Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you? 
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

EMT Therese M
MN

October 5, 2017

Another hero running towards danger. Your kind of brace inspires us all. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.

Sgt Craig Jansen
OPP

October 5, 2017

RIP Officer Hartfield. God bless your family and your co-workers. I heard about your book on Fox news this morning. I went on Amazon and bought it. I will try to spread the word about it, hopefully people will buy it and the proceeds will go to your family. Never forgotten !!

PO Susan Cottingham
NYPD-Retired

October 5, 2017

John 15:13

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. God Speed Officer Hartfield. Job well done and many prayers and support are being sent to your family. Your Brothers in Blue and Green APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE.

Officer Bigham

Officer Mark Bigham
Bryce Hospital Police Dept/U.S. Army Reserve

October 5, 2017

Sorry you are gone. Thank you for your service and putting all others before yourself. RIP.

Sgt Therese Garafalo
New York City Police Dept

October 5, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of YHWH". Mattityahu 5:9

Rest In Peace, my brother. Thank you for your service. May GOD comfort your family and friends.

Retired Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

October 5, 2017

Avenue of Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

October 5, 2017

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

October 5, 2017

Your bravery and devotion to duty will be remembered in the LVMPD for generations to come.

Retired
U. S. Coast Guard Special Agent

October 5, 2017

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C.Proft Chief Deputy (retired)
ICSO

October 5, 2017

Thank you for your service in our armed forces and as a law enforcement professional. May you rest in eternal peace. Thoughts and prayers to your family, coworkers, friends and the good citizens of Las Vegas.

T. Huber, TSgt, USAF (retired)
USAF Security Police (law enforcement)

October 5, 2017

Rest in peace Officer Hartfield!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

October 5, 2017

Blessed are the Peacemakers...you did what God called you to do and died a hero. May God and all of us watch over your family.

Detective Douglas Galluccio
City of Charleston (SC) Police Department

October 5, 2017

RIP my brother. Your sacrifice will not go unnoticed and you will always be a hero.

Detention Officer Jamie Thomas
Meriwether County Sheriffs Department

October 5, 2017

RIO

Detention Officer Jamie Thomas
Meriwether County Sheriffs Department

October 5, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for your family, department and community after this tragedy.

Training Officer Ken Koehler
Scott County Sheriff's Office

October 5, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother. Your ultimate sacrifice saved others. My condolences to the family, friends and coworkers.

#5394
United States Marshals Service

October 5, 2017

My prayers are with all Officer Hartfield's families both blood and blue! May God be with you all! Thank you for your service Sir and may you Rest In Peace!

Survivor Melanie Richardson
Lafayette county Arkansas Sheriff's Office

October 5, 2017

True Heroes are never forgotten. God bless you brother. Rest easy.

PO Sean Redican
Montgomery County Police Department

October 5, 2017

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office

October 5, 2017

RIP HERO

NONE
NONE

October 5, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother

Lieutenant Vic Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

October 5, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother .

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

October 5, 2017

May God bless your family and give them unsurpassing peace that passes all earthly understanding.

You are truly a blessing from God!

Texas Game Warden Chambers
Game Warden

October 5, 2017

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Charleston Hartfield, while off duty helping with the casualties at the concert in Las Vegas Sunday evening, October 1st. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Also, we thank Officer Hartfield for his service for serving our country as a Army Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

October 5, 2017