Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace my brother, Your in God's care now, we pray for your family and those who don't know there personal savor Jesus...

VEO-1 Ronnie Summerlin
NCDMV

THE POLICEMEN'S PRAYER-O,gentle Lord!Keep the day/night watch with me.As I begin my tour of duty,I ask Your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing Your work, endeavoring to keep the peace among Your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with Your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord,I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those that love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer:and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that You have promised to those that serve You well. Amen Sent to you all by father of Officer J.D.Koeppen,Godspeed

Chief Douglas A.Koeppen(ret)
Washington N.J.P.D.

God please comfort and be with the family, friends and fellow officers of Master Officer Charles Radford Paul III.
My brother you will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Brian Mote
Wake Forest Police Departrment

My heart goes out to officer Paul's family, friends, and department. May God be with you all.

patrol officer paul w. nahass
needham police dept.,massachusetts

My thoughts and prayers go out to your Family and your Dept. You are now a special ANGEL watching over RPD.
RIP Officer Charles Radford Paul III.

Sarah Wheeler Communications Officer
Columbia County Sheriffs Office, Lake City,Florida

JUST TODAY, 9-10-02, MY DEPARTMENT LAID DOWN A FALLEN BROTHER. SO I TRULY KNOW THE HURT AND EMPTINESS THAT YOUR DEPARTMENT FEELS. MY ONLY HOPE IS THAT YOU FIND PEACE AND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOUR BROTHER SERVED A MOST HONORABLE POSITION. I PRAY THAT ALL OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS KNOW, THAT EVEN THOUGH WE ARE MILES APART, OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO DAWN THIER UNIFORMS EVERY DAY. AND MAY GOD ALWAYS PROTECT US WHO PROTECT ALL OTHERS. PEACE BE WITH THE FAMILY OF MASTER OFFICER CHARLES RADFORD PAUL III.

PATROLMAN
BEAUMONT P. D. BEAUMONT TX.

To Officer Paul's family, friends and co-workers,
I'm so sorry that we have lost another fine officer in N.C. I lost the man that I had been married to last year on I-40 in western N.C. and time hasn't seemed to help in many ways. The one thing that has helped me are the people who really care and help you. Let those who offer their assistance during this time do what they can to make things a little easier for you. May God give you the comfort, strength and determination that you will need to live on from this day. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as I know what it feels like to lose "your officer".
Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin E. Taylor NCHP E.O.W. 10-3-01

Denise
NC Highway Patrol

How it always saddens me to come here and find another name.....just reading the other reflections tells what a wonderful human being your loved one is. May God wrap his loving arms around your family and friends and hold them close in the days to come. Know we have walked the path you are on and we will continue on with you.

Family of Officer Eryk Todd Heck
EOW 8-15-97

God Bless Brother Paul and his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Raleigh PD.
You will never be forgotten brother.

Officer Scott Sparks
Chesterfield County Police Dept, Virginia

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Paul... I'm so sorry for your terrible loss. He was a hero, and is now among other heroes who have given their lives for the sake of others. May God bless you and comfort you until you see him again.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

God I pray that you comfort and strengthen Officer Charles Radford Paul III family and friends. Officer Charles is a HERO.

I only met Officer Paul in person for a brief moment. He and I happened to be seated at the same table in a Japanese Restaurant in Raleigh. As most guys do we made small talk and after a few seconds we realized that we are both in the same line of work. For the course of the dinner we joked about the citizens that we had encountered and some of the situations we found ourselves in. His wife and baby were with him and I remember how beautiful they were and how obvious their love was. I vividly remember my fiancee and his wife joking about phone conversations they have had with us that have ended suddenly when they hear the high pitched scream of the radar tones. It was a very pleasant time and I walked away from the table with a business card and a new friend. Today while watching the news I was shocked and horrified to hear of his passing. Words cannot say how sorry I am that this has happened. Sandra and I offer our most sincere condolences.

Corporal Matt Hurley
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

We live our lives day to day. We come to this site only to keep up to date. For us young ones, the reality never quite sets in.

Until that one day when it hits home. The day you loose an officer from your hometown. Then you stop and think.

WHAT HAVE I GOT MYSELF INTO?

When I came over the hillcrest while traveling east on I-440 and saw all the flashing lights, I knew that a fellow Officer had been hurt. When I arrived at Wake Med where my wife attended a seminar and saw the officers there, I knew then that the fellow officer was a Fallen Hero. God Bless the family of Officer Paul and the Raleigh Police Department family that served with him. Your service and commitment will not be forgotten Master Officer Paul.

Officer Chris Young
Laurinburg Police Department

I saw the Heavens open up.
The Earth shook with Fear.
For Evil, knew of God's Army.
They were Heroes, men on steel horses.

Cpl. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp Police, Montg. Co. PA.

To our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co workers are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

God bless you and my you rest in peace, you have earned your wings by brother in blue. My prayers go out to your family.

Deputy M. Mills
Kent County Sheriff Department

Rest in Peace brother. I pray for your family.

Disabled Peace Officer

Rest in peace, sir, your watch is over now. May God bless and comfort those you leave behind. Thank you!!!

Officer Paul, thank you for your dedicated service.

REST IN PEACE

Officer K. Woodford
Greenville, North Carolina Police

I just couldn't believe what I was hearing today. I listened in horrified silence as the traffic surrounding your death unfolded. I began to think back to the last time I spoke to you, the last time I saw your face. It was just last week; you were so excited about the new Heritage you had just bought and you were so happy. I knew before it was announced on the status channel that you were gone and I was shocked,numb and panicked all at the same time. I remember just 4 short years ago, how you got picked to show the rookie (me) around for the day and how much fun you made it. Your sense of humor and devotion to family and friends made you an instant friend in my book. I couldn't imagine you ever having any enemies. I also remember the days at Litchford, seeing you at shift change. No matter what, you always had a smile left at the end of the day. I haven't stopped crying since this morning and my heart is so heavy and grief-stricken it feels like it will explode. You were a wonderful friend, husband and father and you will be missed dearly. Rest in peace my brother; God has you in the cradle of his arms now.

FCO B. J. Kaplan
Raleigh PD

god bless...