Trooper Mark S. Charbonnier Massachusetts State Police Massachusetts Friday, September 2, 1994  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 22 of 2

I can say that after having the opportunity to meet many Mass Troopers at the turn-a-rounds at the state lines, and backing eachother up on occcasions, they are some of the most squared away bunch of guys you would ever want to meet and would do anything for you. Judging from the thousands of runners that used to show up at your road races and the reflections below, its obvious that you made quite an impact on a lot of people in a short time. May you rest in peace knowing that my thoughts and prayers are with you on this day, and every day that I pull on one of my "953" road race shirt's.

Sergeant
Connecticut State Police
2009-09-02

God bless you, Brother.

Rest in peace.

Anonymous

2009-08-02

I worked with you on the mid shift at D-1. Charbo was a class act. He was a "worker" and so dedicated to the MSP and his friends and family. And there were many. I was so impressed with Mark that I wondered if he would someday be the head of the MSP or better. I loved working with him and there's not a day goes by that I don't think about you. May you rest in peace my good friend. TC

Anonymous

2009-07-16

Mark,

I did grow up in St. Peter's Parish, but didn't really know you since you were a bit older. Over the years I have had the pleasure of getting to know your family and understand why you were such a great man. Your family is filled with love and I know they miss you so much, but have many, many wonderful memories of you. I just wanted you to know even though I may not have known you well that I think of you often and feel that your family is blessed knowing you are watching over them.

A friend

A Family Friend

2009-01-20

I KNEW CHARBO LONG BEFORE HE BECAME A TROOPER AND TO THIS DAY I STILL MISS HIM.HE WAS TYPICAL BOSTON CITY KID AND YOU HAVE TO BE ONE TO KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS.I KNEW HIS FAMILY AND I THEY KNOW I'M NOT A BIG PRAYER MAN BUT THIS KID DESERVES ANY PRAYER SAID FOR HIM!HE WORKED HARD AND WAS EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT,TO THE POINT I USED TO JOKE "CHARBO YOU'RE GETTING TO SMART FOR A CITY KID BRING IT DOWN A NOTCH".I COULD GO ON FOR PAGES BUT REST IN PEACE BUDDY AND GOD BLESS ONE OF THE BETTER LAW ENF. FAMILIES BOSTON HAS EVER SEEN!

F-TROOPER
MSP
2008-10-05

Mark , HoooRahhh- Carry on Trooper. You are Never forgotten. God Bless You. My Sympathy to Your Family.

Timothy A. Topulos
Massachussets State Police
2008-09-08

On the 24th anniversary of Trooper Charbonnier’s death, we honored his service during roll call by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job.

Trooper Charbonnier may be gone, but is not forgotten.

Sergeant Jeffrey W. Timmons
First Responder Unit
United States Capitol Police
Washington, D.C.

Anonymous

2008-09-02

Whenever I see "953" I think of you; I still see the stickers on cars. I had the great pleasure to meet your mother in a waiting room in a Boston-area hospital a few years ago. I saw the brass "953" pin she wore and introduced myself. You are missed and never forgotten.

Anonymous

2008-04-30

Happy 45Th birthday Mark. I love you and miss you.

Steven Charbonnier

2008-03-26

Mark, you may not remember me all that much, but I remember you. I am Jimmy's little sister. The one that let Stephen and Jimmy land a horsehoe on my head!!!! At the cabin in Lakeville !!! LOL!!! I admit, I didn't get you know you all that well, your Aunt Rita (My Nana) was very sick and we didn't get to see much of the family. We actually don't really see your side at all anymore. :(

I remember the morning you weere murdered. The strange thing was that I had a dream that night of someone (no one in particular) dying and of the following events. I woke up and my mom (Auntie Eileen) was crying; it was on the news; you gave up your life to mske us safe.

The following days were hard, I was kinda young; I saw a Candanian Mountie literally fall apart at your wake; it was the most moving moment I'd ever seen in my whole life. Until then, I was taught that authority had no emotion. You had to be stoic, accoriding to belief; I was wrong. You do what you have to. People deal in different ways.

I wanted to be a police officer after you died, I wanted to keep you fresh, but I'm not cut out for that; I still think about you often. I know you're not here in person, but maybe in spirit.....

Thank you and I hope you are at the arms of the Angels,

Kristin Coady-Wein
Ryanne12@msn.com

Kristin Coady-Wein
cousin
2008-03-08

Wicked bright kid with a great work ethic and he was born to law enforcement. He treated his co-workers with respect and was a fine young man. I used to have trouble understanding why he left a nice safe and very well paid career to be a cop, not any more.

Keith L Hatfield
His Supervisor at Computervison 1983-1984
2008-03-03

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-08

we met once on 1989,just found out the sad news yesterday.
very very sorry.

h x

2007-09-08

Trooper Charbonnier,
On today, the 13th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the ciitzens of the state of Massachusetts. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

2007-09-02

Trooper Charbonnier.It was my pleasure to donate two K-9 protective vests and one in your memory trooper in a award on May 26 2001. Later on I had the pleasure to meet your loving wife and members of your class at a K-9 training session in Blue Hills. Troooper Charlie Kane was there also.God Bless you Trooper! You have completed your tour.

Bobby E.Earls-2006 Formerly of Norton & Now Ocala Fla.

S/A Bobby E.Earls
Conrail Police-Boston( RET)
2006-12-07

Twelve years ago today you were murdered leaving behind many friends and family. As a member of the Harvard University Police Honor Guard I attended your funeral and was in awe of how mobbed the streets of Dorchester were that day. I still see your cruiser number from time to time, on t-shirts and the back windows of passenger cars and whenever I pass your memorial marker on Rte. 3, at the site of your heroic stand, I turn off the radio until I’ve passed.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
2006-09-02

Charbo;
You will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace.

Massachusetts citizen

2006-06-21

Charbo,
You are not forgotten..

Wingman
Road Dawg Motorcycle Club
2005-12-13

On 07/08/05 RTG 42-05 remembered trooper Mark S. Charbonnier and dedicated our training day to him.

You are not forgotten.

Boston Police Academy RTG 42-05
BPD
2005-11-21

RIP, Troop. We will take it from here.

Trooper - 72nd RTT
Massachusetts State Police
2005-09-27

To my hero, Trooper Charbonnier

~You raised me up,
so I could stand on mountains~

Continue to help motivate me, and remain by my side. Guide me down my path, and show me the way.

You, Trooper Charbonnier, are my hero. I never knew you, but you stand as a shining example, a textbook cut out, of a Massachusetts State Trooper. You’re my adrenalin that pushes me for the extra mile, and I am honored. Thank you for your service, sir.

2005-06-19

Although I didn't know you personally you have touched my life in ways I cannot begin to explain. Your memory will live on within the hearts of all the people you've touched.

Deputy J. Durney
Volusia County Sheriff's Office
2004-11-25

Trooper Charbonnier, thank you for all your contributions to our job. Everyone who speaks of you never has anything bad to say, you were a troopers trooper form word go. You will saddly be missed and forever remembered by all and especially by your brothers and sisters down in "D" Troop. Semper Fi and Thank You !!

72nd RTT (1994 - Present)

Trooper Mark D. Robbins
Massachusetts State Police
2004-10-11

The Night The Trooper Fell
953

The young trooper approached the vehicle
Displaying his badge so proudly worn on his chest
For he was like none other
Then one of the commonwealths best

This trooper wasn’t unprepared for the unthinkable
But well trained for it indeed
Not too long ago graduated from the academy
Instilled with the knowledge he would need

That night he stooped the vehicle
Where his monument stands now
To walk up to perform his duty
Before he was to be shot down

As he turned away
And a weapon was displayed
He shot back
While the villain went on the attack
Without any care
After eight rounds
He grabbed his wound and gasped for air
As the Trooper fell to the ground

Not too long after
His last radio broadcast
His wounds took over
And his life had come to pass

In the uniform he served
He died in that night
He left us all with something
To remember, cherish, and give us strength in the fight

He will never be forgotten
He story we will forever tell
The night we lost another defender of the law
The night the trooper fell

Rest in peace Trooper Charbonnier, you’ve done your duty to the fullest and owe nothing more to a most grateful people.

Wishes to remain anonymous

2004-06-30

05/21/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Trooper Charbonnier.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
2004-05-21