Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Add to My HeroesChad Alan Charles
Correctional Officer Chad Charles suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a quarterly training exercise with the agency's Emergency Response Team at Camp Grayling.
He collapsed during a building clearing scenario. Other members of the ERT team performed CPR until he was transported to a local hospital, where he passed away.
Officer Charles had served with the Michigan Department of Corrections for nine years and was assigned to the Muskegon Correctional Facility. He was survived by his seven children, father, fiancée, brother, sister, and grandson.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 141 ReflectionsOfficer Charles,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Michigan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
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