Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Charles VanMeter, and the Brazoria County S.O. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy VanMeter, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 30, 2011

Charles, Josh and I attended the Alvin Police Academy in 2006. We went on separate LEO carrers but remained as close as we could over the last 5 years. You were a great friend and a amazing Deputy. You will not be forgotten my friend.

Officer R.Sprinkle
Webster Police Department/Friend

June 30, 2011

Well sweetie I miss you to pieces! My heart broke into a million pieces and I'm still trying to put them back together. I'll never forget you and Woody teasing me about secretly seeing James for so long for over an hour, your spazzy dances, great humor, and cheering me up when I was down. I wish I could have worked on the same shift longer but I cherish every memory I have of you. You were an outstanding Deputy and friend. We love and miss you and I pray for all the strength in the world for your family. Now rest peacefully and watch over your brothers and sisters on the streets.

Leah Yancey
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

June 30, 2011

Our prayers are with your family. Many amazing officers will be at the gate to great you home! RIP

Detective Marcie St. John
Dallas Police Department

June 30, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother. My condolences go out to your family, friends, and co workers. Thank you for your service.

Lt. Ralph Buentello
Victoria Police Department

June 29, 2011

Officer, Thank you so much for all you have done for our community. Your Service goes beyond what is expected, and we will surely miss you on our escorts.

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Say hello to our fellow riders as you escort them through Heaven.

Goe Harley-Davidson
Friend

June 29, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 29, 2011

Deputy VanMeter, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I lost my son Jeffrey Alexander, Deputy Sheriff, Chemung County NY on June 12, 2011 in an automobile accident while on duty. You both are now on patrol in a more quiet neighborhood. Rest well.

Ken Alexander
Father

June 29, 2011

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten. Keep the streets of heaven safe, we have the watch from here.

Inv. J. Fox #9316
Montgomery Co. Fire Marshal

June 29, 2011

I came to know Deputy Charles VanMeter at the start of his law enforcement career. Deputy VanMeter came to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office and started his duties by working in the jail; I was his Jail Lt. The first day on the job Deputy VanMeter spoke with me about his personal expectations. Deputy VanMeter stated that he wanted all that law enforcement had to offer. During his journey, Deputy VanMeter sometimes had setbacks. As he began to grow in knowledge his expectations begin to develop. Deputy VanMeter gave his life by doing his law enforcement duties: “protect & serve”.

Deputy Charles VanMeter you now look down from heaven with no expectation being higher than being with God. You will be missed….God Bless

Brazoria County Sheriffs Office
Lt. Sherman Hall

Lt. Sherman Hall
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

June 29, 2011

We had many good times together bro. I remember when I lived in Cobblestone, we used to hang out and sometimes you'd come over for dinner. I'll miss those days but I will never forget them. You were an outstanding Deputy and a good friend. I recalled a time Tina told me about one night you were at her job eating and having a drink, when Norton's was around in Pearland. She called you a "Real Boyscout". She had scrapped her knee on a table or something while at work, she told you about it, then you left immediately to your truck to retieve a band-aid. When you returned you also brought an alcohol swab, lol. You wiped the injury then Tina said, "it burns". You blew on it to cool down the burn as a parent would do for a child. LOL, she still laughs about it today. We all have good memories of you brother. One I can't forget is when you would call me "Mariposa"(butterfly), and that I would call you "Nena"(Babe/chick). Those were funny nicknames we gave eachother. Everyone would always ask what are you two talking about? We both told 'em to learn spanish! I know you are in a better place now and watching over everyone. We'll meet up some day and catch up on everything man. Good bye for now Amigo!!!

Deputy Jim A. Gutierrez
BCSO/friend/Co-worker/

June 29, 2011

May your soul rest in peace. Our prayers are with your friends and family. You are now soaring with the angels. Thank you for all you have done. God bless you all.

Dianne Chambers and Family
Brazoria County Citizen

June 29, 2011

Chaz ... he'hem - Charles...you taught me a lot about living, and now you're showing me how to die. I miss you greatly, and my heart is so heavy, it's unbearable at times, but I smile through it, and you showed me that. Enjoyed playing wingman together, laughing and smiling, and living... My thoughts are with your sister, she lost her protector, and her close best friend. Prayers to your family, and BCSO.

Ashley Lucia
Friend

June 29, 2011

Deputy VanMeter, although I only got a chance to meet with you, at the Chevron, a couple of times, I wanted to take this time to salute you and thank you for your service. It is always hard to hear that a fellow brother in LE has fallen. My prayers go out to you, your family, BCSO, and your partner Deputy Waldrop and his family.

Officer JD Green
Alvin ISD PD

June 29, 2011

I'll never forget the many good times we had, on duty and off. I was proud to call you my friend, and I'm really sad that you had to go so soon.

Rest easy Bro.

Inv. B. Harper
BCSO/friend

June 29, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the VanMeter family and the Brazoria County Sheriff's Dept.

Officer Jeremi Smart
President Galveston Police Memorial Foundation

Officer J. Smart
Galveston Police Dept.

June 29, 2011

R.I.P. brother. You will be missed but nerver forgotten.

Deputy Anthony Angel
Travis County Sheriff's Office

June 29, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My prayers are with your friends and family.

Sergeant
Winter Garden PD

June 29, 2011

We may have never met, but my condolences go out to your family, friends, co workers, and all your loved ones. Thanks for protecting and serving your community and paying the ultimate sacrifice! We have lost a sargent as well on the Navajo Nation. Sgt Darrell Curley. We feel the pain everyone who knew you is feeling. May you rest in peace!! Much love.

Torey Herder
member of the Navajo Nation

June 29, 2011

Rest in peace Brother.

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (MS)

June 29, 2011

Deputy VanMeter....I didn't know you but know alot of your co-workers and how hard you all worked for all of us. You will be missed by all....May you Rest in Peace and may God watch over your family and friends! Thank you for your protection.

Cheryl Patterson
BC Citizen

June 28, 2011

Deputy Charles VanMeter came to Brazoria County Sheriff's Office patrol division thinking he knew everything about being a peace officer. At times, this notion got him in trouble, but Charles was a dedicated young man whose dream was to be a Texas Peace Officer and in particular, for the Brazoria Sheriff's Office. He never gave up on his dream and he never quit trying to be the best. I watched as he matured into a very able patrol deputy. Charles had a quick wit and a ready smile, which will be missed by all who knew him. My wife and I wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to his family and we want you to know Charles will always be remembered by those he served with.

Lt.Sonny Esquivel
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

June 28, 2011

You came to work for me in jail in 2005, and we had some rough times, but after our many talks you came to me and asked what it would take to do this job the way people expected. From that time forward you made every effort to learn and work at becoming the best deputy possible. You became one of the best deputies on my shift and when you left for patrol, I knew that we where loosing a terrific hand, but knew that patrol was gaining an exceptional person and deputy. I asked about you often, and found that every time I asked, there was nothing but great things being said about you. I am so proud of the man you became and I will miss you dearly. You where taken from us way too soon, but I guess god had other plans. Our hearts are heavy, but we know you are in a better place. Make sure to keep everyone in Heaven on there toes as only you can do. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Watch out for all the brave men and women that protect the citizens around the world. It takes a special person to do this job and you where the epitome of that.


Sgt. Pat Land
Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office
6/28/2011

Sgt. Pat Land
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

June 28, 2011

God called you home my Brother for reasons only he knows. It's a great lost to your family,friends, and law enforcement everywhere when we lose one of our own. Keep the streets of heaven safe until we meet again. You will never be forgot, for you will always be alive in your family,friends, and fellow Peace Officers memories.

Deputy J. Celestial
Harris County Sheriff Office

June 28, 2011

God called you home my Brother for reasons only he knows. It's a great lost to your family,friends, and law enforcement everywhere when we lose one of our own. Keep the streets of heaven safe until we meet again. You will never be forgot, for you will always be alive in your family,friends, and fellow Peace Officers memories.

Deputy J. Celestial
Harris County Sheriff Office

June 28, 2011