Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Practically every day here at work, I give one of my officers a hard time because his brother works for PPD. Today when he said that PPD had lost another, initially, I thought that Officer Richard Decoatsworth's condition had suddenly taken a turn for the worst. That rookie's heart and courage after being shot (chasing the perp for three blocks), is what I have been sharing with the less-tenured officers here.

I was truly saddened to see that yet another PPD officer had been shot. My sincere condolences go out to the Family and Friends of Officer Cassidy.

I see that Solomon Montgomery has already copped a plea bargain. I will refrain from typing anything more.....

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

November 1, 2007

God bless Officer Cassidy, may he rest easy. God bless his family. Lord, they will need Your grace and comfort at this time. God bless Philadelphia PD and the community. They lost a brother and a friend, a protector and warrior.

Your extended law enforcement family, friends, and good people everywhere will never forget what you did for us.

Peace be with you.

KY LEO wife

November 1, 2007

May you rest in peace and may your loved ones find comfort with The Lord. May they and you be ever blessed.

November 1, 2007

God bless you, Officer Cassidy, and may he keep your family safe, and give them the strength to carry on.

Training Mgr. Rick Turner
San Leandro, CA, PD

November 1, 2007

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE...
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Chuck,

It is an honor to have known you. You never stopped being a cop. After 25 years, you were still more aggressive than the newest of rookies. You will never be forgotten brother.

Corporal John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

November 1, 2007

I would like to send my sincere sympathy to Officer Cassidy's family and the Philadelphia Police Department. God and Peace Be with you all. I will keep you in my prayers!

lorrie winder
wife of ofc. Brian Winder EOW 7-3-04

November 1, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Officer Cassidy's entire family.

November 1, 2007

I just read of Officer Cassidy's passing. He gave 25 years of his life to the job and his family should be proud of him. As I read his story it hits so close to home. Every night my Husband goes in for his daily dose of coffee ordered the same way. I will pray for Officer Cassidy and his family. May they find comfort knowing all those that suport them.
Rest in Peace Officer Cassidy, you deserve it!

Police Officer's Wife

November 1, 2007

Officer Cassidy,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft Unit

November 1, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

Rory D
IPD

November 1, 2007

May You rest in Peace. My prayers go out to your family and your fellow brothers.

Corporal Matt Kuzma
Kidder Township PD

November 1, 2007

God bless Officer Cassidy for his dedication and service to the community. May you rest in peace, brother. I pray for the family and colleagues of Officer Cassidy during this very sad time.

Officer A.J. Lombardo
East Hempfield Twp. PD

November 1, 2007

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law

November 1, 2007

Deepest sympathy to the Cassidy Family. I pray that God will let you find peace in your hearts. Rest in Peace.

Jessica
Officer's girlfriend

November 1, 2007

Chuck was the guy that always said hello to you and never had a bad word to say about anybody. Chuck was the kinda cop that would come in early to gather information and would stay late to finish a job without complaint. Chuck was the kinda cop that you felt good knowing he was out there. People that knew him were lucky to have had the chance. Its such a shock and it hasn't even sunk in yet that he won't be around.... Losing Chuck is like losing a member of the family. He was truly one of the best officers at the 35th District if not the entire department. He will be so truly missed.

Fellow 35th District Officer

November 1, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Cassidy; as well as, to all of his brothers and sisters in the Philadelphia Police Department. Take solace in knowing that brother Cassidy is in the arms of the Lord and that he now watches over us, as we take over his watch. He will always be remembered as a hero.

Trooper
PSP/ Troop M

November 1, 2007

Chuck was the definition of an 'Honorable Man' a true friend, a devoted family man, a great person. Our prayers are with Judy and the Cassidy family.

Tom Duffey

friend

November 1, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to Officer Cassidy's family, friends and fellow officers. May God watch over and comfort you during this very difficult time.

Evelyn Mastragostino
Concerned Citizen

November 1, 2007

Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrafice.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

November 1, 2007

Rest in peace Uncle Chuck, you were always one of the coolest and sweetest people I ever knew. You will always be missed and loved very much.

Love,
Bob Cassidy jr.

Bob Jr.

November 1, 2007

God bless your family, Rest in peace brother you will not be forgotten. Thanks for keeping our city safe for 25 years.

S/A Jim Finnegan
CSX Railroad Police Department

November 1, 2007

To Officer Cassidy's family.. my sincere condolances.
There are no words that can be said to make sense of this tragedy. I pray for your family at a time like this.
I am so sorry that this had to happen to someone who devoted his life to serve & protect

Sylvia

November 1, 2007

"A Part Of America Died",

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
Our prayers and thoughts are with all who knew Officer Cassidy. Hope these words will help through the dark times
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado

Mariyn Robinson
cc-Pirate Internet Radio

November 1, 2007

Sir,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Watch over your family with a helping hand but know your family will be taken care of with the help of your fellow officers, family, and friends.

Jersey Trooper
NJSP

November 1, 2007

You, your family and the Philadelphia Police department are in our thoughts and prayers. May you never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, brother, we will take over the watch from here as you and our Lord guide us from above.

Sergeant Keith Beebe
Stonington, CT Police Department

November 1, 2007