Officer Down Memorial Page

I miss you every day my friend.

Amy Salazar
friend
April 12, 2012

Miss you everyday Charming <3

Brandy Chambers
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office
March 24, 2012

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace!

Jennifer Boyd
La Porte Police Department Dispatch
March 19, 2012

Charles, I want to start off with letting you know how proud I was of you. You did good work and I enjoyed your company. A young man with a great smile and sense of humor. I have been thinking of you a lot. Catch up with Jason and hold the fort down. if you run into my Dad give him a hug for me.

Captain Richard Foreman
brazoria county sheriff's office
March 9, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 24, 2012

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy VanMeter. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Charles, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Charles' life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Charles' life was about so much more than the way he died. Charles will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy VanMeter, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been eight & a half years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
December 3, 2011

today is your day,your memory will live on11-11-11 ..

all
all
November 11, 2011

Rest in peace, sir. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of
USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08
September 18, 2011

Deputy Van Meter and family, you are not forgotten. I have enjoyed reading all of the reflections left for you, it is obvious from those who knew you, that you were a cheerful and outgoing person who brought joy to those you met.

As a resident of the county you served, thank you for the service you provided and thank you to your family for the support I am sure they showed you in being a Deputy.

Sergeant Chad Randall
Pearland PD, Texas
September 7, 2011

Deputy Sheriff VanMeter,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Brazoria County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP
July 29, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
July 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office
July 14, 2011

Charles,

You will be missed. The memories of high school and working together at the pool that summer will always be held dear. You were a great man: honest, hardworking, and eager to befriend others.

Thank you for the time I got to know you.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Kenneth Peterson
Old Friend
July 13, 2011

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Sheriff Charles Allen VanMeter and the Brazoria County Sheriff's Department during this time. Thank you, Officer VanMeter, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff
July 10, 2011

My condolences to Deputy Sheriff Charles Allen VanMeters family, friends, and co-workers, but also to the citizens of Brazoria County because we lost a sincere, honest, and dedicated protector. He had a way with the public that you don`t see too often. Our heartbreaking loss is heavens gain. He will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Deputy.

Duffy family
Brazoria County residents
July 7, 2011

My sincere condolences to your family and Dept. Rest in Peace Brother, We will take it from here.

T.R. Piotrowski Patrol Officer
Hellertown Police Dept. Pa
July 6, 2011

Rest in peace, Deputy VanMeter. My condolences to the family, friends, and extended law enforcement family of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.

Reserve Sgt. L. Brown
Rainier Police Department
July 5, 2011

Step forward now, policeman. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets. You've done your time in hell... REST IN PEACE

DISPATCHER CHERYL DINNER
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE
July 5, 2011

May God warmly welcome you to Heaven. I pray He blesses and comforts your family and co-workers in this time. Rest in Peace.

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28.

Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police
July 5, 2011

Although your tour of duty is over, you will never be forgotten! May God bless you, your family and your co-workers. Rest in peace my brother!!!!!!!!!!

Lieutenant George Monroe Retired
Pulaski Co. Sheriff Dept.
July 5, 2011

I attended Deputy VanMeters funeral with many of his Family, Friends, and Co-workers. I did not know him in life but from all the stories I have read here and that were shared with me that day I believe he was an amazing person. It always pains me to see the best of us taken away much too early.

Officer J. Kimball
Friendswood PD
July 3, 2011

Vanmeter,
You are a great deputy and I choose to believe that is why God called you to patrol for him.
I can not remember a time that I saw you that you did not have a smile on your face.
It was an honor to work with you.
I will keep your family in my prayers.

Dispatcher
Brazoria County Sheriff Office
July 3, 2011

Van Meter, I will miss you more than you know. I remember the first time we met at Bucees ( 4 years ago), we instantly became friends. Everytime I saw you, there was a smile on your face which led to something funny you had to tell me. And when I didn't see you, I would ask where you were. I will cherish our last two hour conversation sitting on Business Center and F.M. 518 three weeks ago. I thank GOD for allowing us to meet and making some of my tough times easy with your many, hilarious stories.( I will never forget the chase on 288 and your joke ;). REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER IN BLUE...

Patrol Officer N. Lucas
Pearland Police Department
July 3, 2011

I hadn't personally known you but for a few weeks, we met at a training event put on by the Sheriff's Office, where we joked about you driving your Lincoln Navigator through the corn fields. Me and my family would like to express our condolences to your family and the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace Brother......we've got it from here.

Officer J.Soley
Clute Police Deparment
July 2, 2011

Our deepest condolences to the dear family, friends and fellow officers at Brazoria County Sheriff's Office. God Bless Deputy VanMeter for his faithful service and the sacrifice he made to serve others. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina
July 2, 2011