Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May the perpetual light shine upon you, SIR....GODSPEED

SR DEPUTY
PCSO IOWA

November 6, 2007

Brother- Your tour of duty is complete. Thank you for your fearless acts of bravery and selflessness. We'll take over from here. Rest in peace brother.

SCO R. Greenfield
NJDOC

November 6, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother / Descansa en la Paz de Dios, Hermano

Supposedly this scumbag is here in Miami, and we'll bring him to justice.

LT "Tony Montana"
MPD SWAT

November 5, 2007

I hope when they find the piece of shit who shot you, that he gives them a reason to kill him. Rest in peace, hero.

November 5, 2007

May GOD be with you Charles, your family, friends and the members of the Philadelphia Police Department. My prayers and condolences are with all of you in your time of grief and sorrow. Officer Cassidy has earned that right to be with his Lord and Savior forever. May the person who committed this senseless act of violence suffer in hell for infinity.

Captain Gene DiGiacomo
East Orange New Jersey Police Department

November 5, 2007

For a man like Chuck there are no words to describe his fairness, good solid character and since of pride for the bagde and his fellow officers. Chuck, was my training officer in the 39th District 19 years ago. Since that time I have lost many friends who also wore the badge. My ex-partner Leddie Brown, Peter Porter, who Chuck also taught the lessons of how to survive on the Police Department in the 39th District and on last out. I will always remeber Chuck as a man who whistled while he worked. I believe that I made it this far because of some of the lessons taught to me by Chuck.

SGT. MCKINNEY
IAB

November 5, 2007

I will remeber Chuck as a man of integrity a since of fair play and honesty. A man never to busy to help his fellow officer. Chuck never lost to many a foot pursuits, and he could find a stolen car anywhere. I will miss Chuck and his whistling while he worked. Chuck was steady in courage and in friendship. As a rookie Chuck gave me my first arrest. I have many fond memories of Chuck and I know he will be missed, but thank you for sharing him with us. Your friend from the 39th District 19 years ago.

Sgt. McKinney
IAB

November 5, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Cassidy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelly
Citizen

November 5, 2007

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER

OFC B. GRAJEK

November 5, 2007

A true hero, who's badge will forever shine over the city of Philadelphia. You will never be forgotten, you have given the ultimate sacrifice in the Line Of Duty. God Bless your family, friends and co workers. You can officially report off Chuck, we will protect the City and not rest until we catch this scumbag.

P/O Palmer#2192
Philadelphia Police Dept

November 5, 2007

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

DET SGT, Retired
AR

November 5, 2007

Rest In Peace!

Matt Markley
Wadsworth PD

November 5, 2007

Rest in peace. Your brothers and sisters in blue will bring your killer to justice!

Corporal Surowiec
Delaware State Police

November 5, 2007

I reflect on all the blessing's in my life right now. There is yet (another) officer who made the ultimate sacrifice and did not go home one day after 25 yrs of going home. There is yet (another) family that will have to "go on" without someone they love.
Sometimes, (most times) we forget about the seriousness of the job and position we're in by putting that uniform on. We never expect that someone will hate us just for that reason alone. I pray that God blesses the memory of Chuck, and comfort's the grief his family will endure. And I thank the staff of this site for allowing us a place to "vent" and give additional comfort to his and all families of fallen brother's/sister's in blue.

P/O Mark Howard
P.P.D.

November 5, 2007

chuck you wee always a true gentleman a humble man and a great police officer who never lost your energy and desire to servie the citizens of Philadelphia.

RIP

Inspector aaron Horne
Philaddlphia Police Department

November 5, 2007

I have done this far too many times now. It is a sad situation that this has become a regular part of our lives and my heart aches for the family of Officer Cassidy. Please know that Charles' sacrifice will never be forgotten or unappreciated.

Officer Cassidy, thank you for your service and dedication. I know you are watching down on all of those left to fill your shoes on the street. Please keep us safe. We will make sure the animal that took you from this earth is brought to justice. From now, Rest in Peace Brother.

Ptlm Jessica Piasecki
Warrington Township Police Department, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

November 5, 2007

THANK YOU POLICE OFFFICER CASSIDY.

MRS. DOROTHY NOBLE
CITIZEN OF PHILADELPHIA

November 5, 2007

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest sympathies. This tragic loss leaves a void with his brothers/sisters from throughout his country.

To his family, your husband, father, and friend will be with you always and he will continue to look out for you from above. May God Bless you and the members of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

November 5, 2007

"Officer Down"


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I approach the vehicle, as bluelights bounce around me,
It's not a matter of like and hate, it's the violation I saw.
As I get closer, the danger I do not see,
I'm thinking of enforcing the law.

I hear the shot, and feel the pain,
As I drop to the ground
The car speeds off driven by a man who has to be insane,
As I finally into my radio, mumble,"Officer Down!"

As I lay there, I thought of my wife,
I see the dreams we had made.
I ask the Lord to please spare my life,
Then I felt myself begin to fade.

I stopped him only for speeding,
Then I heard a sweet voice on my ear.
"Come with me son, to Heaven I am leading.
No more will you have to shed a tear."

I opened my eyes to see my Savior,
He said, "Follow me, my son.
He will pay for his behavior,
For you have performed a job well done!"

Trooper
New Jersey State Police Troop 'A'

November 5, 2007

Officer Cassidy you are a hero. Thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Philadelphia 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

November 5, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir..........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

November 5, 2007

I am a Phila Police Officer on Military leave of absence
I will try to make to the services

I PRAY for you as you take your journey towards the companions to the " Most Highest "

First Sergeant Derrick Bryant
U.S.Army

November 5, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 5, 2007

I heard what happend to you on the news, I travel to Philadelphia a good bit on business and my fiance is a police officer with Baltimore City, I cant believe that people can so cold as to take a hero like you away from us!! May you rest peace, you are a true hero!!!

Kimberly

November 5, 2007

Rest in peace.

Antimo
Citizen

November 5, 2007