Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Eternal rest grant unto him Lord , let perpetual light shine on him, may his soul rest in eternal peace.

Officer John Amici
Phila P D… 35th district, 2 squad

November 1, 2024

Requiem æternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.

Don Whicker

November 3, 2022

Rest In Peace.

Correctional Officer
Ontario Corrections (Canada)

August 11, 2021

Continue to rest in peace. You were taken from us way to soon.

Sergeant Kevin Graham
Metropolitan Police D C

May 6, 2021

This officer & his family will remain m my heart & prayers forever. 2007 was a rough year for me and when I heard of his murder, my heart dropped. I attend his memorial every year & will continue to do so for the rest of my days.

Pastor Beverly A. Rawls
House Of Hope Christian Center

November 1, 2020

Seems like yesterday. Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

November 1, 2020

It’s days like today that I’m sure your family must struggle with
They are always in my thoughts and prayers still to this day

Nancy
Neighbor

March 13, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Cassidy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2020

Rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

P/O Blake
Philadelphia Police Department

December 14, 2017

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

November 2, 2017

Many respects, blessings and condolences to your family and members of your department. Many of us LEOs have experienced situations such as yours, but were spared. You are are a true hero my brother. Rest well and watch over all who will keep your memory alive. And that bastard to go to hell and burn.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

November 1, 2017

Dear Mrs. Cassidy & Children,

On this sorrowful day, we honor the beloved memory of your Husband & dear Dad. His dedication to Family is held in our hearts. Not many days have gone by in these 10 years that we & many others on the job have not thought of him & of all of you.

Your dear Husband & Dad lives in our hearts. Thank you, dear Officer Chuck Cassidy for your courage, your dedication and your love of Family & friends. You are held in our hearts & always, always missed & remembered. Always in our prayers.

Retired PPD Officer Bob Auman & Family
Philadelphia Police Department

October 31, 2017

Soon after Officer Cassidy died I met a police officer who knew him well. She said, " Do you know how after someone dies everyone says nice things about him? All the good things they are saying about Chuck Cassidy are true. He was everything a police officer should be and more."

Throughout the years, whenever a conversation has turned to the subject of police or policing, I have repeated her words. May the Cassidy family continue to find comfort in the fact that he lives in the example that he set for others and in the simple words of praise shared about him even among strangers.

Anonymous

January 31, 2017

I still think about you and your family all the time. rest in peace. a great man.

anonymous

October 31, 2016

My name is Christopher Waite and I know police officer chuck at orchard school in 1995 and the dare program and my condolences to the family and I know him long time ago when I was that boy with my English teacher mr wight and he trough the dare bear to me and then we became friends

Mr Christopher Waite
Friends

August 1, 2016

Officer Cassidy, you will ALWAYS be remembered and NEVER forgotten. Mrs. Cassidy, you have a Nation of law enforcement survivors standing behind you in support and walking this path along with you. We are here for you and the kids.

Kim Weigand Executive Director-PA COPS
Mom of Sgt Mike Weigand E.O.W. 9/14/2008

November 1, 2014

i just started reading the many reflections left for chuck - it will take me a very long time to read all of them - i want to thank the many wonderful people who have not forgotten chuck - me and my children miss him so much - after 6 years you would think it gets easier but deep down it hurts so much - some days it feels like it happened yesterday while others it seems like a lifetime since we've been able to just hug him - life does go on but it will NEVER be the same without him - as many of you who have lost someone so close know all to well!!!!

judy, katie, cole & john
chuck's wife and children

December 3, 2013

We miss you very much, Chuck,but we know you are in Heaven looking after all of us

Retired Police Officer Linda Murphy
Philadelphia Police Department

February 18, 2013

I happened to see a news blurb on Philly TV in '07 showing Chuck's pic. I didn't recognize him. A week or so later the Cardinal Dougherty quarterly letter came in the mail. It had the same pic I'd seen on TV. He was a grad from my year, 1970. He looked familiar to me. I got out my 1970 yearbook and found his pic from 1970. Oh My God! I played football with Chuck back in '66 & '67 at Dougherty!

Chuck was a fine athlete and a good guy. It hurts me deeply to know that he was murdered so senslessly. My thoughts & prayers continue to go out to him and his family. I'm still shocked. I don't know what else to say except: God Bless Chuck!

John J. Rusher III (Jack)
High School Friend

May 25, 2012

In Memory of Phila police officer Charles Cassidy

Police Officer's are people who have answered the call of LAW ENFORCEMENT they serve and protect the city of Philadelphia and the community's we live in . and these Officer's are great role model's for are young and impreshenable children. but some of these officers gave their life's in - THE LINE OF DUTY - and they most never be forgotton .

Written by Vincent Gibson brother of Detective Joseph Gibson Badge # 8105 south detectives

From the Gibson Family sadly on Dec 26, 2010 Det. Joseph Gibson was found dead in his home . he took his own life . our family's heart's are truly broken

Vincent Gibson
Brother of DET. Joseph R. Gibson

May 17, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother!

P/O Phil Bowdren (Retired)
Philadelphia Police Department

January 11, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th anniversary 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24

November 1, 2011

3 years have passed and we all still tank you for your sacrifice

Anonymous

November 1, 2010

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

Rest in peace!

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

June 24, 2010