Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Chuck Cassidy I just wanted to say that I'm happy that you are finally able to rest in peace being as though your killer has been sentenced to death. Your Alma Mater, Cardinal Dougherty High School is praying for you and your family! Rest In Peace and in Paradise.

Student of Cardinal Dougherty

December 2, 2009

CHARLES AND FAMILY, I WAS READING A PAPER FROM NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT TODAY. I LEARNED ABOUT YOUR DEATH FROM A NEWS PAPER ARTICLE. THE PAPER SAID YOUR YOUR KILLER WAS SENTENCED TO DEATH AFTER A TWO WEEK TRIAL. FINALLY JUSTICE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOUR KILLER ISN'T GOING TO FIGHT HIS DEATH SENTENCE. CHARLES GOD REST YOUR SOLE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

Anonymous

November 25, 2009

I just wanted to let the family and co workers of officer Cassidy know that we are thinking and praying for their strength during this difficult time. My family, Friends and many, many other have had to relive the pain. Just know we are all here with you.
May he rest in peace.

Julie Gallagher
sister of fallen Reading PA police pfficer

November 12, 2009

To Officer Charles Cassidy and his loved ones:

On this the second anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered for the service you gave to your community, and for the supreme sacrifice you and your family made on November 1, 2007.

I pray for solace today for your family and all those others who love you.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 7, 2009

Just wanted to let you know we will never forget you Chuck!

Anonymous

November 2, 2009

Chuck although its been two years, your life and legacy are still in the hearts and minds of everyone... Continue to watch over us all!

Anonymous

November 1, 2009

To Officer Charles Cassidy, his family and his fellow officers with the Philadelphia Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Cassidy’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Cassidy and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

November 1, 2009

Officer Cassidy you are not forgotten and are in my daily prayers. God bless you and your family.

Anonymous

November 1, 2009

Its still hard to believe its been 2 years since u have been gone. Things havent been the same in the 35th Dist since that day. Judy and the kids are always in our hearts as well as you...You touched so many lives within the police dept and i thank you for that. I will never forget you Chuck,you are a TRUE HERO !!God Bless and continue to watch over the men and women in blue

P/O
Phila. P.D.

October 31, 2009

Gone but not forgotten. Your service was invaluable. Rest in peace brother.

Officer William M Deford
USCG Police, Baltimore

July 21, 2009

Officer Cassidy, I just finished reading an article submitted to the Phila Inq by your beloved wife. My wife called me while I was on the street today and told me she just needed to hear my voice. I later found out she had read the article too. You and I would have had a lot in common and it scared her. I am heart broken for you and your family. You are all in my prayers. You left a strong and wonderfull family and did your duty well. RIP brother we've got the watch from here.

Anonymous

July 6, 2009

Officer Cassidy you have not been forgotten, you are a true hero in the eyes of all Law Enforcement and in the eyes of Philadelphia. RIP

Detective Van Cleef
LVMPD

June 9, 2009

St. Michael's sword darts through the air
and touches the aureole on his hair
As he sees them stand saluting there,
His stalwart sons:
And Patrick, Brigid, Columkill
Rejoice that in veins of warriors still
The Gael's blood runs.
And up to Heaven's doorway floats,
From the wood called Rouge Bouquet,
A delicate cloud of bugle notes
That softly say:
"Farewell!
Farewell!
Comrades true, born anew, peace to you!
Your souls shall be where the heroes are
And your memory shine like the morning-star.
Brave and dear,
Shield us here.
Farewell!"
JOYCE KILMER POEM ''ROUGE'' TUNE OF TAPS

CHUCK MCNEEL
OCEAAN CITY PD NJ

April 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this holiday season. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Erin

December 4, 2008

Hello Officer Cassidy,

You passed away on my 30th birthday. So this year as I blew out my candles to celebrate my 31st I said a little prayer for your family and fellow officers you left behind...and I'll keep that little tradition up.

Thank you for protecting my city. God rest. See you in heaven, sir.

Laura
Philadelphia, PA

November 5, 2008

A year has past since you tragically left us, you are still strong in our minds and in spirit. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

November 2, 2008

Chuck,
It has been a year since you've passed and I still can't believe it. God rest your soul. I will always pray for your family. I'm sure you're watching over them. Rest in Peace, Brother. We all love and miss you.

P/O Daniel Sweeney #4558
Philadelphia Police Department

November 1, 2008

Officer Cassidy, it has been a year since you were violently taken away from your family and friends and Police Family. Not a day passes that you are not in my prayers along with your Family. God Bless you as you continue to sleep in God's Love and in His Arms.
With Respect and Prayers,
Kathi Halligan wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia, PA.

November 1, 2008

I worked in the 39th district from 1990-1998.One night while working 4x12 myself and several officers were having a problem with a crowd.It was just after the early end last out had broken roll call.A call for a assist went out and cops came from everywhere,But what I remember most was chuck cassidy a guy I saw in passing in the district from time to time.but that night I saw him in a much different light that night. what I saw was a soldier a soldier a soldier.from that point on I've tried to pattern myself after the chuck cassidy I discoverd that night. A SOLDIER!

Police Cpl
Philadelphia Police Dept.

October 30, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Abington Township Police Department, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of Officer Cassidy and the Philadelphia Police Department. Officer Cassidy, you died a hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Abington Township Police Department

September 24, 2008

Chuck -- Never forgotten

DeputySheriff (Retired)
ECSD

August 11, 2008

I've been living in New Jersey since July '70 but still watch the Philly news. I recall the day officer Cassidy was shot and seeing this very picture of him on TV. Tragically, he died the next day. He looked vaguely familiar to me but I really didn't know who he was then.

Earlier this week I got my "Cardinal Connection" newsletter from Dougherty, and on the cover was officer Cassidy's picture & remembrance. I didn't know he was a Dougherty grad from my year, class of '70.

I began to get a creepy, sinking feeling that I actually knew this officer. I'm still in possession of all four of my Dougherty yearbooks, so I pulled out the '70 yearbook and there he was: Charles E. Cassidy, 5927 Leithgow St, St. Helena's parish.

My jaw dropped; Chuck & I had been football team mates for the 2 years that I played in '66 & '67! Our head coach was Gene O'Pella. The Catholic League was very, very tough back in those days . . . just ask anyone who played for coach O'Pella!

I remember Chuck as being tall & lanky, although I guess most of us were lankier back then. Chuck went on to play all 4 years on the football team, including the championship '68 team. (I decided not to play after '67 because of vision problems I was having.)

I recall that Chuck was a fine physical specimen and a good football player. All of us on the football team were taught by the same coaches, who taught us determination as well as football smarts. They helped mold us into the people we've become, people of faith & character.

I didn't know Chuck in his adult life, but I'm certain he brought good character & determination into everything he did.

I'm shocked, hurt & stunned that Chuck's life was so senselessly cut short by an animal of the streets.

Our family wishes that it were not so and we offer our most heartfelt, prayerful condolences to his family and friends.

Farewell and god bless, my old football buddy!

Jack

John J. "Jack" Rusher III
Dougherty, Class Of '70

July 6, 2008

Thinking of you on National Peace Officers Day.

We saw your family at a Wings game this year, they dropped the first ball. It was really nice that the Wings had them there and that the fans gave them a standing ovation in your honor.

May 15, 2008

Officer Cassidy,
I just arrived here in DC after riding in the Police Unity Tour in your honor. I hope to see your family here tomorrow and hand them the bracelet I rode in with.
Take care Brother.

Rick G

Detective
Moorestown PD NJ

May 12, 2008

Chuck,
Embrace Sgt. Liczbinski as he enters the doors of heaven- for he has made the ultimate sacrifice as you. Our prayers go out to your family at this time as they relive the sorrow of losing another Philadelphia Police Officer. Your family and co-workers are in our thoughts and prayers. You'll never be forgotten. God Speed, Brother.

Police Officer

May 7, 2008