Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Herring,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pembroke Pines. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish t extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 9, 2024

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

November 19, 2023

Rest in Peace My Brother

Retired Sgt. D.R. Harvey #628
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona

July 30, 2023

Thank you for your service, sir.
Rest in Peace.

Jake Hudgeons
Corrections Deputy
Corrections Operations
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

May 15, 2023

„Proszę przyjmijcie wyrazy najszczerszego 
współczucia i żalu.
Wiem że nikt i nic nie wypełni już tej luki 
w Waszych sercach,
lecz pamiętajcie że nie umiera ten 
kto trwa w pamięci bliskich. 
Przeznaczenie odebrało Cię 
zbyt szybko rodzinie i przyjaciołom,
ale nigdy nie odbierze Cię 
naszej pamięci i naszym sercom.”

Sierżant Policji w Stanie Spoczynku Jace
Wydział Kryminalny Polska

May 7, 2023

Go with God my Brother, you will be deeply missed here on earth. Maybe one day we will meet in Heaven and ride our Motors on those beautiful streets and wave at our brothers who have gone before us.

Motor Officer Jim Bragg
Greenville City Police Dept.

March 21, 2023

Rest in Peace Motor Officer Herring. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Thank you for your dedication and service. “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)

Paul Miller
Pastor - Cops for Christ
Johnson City, TN

March 2, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Herring. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Pembroke Pines Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

February 24, 2023

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 23, 2023

You truly have received your riding wings.

cyn
OPD employee

February 21, 2023

RIP

ROBERT JENKINS
North Bay Village

February 19, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Police Officer Charles Herring. I am so sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Officer Herring to this country and the people of Florida will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

February 17, 2023

Thank you Officer Herring for your protection and loyal service for so many years. As a 28 year resident of Chapel Trail in West Pembroke Pines I’m certain our paths have crossed. After such a long and distinguished career you were so close to enjoying your retirement which you respectfully earned.

We offer our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences to your family, friends and colleagues. Thank you for both your military and police service. RIP Officer Herring

Renée & John Ford
Pembroke Pines, Florida
USA

February 17, 2023

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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permissi

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

February 16, 2023

Charlie...its been a week...and I still am trying to wrap my head around this whole thing....
Brother I will miss your witty personality...Keep in Peace on your Journey my friend...
One Love...

Michael Truck Powell
BSO Motorman...

February 16, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother!!

Undersheriff Victor Manata
Union County Sheriff’s Dept. ( NJ )

February 15, 2023

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.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 15, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 14, 2023

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

February 13, 2023

Salute!!!

Retired Henry County (Georgia) Police Of
HCPD

February 13, 2023

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 13, 2023

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time.....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

February 13, 2023

Rest in Peace Officer Herring. Thank you for your Service to your Community.
My Prayers for your Family both Blood and Blue.

Cpl. Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office, Wheaton, Illinois

February 13, 2023

So sad & tragic, RIP Sheepdog. May God bless and comfort your children, as well as your brothers & sisters with PPPD.

Mike Nixon
High Point, NC Police Dept, Retired

February 12, 2023

Officer Herring, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your children and loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

February 12, 2023