Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I cannot think of a sweeter, more intelligent and hard-working man... it was a pleasure to know you. Words can not express how much you will be missed.

Sarah
friend

June 27, 2011

Thank you for all your years of service and my the good Lord watch over you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

LT Anthony Gamez
Angleton Fire Department

June 27, 2011

May God be with ur family, and fellow officers,and friends...God alway's takes the best.

Letica Delgado
Wife of a FireFighter

June 27, 2011

God's peace and speed Deputy VanMeter. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

June 27, 2011

Rest IN Peace Brother. Watch over your fellow Deputy, that was with you at the time of the accident, as he tries to recover from his injuries. My condolences to your Family and the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

June 27, 2011

From our department: You were a shining star who burned out far too soon. Rest in peace and go with God.

Michelle Teague-Craig
AISD

June 27, 2011

Charles A. Van Meter- you will be missed. To his family, friends and BCSO, you are in my prayers. I did not have the pleasure of calling him "my friend" but as a citizen I will say that he is probably the nicest officer I have ever met. I have been assisted by Deputy Van Meter on a few occasions. The first time I met him he had been dispatched to our home after the carbon monoxide detectors went crazy. As a precaution we got all people and animals outside to wait for the Fire Dept. He was so helpful and very impressed that we had done what you are supposed to in that instance. Luckily it was a false alarm. He gave me his card and said that if we ever needed anything to please call. I still have his card in my wallet. He patrolled our neighborhood regularly. I will miss
chatting with him and seeing him breeze by with a wave and smile. My heart is especially heavy to know that he was taken, just down the street and on my birthday. RIP Van Meter

Shannon Pettit

June 27, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

June 27, 2011

God took back one of his Angels. I know you will be watching over and protecting us as you always have. Love you cousin!See you on the other side.

Keri Sheffield
Cousin

June 27, 2011

Deputy VanMeter,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano, Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

June 27, 2011

God bless, and be with those left behind. Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on this earth is now over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County FL. Sheriffs Office

June 27, 2011

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy VanMeter. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

June 27, 2011

Officer Van Meter was my neighbor, friend and security officer. He was always so nice and available to help out or just talk. Charles was such a sweet and nice young man and will be extremely missed in our community. RIP Officer Van Meter

Dawn Martin
Neighbor

June 27, 2011

On behalf of the 6,116 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy VanMeter’s family as well as the members of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

June 27, 2011

Charles, my first thought when I heard the news was "why does it seem to always happen to the good ones" but then I was reminded the Lord always has a special plan. I will miss your smile and jokes. You will be greatly missed by all who know you. RIP Brother

John DeSpain
Pearland, TX PD

June 27, 2011

You will be missed by many! RIP Charles. Look over us and continue to keep us safe from harm. You are a permanent guardian angel to all of us.

"The Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord make his face shine upon you: and be gracious to you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26)

Nicole B
Friend

June 27, 2011

God Bless Deputy Van Meter, his family and friends. “I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department

June 27, 2011

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Charles A. VanMeter. My prayer are with you and you family.

President of CJ Club. Blanca Mora
Eastfield Community College at Dallas

June 27, 2011

As an ex-police officer from the otherside of the world, my condolences to his wife, parents, work colleagues and to his recovering colleague. I know the boys at TXDPS will do a thorough investigation if that's any consolation.

Frank Wielemaker
MapScenes

June 27, 2011

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

June 27, 2011

You will never know how sorry i am and forever will be not telling you more often how special you have always been to me, for as many times as you have told me and show me how special i was, i should have told you twice as many.. you were supposed to be my Captain and we were supposed to go to law school together! i will never forget anything we ever shared. You have a major piece of my soul and i will be empty until we meet again and you can tease me somemore about how much of a smartass we both are. You had such big plans.. Gods were bigger i guess and i have faith in that.. Ill miss our Family Guy slumber party marathons and you nearly catching me on fire in your kitchen and instead catching your tickets on fire on the counter! Thank you for every amazing memory i have of you.. I love you soooo much "VanMeter"

Dacia Cahanin
friend/co worker/confidant

June 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family,friends,and partners. Rest easy and shinedown on us.

Deputy
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

June 27, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

June 27, 2011

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Deputy Charles VanMeter. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Deputy VanMeter and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

June 27, 2011

Charles,
No words can express the sorrow that we are all feeling now with your passing...Jus know that you have served your county and those around you well...I didnt get a chance to know you as well as others...but never the less..you are a great person...your shift has ended...go home now...work that easy side job..till we all can join you...Rest in Peace..

Jeff (Beve) Bevers-Reserve
Brazoria County

June 27, 2011