Officer Charles T. Smith California Highway Patrol California Sunday, September 9, 1956  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Officer Smith, I couldn't help being moved by your heroism. Although you gave your life you did so to protect us all by killig both of the suspects. I want to honor you sir by promising that you will never be forgotten. I also think of your example in my own life while at work and only hope that I will act with the same dedication and bravery if I am ever faced with such a situation. Thank you for your service sir.

Andrew Schuck
NLVPD
2009-11-05

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

Officer 11169

2009-10-22

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 53rd 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I also salute your service to our country as a Marine which has personally made me feel the circumstances of your death were even more reprehensibe. Semper Fi.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-09-09

Rest in Peace Officer Smith.

Assist, Protect, Defend.

SPC Smith
United States Army Military Police Corps.
2009-04-14

I HOPE THAT I CAN BE AS BIG OF MAN AS TROOPER SMITH WAS WHEN CONFRONTED WITH THIS KIND OF EVIL.

TROOPER JASON HILDENSTAB
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL
2007-12-12

51 years ago you showed all us what it takes to be a rightous CHP Officer!! You took "Rather Than Swerve From The Path Of Duty" to a new level brother and I look forward to being in your presence someday..Keep resting easy knowing the Blue and Gold NEVER forgets our own!! God Bless All

DB
CALIF HWY PATROL..RET
2007-09-08

Even though you died 8 years before I was born, I still considered you my hero Marine. We both serve our nation
like real marines. Please look out for me when I get to
heaven be cuase we marines know they are guarded by us!

Semper fi Marine.

Sgt USMCR and Trooper J.E. Blanco FHP Retired disabled on duty May 1992.

Trooper J.E. Blanco
FHP Retired disabled on duty
2007-08-04

Officer Smith,

I've read many reflections, but your story in particular touched me greatly. Serving your country the way you did both in military and civilian life, and ultimately losing your life while in the performance of your sworn duties, leads me to tell you thank you very much for your unselfish service. To be able to return fire like you did demonstrates to me you were a real man and hero.

Don-CO Supervisor
SD GFP
2007-06-11

Thank you for your service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

2006-11-07

I, at the age of 7, 0n that day in 1956 was the only eye witness to this officers death. This man was a real hero and his courage will stay with me to my dieing day.

Sgt. Harold A. White
Glenn County Sheriffs Department
2006-10-04

Officer Smith,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for your service to our Country as well when you served in the USMC.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow Marine;LEO

Anonymous

2006-09-09

A MAN !!!

Cpl.Crenshaw
Phila.Police
2006-07-14

Warrior.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Dept., CA
2005-03-14

SEMPER FI

2005-02-28

You are a hero! Shot in the back and you are able to take down both scum bags. Excellent work.

citizen

2004-11-04

Your bravery unequalled, your courage and strength unsurpassed, you are a man among men.
You are a hero's, hero and you will never be forgotten.

Retired police officer.

2004-07-02

rest in peace officer.semper fi marine

Anonymous