Norfolk police officer Sheila Herring EOW 01/16/2003.

Sharon Atkins
Sharon Atkins

January 9, 2017

Offering my greatest respect and gratitude for your service.

Richard Acuna Unit Supervisor
Texas Dept of Criminal Justice Parole Division

January 9, 2017

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep you all in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J.Corasaniti II,Retired Lieutenant
Baltimore City Fire Department

January 9, 2017

Rest In Peace with the Angels.
God certainly knows the sacrifice you made!

Det James Pancoast
NYPD (retired)

January 9, 2017

RIP Master Sergeant Clayton. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

January 9, 2017

May god protect your soul and keep his arms around your family.

Investigator Hylton Pharr
NYSDOCCS/OSI FORMER CERT MEMBER

January 9, 2017

"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

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 (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 9, 2017