Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chuck,

Hey man! I transferred back to Patrol from C.I.D.!! It was time for a change. I missed the road, and all the FUN it brings! I was thinking about you as I drove around Zones 11/12 you know the old 154. I remembered how we would sit on County Line and Linecrest and stir things up. I miss you.

V.R.

Sergeant V.T Rosen
Henry County Police Department

July 6, 2006

Amen Brandy... I was thinking the same thing. I come to this web site almost everyday to see who is writing and yet I cannot believe this is where I see Chuck. I miss you bro. I am glad we exploited every sleepless night of our youth because you just never know. I am truly thankful for the times we had and all of the hilarious memories I still have. God Bless everyone who had the privilege to know you.

Greg Banks

July 1, 2006

Well, we were all saddened to hear that Dekalb County lost an officer last night in a shoot out. It is amazing how different it is to hear about officer's losing their lives in the line of duty after you lose one yourself. I used to hear the news of a fallen officer and think how sad. Now I feel the pain of the family left behind. I cry with them and pray for them. Our family has been where they are now. The greif, the disbelief, and the pain are too much. All of us were hoping not to lose any officers this year, but I guess when you live in the times we live in, that is too much to hope for. I am glad that there are people like you who are willing to put on the uniform and go out there and try to protect us. I just hate that it cost lives of those we love. But like the Korean War wall in DC says, "Freedom is not Free". I love and miss you today and always. I wonder if I will ever again hear about the loss of an officer, and not cry for them and you. I doubt it. I believe it will always hurt and always remind me that you are gone.

Brandy Mapp

June 30, 2006

I still love you more than anything. You are in my mind every day and I miss you more than anything.

June 25, 2006

Chuckie, I am sorry I haven't written all year - I have had a mental block - something keeping me from this site, from reaching out through this site. I think having the 1st year - hitting Feb. 16th and knowing that one year again - just one day before that I heard your voice and felt your smile and your laugh! To go through yet another birthday (mine and yours) without was just tooo much to bear. And finally going through May - What an Honor it was to be there in Washington to Remember YOU! Honor YOU! And thank you for the ultimate sacrafice that you made - for me, for your family, for your friends, for all of us. We are alwasy in debt to you and when I am dead and gone - you will always be remembered and honored and respected and cherished and loved. I tried to reach your kids - with no luck. We hoped they would be with us in Washington, no luck. I am sorry that I have proably let you down in that area. I would give anything to make that situation right. But if I coudl give anything and make things happen - I would have never lost you. Never given away a piece of me - lost a piece of me. I made you a special box that I left in Washington - It was SO YOU! But ofcourse I know you saw it. I was proud to represent you at the Candlelight vigil and to sit on the lawn in Washington DC and meet W --- Yes W was there to honor you!! I know you had to love that... I remember when he was going through re-election and you and I were back and forth all day - W... W... W -
I am so proud of you. I know you gave your life for all the right reasons - because of your passion, your desire, your big heart, your compassion and so much more. But I miss you - I wish you didn't. I also went down to Forsyth - Cheif Abernathy had a little break down - just remembering that day. He was with you. He prayed and lifted your soul to heaven in prayer. He misses you. Christy misses you, Vance misses you and so many more. Mike is helping us with the foundation - he is selling your pins and keychains, Vance, Chrisy, Mike and Jeff were all there to support us in Washington, and represented YOU better than anyone else could have. We all miss you. I still feel lost in so many ways. I feel a sense of sadness - I know you know what is going on w/ me and that to has been hard, is hard. In combination with everything - it's hard. All of it. And I know if you were here - you would be by my side, giving me one heck of a bear hug. I reach for your strength, God's strength - I love you. I miss you. And I simply don't know how I am suppose to do this for the rest of my life. We had the best shirts made for Washington - They kicked butt!! If I can ever get my act together and finish your website, maybe we can sell them for those who want one. It's amazing how the loss of someone so close can bring out truth in others - You would be amazed what I learned in the short time since you have been gone. Well, I guess not amazed - since you probably knew before I did. But sometimes it is just hard to believe the truth you find in people - Quick. You find out where loyalty lies and where your true friends are. Your true loved ones are. It is sad really - how petty people can be - Yet on the other hand -how precious and special some are and how they will amaze you with their hearts and kindness along the way. I have learned a lot since you left us. I cherish the friendship that we had. It was so genuine - something so rare. And I look back at our lives together - as brother and sister and don't have a single regret. I don't wish I had one more chance or wish I could tell how I really felt or wish we were closer - BECAUSE - We were as close as a brother and sister could be, and we both loved each other openly and knew it 100% and we both talked just hours before and knew it - felt the friendship, the sibling relationship. I don't have regrets, I have things I miss - but no regrets. I love you, you know I love and I feel blessed to have had you in my life. I feel gratful for you, your friendship, your brotherly love and support. I will do everything I can in my power to keep you alive. To help your kids know how much you loved them. To share with hopefully god willing my own kids all about their Uncle Chuck and how special you are! I will keep you close always. In my heart, in my mind, in my soul, in my prayers, in my laughs, in my heartaches, in my sunshines, in my life. I will miss you forever. But will always remember, honor and cherish the time and what you gave. We are proud of you. Sorry again for my absence. LOVE YA, Sis

Sis

June 13, 2006

Hey buddy. It's been over a year now and it still seems like yesterday. They put your name on the wall in Forsyth and in Washington. There you have it, you're finally famous. Ha Ha. I think every now and then about how we use to go out after roll call and stand in the parking lot. How's the wife, How's the kids, We've got to get together. How I wish we would have got together! I Know writing this will not bring you back, but it makes me feel better. You can't hide, you know me better than that. I know where you are. Let me finish down here and I'll see you soon. I miss you buddy!!!
D.B.

Ofc. D.B. Gibbs
Henry County P.D. Same Watch Partner

June 9, 2006

Not a day goes by that I do not think about and miss you. Especially with summer starting. We used to have the most fun during the summers. Oh, the places we've been! Oh, the places yet to go. I wish you were here to experience them with us. Nothing will ever be the same without you here.
Love ya!
Brandy

Brandy Mapp

June 1, 2006

I love you and I miss you very much!!!!

May 23, 2006

Chuck,
Hey man, I got back fron D.C. yesterday, and boy what an experience. I was honored to be there for you. I left a patch for you, and a small note. I continue to thank you for what you did for me. I hope I have done you proud. Please tell Sergeants Berry, and Gilbert, and Officer Chandler I said hello, and viewed their names as well. Take care friend.

Detective Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

May 17, 2006

Well we just returned from D.C. I cannot put into words what it was like. Seeing your name on the wall was bitter-sweet. I hate that it has to be there, but I am glad that there is a wall to honor you and all of the oter officers who gave their lives serving and protecting others. The candlellight vigil was sooooo amazing. To see all the thousands of candles lit in your honor, and to hear your name called in the roll call. There were several thousand officers from all over the world. It was so awesome to see the comrodery between all of them. I see why you loved it so much. Jay even said he wants to be a motorcycle cop when he grows up. Of course that could change, but it is easy to get caught up in it all. Especially because of how well we were treated by all of them (HCPD officers rock!) This was a very hard weekend for all of us, especially for you mom, dad and Kat. I believe this weekend was so important for them. I am so glad I got to be apart of it too. Monday at the capitol cannot even be put into words. David Wilhelm's brother sang the National Anthem with the US Capitol building as the background. I have never been more moved by the "Star Spangled Banner". Vince Gill sang "Go High Upon the Mountain". President Bush spoke, and then he spent time meating the families. They did the roll call where your mom put a flower in a wreath in your honor. That wreath was then taken to the wall. There were 2 more amazing songs and a police helicopter flyover. You would have loved it. Of course, you actually had a better seat than we did. There is a Police museum being built and will open in 2009. I want to be there for that. I hate that you had to leave us, but since you did, I am glad there is such recognition for your sacrifice. Your name will forever be engraved on a wall of honor in our nation's capitol. I am proud to be your cousin. I am glad that we had all the times we had together. I cherish all the memories. I love and miss you.

Brandy Mapp

May 16, 2006

Chuck
We were in Washington this week with your family to see your name on the memorial wall. We enjoyed it very much. We now have a lot of enjoyable memories that we got to share with your family. It was an honor to be there and represent the department on your behalf. We still find ourselves telling stories about you every week. So you may be gone you will never be forgotten.

To the Haist Family
We both would like to say a big thank you to you guys for letting us be a part of this experience. And as we told you before we parted ways if you guys need anything you know how to get in touch with either of us.

Jeff and Amanda Maddox
Henry Co PD and Henry Co 911

May 16, 2006

I am not in Washington for you this week and i am sorry for that. You would have done anything in the world for me and I still love you and always will love you with all of my heart. I know this week is important for the reason that you are being honored in such high ranks but I will be at your grave side every day remembering you as though you were here. There will never be a better man than you on this earth and the people that know you and read your reflections will see this. You were so special in many ways. You were caring to people that needed your help, you were the cheerful one when people were having a bad day, you were the rock that so many people could lean on and I will never feel this way about anyone else. Thank you for the time you gave me on earth and I hope you have saved me a seat next to you in heaven. You will always be my boogies and i still cry at night thinking of you. Tell my dad and grandad hey and I know all 3 of you are watching out for me. I can say that i wouldn't have made it this far if you weren't. I love you so much and miss you so much! I want you to come home......

May 15, 2006

Blue Angle,
Well...I did it. I finished the 268 mile ride in your honor. I met your family for a brief moment. So much going on. I would like to speak with them again. I gave your sister the dog tag I had around my neck. It never came off until I met them. I heard your name in roll call and could not take it anymore. The ride was worth it. I felt at times i wanted to give up. I knew though I would have to dig deep and not give up since you did not give up on me. I know you were with me the entire trip and I thank you for that. To your family. They were very nice. I cant wait to talk to them again if possible. I will leave my e-mail address here for them. It is [email protected]. Thank you sir for being a good guy. Thank you sir for doing what we love to do. I celebrate your life and will never forget you. I did not know you, but I feel very close now. Your always in my thoughts and Prayers Along with your family.

Officer Steven Bingenheimer
Newport News Police Department

May 15, 2006

Well bro. I hope you have adjusted to patrolling with your new wings. We sure miss having you here. It was good to see your family this weekend. They appear to holding up very well though we all wish we could have you back here. I cannot believe how much time has passed. I know several people are going to Washington this week for your induction. I cannot think of a more deserving soul to claim their fame than you. It is a privelege to have known you. Know that we think of you daily and we continue to pray for your family. Take care up there. We love you bro.

Greg Banks

May 10, 2006

We will be in Washington with honor and respect to hear your name read.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

May 2, 2006

I was just sitting here thinking about you and missing you. We leave next week to go to Washington, D.C. I am sure this is going to be so emotional. I am looking forward to seeing your name on the wall. I wish it did not have to be there. I have not decided what I am going to bring to leave at the wall. There are so many things that make me think of you. I am sure the perfect thing will come to me. I love you and still cannot believe you are gone. So much has happened in the last year. I hate that you have not been here to share in them. Of course, if it were not for you, we would not have been a part of a lot of them. We have been able to celebrate your life in so many ways. I think some of the things we have done have helped us cope with losing you. But, it doesn't get easier. I do not think it will ever feel normal that you are gone. We all miss you so much. Know that you are with all of us everyday in our hearts.

Brandy Mapp

May 2, 2006

thinking of you and your family

Linda

May 1, 2006

Hey Boogies, I love you so much! I am still trying to make it here without you. It is still so strange how I want to call you everytime something funny or weird happens just because I know you would get a kick out of it. I am doing much better, I have wonderful friends, and you would be proud of me but that doesn't change the fact that I will never see you again (until heaven of course), but that is going to always be something that I can not grasp. I love you and miss you very bad!!!!!!

April 29, 2006

I was just thinking about all the fun we had in class. I miss your smile and your hugs. I love you.

Linda Brewer

April 26, 2006

Well it was a great turn out Saturday in Fayetteville for the Memorial Ride, as they were doing role call my heart broke for you and your family, I wanted to hug them so bad but I didn't want to intrude, you are missed so much. We miss Blake so much too, I hope you guys are getting to know one another. Please know that you and the sacrifice you made will never be forgotten and to your family they are all in my prayers everday.

S.Bullock
R.E.C.O.N. Intelligence Search and Rescue

April 24, 2006

Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you on your birthday. I wish you were here to celebrate. It is so hard to believe that this is the 2nd birthday without you here. You would be 34 today. You were too young to die. Of course they say, "only the good die young". You definately fit into that category. It just seems to me that the good should live long lives, and only the bad should die young. I think somebody got it wrong. Know that you are missed and loved today and everyday. Your birthday is precious, for with out it none of would have had the pleasure of knowing you. It is definately a day that should always be celebrated. You lived more life in 32 years than most people do in 80, and for that I am grateful. But, it still seems so unfair that you were taken away so abruptly, there was still so much for you to do. I guess it is now up to the rest of us to do whatever we know you would have wanted to do. I doubt that we will be able to do it quite like you would have, but my personal goal is to keep you alive by serving others as you did.

Brandy Mapp

April 9, 2006

Happy Birthday! I love you and miss you.

Linda Brewer

April 9, 2006

Chuck,

You and I had a friendship that will be charished even today. Your laugh and smile brought others not only close to you, but close to each other. You will be remembered for your courage and dedication to the law enforcement field. Your bravery will live on and your time here will live on because you go on through all of us true blue. Rest your heart now. You are at peace.

Officer James Robert Winningham, Jr.
Valdosta Police Department

April 5, 2006

Hey man,

I got word last week that Sgt. Maddox, and I will be sharing a room on the trip to Washington for you this year. One of the most memorable moments of my life was when he and I pinned your shield on you for the last time. It seems right that we will be sharing a room, just seems wrong that we need to be there in the first place. Chuck, we all miss you, and I am honored to go with your family to D.C. I know you will be there too. See you.

Detective Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

April 3, 2006

Blue Angel,
This year I ride for you. On May 10, 2006 you will be my motivation. You among many others have given the ultimate sacrifice. I don't know you but I know you look down on us and help protect us. In my thoughts and Prayers.
Officer Steven "Bing" Bingenheimer

Officer Steven Bingenheimer
Newport News Police Department

March 28, 2006