Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My family's prayers are offered up to Heaven for Mrs. Smith and their child as well as the Beckley PD. They are victims too. Another hero makes this website and as a 32 year old native of WV and wife to a LEO (a former WV Trooper and Sniper) my heart aches for each of you. It sickens me for such a senseless act to take place in America. Much less in the hills of WV!
As my brothers and nephews are fighting in Iraq, my family knows the dangers and death they face each day as soldiers in an unbelievable war. But we live in America and there is not one significant reason for anyone of these heros to be on the website....not one good justification.
I truly believe that the potiental justice a courtroom on earth may give this scum won't compare to the courtroom found high in Heaven above, with All Mighty GOD as the Judge. So Mrs. Smith, you, your daughter and your husband will have a real judgment day in the sweet by and by. Just as the rest of the brave men and women found on this memorial page will experience.
I will pray for you morning and evening that God will give you the strength to make it hour by hour.... then day by day.
Thank you Detective Corporal Charles Smith for the sacrifices you and your family have made to the State of West Virginia.

Wife of Pentagon Police Dept. Officer
Former 11 year WV State Trooper/SRT Sniper

August 31, 2006

My deepest Prayers for your family and police Department YOU do for us what no one can do thank you for trying to make this a better place for our kids and famileys love and prayers to your family the Fitzpatrick Family kermit w v

Kathy Fitzpatrick
Family Friend

August 31, 2006

Corporal Smith, I want to thank you for your dedication in the fight against drugs. I have heard you were a wonderful man, with a zest for life and truly dedicated to your work. God picked you, he needed a special angel in heaven. My heart goes out to your family, friends, and all who loved you. I am sure your fellow comrades will fight the good fight, just as you did. When I think of what happened to you, the song - "I Can Only Imagine," comes to my mind.

Susan

August 31, 2006

Our hearts are filled with sorrow at the tragic loss of Detective Corporal Smith. May God bless your wife and daughter, and your fellow officers, as they try to carry on in new world with one less hero. Rest in peace, Corporal Smith.

Family of Officer Clifton T. Miller
Rossford, Ohio, EOW 05/14/1966

August 30, 2006

May the Lord bless you and keep you in his loving arms through this trying time.

C.A. Little, Patrolman, former
East Bank P.D.

August 30, 2006

Rest in peace brother knowing that you will never be forgotten and that your wife and daughter will always be proud of their hero.

Detective
Fairfax Co VA PD

August 30, 2006

Bro,

You did well, you served your community, you answered the dreaded calls, you stood with those who were victims, maybe shed a tear, you were there, and for that your community thanks you!

To the one who took you from your duty, rest assured, God from above will serve the mighty justice. This horrible act will not go unpunished, that is promised to us all.

Till we all meet on the sunny plains of Gods Heaven, rest now.

Goodbye BROTHER,,,

Officer Scott Parker
Covington Texas Police Dept.

August 30, 2006

Chucky you are a real life "superman". You were the bravest man I have ever known. Chuck was always "first one in and last one out". He has touched every life he ever came across. He will be missed like crazy and forgotten never. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. He will live in our hearts forever. Now you can play golf everyday all day long. "God blessed the broken road that lead me straight to you". Thank you for protecting me til the very end. I will always love you! Rest in Peace forever. =)

Jasminda Gonzalez

August 30, 2006

May God be with you in your journey, and take care of your family until your together again. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9).

SA Shawn Matthews
FBI Washington DC

August 30, 2006

Chuckie, I'm sure going to miss you..it was only recently we talked but neither knew it would be our last time. You were a true friend and I will miss you but I'll never forget you. Rest in peace my man.

CPl. Stan Ellison
Raleigh County Sheriff'S Dept.

August 30, 2006

My condolenses and respect go out to Corporal Smith for yet Heaven just opened its doors and let another fallen Hero come home. My heart felt sorrow to your family because as young as they are they have now joined our family of fallen officers. Please know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers all this week as you prepare for one of the most hectic busiest times of your lives. I wish I could say it gets easier but it gets tolerable and we realize how strong we are. You have a family of all fallen officers families now. God Bless Your Family and God Speed You dear sweet young....Chucky...And when you meet Ray in heaven will you tell him we miss him and love him dearly...Love, Christy Rios and Family.

Christy Rios and Family
Wife of Fallen Officer Ray M. Rios Jr. E.O.W. 9/4/05

August 30, 2006

To Britney
I can only imagine the pain you are going through. I hope you will take comfort in knowing that Chuck’s love for you will live on forever. You and Taylor will be in my prayers and I promise that Chuck’s memory and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To Taylor
I hope some day you will understand how special your father was. He loved you and you gave his life meaning. Know that your father died protecting freedoms most people take for granted. As you grow up, never question your father’s love for you. He died doing his very best to make the world you will grow up in, a better, safer place.

To my brothers and sisters of the Beckley Police Department
My heart goes out to all of you. Recognize you must come together and go forward with the knowledge that you are filling in the gap of the Thin Blue Line left by Chuck’s death. I know you will carry on in spite of this tragedy; because like our fallen hero, you know brave men and women must continue to place themselves in harm’s way to honor his memory and to safeguard your community.

Sergeant
Norfolk Va. Police Dept.

August 30, 2006

Rest in peace brother, Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Deputy Sheriff Michael S. Ward
York County Sheriffs Office, VA

August 30, 2006

Chucky, I thank you for your dedication to our community both for your work as a police officer and for the many days and hours you volunteered to help with the youth and High School Wrestling programs. You were truly an asset to the community. You will be sadly missed but not forgotten.

Robert Elam
Former Beckley Police Officer

August 30, 2006

Thank you for your service and unselfish sacrifice. You truly gave all. May the Lord bless your family and fellow officers.

Chris Crews Former Beckley PD Officer

August 30, 2006

Chucky,
We will miss you my man. Our prayers are with you, your family and co-workers. It is an honor to have known you and call you friend, and to have been able to work with you side by side. This is a difficult time for all of us who wear a badge here in Raleigh County, regardless of uniform we are all brothers. We'll never forget you, we'll never forget.

Cpl. Jim Bare
Raleigh Co. Sheriff's Office

August 30, 2006

I was just talking to a deputy in the local drug unit this past weekend - he was telling me how he felt so much safer buying drugs than he ever did going to a domestic dispute. The situation is always controlled he told me...your tragic death just goes to show that nothing is ever completely in our control.
Thank you for your dedication Det. Cpl. Smith. My heart goes out to your family, friends and co-workers. May your rest in peace and always be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

August 30, 2006

Thoughts and prayer to your family and friends.

C.O.R.L.Himelrick
WV.D.O.C./Former police officer Hundred P.D.

August 30, 2006

Chucky,
You were a great Police Officer and friend. I will never forget you. May God be with your family, co-workers, and friends. Rest in peace brother.

Det. Sgt. Larry Lilly
Raleigh County Sheriff's Dept. Beckley, WV.

August 30, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

August 30, 2006

Dear God,
Welcome this hero into your arms and envelope his family with your comfort and love. Let them know that Chucky lives on in their hearts and that he is with them always. Be with the men and women of Beckley Police Department, and guide and comfort them as they continue to serve and protect, even in this most trying of times. And help us to always remember the sacrifice of this fine man. Amen.

Phil Fraley
Former Beckley PD Officer

August 30, 2006

Chuckie,
Thank you for your service to our city and community. You made this a decent, safer place to live by standing up confronting the cowards who hide in the shadows and prey on the weak. I’ll pray for God to strengthen your family and your friends whose lives you enriched and help them get through this. It was a pleasure and an honor to work with you. We will never forget you.

Captain Greg Tanner
Beckley Police Department

August 30, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are of you and your family. you will never be forgotten.

Det. DW Adams
Cabell County Sheriffs Office

August 30, 2006

May you rest in peace and know your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Ptlm. Matt Jeffries
Mt. Hope Police Dept. West Virginia

August 30, 2006

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS THE SORROW THAT IS FELT WHEN ONE HEARS OF A FALLEN OFFICER. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST EASY BROTHER.

KEITH COOPER
FORMER BPD OFFICER

August 30, 2006