Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Lacy was a wonderful man! He worked the gate at Austin Speed-O-Rama where I raced Stack Cars in the early 1980's Enjoyed talking with him at the track and was there on Hwy 183 looking for casings the night he got shot. My best friend was with the Volunteer fire department, and we all went out there when we heard he had been shot. Thanks to all the officers for your service. I always try to stop and thanks officers for their service as most people do not understand the dangers you face on the job. The memory of Officer Lacy has always stayed with through the years !

Ken Leathers
Not an officer but just one of the many lifes he touched.

June 8, 2024

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

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellowLEO; former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 5, 2022

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Lacey.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2021

I was fortunate enough to have known Chuck for several years before his untimely death. I was manager of an explosives company at the time and saw him frequently as he patrolled the area where I had my magazines. We used to sit in his patrol car and visit. He had a nifty little rack on the ceiling that held his Stetson that he kindly let me wear while
we talked about things. He became my friend that I trusted and depended upon and looked forward to seeing. I have never forgotten him and still think of those times with great fondness. With the kindest regards Chuck. I hope we meet again.

George Stableford
Austin Explosives

June 5, 2021

I patrolled with Chuck, as we knew him. We were on the same shift for two years. The date of his shooting will live with me forever, as my daughter was born the night he was shot. I think of him often. It was my most singular honor to see to it that his name appears on a wall of remembrance at the Riverbend Church Remembrance Garden in Austin, TX. I miss you, my brother. You are never forgotten.

C. Michael Tucker

September 24, 2020

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 19, 2014

Hero's may fall but are NEVER forgotten. Thank you for your service and RIP Sir.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

January 31, 2012

Chuck, I did not know you long, but I considered you my brother. I think of you often, you are not forgotten. It seems that it is always the best are taken from us. Thank you for your service, but most of all, thank you for your friendship.

Bob Strobo
TCSO

November 13, 2011

Being a former Marine, Vietnam Vet and a career Police Officer
I feel deep sympathy for the family and friends of Charles. He is one of many VN Vets who returned to take up a life of service in Law Enforcement only to lose that life needlessly.
You now rest in Valhalla my brother.

Ken Hancock
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD (ret)

February 22, 2011

Being a former Marine, Vietnam Vet and a career Police Officer
I feel deep sympathy for the family and friends of Charles. He is one of many VN Vets who returned to take up a life of service in Law Enforcement only to lose that life needlessly.
You now rest in Valhalla my brother.

Ken Hancock
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD (ret)

February 22, 2011

I was Chuck's lieutenant for about a year before I moved on to the DA's office. Chuck was one of the best officers I ever supervised. Today I learned his killer may again face the justice he escaped many years ago.

Bill Hart
Retired

November 17, 2009

I had known Chuck for several years, having had coffee with him on more occasions than I can count. A good man who will be forever remembered and a brother in arms. My eternal best wishes and thoughts to his family

Chief of Police

March 7, 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

March 5, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 1, 2007

Deputy Lacey your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother....God Bless !!

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tenenssee

March 22, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother...you will not be forgotten

CPD