Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

All because you were doing the job that you loved so much so well day in and day out. Every night and every time I see something related to your death I pray for you and your family. For justice and that the "human being" who brought this pain to our city and your home suffers just long enough to realize what a waste they are in this world. I owe my life to P/O Valentino. God Bless You! God Bless The Philly PD!

HCMS
Citizen

November 3, 2007

To the Cassidy family: May our Lord Jesus give you comfort during these difficult times. Justice doesn't always come swift or timely....but it ALWAYS comes!

To the Philadelphia P.D : Go gett'em Boys, and don't forget to pay him back in kind.

Nephew of P.O Ross Brackett P.P.D / E.O.W 7/15/68

R.D Brackett
G.C.S.O - Ret.

November 3, 2007

R.I.P. Officer Cassidy. Your unfortunate death has touched my heart deeply. My condolences to your family, and family at the Police Force. You will never be forgotten in my mind. Your story has changed my view on how I see Philadelphia. Stop the Violence people, please stop the sayings about snitching. We need to love one another, and we need to appreciate the police, and let them protect us. God Bless.- Collegeville, PA

Stacey Perkins
Civilian of the suburbs

November 3, 2007

Rest easy brother. You are now among all of the heroes that go before you. I will be there to see you off. May the peace of the lord be with you.

Patrolman Morgan Meehan
Woodbury City Police Department

November 3, 2007

Charles, as you now know, JESUS Loves You...so do we.

John 3: 16


Only Bosco knows the pain...

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond Va Police

November 3, 2007

My thi=oughts and prayers go out to the Cassidy Family and all the families of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Don't worry Chuck, your brothers and sisters in Blue will catch this evil person and make him pay for what he did to you and the hurt he cause you family.

RIP

Cathy Holland
Wife od PPD

November 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Cassidy, his family and all the members of the Philadelphia Police Department. Just putting on the uniform places us all in danger and Officer Cassidy did this for 25 years. His committment to public service is something we all admire. God bless Officer Cassidy.

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

November 3, 2007

I am sitting here with tears in my eyes thinking about this brave officer.My thoughts are with his family. I know this is a terrible thing to face. I lost my son to similar cicumstances two years ago. I will be praying for you peace of mind. I am sorry you are having to go through such a horrible experience. To Officer Cassidy's fellow officers i send my love and undying gratitude to you. I know this is hard on all of you as well. May my God give you strength and courage for the days ahead.

PAT STEVENS
MOTHER OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER ANDY STEVENS

November 3, 2007

Thank you for your service to Philadelphia, RIP, Hero

Michael Hopkins
nephew of PO Rich Lendell eow 1/14/83

November 3, 2007

To the family and friends of Officer Cassidy, my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. The city has lost a true hero this week.

Kathryn Coleman
Citizen of Philadelphia

November 3, 2007

God bless your family, and all of your fallen officers, and everyone who worked with you and knew you.

PCO
State Police

November 3, 2007

As a student in Philadelphia, I would like to thank you for all you have done. You made the city a better place. Your courage will never be forgotten. RIP

Temple University Student

November 3, 2007

Officer Cassidy May You Rest in Peace, This was a very upsetting situation. The suspect will be captured. Thank you for having such passion for the job i heard great things about you. Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

Ptlm. Brian Vergantino
West Wildwood Police Dept, New Jersey

November 3, 2007

I don't know where to begin....I was already out on the street late Halloween morning, looking for the individual who shot the cop at 66th and Broad Street. A Philly Highway patrolman and myself had someone stopped on the street, as everyone was being stopped, we were trying to set up a perimeter around the shooting. The Highway guy told me the name of the cop that was shot started with a "C". I couldn't beleive it when I asked him "Chuck Cassidy"???, and he said "yeah, that's it".

When I was new to Philly, Chuck and his partner Mike bent over backwards to help me learn the ropes of the 35th with a case we had in the District. They never minded the "Fed" jumping in the back of the marked unit to help me look for someone who I needed to talk to in their sector. I last ran into Chuck a year ago when my team called an Officer Assist in the 35th for a drug deal gone sideways. Chuck was right there with the rest of the 35th, and we rounded up all the crooks; Chuck finding the two ringleaders on the roof of a warehouse. I'll never forget the last time I saw him and his good natured smile, always telling me if I needed anything up in the 35th, just call. And I knew he meant it. I'll miss you brother.

Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration Philadelphia

November 3, 2007

Chuck I cannot help but think that when you where going threw the police accademy 25 years ago the news in the the city of Philadelphia was about officer Danny Faulkner and how he was murdered in 1981 but you went threw with your training and went on to be an officer and last year when officer Gary Scerski was murdered I am sure that you where 1 of the first to go out on the search for his killer. For all your years of service I thank you. To the family and friends of officer Cassidy and fellow officers my deepest simpathy. As for I will never forget Chucks ultimate sacrifice

Greg C citizen Horsham Pa

November 3, 2007

When first hearing the news today while at court, the dreaded, "hey something just happened in the 35th" quote was spread through the conference room outside room 606 like wild fire.

Cell phones appeared, buzzing on vibrate, chirps coming over nextels, and court beat officers' radios, usually silent, were blaring.

The sense of urgency fell on us all.

The question of, "who was it?" was echoed off walls.

At first it was, "a cop from the 35th was shot".

Then once the cell phones got reception it became clearer as to whom the victim was.

Charles, Chuck as i know him, Cassidy was relayed to us weary and frantic officers.

Chuck, man, it just seems so sureal. I mean that morning me and another officer were talking about you at court. Then 3 hrs later we were standing in the hospital hoping for the best.

WE ALL struggle to comprehend this...but, we ALL can rest knowing that we knew a Great Cop and a Great Guy.

May you look down on all of us and keep us safe until we have roll call together again in Heaven when God calls out for Badge # 2342 and I hear you respond with a, "hear Sir".

God Bless You Chuck.

Police Officer Dan Fegley
Philadelphia Police Dept. 15th District

November 3, 2007

To the Cassidy Family and Co workers of Charles Cassidy,

I am so sorry for your loss. You will always be a hero and will never be forgotten. I will pray for your family during this tragic time.

Andrea Zimmerman Lomas
Sister of Trooper Bertram Zimmerman III NJSP

November 3, 2007

Words can not describe the loss and sorrow that every Police Officer feels when a brother is killed. Please know that Officer Cassidy is a true hero and has a place in Heaven reserved for him. I pray the person responsible is brought to justice. Rest in peace, your brothers have your watch.

Lt. Tom Belcher Ret.
Rochester N.Y.

November 3, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother, you and your family are in our prayers!

Prayer for all Law Enforcement Officers


The Officer's stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
They hoped their shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as their brass.

"Step forward now, Officers.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The men squared their shoulders and
The Policeman spoke first
"No, Lord, I guess We ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

We've had to work most Sundays,
and at times our talk was rough,
and sometimes we've been violent,
Because the streets are tough.

The Corrections Officer then added,
But we never took a penny,
That wasn't ours to keep...
Though we worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And we never passed a cry for help,
Though at times we shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive us,
We've wept unmanly tears.

Together they say,
We know We don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted us around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for us here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
We never expected or had too much,
But if you don't...We'll understand.

There was silence around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Officers waited quietly,
For the judgment of their God.

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


Anonymous

Ptl. A. Lagoa
Union Township Police Department, Union, Union County, NJ

November 3, 2007

Rest in Peace officer Cassidy. Your family has my deepest sympathies. Now I would like to say that I proudly support your brothers and sisters in blue as they continue to find the person responsible for your family's loss, Even after this person is brought to justice I will support the Philadelphia Police Department. God Bless the Philadelphia Police Department, and other police departments around the country as you guys work around the clock to keep us safe. To the Philly cops, You haven't lost my respect. Stay Safe. From what I heard, you were good.

Philly USMC Sgt.

November 3, 2007

You truly represented to all of us how a officer should be. Rest Brother, know that no one will rest until justice is served. May god bless you and your family.

Police Officer Robert P. Byrne
Philadelphia Police Dept.

November 3, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

November 3, 2007

My sincerest condolonces to the family and friends of Officer Cassidy. I know his brothers and sisters in blue will stop at nothing until this animal is caught.

Thank you for you long and distinguished service.

Ptl.
Glassboro, NJ

November 3, 2007

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

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

November 3, 2007

R.I.P. you are a true hero

Jim Naphys A.M.T.
Phila. Police Tow Squad

November 3, 2007