Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy sister thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

August 30, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

August 30, 2021

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER CLOUD, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER CLOUD. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HER SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HER DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

August 30, 2021

Rest in peace.

Detective Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx

August 30, 2021

So sad to hear this sad news I watch the tv show long star state and love it

Officer Earnest Johnson
Ft valley state university police ft valley ga

August 30, 2021

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

August 30, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Correctional Officer Trainee, Whitney Cloud, from complications of an accidental discharge of a firearm at a training exercise . It is always a huge loss when a fellow Correctional Officer Trainee succumbs from injuries due to a accidental discharge of a firearm. Her bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 30, 2021

God rest her soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

August 30, 2021

Rest in peace Sister.

Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

August 30, 2021

may HIS light shine perpetual upon her face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

August 30, 2021

My deepest heart felt condolences goes out to the family, friends and love ones' for your loss. Words can not give your grief meaning. I pray for your peace and understanding for the unexpected loss of such a dynamic and courage spirit. May you feel the embrace of God loving arms around you all at this time.

Ms. Ayanna O. Davis Staff Development
Lowell Correctional

August 30, 2021

Thank you for your service! Condolences to your family and our correctional family.

Officer A. Singletary
Franklin CI

August 29, 2021

Rest in peace Correctional Officer Trainee Cloud. Forever a heroine!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

August 29, 2021

Rest In Peace CO Whitney, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

TERRY FRANCIS ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DETROIT MICHIGAN

August 29, 2021

Rest in Peace

Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

August 29, 2021

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace sister.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

August 29, 2021

Officer Cloud, despite your short service, your choice of a career was a result of your desire to serve your community. Our good Lord, who sees all, will reward you abundantly. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

August 29, 2021

I am so saddened to hear of this tragedy. Rest on peace honey. My condolences and prayers to your family

Officer S. Phinney
Wakulla CI

August 29, 2021

Rest in peace.

J.R.

August 28, 2021

Cloud family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. CO Cloud thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.

August 28, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Cloud. May the Lord comfort your family, friends, and co-workers.

Officer Curtis Sellers (Retired)
Florida Department of Corrections

August 28, 2021

Very sad. Rest in peace sister.

Former Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

August 28, 2021

Rest in Peace my sister.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

August 28, 2021

Rest in Peace my Sister in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

August 28, 2021