Policeman Charles P. Williams Los Angeles Police Department California Saturday, January 13, 1923  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

For more than 20 years, Oscar Joel Bryant (RIP Devil Dawg) was thought to be the First Black LAPD Officer to be killed in the Line - of - Duty. However, one of my classmates (Lapd Lieutenant John Thomas) discovered that the above Officer was actually the first. Because the Los Angeles newspapers refused to carry a photograph of a Black Officer, a photograph of a White Officer with the same name was carried in the newspapers leading to the confusion.....

Michael B. Parlor

2009-06-27

You are not forgotten sir. Thank you for your service. May the Lord be with you and those you left behind...

D3
LAPD
2009-01-12

Officer Williams was the first of two officers shot and killed during that January.

We are the LAPD ! We do not leave any Men or Women behind, and we do not forget any LAPD Brother or Sister, who may have fallen in the line – of – duty.

Officer Williams, may Your Soul Rest-In-Peace

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2008-01-22

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-04

Classmate: ( You know who you are ), TYVM for seting the historical record straight, and for keeping alive the memory of those who came before us ! Semper Fi, M.B.P.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2006-08-22

Your unknown sacrifice truly embodies the spirit of all that wear or wore the badge or shield in pursuit of "Protecting and Serving" the American people throughout the years, quietly, valiantly and always with dignity. You are a true American hero...you now belong to the ages.

Deputy Chief (Ret. LAPD Lt.) John Thomas
University of the District of Columbia, Dept. of Public Safety
2006-03-23

Officer Williams -

We mourn your loss and regret that history kept your full story from us for so long.

Thanks to Lt. John Thomas for discovering your story and making us all aware of the significance of your sacrifice on behalf of our City.

May God grant you eternal rest.

Sgt. K. Moreland
LAPD
2005-12-15

Thank you for pioneering the way for many others such as yourself who were/are willing to make a difference and this world a better place.

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found a peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you all the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored so much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
for God wanted me now, He set me free.

Semper Fidelis....(Always Faithful)

2004-12-01

Officer Williams you were "Holding the thin blue line" before it was called that. Thank you. You are remembered "Fallen Hero".

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police
2004-08-25

Thank you for your sacrifice Officer Williams. Because of good people like yourself, you ahve made this world a safer place. You may be gone, but you are not forgotten.

civilian / Daniel R Olivas

2004-06-25

Officer Williams,

You died a hero... You are not forgotten... Rest in peace..

Retired Detective
Baltimore County Police
2004-01-13