Police Officer Charles Edward Cassidy

Officer Cassidy, i'm sorry for what happened to you that day almost 18 years ago, as your death was senseless and cruel. The man who took your life was nothing short of a coward, as he was already in a bad position alone by committing that said robbery, which says alot about what type of person he was. However, he did not get away as he was caught a few days later, meaning that his consequences caught up to him rather quickly. To top it off, he was sentenced to death, meaning that he won't breathe a single ounce of air again once his day comes. And although it's been some time, he's still yet to face judgement day, as it's a good thing he was sealed away from society permanently as he was clearly a nuisance and a threat to everyone around him, and his actions showed it. Not only did he take away a veteran officer, he took away a husband, a father, a friend, a son, and someone you can really trust to protect others and get the job done at the same time. It'll never fail to astound me at the fact that people aren't just dangerous, but they're so vile and savage that they're even willing to kill and hurt those who not only serve and protect, but those who try to stop them from committing such acts and anything that is conisdered breaking the law. I think if anything that had the suspect surrendered or atleast gave you a chance to fight back, it would've been a different story instead of what happened, but ofcourse nobody is willing to go to jail, since they can't accept responsibility for their actions and its all they know. But however, i'd like to shift into the positive aspect of things. From what i learned about you, is that you were one of the well-known and cherished officers in the community, since you spent nearly 30 years of law enforcement, which alone is a very big accomplishment that some people can't achieve. To spend 25 years as a police officer in the great city of Philadelphia says alot, as you really were passionate about your job and the fact you wanted to really go out there and make a difference and help those in need of assistance, or if it's a more dire situation then you would be able to offer them protection and security. And i read that you were willingly able to help, as i learned that 2 men you arrested before received your help in getting back on their feet and turning their lives around, which i think is only one of the many achievements you got as an officer since you certainly had achieved many. Another one i saw talked about how you helped a woman's son get his life back together after he fell victim to drugs, which is one of many great things you did during your career. Another thing i'd like to add is that i'm sure your kids have learned about your legacy as they're most likely adults by now with their own lives, and i'm sure you're proud of them in heaven where you're at. As of now, you serve as the guardian angel for your children and wife, as i learned you were a family man, and you're now the main protector in heaven for your kids and wife, and the rest of your family, and although it is a shame you were taken away by a senesless scumbag, it still won't bruise the reputation you once had in protecting and serving your community and ensuring the public's safety over yours, which is a very selfless act in itself, which defines your character and gives a small insight to who you were as an officer. I think i'd like to include how i found out about your death; Although i wasn't a year old when you died and i never knew you, i found out about you when i saw your name in the end credits of a show i watched, and i researched your name online. Other than that, it's a good thing that your killer didn't get away as he was caught and locked away permanently, but honestly, i think the choice of putting him in the ground alot sooner would've been the better option as people like him don't deserve to breathe another pocket of air again, but it's between him and his God on what happens to him once his fate comes. There's alot of reasons why some people are willing to risk everything to avoid going to jail, but from what i learned is that they not only can't take accountability, but it's because they're so filled with hate and wrath that they not only take it out on others including law enforcement, but also because they're cowardly and their intent is to rip families apart and cause harm, but with the man who took your life being sentenced to death, i think it's safe to say that his time is coming soon, and that karma will get him for good. Karma is something that reaches those who do wrong, along with those who's intent is to kill and harm police, as Karma will one day reveal to them what happens when you take away one of God's soldiers on earth, as the punishment for doing so is a price that nobody can pay other than judgement day. But as of now, may you rest in peace knowing that your service is appreciated, and that as long as your name is said and remembered, you aren't truly dead as you live on in the minds and hearts of others, including those who's lives have been changed because of you, and that the city of Philadelphia will forever cherish your memory and who you were as a person. Rest Well Mr. Cassidy

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

June 25, 2025