Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Most of society lives in a world that doesn’t recognize what gives them the comfort they live in. Because of you, and people like you, society can live that way.

You put the badge on to make the community a better place. You put the badge on for justice. You put the badge on to save life. You put the badge on for the principles it represents. The badges didn’t make you a hero, the badge was worn by a hero. To your family, and the generations that followed, thank you for your service. Be proud of this man.

The sorrow we share as a law enforcement family is enormous, but our love of your life is even greater.

Sergeant Christian Yanchula
Forensic Services
Indian River County Sheriff's Office

September 23, 2022

No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

September 23, 2020

Marshal Powers,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wortham.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 23, 2018

Rest in Peace City Marshal Charles Powers. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Wortham and The Great State of Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your footsteps. I also Pray that the scum that murdered you burns forever in the lake of fire!

Amen.

Senior Special Agent Barry Sherwood Ret.
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

September 23, 2016

You paved the way for me and other fellow officers for the city of wortham texas. I'm proud to serve the same city as you did 130 years ago

Anonymous

May 25, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 131rst anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 26, 2009

Marshal Powers,
It has taken over 129 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wortham.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

January 3, 2007

Sir:
It is an honor for me to be the first to leave you a reflection...a reflection that is 129 years overdue. But nonetheless, here it is.
Since the birth of our great nation, she has faced many tests and trials. There have been many dark moments as well. But there also always seemed to be, that unsung hero who rose to the challenge. That, Charles, is you. Your life was given in exchange for the "taming" of the west, and without lawmen such as yourself, the bloodshed would no doubt have continued for longer than it did.
Wheteher it was the west, or the gangs of Chicago, or the mob killings in New York, lawmen such as you, displayed uncommon valor during uncommon times.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice, and may God hold you in His hand. Rest in peace my brother. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

January 3, 2007

Rest in Brother Charles, you are indeed a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

January 3, 2007