Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Charlie,

It's been 31 years since you left us, I remember it like it was yesterday. I carry the memory of that night with me I prefer to think of the jokes and laughter we shared minutes before you and Tony answered that call. God bless you my friend. You are not forgotten

Lt. Stephen P Biello #169
Philadelphia Police Department

August 30, 2023

Rest in peace Officer Knox.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 30, 2020

Charlie and I were classmates in the Police Academy. After graduation we were both later assigned to the 1st District. We worked opposite squads and were assigned to the same patrol car so we often exchanged words and messed around about keeping the patrol car up and running. Charlie was a awesome classmate, a great cop but more importantly he was a terrific guy. I think of him often, very often. You are missed for sure my friend.

Detective Vincent Parker
Philadelphia Police Department

February 16, 2020

What song could express remains in our memory . . .as will this policeman and his family . . . Take it with you in heart and in spirit.

Friends of the family . . .
Friends

January 14, 2020

26 years to the day since you were tragically taken from us..... Charlie was not only a good cop he was a good friend and he has been missed ....... not a day goes by that I don't see a Philadelphia police car and still look to see who's driving it. Even though I know it'll never be Charlie .... you will truly be missed God bless and Godspeed to Good Men doing brave things...

Robert Garber

August 30, 2018

I just saw a wreath at the Walgreens this morning for rememberance of Officer Knox. RIP you will never be forgotten.

Eileen Citizen
South Philly resident

April 28, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

August 31, 2017

Rest in Eternal Peace for you are a true Hero, and may you watch over all of us.

N.Y.PD. Lt. Ray Flores
Retired

August 30, 2016

After some investigating I found what I think is a challenge coin or memorial coin that may be for this officer. I would like to return it to whoever may have lost it. Please email me so that I can get it to you

Citizen

February 15, 2016

I was a Philadelphia fire paramedic on tour that night . We didn't make it to the scene because your brothers took you in there vehicle. But here I am over 23 years later at 11pm not forgetting and honoring your sacrifice.

FSP R. TASHMAN
Philadelphia Fire Rescue

October 21, 2015

Charlie was one you could count on to bring a smile to ones face. I miss him. We was a good cop, father and husband. I think of him often.

cpl. #8107
PPD retired

February 8, 2015

I knew him when he was a counter person at Payless rent a car. He used to ask me about being a police officer. Though I was only working with them on the outside. I warned him about the dangers and what to look out for. He seemed eager to get on the force. I gave him the recruiter's number I had with me. I only recently discovered his name at the plaque in City hall's south east corner. Now I find myself passing it often. I miss that guy. He was funny and brazin and kept us laughing

Civilian T tNixon
Friend and customer From payless Rent a caar

December 24, 2014

My academy class was dedicated to Officer Knox, and I now work in the first district. During my tour I sign the log at the once Roy Rogers, now Walgreens, which has a plaque dedicated to Officer Knox. We also have a small memorial in the first district roll call room for Officer Knox.

His spirit lives on in the district, and is a constant reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that has been made by some in our LE family. Though I've never met him I don't consider Officer Knox a stranger, rather a brother, and I carry his memory with me during my tour.

P/O #3502
PPD

September 9, 2014

Charlie and I weren't the best of friends. I knew his name, and he knew mine. We'd say Hi when we passed each other, and that was okay.

On the night that Charlie died, I experienced something that every cop hears about, and actually experiences rarely. I was in line getting ready to order a sandwich at Geno's when the radio call came out. Something told me that it was going to be bad. I chose not to order a sandwich and moved to the soda window.

After getting my soda, I sat in the car and moved it up to the closest intersection. Radio tried to reach them. I assume it was to give them more information. As soon as I heard the second call, I tossed my soda out the window and started up Federal St.. I had activated the lights on the car just to keep people from getting in front of me.

When I reached Broad and Federal, I stopped for a second. The "hair was up on my neck" as they say. I activated my lights and sirens and screamed down Broad Street. Out of my district, and into the 1st. That's when I heard radio attempting to raise them, and call for the assist.

By the time that I arrived, I was the third car there. What I saw after that does not need to be stated here.

God bless Charlie. God bless his partner and his family. God bless all officers who work the streets. God bless my academy classmate, Danny Boyle.

P/O Tom Jones #5734

August 30, 2014

Sorry for your loss.I was working there when it went down.I call it in and seen him die.I was abut 15 feet from him,and seen them kill him.It will be 21 year this august and i see it in my head.Like it was that night it happen.

william offord

November 12, 2013

I have no magical words to give the survivors to help ease their grief in the loss of you and your son. I know the first question they will be asking when they leave this earth is the question, Why? Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and know that the two of you will never be forgotten by those that love you dearly.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 30, 2013

Never forgotten brave Warrior brother.. not even all the way down here in Australia.
An awful tragedy - for both Ofc Knox and his son.

Senior Constable
South Australia Police

February 1, 2011

I still remember that day. I was getting off the bus from Wildwood, turned my head and saw everything. I still have dreams of that night, and I see your face painted on the playgrounds wall every day I leave my home. I am glad that I came forward and helped catch those horrible men. I visit the plaque near Walgreens when I am in the area and actually clean it off to make sure u are respected. You will never be forgotten. You are a true hero. God Bless You

Anonymous

October 23, 2009

Another year has passed-I can't believe its been so long-it seems like only yesterday that our brother was taken from us.

A day doesn't go by without us remembering our hero-Charlie.
You will always be loved and missed by everyone who knew you.
Rest in peace!

Anonymous

August 31, 2009

I remember back when this happened like it was yesterday. The funeral service was at St. Barnabas church, in which I lived one block away. The streets all around were blockaded. I saw police from every state. I was like 19 at the time. Its still so shocking. The only police in our family. How could it be him? I pass by Broad and Snyder almost every weekend now, and it takes me back. Cholly we will never forget you!

Damon Dietzmann
Cousin of Charles Knox

August 30, 2009

P/O Knox, I never knew you, but reading the reflections that were left for you; you are a TRUE HERO!!! My only connection to Philly is my wife of 16 months! When we started dating she told me about P/O Faulkner and his sacrifice. You gave the supreme sacrifice by doing your job and being part of the blue line in Philly. Most of our society looks at the wrong people as role models or hero's. Anyone who gives 100% up to and including their life like you did is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO!!! You will ALWAYS be 10-8 in ALL our heart's and mind's. GOD BLESS & REST IN PEACE, BROTHER!!!!!!!!.................

Detention Deputy G. Carew
Seminole Co. Sheriff Office, FL

January 25, 2009

Ar, Think about you and little chal every time somthing like this happens. Prayers our still with you and paul and your family Joe and Donna

Joe Riddle
Friend

September 30, 2008

Officer Knox,
On today, the 16th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 30, 2008

I'm visiting this site the day after yet another unfortunate officer's death has been announced. I thought of my cousin I never had the pleasure of meeting when I heard the announcement. Officer Charlie Knox, to you, and all of the fallen heroes protecting our world today on a different duty, thank you.

Michael Brown
distant cousin

May 5, 2008