Round Rock Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, April 27, 2018
Reflections for Police Officer Charles M. Whites, Jr.
"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
Powell, Wyoming
May 1, 2018
On behalf of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, we send our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Officer Whites. God Bless.
Recruit Joshua Miller
May 1, 2018
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Whites' family, and the City of Round Rock Police Department. I served with the Round Rock Police Department from 1994-2003, as a Police Officer, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team Officer, and as a Patrol Sergeant, and had the pleasure of being one of Charles' Field Training Officers, when Charles first began his career at the City of Round Rock Police Department, and I had the opportunity to get to know Charles. Charles was intelligent, professional, dedicated, hard-working, kind, and as good a man, as he was a police officer. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Fmr. Police Patrol Sergeant E. Stewart
City of Round Rock Police Department
April 30, 2018
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, Charles White, in the line of duty. 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.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
April 30, 2018
So saddened to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
April 30, 2018
RIP my brother. Another sad day. Marty Mooney Det ( ret) NYPD and son Alex active NYPD. Blue Knights XIX Rome NY/XXXII Syracuse NY
Marty Mooney Det ( RET )
NYPD
April 30, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service
April 30, 2018
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.
Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich
April 30, 2018
Rest In Peace Sir and Thank You for your long service and sacrifice!
NREMT CCEMS Sav'h, GA Glenn Helmly
Retired
April 30, 2018
Rest easy my brother.
Trooper
Michigan State Police
April 30, 2018
Sending my sincere and heartfelt prayers and sympathy to the family, friends and department of our fallen. I am so very sorry for the loss of your HERO.
Thank you for your lifetime of loyal, dedicated and selfless service to your community. You will live on in the hearts of all who love and cherish you. May God welcome you to his kingdom of protectors and may you watch over us while patrolling heaven.
God Bless you and RIP HERO..
Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012
April 30, 2018
Rest in peace Brother.
Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
April 30, 2018
Rest in Peace Officer Whites. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Parole Supervisor Howard C. Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
April 30, 2018
Officer Charles Whites, rest on peace.
Condolences & Prayers to family & friends,
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
April 30, 2018
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker, Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles
April 30, 2018
We send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Whites. May he rest in peace, and may the Amazing Grace of God be your strength and help in the days to come.
Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County MI Sheriff's Office
April 30, 2018
Rest in peace Officer Whites!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
April 30, 2018
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
April 30, 2018
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
April 30, 2018
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Whites. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Round Rock Police Department.
U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
April 30, 2018
Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace.
May the Lord comfort your family, friends and co-workers at this most difficult time.
Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.
April 29, 2018
Thanks for your years of service Officer Whites and rest in peace.
Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried - WPPD
White Plains Police Department
April 29, 2018
May Officer Charles White soul forever rest in peace.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police
April 29, 2018
Sending prayers and condolences to the family.
Thank you for protecting your community, your service and sacrifice.
Rest in Peace.
Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police
April 29, 2018
May God bless you and your family. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace my brother and blue.
(Ret.) Tpr. Dean Aires
PA State Police
April 29, 2018
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