Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, August 29, 1921
Reflections for Special Officer Charles Sherman Patterson
Officer Patterson,
Even though it’s been over 100 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. I am a Border Patrol Agent in the El Paso, TX area and there is a BNSF railyard in our Station’s AOR. Everytime that I’ve come into contast with a BNSF Police Officer they’ve always been very professional and helpful.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 12, 2021
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are forever remembered by your fellow law enforcement.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 29, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Gone, but not forgotten.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
August 29, 2018
Special Officer Patterson, your death while in the line of duty is tragic, plain and simple. Had the hobo not run, you would not have given chase. Had you not give chase, the terrible accident would never have occurred. It happens. We can only hope that the hobo learned something from the event and if not convicted of a crime, found natural history elsewhere.
You are a hero and may God Bless you and may your extended and eternal rest be peaceful, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
August 29, 2015
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
August 29, 2013
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
April 19, 2013
Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.
Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 24, 2012
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
August 30, 2012
Officer Patterson,
It has taken over 86 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
February 9, 2008
I AM HONORED TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR YOU TODAY AS YOU ARE ADDED TO THIS PLACE OF FALLEN HEROS. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU.
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 7, 2008
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