Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deepest Sympathy to both the family of Deputy VanMeter and to his police family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller (RET), Cincinnati P.D.
Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society
June 26, 2011

Sgt. Tom Waller (Ret) Cincinnati P.D.
Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society

June 28, 2011

Rest well as you go into that good night. We will carry on the watch yours was well done. I pray for strength for you family and your coworkers some who I have come to know.

C.L.Scales Senior Police officer
Houston Police Narcotics

June 28, 2011

Vanmeter... It just isn't real to me that you are gone. You were such a funny person. Always happy, always a wonderful smile on your face, and always full of humor! You were someone who truly enjoyed your job and helping others. Taken way to soon! I enjoyed the few times that I got to work with you. You were always professional. I remember a time when we were dealing with a "Not so happy citizen" who was about to call back into dispatch and let me know how unhappy he was after he told you. You calmed him down before turning him over to me and made my job much easier. You just had that way with people. It is truly a loss to the department, to the citizens of Brazoria County, and to your family. You are gone, but you will never be forgotten! Thank you for all of the laughs that you gave me. In the line of work that we chose, we sure need them! R.I.P.

Dispatcher Nikki Falks
Austin PD

June 28, 2011

I worked with him, talked with him, laughed with him. Deputy Van Meter will be deeply missed.

ADA Rebecca McGuire
Brazoria County Criminal District Attorney's Office

June 28, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, fiends and coworkers of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

June 28, 2011

VanMeter: an Honorable Brother, always looking out for family and friends.
It was just a few weeks ago that you were over at our house visiting. Charles, you were an amazing person, a good friend. You wore the brown with honor, integrity, and a great sense of humor.
You were taken too soon, but you left an amazing legacy for those of us still here. Our hearts are heavy, but we will meet again brother.

Lt G Gatton and Deputy R Gatton
Brazoria Co So

June 28, 2011

To my partner, brother, Your watch has ended intering into god's hands now, we will miss you but never forget you. May god watch over his family and fellow law enforcement officers where ever they maybe.




Inv. Steve Roberts / see you later /

Investigator Steve Roberts
BCSO/ friend/ partner/

June 28, 2011

VanMeter you were like one of my children, I will never forget the conversations we had in my office. Your laughter and smile I will miss the most. From my family our deepest sympathy go out to your family. You will be missed!!!

Josie Lucas
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

June 28, 2011

"Heaven Needed A Deputy"
It was the 26th of June that he went away,
only two days past his 27th birthday.
His family and friends all asked,
why a young man a deputy
so full of life
with so many things yet to experience
was taken away that day

Then this tiny voice whispered deep inside our hearts:
“God needed a young Deputy Angel in heaven
and Charles was His chosen one,
Charles is now a Deputy Angel
with wings of silver
and his golden deputy's’ star still upon his chest
around his head was placed a golden halo band”

Yes, our loss is great,
but heaven needed a special Deputy Angel
to serve at he Lords’ right hand;
Charles was specially selected by Our Lord
As one of His Very Special Angels
that serve at His right hand.

So every night Charles looks down from the white puffy cloud
that makes his bed ,he smiles and whispers
this message to his family and friends hearts:
“ I was taken away from you only temporarily;
the Lord needed me to help here in heaven ...
Someday we will be reunited and never again have to part
until we are reunited ...
RIP VanMeter, you will be very missed! I will for sure miss your big smiling face, your jokes and most of all making your business cards.......

Kim Miller
Brazoria County/co-worker

June 28, 2011

Deputy VanMeter,

Thank you for your service and dedication. Your job here is done. Always know you will never be forgotten.

God Speed Brother, We'll take it from here!

Ofc. D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

June 28, 2011

While we are mourning the loss of our friend and coworker, Deputy Charles VanMeter, those in heaven are rejoicing to meet him.

May we all find strength in the wonderful memories you bestowed upon us. Just know you will be dearly missed.

May You Rest in Peace in the arm’s of God,
Warrant/Civil Division
Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office

Warrant/Civil Division
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

June 28, 2011

I always loved to see your smiling face, your laughter,your
jokes & you just being YOU...I WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH! God Bess You & Your Family!

Supervisor Wrrt/Civil Div Beetsie Reed
BCSO/FRIEND/CO-WORKER

June 28, 2011

Rest In Peace. May Gods grace and peace comfort those who remain to fight the good fight and comfort to the family.

David Carlock
Brazoria County Resident

June 28, 2011

Charles,

You were a true friend to me in my time of need. I will remember the impact you had on my life and of those around me. You're kindness and sense of humor as well as professionalism were immeasurable. My thoughts and prayers your family and other friends with whom I share this tremendous loss. We love you and will see you on the other side, brother!

Brian Bennett

Brian Bennett
Friend

June 28, 2011

Charles, you have left us, sorrow fills my heart. I will miss your smile, humor, and sometimes the twinkle of mischief in your eye. Each day that you put on your uniform and badge, you lived up to the promise you made to Protect and Serve. God has given many blessings and one of them was you.

To your family, loved ones, co-workers and friends, may God's Grace lead them through this time of sorrow.

Goodbye for now my young friend, until it's my time, then we will meet again.

Lt. Margie Alexander
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

June 28, 2011

Van Meter......you will be missed by everyone who knew you. Especially your BCSO family! Our hearts are hurting so much but we know that one day we will see you again.....RIP Our Brother!!

Jan Peltier
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

June 28, 2011

Thank you for your service Deputy my heart breaks with
sadness fur your family and friends may our God provide
them with peace and comfort during these tragic times.
Rest in Peace "HERO"

R.Eberhart Partner and Friend to
Royce Anderson HCSO EOW 10/26/81

June 28, 2011

Our hearts go out to the family of Deputy VanMeter..
May you feel the arms of GOD around you..
You are in our prayers..

Jimmy & Brenda Batson
Citizen

June 28, 2011

So so sorry to hear of Deputy VanMeter's terrible tragedy. I have been married to a police officer for 42 years and am so saddened when I hear of a loss of life like Deputy VanMeters. These officers give their all to protect and serve the public, and we should honor this man for putting on the badge to serve. Prayerfully thinking about his family, friends, and co-workers especially the injured deputy that was with Deputy VanMeter.

Janie Whitaker
Resident of Brazoria County

June 28, 2011

My heart breaks for the loss of such an AMAZING young man. You were such a great friend to my daughter Jenna. I don't think I ever saw you with out a smile on your face, even when we drove by you giving a citation to a motorist and we yelled out the window to give them a break VanMeter.... You just smiled and waived and proceeded to write their ticket. You will be truly missed by all who knew you. Thank you for all you did and putting your life on the line to protect all of us in Brazoria County. May God Bless and comfort your family, friends, and co-workers.

My Deepest Sympathy,
Jeanie Finklea-Russell

Jeanie Finklea-Russell
Mother of Jenna Finklea

June 28, 2011

Thank you for your service Hero.

Adrian Murphy
n/a

June 28, 2011

My heart breaks for this young man's family & friends. May God hold you all so tight in his loving arms during your time of grief. My prayers to all.

Monique Lawless
Just a citizen

June 28, 2011

A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH. Police Dept.

June 28, 2011

May God be with the VanMeter family, fellow officers and friends. Thank you for your service.RIP Charles I know you you will shine bright in the sky. You will be missed by all.

Janice Azbell Dispatcher
West Columbia Police Dept

June 28, 2011

I have had the pleasure to work with VanMeter in the jail and as a Mental Health Deputy. I appreciate the enthusiasm and energy he showed, but most important is the respect he gave to individuals with mental illness. We will all miss him and my condolences to his family.

Linda Smith
Gulf Coast Mental Health

June 28, 2011