Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Haist,
I had not yet had the chance of meeting you. As a resident of Henry County I felt safe in my home with you on the watch, I thank you for that. As a fellow police officer you were my brother, no questions asked! My wife did have the chance of meeting you at the QT on 138, before or just as you were comming onto shift a few times as she was on her way home from work. There is nothing we can say that hasn't already been said about your selflessness, honor, and loyality to the job. You are in a wonder place now, rest easy we now have the watch. My thoughts and prayers now go out to our fellow brothers in blue who will grieve for our loss. Say hey to Chris for me.

Cpl. James Weinmann "MOMO"
East Point Police Department

February 18, 2005

When duty calls, that is when character counts.

Sgt. M.H. Brand
Henry Co. P.D.

February 18, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Haist. I pray God will comfort and bless you with His peace and grace.

Office Haist, rest in peace.

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: September 11, 2003

February 18, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. The watch is ours now.

Deputy
Indiana

February 18, 2005

My sincere condolence's to the family and law enforcement family of Charles Haist. I am so very sorry for your loss. You've been a good friend to my son and you will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Browen
Sgt. JJ Browen's Mom

February 18, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO

P.O DUNN
CHESTERFIELD, MO

February 18, 2005

Hello darkness, my old friend,
I’ve come to talk with you again,
Because a vision softly creeping,
Left it’s seeds while I was sleeping,
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence.

In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone,
’neath the halo of a street lamp,
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of
A neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence.

And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more.
People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening,
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one deared
Disturb the sound of silence.

Fools said i,you do not know
Silence like a cancer grows.
Hear my words that I might teach you,
Take my arms that I might reach you.
But my words like silent raindrops fell,
And echoed
In the wells of silence

And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon God they made.
And the sign flashed out it’s warning,
In the words that it was forming.
And the signs said, the words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls.
And whisper’d in the sounds of silence.

Patrol
Warner Robins PD

February 18, 2005

It is yet to soon to have to wear another black band around our shields.
Your dedication and service will not be forgotten, but be honored.
From all of the Officers of the Arcade Police Department we are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.

PFC Jeff Whitmire 107
City Of Arcade Police Department

February 18, 2005

May your family know their are many others who feel the loss as well. While many take for granted the efforts and sacrifices of the men and women in blue, it is their "every hour every day" service that allows us to rest our eyes at night. May your daughters remember you proudly.

Anonymous Citizen

February 18, 2005

A PIECE OF AMERICA DIED
Somebody killed a Policeman today
and a piece of America died
A piece of our country he swore to protect
will be buried with him... at his side
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court
with counsel demanding his rights
while a young widowed mother must work for her kids
and spend many long, lonely nights
The beat that he walked was a battlefield too
just as if he had gone off to war
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half staff
to his name they will add a gold star
Yes, somebody killed a Policeman today
It happened in your town or mine
While we slept in comfort, behind our locked doors
a Cop laid his life on the line
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street
and he stands at each new rookie's side
He answered the call, and gave us his all
and a piece of America died
Author Unknown

LEO Wife
Fort Worth, TX

February 18, 2005

I wanted to let Officer Haist's family know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Chuck and I attended college together and he truly was a great officer and friend.

Det. M. Tinsley
Covington P.D.

February 18, 2005

I pray that your family and friends find strength and comfort in the reflections left by your extended family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you always "Rest high on the mountain"!

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

February 18, 2005

For the fellow L.E. brothers, sisters, & family members of Officer Chuck Haist, Please know that although I did not know Chuck that well he always seemed to have a smile on his face. I know he worked hard (two & more extra duty jobs) and wanted to do the best for his family, community and department. He will be yet another fine officer that we all will miss. Now that his tour of duty as ended here on Earth and he has gone on to a far better place, the rest of us will continue to serve and perform our duties to/for the Glory of God. I pray for God’s comfort to fill this void you each have.

David McCart, Major
Henry County Sheriff's Office

February 18, 2005

Chuck, you where a brother in blue and more so a good friend. It feels as though it has been more than two years, but I wasn't keeping the calendar, I was enjoying the friendship. Like so many, I to never saw you without a smile on your face and a kind word in your heart. You well be missed on the streets, but you will never be forgotten. Your tour of duty is over here, so rest in peace my friend, my brother. My family will keep yours in our prayers.

Deputy David Bishop, #766
Henry County Sheriff's Office

February 18, 2005

Rest in peace brother. Your watch is now ours.

"Blessed are the peace keepers for they shall be called the sons of God." Matthew 5:9

TFC Surowiec
Delaware State Police

February 18, 2005

May God bless the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Haist. Rest in Peace Brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

February 18, 2005

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matt 5:9 God Bless

Spouse of HCPD Michael Cash

February 18, 2005

"My help comes from the Lord, which made heaven and earth" (Psalms 121:2).

It is during times like this that we all realize we need help from some one who is bigger than we are. It is our prayer that the family, friends and fellow officers will find the help they need to deal with the death of officer Charles Haist. May God grant that help.

Sincerely,

Chaplain Justice and the Bean Station P.D.

Chaplain Justice
Bean Station P.D.

February 18, 2005

RIP Brother

71
MPD

February 18, 2005

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Chuck, his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice. God Bless

Police Officer
Chicago Police

February 18, 2005

From all of us here in M.V.P.D our hearts and prayers are with P.O Haist's family and fellow officers.

P.O DellaDonna
Mount Vernon Police Department

February 18, 2005

To the officers of the Henry County Police: We all share the loss of a brother officer, may god be with you all during this time of sadness.
To the daughters of Officer Haist: Your daddy died a hero, and he will never be forgotten. Your daddy will always be looking down on you, make him proud.

Lieutenant David Platt
Payette Police

February 18, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 18, 2005

To Officer Haist's Family and Friends

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Angela Crocker, Deputy Sheriff
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

February 17, 2005

As We lay our fallen HERO to rest here in Florida, I come home to see another BROTHER was taken to watch over us. May God Bless You, your family, Friends and Henry County PD. We have your watch now, R.I.P.

ps. Say HI to Wayne for us.

Ptl.Collier #291
Eustis PD., Lake County Florida

February 17, 2005