Round Rock Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, April 27, 2018
Reflections for Police Officer Charles M. Whites, Jr.
God bless Officer Whites' family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.
Detective Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York
April 29, 2018
Peace.
Detective ( Ret ) Tom White
FCSO
April 29, 2018
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Javier Cornejo, Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee WI
April 29, 2018
Charles,
It was my honor to serve Round Rock with you. In life I hope you knew how many peoples lives you touched, in death please know you will not be forgotten.
Logan
Officer Logan HarperHill
RRPD
April 29, 2018
Godspeed Charles. You are missed.
Commander Cliff Saylor (ret.)
Albuquerque Police Department
April 29, 2018
Rest in peace Brother Charles.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant Police Department
Nahant, MA
April 29, 2018
Final Salute Officer Whites. Thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.
Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept
April 29, 2018
I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Police Officer Charles Whites. I strongly feel our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home to patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. I pray the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to the family, friends and peers of Officer Whites.
TW Martinez/Retired
State of New Mexico/JJS
April 29, 2018
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Whites family, the Round Rock Police Department, and the Round Rock community. Rest in Peace A153, we got it from here.
Chief Greg Minton
Leander Police Department (TX)
April 28, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
April 28, 2018
Rest in Peace, and thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and co-workers.
Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD
April 28, 2018
Rest in peace brother, I cannot find a civil way to express the feeling that I have every time one of us is taken by the actions of a lesser human being.
God Bless your family and those privileged to have known you.
A veteran of 42 years in law enforcement.
Captain Tom Cox
Knox County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
April 28, 2018
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
April 28, 2018
Officer Whites, may our Lord grant you eternal peace in His loving arms, where there will be no more pain, no more tears, only peace and joy May He immerse you and those you have loved behind in His Divine Mercy.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
April 28, 2018
To the family of Police Officer Charles Whites, friends, Police Chief Allen Banks and the
Round Rock 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 through Christ Jesus our Lord now and always. Thank you for your service. John15:12-13 / Matthew 5:9.
Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department, NC
April 28, 2018
Rest now my Brother. We have it from here.
Cpl(R)We J. Scott McCauley, Maryland Sta
Maryland State Police
April 28, 2018
My heart hurts as another brave person is taken away from his loved ones. Dear God, please hold this man's family, friends and the Round Rock Police Department in Your healing and protective arms.
Andy Kirkland
100 Club of Wharton County
April 28, 2018
Rest in peace Brother Charles, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD
April 28, 2018
I send my sincere and deepest condolences to this fallen officers family and agency. May God comfort everyone who knew this Brother. Especially the Whites Family. Rest In Peace Brother!
First Class Deputy & Antoine Thomas
Wake County Sheriff’s Office
April 28, 2018
Deepest condolences to Family, Department and Friends. Visit the web site ImagineHeaven.net for a glimpse of the Glorious Reunions awaiting. All law enforcement men and women indeed qualify as "Foxhole Christians" with their duty dangers. As Ray Comfort at LivingWater.com says "Passing is the doormat they wipe their feet on before entering Heaven.” It is our belief they will hear from the Lord Himself. “Do not fear. for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:12).
Joe Lanier (a former Asst. Chief of Jasper, Texas PD)
April 28, 2018
R.I.P Officer Charles Whites
BRIAN MOLYNEAUX civilian
citizen
April 28, 2018
May God watch over the family and fellow officers these heroes worked with. We can only imagine their pain. But we can sympathize with them and we must support them. This is what the Patriots and Heroes looks like folks. Running to the danger when all others run away from it. Selfless and fearless to the end. They now work heavens Beat. And are in God's hands forever. Ever watching down on us all.
B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.
April 28, 2018
Rest in peace Charles White , my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
TERRY F ZECH OFC (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN
April 28, 2018
My prayers to the family. I pray that more civilians are convicted by this loss and drive more aware.
Recruit Perry
Colorado Springs Police Department
April 28, 2018
God Speed, Brother.
Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ
April 28, 2018
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