Officer John Clarke, 43, died on 2/25/13 while off duty. Officer Clarke finished working out on a machine at Snap Fitness, 5900 S. 85th St., around 11 a.m., sat down and fell over. A physical therapist rushed to give him CPR. Rescue workers took him to Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center where doctors pronounced him dead. Having joined the department in 1991, During his career, he served on the SWAT team, as a firearms instructor and head canine trainer. Clarke’s police dog, Beersie-Remo, will stay with another handler until the dog retires later this year, something that was scheduled before Clarke’s death. Clarke was a 21-year veteran and was was, serving as the handler for over 15 years and statewide certification trainer. Officer Clarke was a former lineman for the Husker football team. Clarke leaves behind his wife, Lisa, and their three children, daughters Chasye, Hope and son Colton. Memorials to Capitol City Christian Church, Special Olympics, and Clarke Children Education Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank.
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