Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Betters, it has been 941 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 7 months of law enforcement service to the citizens of Massachusetts.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 29, 2024

Patrolman Better, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 28, 2023

Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 28, 2020

Patrolman Better,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during WW I.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 28, 2020

Remember His Sacrifice ~ Honor His Memory
Please take a moment out of your day to honor and remember the sacrifice of Patrolman Charles A. Better, E.O.W.: September 28, 1930. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan (retired)
Massachusetts State Police

September 27, 2020

Today, September 28, 2018 the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman Charles A. Better on this his 88th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan/Massachusetts State Police

September 28, 2018

Today, September 28, 2017 the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman Charles A. Better on this his 87th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

September 28, 2017

Today, September 28, 2016, the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman Charles A. Better on this his 86th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Mass. State Police

September 29, 2016

Today, as with everyday we honor you. Thank you for your service.

Court Officer Michael Cleary
MA Trial Court

September 28, 2016

Today, your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police honor and remember you on this your 84th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that your memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

September 28, 2014

From your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police, we honor your memory and sacrifice today on this your 83rd anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing you and your family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

September 30, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary year of your death.

Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

August 9, 2013

RIP SIR

Mike

September 28, 2012

Patrolman Better, thank you for your service in protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth. Your passing came far too soon.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 17, 2010

Patrolman Better,
On today, the 77th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

September 28, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

September 28, 2006

R I P Patrolman Better, on your day, we remember you.

September 28, 2005

Your unfortunate passing came long before my time with the department, but thank you for your contributions. Semper Fi and Thank You !!

72nd RTT (1994 - Present)

Trooper Mark D. Robbins
Massachusetts State Police

October 11, 2004