Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

hey baby,
Your sister and i went to a haunted house this year for halloween and i was thinking about last year with you. Also, the georgia/auburn game is this weekend, which i am hopefully watching with your sister and derrick(ga fans) and i remember telling you last year that i was an auburn fan and i believe, yes, they beat ga last year... we had so much fun even though we watched it in my apartment, dressed up in our "team colors" alone.... it was nice to be with someone that didn't need people around to have fun, but at the same time was such a people person that people were just drawn to you. i miss you so much and just want you to hold me all the time. i spend alot of time going back through what people have written you on this page and every time i do that, it makes me sad, but yet again it makes me realize that i am so lucky that you wanted to be with me and you love me as much as you do, or did!!!! i believe your love is her with me now! i love you and miss you so much! i can't wait until i can be with you forever... and that will actually be forever. i love you boogies!!
rachel

Rachel Andrews
Girlfriend

November 9, 2005

Hey Brother,
I was just thinking about you today, and thought I would drop you a line. I've been trying to get some contacts in the Radio business to sign on to some sort of event in your honor, but have had little luck. I think with the hurricane releif, and what not people are just tired of giving? They forget that you gave all you had, and your family and friends have felt the loss. Still not a day goes by that I do not think of you, and what you did for me. It is a debt that I wish I could have had the opportunity to repay. Take care man, and say hey to Wilbur, and Jimmy, and James for me.

Detective Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

November 9, 2005

Chuck,
I miss you so much. I was lookin at your picture on my desk this week of us. The wild bunch from Mercer. Remembering the wonderful time we had in Geology. I broke down and cried. It still doesnt seem real. How can a wonderful person like you live us? It is a question we are all asking and still cant find an answer. I was just thinkin about all the things you would tell me about work. You always had a funny story to tell. I miss talking on the phone with you at night. You telling me I will call you back after you went after the bad guy. I remember the night you told Gary or you would take care of him because I had to much to drink. You were always there to protect me. Now I feel so empty. I miss your hugs. You always gave me the best hug and I always felt safe knowing you were there. Like the time a certain person was looking for me and you gave me a number to call in case they bothered me. I look at you picture and see your beautiful smile that you always had and wonder is it really true you are gone or are you just on another one of your trips. I remember the time you invited me to your New's Years party. I so wanted to go but hubby wouldn't let me. So many things I wanted to do with you but never got to. I love you and miss you. I know the holiday season will be difficult for your family. It will be difficult for me also without you. I remember how you always were going to wash your truck cause you had a date. Then for Christmas I would always give you a kit to wash your truck. If I even see a truck like yours I will look to see if it is you and then when I remember you are not here any more I break down and cry. I love you. I still have you in my cell phone I dont think I will ever be able to delete you. I have the other numbers you gave me in case I ever needed anything or got myself into a mess. Peace..........until we meet again... I hope it is soon................

Linda Brewer

October 27, 2005

The weather is getting cold and it makes me want you here even more. you loved the cold weather. you kept it 60 in the apartment all the time. The other night i built my first fire for the year and i was thinking of how bad i wish you were there with me to snuggle on the couch and watch a movie or football(obviously this is what we would watch). or going camping and collecting small tree limbs all night to keep the fire going because we forgot to bring wood. that was great. i had so much fun with you. i love you so much and i miss you. i went to see my granddad's grave on sunday because his birthday was friday the 21st and it made me think of you again, but then again everything does. i remember the 1st time you met him last year. you two were so much alike and both such good men. you were both always making sure everyone was ok and not worrying about yourselves and you especially made me feel very loved and protected. there are not that many "good men" on this earth anymore and 3 were taken from me. i will never understand. i love you so much and miss you so much! i don't know how we are going to make it through these first holidays without but i guess we have no choice. you would want us to celebrate but this was your favorite time of year. i know that being sad is just my being selfish because you are going to celebrate this holiday season with the ONE but i guess that makes selfish so i am sad. I MISS YOU SOO MUCH AND I LOVE YOU!!!!! BOOGIES!!!!!!!!!!!

Rachel Andrews
girlfriend

October 26, 2005

Dear Kathalee, My borther was killed Thursday, October 20, 2005 while on a high speed chase in Oklahoma City. I can't put in words how much I miss him. I have not been able to leave a reflection for him yet. I can't find the words. There are too many. I know what you are feeling and I search for comfort with what I am feeling. I am so sorry for your loss. My brother left behind a family as did yours. He was my hero. I keep waiting for him to walk through the door or call me as he often did. I fight back the urge to call his cell phone to hear his voice. My brother is in heaven and that is the only peace and comfort I have. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will try to stay strong and keep my brother's memory alive in the stories that he told and the memories I have of him growing up. I pray that you are able to do the same. Your brother was a hero too.

Michelle Dragus (now Rogers)
brother of fallen officer
Sgt. Jonathan Dragus OKC Police Dept.

Michelle Dragus-Rogers

October 26, 2005

Chucky-
It has now been 8 months, and it still does not seem real- I think about you alot and MiKayla is still asking questions about everything- she just does not understand how a "policeman" can go away- Unfortunatly policemen are human too and are not in-destructable- however they should be! I went by the cemetary a couple of weeks ago and saw your headstone and it was breathtaking. I have to say even though as beautiful as it was- it seemd fake, I don't even think time will make death seem real, I still find myself thinking my parents are still here even 7 & 8 years after they were taken- Well I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and I miss and luv ya cuz!

Amanda Smith (cousin)

October 24, 2005

I come to this site about once a week to read what has been written to you and about you. I am still so amazed at how much you touched others. I just read the Commedation that you would have received for catching the guy at Wal-Mart while off duty. I was so filled with pride. You had turned into such a wonderful man. I am so sorry that you were taken away so soon. We are all going to something this weekend in Henry County in honor of you. It is an honor to be your cousin. You did so much for us to be proud of, and we are. We are making plans for Thanksgiving, and it feels so wrong knowing that you will not be making an appearance like you usually do. I also saw pictures of you headstone. It is absolutely beautiful. I hate that it has to be there, but since it does, you could not ask for anything more beautiful. It has your picture on it, and it is as if you are there. I miss you and you smile, but I know you are smiling right now. One day we will all be reunited, until then...Love ya, See ya, bye.

Brandy Mapp
cousin

October 14, 2005

I miss you brother. Words seem so hollow here. This world seems to dark knowing you are not here to make us all laugh. I saw Chris Archer and his wife today. They are expecting their first child as is Brent and his wife. I know we had not talked a lot the past couple of years, but I feel like you are talking to me now. Everywhere I go, I have reminders of you... whether it is a song we used to sing or stupid things you'd do to make me laugh. You are the best friend I have ever known. I am truly sorry for letting that fade. God Bles you and all who grieve in your absence.

greg

October 8, 2005

Rachel, could you please get in touch with me? I've been trying to reach you for awhile. Any of our other cousins has my phone number. Thank you.

Marla Gray
Chuck's Cousin

October 8, 2005

Chuck another day has gone by and I still think of you. I always think of those good times we had at work and while we were in role call. We just got our new badges in a couple of weeks ago and I catch myself looking at your badge number and Jimmys. Chuck it is an honor to pin that symbol on my chest everyday with your number and Sgt. Gilberts number on it. It is a reminder that yall are gone but you will never be forgotten.

Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer D.H. Gagnon
Henry County Police

October 7, 2005

I will never forget the night that I was called to pin your badge and name plate on your uniform. I remember saying to myself that this was the biggest honor in my life to be at your side putting your badge on your uniform. Sgt Rosen had to help me I was so nervous. That is something he and I will never forget, it is one honor we share together. You are somebody I will never forget. I just wish I would have known you better. I hope all is well. To the family of Chuck I hope you are all doing well. I check your name every week just to see what's going on. I will check in on you next week. The new badges look great, your badge number is on them. I wish I could show you, heck I wish I could give you one. I my heart and mind you already have one. Take care my friend and God Speed.

Sgt. J. A. Maddox
Henry County PD

October 5, 2005

Chuck I miss you so much. I wish you were here. I think about you all the time. Since I have been sick and have not been able to do anything I just sit and think about you. At times I think all of this is just a bad dream and you are going to call me and ask me what I am up to. I feel so numb when I think about the events of the past year. You were there for me when my friends son died in that accident. The family will never forget what you did for them and neither will I. Then less than one year later you are gone from a tragic accident. Now I have lost yet another to a tragic accident. It just seems to get worse every day. I miss all of you so much. It is so unfair that the best people can only have a short amount of time here on earth. I spoke with Kathalee recently and we talked about the things you did for people. I wish I could heal your families pain. But the only way to do that is for you to be here. I am sure you are entertaining all the folks there and when I see the brightness of the sun I know it is your smile from above.
Kathalee thank you for the items you sent me. I have been sick and unable to call and let you know that I received them. I hope we can talk again soon.
Chuck I love you and miss you.

Linda Brewer

October 1, 2005

Hey Baby,
I miss you so much! I was thinking about you, my dad and my grandad the other day and how much I have learned from all 3 of you and I can't see any of ya'll! yes I said Ya'll!!!! You are so much like the perfect mix between the 2 of them and you are so perfect for me! I was watching a movie this past weekend on my couch and was thinking about how we would lay around on the couch on your/my days off and watch movies. We would be snuggling and you would look at me and we would both just smile!!! I want that back so bad. I just want that feeling that i would get when I would look at you and there was such a peace that I never felt like I had anything to worry about, for the rest of my life. You wanted to take care of me and I felt that! I really miss your skin and your smell! I know that sounds weird but...... I know you understand what I mean! I am still trying to be strong for you and not break down but it is still hard and I have to concentrate on good things about us almost every minute just to keep from crying. Dakota and Buckwheat miss you! I LOVE YOU very much and miss you Boogies!!!!!

Rachel Andrews
Girlfriend

September 29, 2005

Hey Chuck! It's really hard to come here, it makes me face reality. Every single thing reminds me of you. The reminders are difficult because you should be here, living your wonderful life. You had accomplished so much, and there was so much more that you wanted to do. I knew you were going to make it back to Avondale after you retired to take over as chief, and re-open that case! I'll never forget when you were guarding that scene, that was when you were still a "bigshot rookie". You cracked me up. You were always cracking everyone up. You are so greatly missed. I love you, and I know from up there you are very aware of that jar "full of beanie weanies"!!!

September 28, 2005

Chucky,

It is so hard for me to leave my messages to you here, for you will never respond to me again. I see you and talk to you in my dreams, I feel you all around me but I know in my heart I will only see you once it is my time to come home.
Emily wrote a song about you and it will make anyone cry, just ask Kathalee. She is all the time writting songs about you, she tells her friends about you and she even writes in a journal about you.
She misses you so much!

Well my job at Delta is not so secure anymore, and I just had my 15 years. I know I asked you at the beginning of the year about working for Henry County, I just wish I would have applied there when you were still there it would have been a lot of fun working and seeing you. I'm going to start watching the site for jobs at the Police Department and surrounding area's that way maybe working around all of your friends will help me cope with losing you.

We love you so much and miss you everyday!

Please give my daddy, your uncle Tommy lots of kisses and hugs for me. Oh I bet you are enjoying mamaw's chicken and dumplings, not fair.

Your Cousin
Melissa Provau

Melissa

September 15, 2005

Hey Bud, I saw the pictures of the marker, "outstanding" Rick Frankiln had some shirts made up in tribute to you and Sgt. Gilbert, I have one, and have seen a few others. The new badges are in, and should be issued out soon, they have "110" above the address on the courthouse. They did it deliberately since that was your number. It's cool though because if you don't know you can't see it. Take care of yourself, and if you see him say hi to my friend Jimmy Chandler, his anniversary is on the 25th. Tell him I try to live up to his name. See you later man.

Detective Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police

September 15, 2005

Hey Cuz,
Wanted to write and say "hey". Last night the Falcon's played their first game of the season on Monday Night Football. Kat called me and asked if I was watching, and I told her Jay and I had just gotten home from football practice and I was just getting ready to turn it on. She told me that she knew that you were there, because the pre-game announcers were BOTH named Chuck. I mean, what are the chances? We were both blown away. It is nice to know that you are still around and letting us know that you are. We miss you so much. I remember when the four of us went to the Falcon's game in the rain. We were soaked. It poured the entire time and it was cold, but we had more fun at that game than any other game I have ever been to (so did everyone around us). I have so many fond memories of you. I hope you knew how much you meant to me. Jay is playing football now, and I wish you were here to watch him play. I know you would love it. Please keep letting us know that you are around, it gives us hope whenever we "hear" from you. Rest easy and know that you are loved and missed more than words can say.

Brandy Mapp
Cousin

September 13, 2005

I swear I think time stands still and nothing else matters when I see your face on this page! I cry enough during the day and when I see you here it just makes it all real again! I sit here and think "did that really happen?" and yet I still don't believe it. I am still stuck in the "keep myself extremely busy and everything will be O.K." mode but it just hurts me in the long run. I look at your picture on my bedside table every day when I wake up (you are in uniform of course) an i read the police man's 23rd psalm an think of how brave you are and were. I didn't know how lucky I was! You are so special! Your mother and I drove to B'ham this past weekend to see my grandmother (meme) and we had an emotional but good time! I was sitting there while your mom and my grandmother were talking just thinking about what you and I would be doing if you were there also! I always go upstairs and lay down in the bed you slept in and stare at the ceiling. It is hard going to places you and I went to together. I can not even set foot in a Red Lobster or a Japanese restraunt. I go off into a zone and I don't even want to be there anymore. I want you to come home. It is so hard to believe you never will and that you are just waiting for us. I know you are much happier where you are but some of us were not finished with you! When your mother and I were talking this weekend I was telling her some of the things you had done for me and certain things that we did together and she was so proud of you. I know she already was though! I don't want to live in denial but the truth is not fair! I don't want to believe it! We all miss you very much and we are all very proud of you and I love you soooo much and I need you here with me! You are my Boogies! I love you and Miss you!
Rachel-your soulmate

Rachel Andrews
Girlfriend

September 12, 2005

Rachel,

I understand how hard it is to want to talk to the love of your life, but can only do it on-line. I talk to Scott in the same manner. I go to his page everyday, but I cannot write some days. I know how much you miss Chuck. We all miss our officers. There's not a day that goes by when they are not in our minds and hearts. If you ever need anything please try to contact me and all the ladies of yahgroups officerdownsignificantothers.

To Chucks family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I couldn't even imagine the pain you are feeling. I hope Chuck sends you little messages of comfort to help you along your road. I know you too will be able to find great support from parents and siblings. Scott's family has benefited greatly from the support of the "survivor" family.

Chuck - from one sister in blue to her brother - Thank you for your service and dedication to the job. We are an elite branch of people to be able to face the horrors of society and still be able to give love and comfort to everyone we know, and those we don't know.

You'll never be forgotten,

Monica
Fiancee Scott Stewart Detroit 8-11-02
MonMidg
moderator
officerdownsignificantothers

September 10, 2005

You were a true freind. We miss you.

Agt. Mack Ward
AL ABC Board

September 9, 2005

I miss you. I wish you were here. I really need to talk. I could really use one of your hugs right now and your smile. I still cant believe you are gone. It just doesnt seem real. I just need you so much right now. I love you and miss you.
Kathalee- I havent been able to get by HCPD.

Linda Brewer

August 30, 2005

When We Go Home Tommorrow We Shall Tell Them Of You And Say, For Our Tommorrow, He Gave His Today.

Rest In Peace.

Police Officer Andrew M. Singleton
Cobb County Police Department.

August 30, 2005

Chuckie,
I remember when we were young and cutting up in church and it seemed like the world was so small. We never really worried about much and had one goal... have the best time that we could. That usually led to you trying to get me to do something stupid and me weasling for all I was worth to avoid looking a fool. I really wish I could have seen the value in your zeal at a younger age. I am convinced that God has your early departure in mind all along... how else can anyone explain how much life you lived in such a short time. Your smile and that goofy high-pitched laugh still cracks me up. I have wished on a million stars that I had one more chance to see you and thank you for being the man you were. You visiting me last year blew me away. I used to cringe every time a Henry county cop car was behind me because you probably remember that lead-foot problem I have had for so long. Now every time I see one, I want to go up to the officer and hug them and thank them for their service. They are truly distinguished heroes for the jobs they do and for having served so nobly with you. I find it nearly impossible to drive down 81 now. I tried so desperately to get to the hospital the day of your accident to be with the family. I still wish I could have but I think if I had seen you, I might be with you now. Your face should only be seen as in the picture on this page... with that big suspicious smile. I wonder how many people got tickets from you and were madder because you handed it to them with a smile.

I hope Kat and Derrick and all of your family know how much that they are prayed for. I get a pit in my stomach like I haven't eaten in days every time I think of you. You leave such a huge void. I miss you brother and hope that you are enjoying your reward. You are and always were an angel. God Bless you and all who grieve in your absence.
Greg

Greg Banks

August 23, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Haist and his fellow officers in the Henry County Police Department: I wanted to extend my deepest condolences on behalf of my family for the grievous loss you sustained when Officer Haist was tragically killed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted and embraced by the circle of love and support you will receive from the law enforcement community, and other police survivors. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Chuck gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made in the line of duty. His dedication to his work will be forever remembered and his memory honored. How tragic he had to die at such a young age leaving behind a young famiy.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

August 23, 2005

My heart just aches for your sister and your family everytime I read what they write. I didn't Know Chuck but I did know Blake Gammill who we lost a week after Chuck and I know how hard it is. I would like a magnet for my car if I can buy one from someone. If I can do anything to help with the website or anything else please let me know or if anyone just wants to talk.

s.b.

August 23, 2005