Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you, brother. May you rest in peace as you sit with the angels. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

November 3, 2007

It breaks my heart each time we loose a brother. My heart goes out to his brothers in blue, but especially his family. May Officer Cassidy rest in peace for a job well done.

Allyson Coles
Portsmouth Police Department, VA

November 3, 2007

Philadelphia lost a hero yesterday. The police department lost a brother. A family lost a father, son, husband, brother. No matter how you look at it, alot of people are in mourning. I did not work with or know Chuck, but it still hit home. It affects all police officers. Officers who knew him, and officers who didn't. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, my brother, your family, and your friends.

P/O Brandon Badey
Philadelphia Police

November 3, 2007

"O Lord, in my eyes you were gazing. Gently smiling, my name you were saying. All I treasured, I have left on the sand there. Close to you, I will find other seas."

Ptl. Don Whicker
South Brunswick Twp, NJ, Police Department

November 2, 2007

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED, BUT HOW HE LIVED, THAT MAKES HIM A HERO" Officer Cassidy, I did not have the pleasure of knowing you but I have followed these horrific events in the news...I can only hope that this scum is caught soon and put in the deepest, darkest hole that Philadelphia has to offer! May God Bless your family and friends. THANK YOU for keeping US safe. GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

November 2, 2007

Chuck,
I just don't know what to say. I am in complete shock. We worked in the 35th together & you were always the most professional Police Officer. Very soft spoken but very firm & effective with tremendous discipline. You were a very strong man who never lost his composure in any situation. You will be missed greatly. God rest your soul & God Bless your family.

P/O Daniel Sweeney
Philadelphia Police

November 2, 2007

I did not know Chuck Cassidy, but, as a wife of one of Philadelphias finest, I admire his bravery and heroism for what he did on a daily basis. My thoughts and prayers go out to him, for a peaceful rest. He has shown to other cops that, it's not what you do BUT how you do it, in the Law Enforcement career. May his wife, children, relatives, friends and colleagues from all of the different districts in Philadelphia know, they are not alone in their time of grief. Gods blessings, guidance and love, be with them, always.

SCG J. Varley
Phila., Crossing Guard

November 2, 2007

My great-grandfather was a Philadelphia police officer who sacrificed his life doing his duty in 1941. I never knew him, but he we have the same name so he is part of me and I make sure he is never forgotten. Officer Cassidy will be remembered by his great-grandchildren as a hero too.

May the Lord Jesus Christ bless Officer Cassidy and his family.

James Clarke
none

November 2, 2007

I've only been the wife of a police officer for 4 months but the reality of the job continues to hit close to home. My husband and I laid in bed that night watching the news and talking about what happened. We held each other a little tighter that night, realizing how precious life truly is. Just like you did, my husband puts his life on the line day in and day out to protect those that can't protect themselves. God Bless you and your family for your strength and courage during your 25 years of service. We are all safer having you protecting us both on the ground and from above. Thank you blue angel.

Julie, wife of Pottstown PD Officer

November 2, 2007

Thanks for your service, you made a difference. Rest in Peace.

Retired Sergeant
Indianapolis Police Department

November 2, 2007

Rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Griffin Kirsch
Law Enforcement Student, Temperance, Michigan

November 2, 2007

God bless you Officer Cassidy,You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.

cpl O'Donnell
Darby Borough Police Department

November 2, 2007

For the family I can offer no relief for the sorrow you bear, merely my condolences. For the the surviving officers a word of solidarity and confirmation of who we are. And to the criminals...a warning!

"For we are God's servants to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for we do not bear the sword for nothing. We are God's servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer" -Romans 13:4 (paraphrased)

To the family and friends of Officer Cassidy: We are here, and in us Officer Charles Cassidy will live on forever!

Deputy Scott Johanson
Allegan County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

November 2, 2007

To Officer Cassidy, thank you for your many years of service. To hisloving family, may God watch over you and give you strength during this most horrible of times. I grew up in the neighborhood where you live and went to Father Judge and St. Jerome. And, I am the son of a Philadelphia Police Officer (ret.) whom I prayed for every time he went to work. I know your brothers and sisters will not rest until this animal is brought to justice...hopefully soon!

November 2, 2007

Condolences from the Allentown Police Motor Unit. God Bless

Ofc. Dale Stokes
Allentown Police Dept.

November 2, 2007

Chuck, your dedication to the people that crossed your path is unmatched. Working with you such a short time ago was always a joy. Even though you had the seniority over all of us, you never felt you were too good to help out or teach us from your years of knowledge. You were always the first to respond to backup. To attempt to fill your shoes will be impossible. You are the officer that everyone wanted to work with. Rest in Peace Chuck, your watch is over, I know you are with God watching over all of us.

Ptlm. M. Shade #098
Falls Twp Police formerly Philadelphia Police Dept #2872

November 2, 2007

Deepest sympathy to your family, police family, friends and the City of Phildelphia, my prayers are with all of you.

Officer Cassidy is a hero just by the profession he chose, he is commended for his bravery, dedication and courage.

Thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van DenBerghe
Manchester, NH

November 2, 2007

My sympathies to Officer Cassidy's family, friends and colleagues. I was just reading about the shooting and was hoping for the best and then I cam here and saw that Officer Cassidy had passed. He had a long tour and this is not the way to end it. As the Mayor of Philadelphia said, it is time to reevaluate your beliefs.

May Officer Cassidy rest in peace.

SFC William L. Farrell
US Army, MP, Ret.

November 2, 2007

To the Cassidy Family:
Words cannot express my husband's and my grief and anger that another senseless killing occurred to one of our brothers. We are so very sorry for your loss and hope that your wonderful memories of your husband and father will get you through these difficult times that lie ahead. We respect Officer Cassidy's service and willingness to give his all to people who do not respect him. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you!
Respectfully yours in Berks County,
The Balkiewicz Family

Kenda Balkiewicz
Wife of Reading police officer

November 2, 2007

You and your family are in my prayers.I dont think ill ever forget that day and those words that rang out in the room ." founded assist". I went home and hugged my children then i told them a story about a heroe ..and i started it with ...good morning radio ...God bless you Officer Cassidy

Dispatcher 211
philadelphia police dept

November 2, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication, you are a hero and you will not be forgotten.

M. Bartholme
Fairfax City Police Department (VA)

November 2, 2007

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Cassidy. I did not know him personally, however, I can tell from reading about him that he was a very caring, conscientious person. My prayers are with you at this horrible time.

Linda Kametz
County Of Lehigh 911/Retired

November 2, 2007

rest in peace brother,we will hunt this animal down.

Police Officer
22nd district phila. pd

November 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family,as well as to the officers of this city.May god bless you and your family as well as all the officers of this city.My family and i are truly sorry for your loss. thankyou, The Curran family

just a citizen

November 2, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro PD, Louisville, KY

November 2, 2007