Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chuck- It's just as hard today to think about you being gone as it was in August. Does this ever get easier? Our family will never be the same. I will never be the same. Perhaps Beckley will never be the same.
I love you.

I turned 30 this past week. I couldn't help think how it was the first big milestone I'll do without you. It's not fair. I hate that you'll never turn 30. I can't believe you were robbed of your future. I never imagined that such evil was all around us, but you knew didn't you? All your "Brothers in Blue" know. We just take our safety for granted sometimes. Without men like you, we couldn't even leave our houses.

Thank you Chuck for all you gave. Thank you for being one of the defenders of us all.

Trena Canady
First-cousin

January 22, 2007

Thank you for your service to our Country. God bless you, your family, and your brothers and sisters with the Beckley PD. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Cpl. J.J. Picardi #38
Galloway Township Police, NJ

January 16, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Detective Corporal Charles (Chucky) Smith,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here. That "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is an hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find comfort as we give comfort to the families who have lost a loved one.

As we say in Hawaii, “We are`Ohana.” We are family. God Bless this fallen hero. May we embrace him as one of our own family member; our `Ohana. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace.

Detective Corporal Charles (Chucky) Smith, I wish you, your loved ones, your fellow officers, and friends, peace and love beyond all understanding.

--- May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. ---

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale (Private Citizen)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

January 9, 2007

For thus says my Lord to me:
"Go, station a watchman, let him tell what he sees."
The watchman cried, "On the watchtower, O my Lord, I stand constantly by day;
and I stay at my post through all the watches of the night."
"Upon your walls ... I have stationed watchmen; never, by day or by night, shall they be silent."


- Isaiah 21:6, 8, 62:6

Your Brothers
Beckley Police Departmet

December 23, 2006

I was raised in the Beckley area and most of my family still live in the area. I have been in Law Enforcement here for 23 plus years and just come across this. My heart and prays go out to CPL. Smith's family and friends. And in closing I say to you Cpl. Smith may you rest in peace and job well done for doing your part..

God Bless you and Thank you
fellow WVA native Sgt. James D Lester

Patrol Sgt. James D Lester
Delta County Sheriff's Office (Colorado)

November 26, 2006

"Blessed are the peacemekers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:7

Rest in Peace brother, my prayers are with your family.

Detective
LCSO (Fl)

November 1, 2006

Chuck,
Jackson was Superman for Halloween. You would've loved that, I know. It was cute. Emily wouldn't even wear her costume. You would've thought that was funny too.

Taylor was absolutely beautiful as Tinker Bell. She always makes me think of you every time I see her.
I miss you a lot.

Halloween has made me think of all the years we went trick-or-treating together. Those were such happy times. We had a great childhood together. I feel bad for those people that never know their cousins. I can't imagine growing up that way.

I love you and miss you, Tre

Trena Canady
first cousin

November 1, 2006

chuck,

I will never forget those days that you dreamed of being a police officer, and for a short time your dream came true.
I will always remember the days that we rode on "police bikes" together chasing after the "bad guys". I know your time on this earth was cut short but for some reason which i will not know until we get to ride those streets as partners again. i will never forget you chucky, you will always be riding beside your family and friends wherever they go. Until i see you again chuck, SEMPER FI.

WES MOOMAW
FRIEND OF FAMILY

October 22, 2006

Cpl. Smith,
At ease......we've got the watch now. Rest now Brother for your work on this earth is done. God bless your soul and your family.

Lucas
WV Police Officer

October 12, 2006

Thankyou for your service. I know you are in a better place, and you will not be forgotten. God will comfort your family, and they will find the peace that you now have.

Sherrie

October 8, 2006

I can not find the words to express the sadness I feel for your family. I know words can only do so much for such a situation. I want say thank you for everything and am proud that an Officer such as Det. Smith has made the greatest sacrifice to serve and protect in this wonderful State of West Virginia. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Smith family. Again from myself and my daughter, Thank You.

Senior Trooper Z. L. Nine
WVSP Martinsburg

October 5, 2006

The final inspection”

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

Author Unknown

You will never be forgotten and you are missed more than words could ever say.

Tim Sweeney
Friend

October 3, 2006

My prayer is that any and all involved in this will be brought to justice because you deserve no less than that.
I love you so much. I will not ever forget you.

Tre

Trena
first cousin

September 27, 2006

Thank you and your family for your sacrifice. I hope God helps them find peace and understanding in the future. You may have saved my or my famiy members life or your wife or daughter's life by helping rid the community of drug peddlers and the scourge of death and depravity they bring into our area. I see this as as good a legasy as a man can leave that his works can carry on through the unseen pain and disease he prevented. I will remeber you-though I never met you and do something kind in your name. Thank You.

Russel Bragg
Summers County WV

September 26, 2006

You and your family are in our prayers.

Deputy Mike Foster
Boone County Sheriff Dept., WV

September 25, 2006

Chuck (Our true hero),
I know you are looking down on us from heaven and wishing you could take our pain away. Just as you looked after us while you were here. I will never understand why you were chosen so early but I have to remind myself that God has a purpose for everything. I will always cherish the memories that we shared. I am so thankful that Roy and I had the opportunity to share in some GREAT times before you had to leave us. Those times will never be forgotten. Roy is really having a very hard time but I promise that I will do my best to help him through each and every day. I also promise to tell Jacob about you everyday. And spend as much time as we can with Tay Tay. You will never be forgotten.

We love and Miss you,
Stacie Smith
Sister-in-law

Sister-in-law

September 23, 2006

Chuck

Thinking back, I remember all the fun times that were shared as children and I regret that they grew to be so far and few in between. However, I do want you to know how very proud I am of you and your accomplishments. Heaven is much sweeter with you there and I hope to meet up with you one day.

Penny
Cousin

September 19, 2006

Dear Chuck, I spent the day with your sister in law Stacie and nefew Jacob. We took him to the new Chick Filet. She had a beautiful necklace on with your badge number and name on it. The sun reflected off of it as it does your heart. I will help any police officer who wants help with druggies anytime if they ask and I don't care to post my name. I knoiw you are watching from heaven and I hope they don't have moscietos and biting bugs up there.

mary l wood
friend of family

September 15, 2006

Chuck- I come here all the time. It still all feels so unreal to me. I hope that you felt the love that people are showing now while you were here. I hope that you felt the respect and the honor that Beckley really has for it's officers. I love you so much and I hope that you felt that as well. You were and still are an inspiration to so many, Mike and I included. We will never let your memory die.
With so much love it hurts, Tre

Trena Canady
first cousin

September 12, 2006

Chucky, Obviously, I didn't know you. You resemble my son in law, in many ways. I visit this page often, because, the police have protected me, and assisted me many times, while I worked in the field. So that I do not take away from your honor, I will not write my true feelings about the cowards who took you from us. I am confident that God is keeping you in His peace, and love. And, may He watch over your beautiful family. Someday sir, I will shake your hand. You are truly a hero!

PA PMedic

September 9, 2006

Our Prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Smith May god be with you at this time ,

Wife of United States Marshall
West Virginia

September 9, 2006

You have always been like a brother to me, I will love and miss you ALWAYS. P.S. give Papaw a big kiss for me. love always, Extry

Candi

September 9, 2006

I live in Raleigh County and I am saddened that one of Beckley's finest is no longer with us. I am truly reminded of the perilous times that we are living in. Det. Smith, by all accounts, demonstrated what bravery truly is. Knowing that your life could come to a screeching halt at any second and yet, still following through with the task at hand.

I never had the pleasure of knowing this fine young man and I am still saddened as if he were son. And in a way he was...a son, brother, and a friend. He belonged to all of us when he chose to pursue the career of defending the citizens of Beckley.

I do know that now when I look at a person in a police uniform, it will be with the utmost respect and gratitude. For the job that they do, and the job that Det. Smith did...I thank you.

citizen

September 9, 2006

On behalf of the Miramar Police Department. Our condolences and greatest sympathies to the family and friends of this great HERO. Det. Charles Smith your fight will never be forgotten and your spirit will always live on.

Ofc. D. Espiritusanto
Miramar PD./Florida

September 8, 2006

Deepest sympathy to Detective Smith's family and friends. Thank you to all who officers everywhere who lay their lives on the line every day to make our streets and country safer. Your sacrifices and courage ARE appreciated by the public you serve. God Bless.

D.,
A Fellow West Virginian

September 8, 2006