Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God bless Trooper Carns, his family and the Illinois State Police.

Jeff Groh Executive Liaison
Indiana Department of Correction ATF retired

December 25, 2024

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

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

December 25, 2024

May God grant you eternal peace Trooper Carns. May He also grant your grieving family peace and solace in this time of holiday and celebration of the birth of Christ. Your brothers have the watch from here, rest easy.

Tyler Trappen, EMT
White Oak EMS

December 25, 2024

Rest in peace Trooper Carns.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2024

May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends.

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

December 25, 2024

Rest in Peace Trooper Carns, and thank you for your service. My deepest condolences to your family, friends, and my brothers and sisters at ISP. For a family to suffer a loss like this so close to Christmas makes it even more unbearable. I pray they will get the support they need to help them in this most difficult time.

Sgt.Brian K.Morrow #3921 (Ret)
Illinois State Police D-13

December 25, 2024

Thank you for your service

Sergeant-retired Stanley Harmon
Pocomoke City Police Dept.

December 24, 2024

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 24, 2024

Rest in peace brother. We’ll take it from here!

Deputy K9 Eli Stevens
Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office

December 24, 2024

Rest in Peace Trooper Carns. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Carns Family and the Illinois State Police.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

December 24, 2024

Thank you for your service. I pray God’s hand is upon your family during this difficult time.

Officer Dustin Worthy
Haralson County School Police Department

December 24, 2024

Thank you for your service Trooper Carns. Rest in Paradise. Prayers to the family.

Recruit Adam Martinez
LASD CLASS #481

December 24, 2024

I’m so very sorry. To the family and work family, you’re in my thoughts and prayers. May The Holy Spirit comfort and hold you.

Carmen Hatfield
citizen from Georgia

December 24, 2024

Prayers for the family and friends …

Lt C G Pope, Retired
Kirkwood PD

December 24, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )

December 24, 2024

Heavenly Father, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Trooper Clay M. Carns of the Illinois State Police, was suddenly and violently taken from us; Struck & Killed by a Motor Vehicle in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the cross. I ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, and by His authority. Amen.

God's Mission for America's Peace Officers:

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose." (Romans 13: 3-4 TLB)

God's Word of Support, Comfort, and Hope:

"Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God's children."
(Matthew 5:9 GW);

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom will I send? Who will go for us?" I said, "Here I am. Send me!" (Isaiah 6:8 GW);

"The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends."
(John 15:13 GW), and;

"Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4 GW).

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Clergy
Chaplain for America's Peace Officers and their Families
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

December 24, 2024

Thank you Trooper Carns for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of and visitors to the State of Illinois. Your life mattered. Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family and your coworkers. May you rest in peace. And may the driver who failed to move over pay dearly for their mistake that took your life!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department

December 24, 2024

My heart goes out to his wife,children, parents & his law enforcement family.❤️ He's on patrol in heaven & looking over his loved ones.

Carole Schmidt
Survivor

December 24, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

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

December 24, 2024

Survivors of the Shield (NYPD) honors the Life and the Service and SACRIFICE of Trooper Clay Carns

Susan Mccormack
LOD survivors

December 24, 2024

RIP BROTHER

Sgt Theresa Davis- Retired
Lapeer County Sheriff

December 24, 2024

My heart breaks for the loss of Trooper Carns in this tragic way. Gratitude in words is not enough for him answering the call to stand between us and danger. Lord be with this Wife, Children, Family, Fellow Officers and Friends in these days to come. God Bless those still walking the very thin Blue Line.

Former Police
Tennessee. Spiritual Caregiver

December 24, 2024

My deepest condolences to the entire Carns family, especially his wife, two children and his loving parents. May Clay's soul forever rest in Heaven.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

December 24, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

December 24, 2024

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

December 24, 2024