Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Charles Wilson was my great great grandfather. His son Robert Wilson was my great grandfather. I’m proud to say that he still has family growing all across Montana.
It’s so great to see that so many in his lineage have chosen to follow his path into law enforcement.

Be safe out there and always back the blue.

River Joslin
Great, Great Grandson. Livingston Montana.

November 14, 2023

I knew I wanted to be a Cop since I was a young child. I graduated from the police academy in 2001. My mother gave me a copy of the B.P.O. Elks 246 "Northern Herd News" from Livingston, telling the story of Ofc. Wilson's death.

Ofc. Wilson was my Great Grandfather. My grandfather, Franklin G. Wilson, passed away in 1987 and I was too young for him to tell me anything about his father, or at least I don't recall any stories.

Nice to see other family members are LEOs. Stay safe out there!

Ofc. Leland "L.A" Kelly
New Albany (OH) Police Dept.

October 29, 2012

Charles Wilson was married to my Aunt Minnie. His picture is displayed in the courthouse in Livingston, Montana. I think of the family when I go there.

Nancy Adkins
neice of Charles Wilson

September 22, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th year 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. I am sure you are proud that your legacy of protecting and serving has been continued by your family.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 20, 2010

officer wilson died when my dad first born was about nine years old. as far as i or any of my family knows his killer was never proven. there are many theories no definate proof. in my mind this is a cold case that will never be closed. thanks to all who have left a reflection. zeta stratton mohave valley, az

zeta wilson stratton
first born grandchild of officer wilson

September 5, 2009

i never knew charles wilson as he died when my dad was a boy. it has never been proved who shot him. there are several theories about his death. this is a cold case as far as i can tell. thank you to all who have responded to this page.

zeta wilson stratton
first grandchild of officer wilson

September 5, 2009

Officer Wilson,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Livingston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

August 20, 2009

RIP.You are never forgotten.

Anonymous

November 9, 2008

I did not know my great grandfather Charles Wilson, but I have followed in his footsteps and became a Police Officer. I just recently learned of how he was killed in the line of duty and it makes me proud to know that he was a very brave man and gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect others.
My grandfather was Joe Wilson (son of Charles) he also was a great man and served his country in WWII and in the Korean war, receving the purple heart and the bronze star for his bravery.
I am very proud to say that I am part of the Wilson Family and these two very special people have made me who I am today!

Police Officer, Joe Susich
Las Vegas Metro Police/ great grandson

November 12, 2007

After 82 years, Mr. Wilson still has family in Livingston Montana. My family is well protected and taken care of in such a fine community. Thank You Livingston Police Department for all your hard working hours you put in for me and my surroundings.

Mandy Kearney
Livingston, MT

Mandy Kearney
Great Great Granddaughter

August 20, 2006

As you now know, Jesus Loves You. So do we!

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond,VA Police

September 30, 2003

My family has had many law enforcement officers in our family. But like all good families, we have our bad seeds. Last year, I learned of my families bad seeds...4th cousins to me...who were the sorry son's who murdered this fine man and two other police officers. On behalf of my family, I wish to express my sorrow and apologies to the descendants/relatives of this brave fallen public servant. For your info., one of the culprits was hanged in 1926 in Arizona while the other was released from prison in Texas in 1934...I do not know what happened to him.

Rick Lawrence, Senior Officer
Probation & Parole

Rest in Peace Brother...you are not forgotten

CPD