Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Charles C. DuVernay of the Gahanna Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 86 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 4, 2024

Officer DuVernay,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO; former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 4, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Charles C. DuVernay of the Gahanna Police Department, Ohio and the additional 80 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 4, 2022

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 4, 2020

Police officers everywhere give of themselves for duty and community. It does not matter whether you are chasing the bad guy or protecting the community in other ways you give of yourself. Patrolman DuVernay did just this and we thank him and honor his memory on this anniversary of his end of watch.

Sergeant Michael Sefton - retired 2014
New Braintree Police Department Masachusetts

August 3, 2019

Rest in peace Patrolman DuVernay.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Charles C. DuVernay of the Gahanna Police Department, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

August 6, 2018

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 31rst anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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. He was also your brother in green so I bid you semper fi and I thank you for your service in the Corps.

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

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

January 30, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but ot forgotten.
Continue to keep watch over us.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

August 4, 2012

Devil Dawg:

May You Rest - In - Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

August 4, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 3, 2008

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City lodge #9 in Columbus, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our country! God bless your family!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

July 9, 2007

I served as a Marine MP at MCAS ElToro with Chuck. I was at MCASET from 9/75 through 6/76.

Chuck DuVernay was my roomate. God's blessings and protection for his wife and children.Chuck was one of the funniest guy's you would ever want to meet or hang out with.I'm sure that his loss,even after this many years,is still profound,not only to his family but also members,past and present,of his agency.

Dan W. Morrison
Twin Rivers Unit
Washington State Dept. of Corrections
[USMC Military Police 1975-1979 ]

Officer Dan Morrison
Washington State Dept. of Corrections

April 13, 2005

Charles Duvernay was a great guy with a great sense of humor who could brighten up anyone's day. I served with Chuck for four years in the Marines, from Boot Camp at Parris Island, to MP School at Fort Gordon, Ga, and then for three and a half years at El Toro MCAS (with a one year intermission while he served a tour on Okinawa). He was a good and loyal friend, and I miss him very much.
GySgt Kris Hankinson USMC Ret.

GG-13 Kris Hankinson
US Army Intelligence

March 22, 2004

Semper Fi Chuck...I think of you often, and smile at the memories of our days as young Marine MP's in California. My son has had the honor of singing at the annual memorial at OPOTA over the years, and we have touched your name on the "wall"....No doubt your infectious smile and sense of humor has cast its spell in Heaven....til we meet again Brother

MSGT Dave Dunkelberger
USMC CID (Retired)

March 6, 2004