Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Officer Randall. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 9, 2012

I can't believe that so much time has passed since you were taken from us! I love you like a brother Chuck! I will see you in the after life bro, just not yet! Stay safe my brotha!

Officer Anthony Kalimeras
Town of Lloyd PD Highland, NY
October 28, 2011

HEROES live forever, and you sir are a hero. May you continue to rest in peace Officer Randall. My prayers are with your family today as they face another EOW, may God continue to guide them.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler FL

Deb
October 28, 2011

Its been ten years already and so much has changed. You have been missed each and every one of those days. I love you my friend. God bless you and your family.

Kevin J. Shea
Leon County Sheriff's Office
June 7, 2011

We will never forget .. Thank you sir for your service, dedication and protection. HEROES live forever.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous
October 26, 2010

Chuck and I worked together (not in law enforcement) before he went to the academy. He was a great friend and had a great laugh and was a lot of fun to be around. One day, I hope to take my kids to visit the FWC boat dedicated in his name. I'm really proud to have known him. Rest in peace Chuck.

Chuck Smith
March 26, 2010

To Officer Charles Randall and his loved ones:

On this the 8th anniversary of your tragic death, please knowr that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Charles. I am praying for solace for your family members today, and each day that they are on the survivors' path.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Charles gave to his community and the citizens of Florida, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 28, 2001.

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

Anonymous
October 28, 2009

To the Family of Officer Randall,

I met your son while driving my airboat. We stopped and talked. He was professional and I enjoyed our conversation. The next time we met was at the Four Moons Camp in Area 2A. This time we had more time to talk and I knew then he would become a good friend. From the second meeting on, every time we met it was great conversation and laughs. As your family already knows, he was a great human being. I am writing this refelection and it is May 2009. I still think about him and whenever I see his memorial, I stop. If it is of any comfort to you, know that he is missed by members who were not related. He was a great guy and I hope no one ever forgets how much he gave for the Everglades.

Bruce Ward
Broward County Airboat Halftrack & Conservation Club
May 12, 2009

CHUCK. I MISS YOU BRO!! WE LAST SAW EACH OTHER AFTER THE WORKING AT THE NIGHTCLUB IN DAYTONA BEACH AND AFTER THE ACADEMY.WE AGREED WE WERE GOING TO DO THIS "COP THING" TOGETHER AND BOTH CAME TO PALM BEACH COUNTY. I SPOKE TO TONY BACK HOME WHO TOLD ME WHAT HAPPENED AFTER I RETURNED FROM GRAD SCHOOL. I PRAY FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND ALL THE FALLEN BROTHERS AMONG US EVERYDAY!! I LOVE YOU AND MISS U BRO!!! -KEV

OFC. KEVIN HARRELL
WEST PALM BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
February 3, 2008

He Brother I make it by from time to time. Been a few changes down there, yet still same fools doing same type stuff. WE are Ganging a bit as an agency but the cant seem to run off class 25. Reat easy We got ir here.

Investigator
FWC
December 14, 2007

"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
December 12, 2007

Hey Chuck,
Stopped by to see you yesterday. You guys have another one of us coming to join you- take care of her. RIP, brother.

Lt. Travis Franklin
FWC
October 29, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 26, 2007

I was driving along the levy at the Palm Beach / Broward border late at night, just off of US 27, and saw the memorial for Charles Randall and Roy Burnsed (The flags are still flying). On my return, I hit a trailer parked in on the levy, rolled my vehicle a few times, ended up about 10 feet from the canal, but came out of it relatively unharmed. Perhaps Charles and Roy were watching over me.

July 6, 2006

Brother Randall,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club
January 19, 2006

Game & Fish Commission class 25 is going to miss you buddy. We were the last ones and we all agree that you were not supposed to go so soon. We all love you and miss you terribly.

Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission
October 21, 2005

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

February 5, 2005

Rest in peace. God bless you.

Anonymous
April 14, 2004

This month, January 2004, we dedicated the new offshore patrol boat in Officer Randall's honor. The C.T. Randall is a $1.5 million patrol boat that will help protect the fragile reef system off the coast of Florida. A fitting honor to a real "10-8" officer and friend to all who knew him. Rest in peace, Charles!

Anonymous
January 28, 2004

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
October 28, 2003

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Charles, but just last week (5/14/02) I had the great plaesure of meeting his father. I can only imagine what a fine young man that Charles must have been.
My son Matthew, a Deputy Sheriff in the Whatcom County, Washington was also tragically killed in a vehicular accident while in pursuit of a felon.
Our hearts ache as we recount our stories of our sons but as we give our sorrow to God, we take great solace in His promise that someday we shall all reside in the kingdom of heaven together.
Rest in peace Charles and Matthew.
Todd W. Herzog

Todd W. Herzog

The officers of the Colorado Division of Wildlife express their condolences to the family and friends of Officer Randall. His efforts to protect the wildlife resources will go on.

Eric Harper Assistant Chief
Colorado Division of Wildlife

To the family of Charles Randall you are not alone with the pain may God bless each of you.

Uncle of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham
E.O.W.
12-27-99

Danny Gibson

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

My heart felt sympathy goes out to the family and co-workers of this fallen comrade. May peace find your hearts soon.

D. Jones
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection