Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chuckie,

It is difficult to express the sorrow that I feel.

I will always remember that smile that you carried with you everyday, and I will never forget the ultimate sacrifice that you made while bravely confronting the evil in our community.

May God bless you and give peace to your family during this difficult time.

May God bless and protect the "Thin Blue Line"

Matt England
Fayette Co. Asst. Prosecutor/Former Beckley Officer

August 31, 2006

Chuck-

You've always been more than a cousin and more than a friend. We've grown up together, and we've been through it all.
You enriched my childhood. You enriched our community. And now you enrich heaven and make it even sweeter for us all.

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

Thank you Chuck. I will love you as a brother always.

Trena

Trena Canady
cousin

August 31, 2006

Detective Smith..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recuit
detroit

August 31, 2006

Rest in peace my brother. You are a true hero to all of us that are involved in combatting the war on drugs. You paid the ultimate sacrifice and your sacrifice will not be soon forgotten.

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are as bold as a lion" Proverbs 28:1

GBI Agent

August 31, 2006

Our prayers are with the family of Officer Smith, and the Beckley Police Department. It is never easy when you lose a love one, God Bless each one of you.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas

August 31, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Chucky, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

August 31, 2006

Rest in peace my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and co-workers in Beckley. It was just a week ago I lost my Corporal, Eric Sutphin. I know that he can help show you the way up in Heaven, but watch out, he may pull a few jokes on you!

Sgt. ME Hollandsworth
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office

August 31, 2006

I first met Chuck while conducting his background investigation for employement with the BPD. I learned he would make an excellant officer and recomended him for employement. He was always focused on doing the best job he could in all areas of assignment. He was an excellant officer and a better man. He held so much promise for giving to the community in areas other than law enforcement. He loved to work with youth in the area of sports. He had the ability to turn off police work and enjoy life in his community. He will be missed by many.

Retired Capt. Dave Cook
Retired Supervisor and Friend

August 31, 2006

Hey Chuck
I am sitting here this morning, the tears are pouring down my face, I can only imagine the wonderful place you are at now. As much as I would of loved to have seen you this morning at the #1 tee box at Stonehaven, I know you are playing golf in a much better place, a place where the fairways are wide and the greens roll so true.

I am so sorry you never got to play Stonehaven. We had put it off so many times and said we would do it next week. Well today was the day we were going to finally play Stonehaven, I hope you don't mind, but I am not going to be able to make it, my heart is broken and I wouldn't be much of a playing partner today, besides, it looks like rain, I am glad to see the water falling from the sky, it will make it easier to hide my tears. It has been so hard here the last couple of days, everytime I see my little girl I just start to cry uncontrollably. She looks at me with those big blue eyes and so innocently asks, "What's wrong daddy?" I can only think of your little angel, Taylor and how she will have to wait so long until she gets to see you again, I know you will be looking down on her and taking care of her as you always did, but if you ever need me to do anything for her, just call on me, I will be there in minutes notice.

I have to go now, but I want to say I am sorry for all the little missed opportunities and I will make it up to you one day soon. I know I will see you again in that big fairway in the sky. I love you man and can't wait to see you again.

Mike Green
Former Beckley Police Officer and forever a friend

August 31, 2006

On behalf of the Lewisburg Police Department, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to Cpl. Chuck Smith's family and the members of the Beckley Police Department. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. "Blessed are the peacemakers,for they shall be called the children of God" Matthew 5-9

Chief Tim Stover
Lewisburg Police Department

August 31, 2006

OUR HEROS ARE NEVER APPRECIATED ENOUGH. BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE CAREER CHOICE YOU MADE TO PROTECT US AND GIVE US A FREE PLACE TO LIVE.
YOU WERE "CALLED" TO THIS PROFESSION AND YOU ANSWERED THE CALL KNOWING THE DANGERS YOU WERE IN EVERY DAY. BUT YOU DIDN'T FLINCH. YOU WENT OUT AND DID YOUR JOB WELL AND WITH A COMMITTMENT TO MAKE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR US AND OUR CHILDREN.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS. MAY HE GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH AND COMFORT THAT THEY NEED AT THIS TIME.
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE YOU GAVE, YOUR LIFE.
GLB (MOTHER OF A FALLEN DEPUTY)
EOW: 09.06.01

August 31, 2006

The Narrows Police Department would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Detective Smith and the Beckley Police Department.Rest in peace brother Smith.

Chief Thomas Gautier
Narrows Police Department, VA

August 31, 2006

Chucky we talked Monday morning at 10am and we laughed and joked lioke always. I had no idea it would be the last time. I got up early that morning to go to work and on the way in I heard the call I went and could not believe it was you. I love ya man I alays thought the world of you and you were a great Detective See ya on the other side Chucky

Senior Trooper J.D. Hamilton
West Virginia State Police

August 31, 2006

My wife and I send our thoughts and prayers to the family of Detective Chucky Smith. May God be with you.

Detective Roger Lambert
Abilene Police Department, Abilene Texas

August 31, 2006

I can only imagine losing a husband, father and friend. My prayers are with the family. I'm proud to have known you and thank you for protecting our families.

Jenny Keaton McGhee
Morgantown, WV

Jenny Keaton McGhee
classmate

August 31, 2006

To the family of Chucky. He helped us with the Golf tournment that we held each year in memorial of Billie Giacmoco who was killed in the line of duty in Nicholas County. Now we will miss Chucky's smile and helpful that he gave us. I send my sympathy to his family and co workers as I have a son who is a State Trooper, who was a close friend of Chucky

hazel Underwood
friend

August 31, 2006

Godspeed Detective Corporal Smith. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

August 31, 2006

Dear Chuck,
Thank you so much for your dedication to your job, family, and community. You will be constantly missed and remembered as a friend and fellow golfing companion and competitor. Thank you for showing your interest and compliments towards my son Nicholas,16, as he has began his life at golf. Nicholas misses you very much as well. His heart is really heavy as well. Our hearts go out to your family and loved ones. I know that you always wanted to make the cut and take your game to the WV State Amateur, congratulations my friend, you have made your way to a much higher level than that. I know that God's Kingdom has a special angel and I will see you again someday myself.

With much love, the Mays Family.

Michael R Mays
Friend and Golfing companion

August 31, 2006

You have been promoted from "Almost Heaven" to the real place. Please watch over the rest of us left behind.
Rest in peace.

Cpl. D. M. Downing
Mason Co. WV Sheriff's Dept

August 31, 2006

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Corporal Smith.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

August 31, 2006

I can tell from the reflections left that you were a brother and a friend to all who had the privilege of knowing you. My prayers will be with your family and for all law enforcement officers. God has a special place for you.

Ernie Dickens
Former Deputy, RCSO

August 31, 2006

Detective Smith, Thank you for your dedication and willingness to make a difference by serving in law enforcement. A special salute for taking on the added danger of working undercover...now rest while walking the beat on streets of gold..Know that you will not be forgotten by your brother and sister officers around this country..May God comfort and make His presence known during this time of need to your family, friends and fellow officers in your department and surrounding area.

Deputy Larry Dockery
Pittsylvania County Virginia Sheriff's Office

August 31, 2006

Chuck, it was only the other day that we sat at PD and talked at length. We talked about similar problems we both had. We talked about golf. I will always regret that we never got to play a round together. I know you could have taught me a lot. You excelled at everything you did. I never met a more dedicated officer than you. Although we miss you deeply, we will continue your work. We will take care of your family. We'll all sit and remember the good times we all had. I've already caught myself telling your stories to my trainee. Chuck, I'll never forget you. Rest in Peace.

Cpl. Roy E. Redden
Beckley Police Department

August 31, 2006

Having been through this before what always comes to mind is the last verse of the "Policeman's Prayer". IF SOME DARK AND DREARY NIGHT,MY SERVICE TAKES MY LIFE.LORD WITH YOUR EVERLASTING LOVE PROTECT MY FAMILY, MY CHILDREN AND MY WIFE. May Chucky rest with his fellow brothers. Butch Fink.

Chief of Detectives (Ret).Butch Fink.
Beckley City Police Dept.

August 31, 2006

What a waste of a human life. I hope the scum who did this have it coming for them. Thoughts are with the family.

Police Constable from London,UK

August 31, 2006