Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada
End of Watch Sunday, October 1, 2017
Reflections for Police Officer Charleston Vernon Hartfield
Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Sgt Matthew Roman
Nevada Dept Of Corrections
October 9, 2017
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Hartfield and your two beautiful children. May God be with your family, and provide the peace and love your family needs during this awful period in your life. I pray Officer Hartfield soul goes to Heaven.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police
October 9, 2017
Sir,
Thank you for your heroic actions. Our sincere condolences to your family and co-workers. God speed.
Session 63
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
Schenectady, New York
October 9, 2017
Rest in peace, brother. It was an honor to know you.
CPO Robert Shorback
Florida Dept. of Corrections - Probation & Parole
October 9, 2017
RIP Officer Hartfield. Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to LE. Also thank you for your service to our Nation while in the U.S. Army. May God be with your Family and all LE.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
October 9, 2017
God, filled with mercy, dwelling in the heavens' heights,
bring proper rest beneath the wings of your Lord,
amid the ranks of the holy and the pure,
illuminating like the brilliance of the skies the soul of Charleston V. Hartfield who went to his eternal place of rest.
May You who are the source of mercy shelter him beneath Your wings eternally,
and bind his soul among the living, that he may rest in peace. And let us say: Amen.
Bill Mann
Civilian Supporter
South Pasadena, CA
October 8, 2017
Rest In Peace in the arms of God!
Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
October 8, 2017
RIP Brother. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now. Protect from above.
Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)
October 8, 2017
Rest easy, my brother. Blessings and peace to you and your family.
J.M., Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
October 8, 2017
Thank you sir for serving with the Military and for LV Metropolitan PD. Sending healing light and prayers to your wife and children and your department. May the Good Lord surround your family and department with his Love, Courage and Faith........Retired Police Dispatcher, SLO county CA.
Susan Johnson, Santa Margarita, CA
October 8, 2017
R.I.P. A truly honorable public servant, soldier and man. Insight from his recently published book will go far. I hope many young officers as well as the public will buy and read it. Prayers for his family, friends and co-workers.
Officer/Investigator (Ret.) R. Eric Youn
Greensboro Police Department
October 8, 2017
Brother, Thank you for your service. My deepest sympathies. I have no words to express my appreciation for your service.
Chief of Police El Paso ISD Police Dept
El Paso ISD Police Department
October 8, 2017
"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."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department
October 7, 2017
RIP
Joe Barton
October 7, 2017
Rest in peace Brother your sacrifice will not be forgotten in this terrific tragedy
Paramedic retired Mike Bail
Show me safety Consulting LLC
October 7, 2017
God bless you, brother. You did God's work and you will be rewarded in Heaven.
Cpl. J. G.
October 7, 2017
Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.
Deputy J Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
October 7, 2017
RIP Officer Hartfield. Thank you for your service. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.
Bev. Phillips
Mother, Det. Michael S. Phillips, VBPD, Virginia Beach, VA
October 7, 2017
To the family of Police Officer Charles Hartfield, friends, Sheriff Joseph Lombardo and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9
Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department, NC
October 7, 2017
RIP my friend..peace and prayers for your family, friends and fellow officers..Marty Mooney retired Det NYPD and son Alex active NYPD..Blue Knights XIX Rome NY/XXXII Syracuse NY.
Det Marty Mooney ( Ret )
NYPD
October 7, 2017
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."
Deputy Kelly Oliver
Henderson County Sheriffs Offline
October 7, 2017
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
Ret. TFC. Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol
October 7, 2017
Rest in Peace brother in blue. . You lived honorably, you died honorably.
Retired Brigid Cronin
Chicago Police Department
October 6, 2017
It was a privilege to serve with you Brother. You will be missed by many.
SFC DiGiovanni, Frank
US Army/NLVPD
October 6, 2017
May God provide comfort for your wife, family, colleagues and the entire Las Vega community during this very trying time. Thank you for your service Officer Hartfield!
Ruthann Cross, Civilian
October 6, 2017
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