Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Det. Sgt. Monaghan,
On today, the 60th 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 U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 1, 2024

On this anniversary of your death please know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

February 1, 2021

Det. Sgt. Monaghan,
On today, the 54th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 1, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 1, 2018

Mary Ellen Monaghan, Charles' eldest daughter, moved to Canada and became my best friend. I'll never forget the photo of her father on the mantel. He had four wonderful children, and his wife never got over his loss. I'm now living in Los Angeles, having married an American, and I deeply appreciated these reflections. Police officers have a special place in my heart. Mary's friendship was one of the greatest gifts in my life.

Terri Estes

May 11, 2016

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver Retired
Jerome County Idaho, Sheriffs Office

October 6, 2015

To the family of Charles Monaghan,
I met your father several months before his death while a member of the the LAPD. Your father, my partner and I all entered a burning house to attempt a rescue. Unfortunately the occupant died before we could reach him. Although your father did exactly the same thing we did, he nominated my partner and I for the Medal of Valor, a truly unselfish act.
Several months later I responded to the shooting at the Sears store and observed that both your father and Detective Endler had lost their lives. Your father was in the act of pushing a security officer to safety when he was mortally wounded. He was a very courageous man! I was honored to have met him. I am currently writing a book and intend to include the fire incident and your father's heroic actions.

Sergeant Lyle Pearcy
Los Angeles Police Department

September 27, 2014

On September 14, 2014, the Los Angeles Police Department honored Detective Sergeant Charles Monaghan and Detective Robert Endler with the LAPD's highest honor, the Purple Heart, for going "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty" in their jobs protecting and serving the people of Los Angeles.

Craig Endler

September 26, 2014

To the family of Charlie Monaghan,

That's the name I always heard around our house. My dad was Ward Fitzgerald and he was a friend and fellow officer with your dad. We grew up with your dad's photo in a frame on a shelf behind the wet bar in our guest house. The guesthouse was Dad's space. He kept your dad's photo displayed for the rest of his life.

I was just four years old when your dad was killed in the line of duty but I remember coming to your house and playing with you while my dad and the other officers painted your house for you - a task they did to honor your dad and to help your mom out. My mom said she'll always remember the day the phone rang at our house and Dad got the word about your dad. Dad hung up the phone and said, "They got Charlie. He was too nice a guy to be a policeman."

In the 1980s when word came out on the news that his killer was up for parole, all five of us kids and my mom wrote and circulated petitions to keep him behind bars. We succeeded.

I've often wondered how you've been and so I'm so glad to have found this tribute page here. God bless you, your dad and Officer Endler.

Anne Woods
daughter of LAPD Sgt. Ward Fitzgerald

November 19, 2012

My name is Michael Ventura. I am also a Detective and a Sergeant for the LAPD. I was tasked by my Commanding Officer to complete Purple Heart Nominations for both you and Robert Endler. Doing so has been an honor and a privilege. May you rest in peace. I hope that the award nomination that I submitted is approved and that your surviving family members have the satisfaction in knowing that your bravery and valor have not been forgotten.

Sergeant Michael Ventura
LAPD

July 31, 2012

Rest in Peace Sergeant, we have the Watch

Policeman
Brother in Blue, Phoenix PD

April 8, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Sergeant Monaghan. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 14, 2012

My condolences for your loss, Phyllis. And thank you for remembering my father. It makes a difference :) I wish you and your family peace and good health

Dan Monaghan (son of Seargeant C.P. Monaghan)

Dan Monaghan
Son of Charles Paul Monaghan

February 11, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

February 7, 2009

You are not forgotten

LAPD

January 31, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 28, 2008

Charles Paul Monaghan was my father, and I loved him very much. I'd had my sixth birthday just 3 weeks before he was killed in the line of duty, and unlike my younger sister and brother, I was all too aware of the magnitude of losing my Daddy forever.
I am ten years older now than my father ever got to be. I have two almost-grown children, a daughter and a son, and the latter is the spitting image of his brave grandfather. My daughter has inherited his wicked sense of humor and his artistic talent, as well. So he is still with us, in a way.
There is not a day goes by that I do not think of my father, and that's not an exaggeration. I love him, and his grandchildren know that their grandpa was a hero.

Mary Ellen Monaghan
Daughter

March 18, 2007

Prior to his retirement, I frequently called upon Lt. G. LEE to speak to my recruit classes regarding this incidnt. Lt. LEE was a rookie, and he was one of the first responding officers.

I never hesitate to remind younger officers that while other agencies do not, because of this unfortunate incident, LAPD assigns all forgery suspect radio calls as high-priorty calls....RIP Bro

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

August 23, 2006

Detective Sergeant Monaghan,

On that fateful night of February 1, 1964 tragic events led to your untimely death.
Your family, and your fallen brother's (Detective Robert M. Endler) family bonded together to help each other through the grief that your loss had brought to them.
Time has given us some relief from our pain, as we keep your memory alive
in our hearts and prayers, and through others who are able to see your light
shinning through our laughter and tears.
We are all grateful to you for giving your precious life to protect us from those bad people out there who try to steal what we work hard to earn.
Without you to keep watch over us, the criminals in this world would be
be living in happiness...and that's something that we never want them to feel.
God bless you.

Craig Endler (Son of Detective Robert M.

December 26, 2005

Sgt. Monaghan...with a silent 'G'...

I met your son, Dan, a few years ago. He was 18 months old that night. A group of your friends assembled, at an Academy luncheon, to acquaint him with you. He was allowed access to your personnel file, where he learned your eye color for the first time. He saw the D/A's file on the man who shot and killed you, your partner Bob Endler, and wounded Ofcr. Ed Jurman. Retired Sgt. Ed Jurman (who has since joined you and Bob) told the room about your pushing the department store manager out of the way, and shouting, "He's got a gun!" as the shots rang out. You died a hero.

Dan tried to make arrangements to meet your killer in prison. He refused at first. Then, after agreeing to the meet he died of heart failure.

I lost track of Dan after a while, but I think you would be proud of him. He devoted his spare time to working with kids who lost a parent. He was a very well-adjusted young man, who cares about kids just like he had been. You would be as proud of him as your friends are of you. May your rest be free of worry. We will carry on in your way. We can do no less.

Sgt. K. Moreland
LAPD

November 28, 2005

Let no fallen brother be forgotten. Rest easy.

Lieutenant
California Department of Corrections

January 30, 2005