Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Callemyn, thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten! Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

February 21, 2007

Officer Callemyn has made the ultimate sacrifice for his family, friends, and the citizens of this great city. It is during tough times like these that we must realize that we are all in this together, and with joined hands we can make this a better place. May God's grace continue to be with us all.

Cpl M.L.Carter
Durham PD

February 21, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Durham Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, GA

February 21, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Officer Charles J. Callemyn and his fellow officers with the Durham Police Department:

On behalf of our family, I want to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Officer Callemyn was tragically killed in the line of duty. His valor and dedication will never be forgotten.

In reading the loving reflections left by family and friends, it is obvious that Charles was an amazing young man who touched many lives in a positive way. I can see that he is so loved and will be missed by so many.

The circumstances of his death were heart breaking and I know caused much anquish for all those affected. To his parents, I share your agony in losing a cherished child and know that the lives of everyone who called Charles beloved have been forever changed. To his wife and children, I pray that you find comfort in your faith, your family and friends
as you struggle with this devastating loss. May you be embraced by your law enforcement family and other police survivors who share this journey with you.

May Charles' spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire. May God hold Charles, his wife and young children, and his other family members in the warmest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.
Heaven has another hero today, but how I wish it were not your Charles.

I also salute Charles' patriotism to our country through his service in the Corps. My son Larry was Charles' brother in green as well as in blue. Larry was also a Durham native and we still have lots of family there. Larry, a Pittsburg, Ca police officer, was fatally shot during a foot pursuit in April of 2005. I am sure those two good old boys from Durham who wore the green and blue are watching over all of us today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Charles gave to his community and the citizens of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 17, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, Ca PD eow 4/24/05

February 20, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Callemyn. He will be remembered for his bravery, serving both in the Military and the Durham Police Department. He gave his life to back up a fellow officer. He is a hero and will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte, NC (ret)

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

February 20, 2007

Charles,

I am in absolute shock that you are really gone. I keep wanting to call your cell phone hoping it was just a cruel joke. You were unlike anyone else I had ever met. You always made those around you smile. You were a very brave person who put everyone else's needs about your own. You fought for the country you loved to defend our freedom overseas only to lose your life in East Durham. I know from talking to you that you loved your job and those who knew you knows you were the best. I enjoyed the ride along I did with you at Duke and it was alot of fun. I enjoyed visiting with you while you were on duty at the hospital. You were always so easy to talk to. I never knew that your birthday was the same day that Callie was born until this weekend. You were like a member of our family and you always will be. We will never forget you. After you left Duke for the city I felt comforted to know that you were patrolling the streets of Durham. I know you are watching over us now just like you always have. Life is better for having known you. You were an amazing person and we will always have the memories of our time with you. Thank you for your dedication and service to this country, to Durham, and for your friendship. Rest in Peace Charles. We love you.

Holly Brown
Friend

February 20, 2007

Truly God awaits with open arms for such a Valiant warrior.Semper FI.

State Trooper D Osborne/K-9 Coco
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go to Officer Callemyn and his family through these tough times. R.I.P. Brother,

Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

February 20, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir....

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

February 20, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Officer Callemyn and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.


May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt.Det.Stan Finley
Lawrence County S.O.(Arkansas)

February 20, 2007

WHAT A TRAGIC ENDING TO A GREAT CAREER. WE TAKE A MOMENT TO MOURN THE DEATH OF OFFICER CHARLES J. CALLEMYN AND HONOR HIS MEMORY.OUR THOUGHTS,PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS,AND ALL MEMBERS OF HIS DEPT. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN A MIGHTY WAY AND KEEP YOU SAFE.

CAPT.P/R WAYNE BLANKINCHIP
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF OFFICE,JAX.FL

February 20, 2007

Thank you for your service not only as an officer but also a solider. Your wife and children will be in my prayers.

wife of a michigan deputy

February 20, 2007

GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

February 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to those who knew and now miss Officer Callemyn.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

February 20, 2007

I worked with Charles during his time with Duke University Police Department and seen him the night of his accident. Words fail me and I cannot convey the pain of this tragic loss. But I knew Charles and I knew he was an excellent officer and an even better man. Rest in Peace my friend.

SO G.E. Zimmerman
Duke University Police Dept.

February 20, 2007

Good luck and god speed Charles Callemyn. Many prayers to your family ,and your fellow co-workers.

Cpl. T.M.Robinette
Kane public safety@North Hills

February 20, 2007

Brother, it was an honor to be your friend and a brother at arms. My prayers go out to your family and friends...I love you brother...I will miss you......

"O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple." PSALM 65:2-4

Jesse

Jesse Sandoval
International Police Liason Officer - Iraq

February 20, 2007

Brother, you did well, served bravely, and with dedication to duty, died for a fellow officer. We here understand your sacrifice and Thank You...God Speed,,

Prayers to Officer Callemyns family and the Durham Police Department.

Officer Scott Parker
Covington Texas Police Department

February 19, 2007

May God bless your family during this very difficult time.

Campion-Rauen
4352

February 19, 2007

Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Charles Callemyn.

Patrol Division
Knox County Sheriff's Office, Rockland Maine

February 19, 2007

Rest in peace our brother, we a now have the watch

PO II/Telco II Routon
Norfolk Va

February 19, 2007

Rest easy Brother, we will take it from here......

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly, Va. PD

February 19, 2007