Henry County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Reflections for Police Officer Charles Richard Thomas Haist
“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
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Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
February 16, 2005
May God Bless you and your family. Rest in peace brother.
Officer- J.Tylutki
Wayne County Airport Authority- Michigan
February 16, 2005
Please continue to keep watch over your family, friends, and co-workers from above. God bless all of you.
Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)
February 16, 2005
ALL of our Officers, both Civilian and Military, mourn the loss of Officer Charles Haist. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, Police family and fiends. Officer Haist...we know why you responded with dedication.
Officer
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION, CHARLESTON, SC
February 16, 2005
TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.
Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey
February 16, 2005
May God be with your family during this terrible time. May he also watch over your daughters and take care of them. Because of officers like you, others can rest peaceful at night knowing you are on the beat. God speed sir, as we will take it from here.
Texas
February 16, 2005
God Bless you Officer Haist, My thoughts and prayers are sent to those that you loved & to the Henry County Police Department.
Ms. Tonya M. Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA
February 16, 2005
Rest Easy Brother Charles, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.
APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa
February 16, 2005
Thank You and God Bless.
Retired Officer S Bucior
Chicago Police Department
February 16, 2005