Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate Police Officer Chris Edward Clites of the Columbus Police Department, Columbus, Ohio.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

December 10, 2025

Miss you, Chris -a few of your brothers broke out their 32-year-old bottles and sent a toast your way -we love you, brother- CEC 1493

P.O. B Bodell
Ret 2019. Columbus division Police.

December 10, 2025

Remember you today for all of your courage and the ultimate sacrifice you made 32 years ago. It still seems like it was yesterday when I heard this on the news. This loss hit me so very hard and it also woke me up to never take life for granted. Praying for your family today and always.

MaryAnn (Cap) Wallace

December 10, 2025

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heave, Officer Clites.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins #18
South Amherst (OH) Police Department

December 10, 2025

Always in my and your brother-in-arms hearts. We shall raise a glass of your whiskey in your honour. Miss you. Blessings to your kin and kith. Until Valhalla!

Officer John Holloway
Columbus Police

December 9, 2025

Happy Birthday to our brother- you are missed by all- Loved By all - Never Forgotten. #1493

B.Bodell. 1557
CPD retired 2019

May 12, 2025

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Clites.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

December 10, 2024

Chris, hello brother just wanted to tell you I love you and miss you very much-I know it’s been many years since God brought you home. It’s still a heartbreaking scenario that cold December night- your brothers are drinking one for you today and we get together throughout the year and drink several more in your honor,- “ Never forgotten” CEC #1493

Retired CPD Officer B.Bodell
Columbus division of police

December 10, 2024

How is it possible that you were taken from this earth 31 years ago? The pain and heartbreak are still as fresh as the day this loss happened. Chris you were truly a special person and you left a mark on each person's heart that you touched. I still remember you coming around the corner, smiling and waving as you drove by. I remember those days of you running around in your diaper when the neighbor girls were out playing dolls on the sidewalk.
I was blessed to be your neighbor and watch you grow up! I still see that smile and hear that laughter through the halls at I-High. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and for keeping us all safe. Rest in peace Chris.

MaryAnn (Cap) Wallace

December 10, 2024

Salute, my friend. Thirty-one years since you were killed in the line of duty. Never forgotten. Blessing to your kin and kith. As I tell my officers and for the rest of LEOs working the concrete jungle; Stay healthy, hard to kill, and unindicted. Peace!

Officer John Holloway, CPD#1025
Partner

December 10, 2024

We miss you Brother, just checking in to wish you a happy Birthday-

B.Bodell Retired CPD
CPD Retired

May 13, 2024

Not a day goes by that the events of that evening don’t cross my mind… This community lost an incredible warrior that night. My life changed that horrendous cold night. Rest in peace brother. Never forgotten and your sacrifice can never be repaid.

Det. Charles Joyce #1123
Columbus Division of Police
Narcotics Bureau
Columbus, Ohio
Retired

January 11, 2024

A day doesn’t go by that the events of that night don’t. Cross my mind and this communities loss. Life changed for me after that night.

Detective Charles Joyce #1123
Columbus Division of Police

January 11, 2024

It's hard to believe it's been 30 years. Chris, I miss you. You were a great friend, partner and mentor.

Bill Mullen
CPD retired

December 10, 2023

I went out this morning to your resting place,It has been 30 years and I still remember every minute of that terrible night/ morning. Rest in Peace.

Bill Meinhart Officer

December 10, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Chris Edward Clites of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 10, 2023

Chris, just checking in to tell you we miss you brother — it’s hard to believe 30 years has passed since God pulled you up to heaven. There’s a few changes here on planet earth. All your brothers are getting up there in age now - we used to jump those 6 foot fences like nothing - now we look for the gates

P.O. B. Bodell #1557
Columbus Ohio division of police

December 10, 2023

Happy Birthday, Chris - You are missed by everyone that is blessed to of had you in their life- love you brother and always will - till we meet again ✊

B. Bodell (Retired 2019 CPD)
Columbus Div. Police

May 12, 2023

Rest in peace.

J.R.

December 11, 2022

Twenty-nine years, my friend. Always in our hearts. Blessing to your widow and family. We salute you.

John C Holloway #1025
Columbus Division of Police

December 10, 2022

Remembering you today Chris on the day that you were taken from us way too soon 29 years ago. Even though the years have passed, we, your neighbors, friends, co-workers and family will never forget all that you gave your life to keep us all safe and protected. Your presence here on earth was such a gift. Know that we will ensure that you are never forgotten. Rest easy Chris and continue to watch over all of us..

MaryAnn (Cap) Wallace

December 10, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Chris Edward Clites of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 10, 2022

29 Years since you were taken from your “Brothers” in Blue” - You were only 26 years old and you were fighting the good fight against evil so others could live safely- Well done my friend you were the best- Your brothers keepers will always remember you- and will carry on your legacy to others- I miss you my friend #1493. #1557
1557

B. Bodell. Police Officer Retired CPD
CPD Retired 2019

December 10, 2022

Happy Birthday Chris - just checking in - we miss you brother “EVERYDAY “ - can’t wait to see you again- C.E.C. #1493.

B.Bodell #1557. (Retired CPD)
Columbus Div. of Police

May 12, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Chris Edward Clites of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 10, 2021