Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace , my father in law and fellow blue line brother.

Phil Welch , Officer
Vets Securing America

October 26, 2022

Patrolman Downs,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Logansport. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 3, 2019

Rest in peace Patrolman Downs.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 29, 2019

As National Police Week approaches, I pause to give honor to a father in law I have never met.
Charles Davis Downs paid the ultimate price for the safety of the community that he served.
Thank you, Officer Downs, for giving selflessly off duty as well as on duty!

Phillip Welch
Officer . Securitas Security Services USA

May 6, 2018

Today marks the 21st Anniversary of Officer Charles Downs EOW.My self along with one of his surviving daughters,Renee Downs Piper are remembering this time,celebrating not the death,but the life of a fallen Brother / Father/ Husband/Son.

Ofc. Phillip Welch
Securitas Security Services

December 3, 2010

my grandfather went to work that dreadful day with me telling him not to go something bad was gonna happen. but that is not what i remember about him. my momma has always said i was his baby and got away with everything. i was his first born granddaughter by his daughter renee, i am now married and have the only two great grandchildren karlyn and diyamond. pawpaw i hope you are not disappointed with me i didnt know you well but im sure i would have loved you even more if you were still here

danyelle henry
granddaughter

May 5, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 20th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you. Both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 3, 2009

Officer Downs,Rest In Peace.
Your loyalty to the community that you served in will never be forgotten.

Phillip Welch
Securitas Security Services

March 21, 2009

This man was my father, the one who took care of me. I was 17 when he was killed and it broke my heart. His death has forever changed the lives of my family. The grandchildren he has never gotten to meet and to see what his children have turned out to be. The man who done this to us has never cared or realized what he done to this family that day in December but we will never forget and our father will never be forgotten. I will always love you daddy.
Glenda

Glenda Kemp
Daughter

September 17, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 2, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 3, 2007

You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

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

December 2, 2007

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, December 3, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Patrolman Charles Davis Downs who died on this date 14 years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Patrolman Downs' sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

December 3, 2003