Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Charles E. "Charlie" Ray

Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Thursday, April 21, 1892

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Charles E. "Charlie" Ray

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 14, 2016

Deputy Ray was my great-uncle. My mother's father's oldest brother. My grandfather, John Henry Ray, was only 12 at the time of his brother's death. Charlie's death was such a shock to his mother and grandmother that they both died within two months. Charlie's father, Hiram Ray, having died 5 years earlier, my grandfather was left an orphan and was raised by his sister, Kittie Ray Henderson. My mother, Marjorie Ray Haun, passed away in Dec. 2011.

Roger Haun
great-nephew

April 20, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 21, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and seventeenth 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

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

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 21, 2009

Deputy Ray,
I know you were a great help in finding the two murder suspects. Thanks for a job well done. You are not forgotten.

Patrolman Rick Thiot
Cullman, Alabama P.D.

February 11, 2005

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace, God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police

September 23, 2004

"Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth...
Put out my hand and touched the face of God!"

Thank you for a job well done Deputy Ray. Rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens. Your memory will never be forgotten.

God Bless...Be Safe...and wear your vest.

We love you.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Kern County Deputy Sheriff

September 23, 2004

Thank you brother for your honorable sevice. You will never be forgotten.

Ofc. J. sims
Matteson P.D.

September 11, 2004

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