Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Frederick Thomas Clark, Sr.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, May 7, 1987

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Frederick Thomas Clark, Sr.

Rest in peace.

J.R.

May 7, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Clark.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 7, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 8, 2019

The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 20, 2016

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 13, 2016

Hope you and our brother are having a wonderful reunion! Love and miss you both!

Anne Clark Davis-Johnson
sister

March 6, 2016

In continued honor of your ultimate sacrifice and service to Hillsborough County. A team was created in your honor for The 2015 Sheriff David Gee's Sporting Clay's Shoot Out (team 4 The Hero's). We thank you for your service to this community. We will never forget you.

Deputy A.Anderson
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

November 25, 2015

I miss u dad.. i am 41 now and not a day goes by that i dont think of u.. u have 4 beautiful grandchildren by me and they all favor u.. i know u look down on all of us and i hope your heart fills with the same pride that mine does.. u will never be forgotten. ..

frederick thomas clark jr
son

July 1, 2015

Every day i think of u dad.. its is hard to look at these beautiful grandchildren of yours and not wish u were still here.. u will always be missed..

frederick thomas clark jr
son

July 1, 2015

In honor of your ultimate sacrifice, heroism and service, your name was placed on the registry of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Youth Ranch Run. A cadet humbly ran the race in your honor. We thank you for your service to this community. We will never forget you.

Deputy A. Anderson
Hillsborough County Sheriff

September 22, 2014

Fred--you have always been my hero. I love and miss you more each day.

Anne Clark Davis-Johnson
Sister

January 5, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 8, 2012

Continue to rest in peace Dpeuty Clark, we will never forget..

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

May 8, 2012

Deputy Sheriff Clark,
Sir, I wish to apologize about my previous entry where I accidently wrote your partner's name instead of yours. I would just like to say thank you to you and your partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hillsborough County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

May 7, 2012

Deputy Sheriff Miller,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hillsborough County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 7, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Clark. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 13, 2012

TIME DOES NOT HEAL THE PAIN IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE LEFT BEHIND, IT ONLY MAKES IT EASIER TO GET UP EACH DAY... YOU SIR ARE A HERO WHO WE WILL NEVER FORGET. CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE.

DEB AZURE
MOTHER OF DEPUTY RENEE DANELL AZURE
EOW 08/06/02
UNION COUNTY SO, LAKE BUTLER, FL

Anonymous

May 7, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

May 7, 2010

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 7, 2008

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
Sergeant
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
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 13, 2007

Rest easy hero, you are now in God's paradise.

Wsiconsin L.E.O.

August 17, 2006

Rest in peace.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

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