Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your family and friends take comfort in the fact that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace Detective Wilson...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

August 13, 2007

I am a 9 year old boy that lives in Bastrop. I respect all cops and am thankful for the job they do. One of my best friend's dad was a Franklin Parish Deputy that was killed in the line of duty 07-15-05. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family.

Bryson
Resident of Bastrop

August 13, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother - You will not be forgotten.

Detective Sergeant Gary Shapiro
Nassau County, P.D., N.Y.

August 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the loss of your loved one.

May you rest in peace Detective Wilson.

Jonika Winkler
Sister of Det. Jared Jensen, EOW: 2/22/2006

August 13, 2007

My heart and prayers go out to the family of Detective Wilson and to the Bastrop Police Department. Losing two officers in one day is so tragic. I can't even imagine it. May God bless and comfort all who knew and loved this dedicated servant.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

August 13, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 13, 2007

rest in peace brother

Trey
friend of fallen officer jay carruth eow 2-23-2003

August 13, 2007

We grieve with you at the loss of Chuck. It so hurts to lose a husband, daddy, son, and brother. May it ease your hearts to know that there are many out here that love you and walk with you during your journey of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your loved one is a hero to us.
The McFalls Family
Kingston Tennessee

Barb J. McFalls
Friend/police supporter

August 13, 2007

I am sending my condolences to the family and community of Detective Chuck Wilson. May the family of God be with each and every one of you.
Susie Cross
Barling, AR

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

August 13, 2007

My heart breaks each time I see another fallen HERO.My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you for serving and protecting our state of Louisiana. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts- Oakdale, La.
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

August 13, 2007

Godspeed and rest now in His arms. May your co-workers and friends know that you died a hero doing the job that you love. Rest well, brother.

"Step forward now policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in hell."

Lt. Jim Potter
Pulaski CO Sheriff, Little Rock, AR

August 13, 2007

The Slidell Police Department wishes to extend its special thoughts and heartfelt prayers in your time of sorrow.

Alayna Wilcox, Secretary
Slidell Police Department

August 13, 2007

My prayers and thoughts are with the family and the department.

Kay Wood
Mother of fallen officer, Glen DeVanie EOW 4/2/03

August 13, 2007

Chuck,
Rest in peace, brother.

Dave Howell-Detective
Plano,Texas Police Dept.-Auto Theft Unit

August 13, 2007

I knew Detective Sgt. Chuck Wilson. I went to nursing school with his wife and worked with his mother. He was a wonderful man and an excellent officer. His family, friends and community will certainly miss him.

Prayers be with the friends and family.

Beth Affatato
Friend

August 13, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Detective Chuck Wilson and the men and women of the Bastrop PD. May God be with you all.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyrhills PD - Florida

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

August 13, 2007

Rest in Peace. May God be with you and your family.

Wanda Ryan, Reserve Deputy
Reeves County SO, TX

August 13, 2007

You have done your time in hell, now go and be with the lord. My prayers go out to all.

Motor office Terry Pauley
Plano PD

August 13, 2007

Detective Wilson thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. May God bless you, your loved ones, and the Bastrop Police Department. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 13, 2007

This page will be posted in a place of honor so that our deputies may reflect on where the path of a police officer sometimes leads. Peace be with your family.

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Flint Michigan

August 13, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir. My prayers go out to your family and fellow officers. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

August 13, 2007

To the family of Charles Wilson I am terribly sorry for your tragedy. Our hearts at the Broward Sheriffs office go out to you. We ourselves had a terrible tragedy of one of our own shot and killed on the same day.

Deputy Carlos Periu
Broward Sheriffs Office

August 13, 2007