Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Collins, it has been 82 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 8 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 21, 2024

Trooper Collins, it has been 81 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 20, 2023

On the 80th anniversary of your passing, the men and women of the Newbury Police Department remember your sacrifice and honor your service.

The village of Byfield falls within the jurisdiction of the Newbury Police Department, and Newbury Chief of Police Leroy Eaton was there on that fateful day.

Sergeant Jenkins
Newbury Police Department

May 20, 2022

Patrolman Collins, it's now been 80 years. Your service and your sacrifice have not been forgotten. Thank you, God Bless and may your eternal rest remain ever peaceful, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

May 20, 2022

Patrolman Collins,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 20, 2022

Today, May 21, 2019, we take a moment to honor and remember Patrolman Charles J. Collins this his 77th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Tpr Thomas E. Dolan (retired)
MA State Police

May 20, 2019

Today, May 20, 2018 the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman Charles J. Collins on this his 76th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

May 20, 2018

Today, May 20, 2016 the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman Charles Collins on this his 74th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Trooper Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

May 28, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 20, 2015

Today, May 20, 2015, the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember their brother MSP Patrolman Charles J. Collins on this his 73rd anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

May 20, 2015

Today your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police honor your memory on this your 72nd anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Tpr Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

May 20, 2014

From your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police, we honor your memory today on this your 71st anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing you have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

May 20, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 70th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.



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Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 20, 2012

You are a true hero. God bless you. You are not forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 20, 2010

Today marks the 66th anniversary of your murder, Patrolman Collins. The scum who did this paid for his crimes with his life. You paid for your dedication with yours. I KNOW you went to Heaven but cannot say where he went.

You are a true hero and I thank you for your 8 years of service to the Commonwealth.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest In Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 20, 2008

Patrolman Collins,
On today, the 66th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

May 20, 2008

TROOPER COLLINS, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 23, 2008

Uncle Charlie...you were my boyhood hero, and my father's close friend. I have found some great pictures of you on your motor cycle with your old trooper buddies. Heroes are never forgotten.....

Thomas Brian Condon
nephew

December 16, 2006

Your unfortunate passing came long before my time with the department, but thank you for your contributions. Semper Fi and Thank You !!

72nd RTT (1994 - Present)

Trooper Mark D. Robbins
Massachusetts State Police

October 11, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Charles you are a hero and will never be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

May 20, 2004