Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I attended the Police Memorial today. I heard your name called, I saw your family approach the stage, place the flower, receive their medals in your memory.

I saw your Mom holding your youngest, just 7 months old. He was sleeping, your oldest son was holding your medal and the box it came in. He asked your Mom to read the inscription. She tried, but couldn't get through it, she tried again, it was hard for her. I rubbed her back while she tried to be strong for your oldest son.

The baby, woke up soon after, very alert, looking all around, smiling at me, so I asked to hold him, to give your Mom a little break.

He was perfect, didn't make a sound, looking at all the people around him. I rubbed his back, I rubbed his bare feet, just like I did to my little ones before they grew up. I whispered in his ear what a good boy he is, and how much his Daddy loves him.

Other family came to help your Mom, so I gave **** back and returned to my seat.

My heart aches for you Brother, and for the family you left behind.

A Brother Cop
From New Jersey

May 15, 2022

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

December 21, 2021

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

December 21, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

"Semper Fi"

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 19, 2021

Deputy Livingston,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

December 18, 2021

Deputy Livingston, I am deeply saddened to read of your death at such a young age here. I thank you for your service to us and I know you had so much more to do! May you watch over all of us from Heaven now and guide your children from there. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Gainesville, GA

December 13, 2021

R.I.P Deputy Sheriff Clay Livingston

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

December 13, 2021

SEMPER FI MARINE

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

December 12, 2021

Rest in peace, Deputy Livingston. Thank you for your service.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

December 12, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 12, 2021

Sheriff Livingston, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

December 12, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

December 11, 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

December 11, 2021

Rest In Peace Deputy Sheriff Clay Livingston and thank you for your service and sacrifice. May God watch over you, your family and all law enfacement officers during this most difficult of times.

God's Speed Sir!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

December 11, 2021

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Elbert County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 9, 2021

Deputy Livingston, I just learned of your passing, despite living in an adjacent county. I pray for your family and friends to be comforted.

Thank you for your service to our nation, as a Marine, your service to the State of Colorado and the people of Elbert County. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Kieth Moreland
Arapahoe Community College Campus Police (ret. LAPD)

December 9, 2021

RIP Deputy Sheriff Livingston. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Elbert County

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

December 9, 2021

Deepest sympathies to the family of Deputy Livingston and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado. May GOD give peace, comfort, and understanding to his family, friends, and associates for their loss. RIP Brother!

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre. MTPD (Retire
Red Rose Lodge FOP #16 Lancaster, County, Pennsylvania

December 9, 2021

R.I.P. sir

Civilian Detention officer Richard Salle
Johnson County Sheriffs Office Missouri

December 8, 2021

deepest condolences to the officer's family and friends

Randal Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired

December 8, 2021

RIP

LT Ika Smith
Nypd

December 8, 2021

Rest In Peace, Deputy Livingston. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

December 8, 2021

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Clay Livingston! Thank you for your 2 years of service with the Elbert County Sheriff's Office, in Colorado and for being a United States Marine Corps Veteran. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your two children during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

December 8, 2021

Rest in Peace Deputy Livingston. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

December 8, 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 Deputy, Clay Livingston, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. We thank Deputy Livingston for his service as a United States Marine Corps Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

December 8, 2021