Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Policeman Charles Hartsell Smelser

Hot Springs Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, April 1, 1900

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Reflections for Policeman Charles Hartsell Smelser

Proud of your service Uncle Hartsell! I look at your picture that was handed down to me and and grateful and honored to call you family!

Linda Greene Courtney
Great Great Niece (His brother William Henry Smeltzer was my G.Gran.)

September 9, 2021

Officer Smelser,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hot Springs.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 1, 2020

Officer Smelser,
On today, the 116th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hot Springs.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 1, 2016

Officer Smelser,
Sir, it has taken over 114 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hot Spings. It angers me that only one of the POS's was convicted of your murder-they all should've been found guilty.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 23, 2014

Your heroism and service to my home state is honored today, the 114th anniversary 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 murdered in 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

June 11, 2014

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