Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I only knew you in Elementary school when I moved from Columbus, but I'll never forget the day I heard the news on the radio. Even though I only knew you a couple of years and it was at a very young age I still think about you and your family.

Mark Paxton

January 4, 2005

Brett and I were at Chris' grave last night.

To those who new and loved Chris, know that he is never forgotten...and is dearly missed. My children know Chris as a brave policemen who would always back their dad up and never hesitated to face the worst criminals our society has to offer. They would thank Chris for helping to protect their father. I was always grateful to have Chris as my back up. He was the first backing me up on the night he died. I was grateful to see his shining face. I thank him for being such a hard charger and brave man. He craved the righteous fight, always fought hard, and died a warriors death; with honor.

Eleven years? When you speak it, it seems a long time ago...yet he is ingrained in our hearts so strongly today.

The other day I was wondering what Chris would think of Chuck as a Detective. What assignment would Chris be in if he survived to this day? Still on patrol? Robbery with Chuck? In-tac? Just wondering.

Thanks for being there for me Chris.

Officer John Holloway, #1025

Officer John Holloway
Columbus police

December 11, 2004

Tomorrow it will be 11 years since you were killed. It seems like yesterday & yet it seems like a lifetime. You remain in my heart and my daily thoughts, and I know that I am not the only one remembering you. We miss you and will never forget your laugh, your caring spirit or your dedication to what you loved -- your family, friends & being a police officer. I am still so proud & try to honor your memory with my life. Who loves ya, Baby? I do. -Bean

Renaee Clites, wife of Chris

December 9, 2004

You were taken nearly 11 years ago, but you will never be forgotten...never by your brothers in blue, your family, your friends, nor the citizens of Columbus. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

anon.

November 22, 2004

You will never be forgotten amongst the men and woman of the Columbus Div. of Police!

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS POLICE

September 21, 2003

Chris, we miss you.

Police Communications Tech, Lisa L. Lee
Columbus Police Department

I was a citizen in Columbus when Officer Clites was murdered. I recalled it often even as a citizen even before I knew I would one day be a cop. I still think of his murder, and have the benefit of talking to the officers that were with Chris that day. Even after this many years, I remember Chris' name and think about his death. My thoughts are still with his family, even after all this time.

Police Officer Recruit, Joseph Hern
Columbus Police Department

Chris,
It has been eight years already that you have been gone. Your family and friends miss you terribly. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you. Even though we know that you are in a better place, it's still so hard to get through the holidays every year. Until we meet again,
we all love you very much.
MaryAnn

MaryAnn Perkins