Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lieutenant Charles A. "Bo" Harrison

Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 2003

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Reflections for Lieutenant Charles A. "Bo" Harrison

We are truly devastated at Bo's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Lieutenant Harrison for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Charles be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Lieutenant Harrison's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Charles is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Charles was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - E.O.W. (01/03/03)

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because it is honored by God.

To the family of Lieutenant Charles (Bo) Harrison and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, your extended family of Law Enforcement Officers grieve with you during this time. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you during this most difficult time.

To all my brothers and sisters, please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in.
May God be with you every day, please remember, we are a part of the largest family in the world and when one hurts we all hurt.

Rest in peace with our other fallen Brothers and Sisters. We will continue the fight in your honor.

Florida Deputy Sheriff

Rest easy Brother

Det. Chris Humphries
Chesterfield County PD

What a shame. God bless those left behind. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace blue angel.

Shannon
concerned citizen

To the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Lt. Harrison my heart and prayers are with you all. May God be with you in this terrible time of loss and may you find strength through each other.

Rest in peace Lt. Harrison - thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL, EOW 08/06/02

Thank you Lt. Harrison for 31 years of service. How awesome it is to work at this profession for 31 years and still respond when the community needs you. God Bless You And Your Family.

Ofc. T. Edwards
Chatham County P.D.

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LT. HARRISON. IT IS A SAD DAY FOR US ALL.

Anonymous

Our prayers go out to Lt. Harrison, his family and the members of the Pasco County S.O.

Cpl. Palombo
Pinellas County S.O.

Rest in peace Lt Harrison. Thank you for your years of service and dedication. My thoughts and prayers are extended to his family and to the members of the Pasco Co. S.O..

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State University Police Department, our thoughts and prayers to the Harrison family and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.


"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them."
Hebrews 6:10





Virginia State University Police Department

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Today, June 1, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Lt. Charles Harrison who died on this date just hours ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Lt. Harrison's sacrifice will never be forgotten

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

God Bless...


"The wicked flee, when no man pursueth"

REST IN PEACE LIEUTENANT HARRISON. IT SADDENS ME WHEN AN OFFICER IS TAKEN FROM HIS/HER FAMILIES AND YOU WERE SO CLOSE TO RETIREMENT. MAY THE GOOD LORD CONTINUE HIS WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND AGENCY DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND AGENCY DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT. MAY YOU WATCH OVER EVERYONE DOWN HERE ON EARTH.

GOD BLESS AND REST IN PEACE!!!

tonya stephenson
private citizen

I am deeply saddened by the news of Lt. Harrisons death. My prayers are with his family and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. May he rest in peace.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

Dear Lt. Harrison - GOD speed brother. GOD bless you for what you have done and will do in heaven, you are our hero. May the LORD bless you, your family, and the Pasco County SO.

Chief Steve Guibord, Naples Police, Utah
Inv. Jackie Guibord, Provo Police, SISB, Utah (ret.)

Chief Steven C. Guibord
Naples Police Department, Utah

The men and women of the Washington Air National Guard salute you and your family for your committment and dedication in providing law and order to your community and nation. We are sadden to hear of your passing and weep for your loved ones. Your cause is one that only the best can endure. Justice will prevail, and the evils of our society will feel the pain. A slow salute in your honor. Thank-you for many years of guidance, safety, and mentoring that you provided.

TSgt. Douglas Hermann
Washington Air National Guard

A BROTHER, A LEADER, A VETERAN WHO GAVE MANY YEARS FOR ALL OF US. I SALUTE YOU AND YOUR SACRIFICE.

GODSPEED

DEPUTY THEODORE ASHBY
PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

"Blessed are the peace keepers, for they are the sons of god." Matthew 5:9

God Bless you, your family, and the Pasco County SO.

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