KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY!
Charles was born in Hutchinson, Kansas and was appointed to the Des Moines, Iowa Police Department on Apri 15, 1902. Charles became Chief of Police on April 4, 1916. Chief Jackson was shot on December 12, 1918 by Bank Robber and Bandit Dutch Cross. Chief Jackson died from his wounds on December 16, 1918. Dutch Cross was wounded by Chief Jackson. Charles middle name is Chase.
The following was taken from the Des Moines Police Ball Book of 1919.
"IN THE YEAR just passed the Des Moines Police Department suffered a lose, greater perhaps, than any other which could have been inflicted upon it. Charles Chase Jackson, that four-square man whom every member of the department, veteran, and newcomer alike, had learned to revere and respect-yes, to love-gave his life gloriously in the performance of duty.
There are some human emotions too tremendously deep for expression in mere words. It was such as emotion which surged through the souls of the department members when they were forced to a realization that "Jack" was gone.
"He was a friend to man."
That was Charley Jackson. When one looks back upon the sixteen years he was a member of the department and analyzes his dominant characteristics through that period it isn't hard to understand why "Jack" commanded the deep admiration and loyalty of every one of us. Because he was indeed a "friend to man," He was square to the core-not part of the time, but always. He made a "square deal" the ruling motive of his every action. It was a passion with him.
It was not unusual when the time came to face the hazards of cornering one so desperately criminal as "Dutch" Cross that Charley Jackson was on the job to lead the way. It was not the first time he had faced danger in the line of duty. It has often been said of him that he knew no fear and surely the man doesn't live who can truthfully contradict the statement.
In keeping with his passion for fair dealing, "Jack" was not one to send his men where he would not himself go. On the contrary, it was his wont in all his years of service to personally bear the brunt of any of the dangerous tasks to which duty called.
In our Burial and Protective Association, Charley was a charter member and always took a spirited interest in the organization's welfare. As its president he was an active worker, just as he capably fulfilled the duties arising from other offices he held in the association.
The are a hundred stories told of Charley Jackson, and they all illustrate the pure gold of his character-his bravery, his utter unselfishness, his devotion to his family and to his men, his constant clinging to the highest of ideals where relationship with fellow men was involved. These stories will ever be fresh in our memories, just as recollections of this man will always tend to keep high our standards of well being."
Charles was born in Hutchinson, Kansas and was appointed to the Des Moines, Iowa Police Department on Apri 15, 1902. Charles became Chief of Police on April 4, 1916. Chief Jackson was shot on December 12, 1918 by Bank Robber and Bandit Dutch Cross. Chief Jackson died from his wounds on December 16, 1918. Dutch Cross was wounded by Chief Jackson. Charles middle name is Chase.
The following was taken from the Des Moines Police Ball Book of 1919.
"IN THE YEAR just passed the Des Moines Police Department suffered a lose, greater perhaps, than any other which could have been inflicted upon it. Charles Chase Jackson, that four-square man whom every member of the department, veteran, and newcomer alike, had learned to revere and respect-yes, to love-gave his life gloriously in the performance of duty.
There are some human emotions too tremendously deep for expression in mere words. It was such as emotion which surged through the souls of the department members when they were forced to a realization that "Jack" was gone.
"He was a friend to man."
That was Charley Jackson. When one looks back upon the sixteen years he was a member of the department and analyzes his dominant characteristics through that period it isn't hard to understand why "Jack" commanded the deep admiration and loyalty of every one of us. Because he was indeed a "friend to man," He was square to the core-not part of the time, but always. He made a "square deal" the ruling motive of his every action. It was a passion with him.
It was not unusual when the time came to face the hazards of cornering one so desperately criminal as "Dutch" Cross that Charley Jackson was on the job to lead the way. It was not the first time he had faced danger in the line of duty. It has often been said of him that he knew no fear and surely the man doesn't live who can truthfully contradict the statement.
In keeping with his passion for fair dealing, "Jack" was not one to send his men where he would not himself go. On the contrary, it was his wont in all his years of service to personally bear the brunt of any of the dangerous tasks to which duty called.
In our Burial and Protective Association, Charley was a charter member and always took a spirited interest in the organization's welfare. As its president he was an active worker, just as he capably fulfilled the duties arising from other offices he held in the association.
The are a hundred stories told of Charley Jackson, and they all illustrate the pure gold of his character-his bravery, his utter unselfishness, his devotion to his family and to his men, his constant clinging to the highest of ideals where relationship with fellow men was involved. These stories will ever be fresh in our memories, just as recollections of this man will always tend to keep high our standards of well being."
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY!
Charles was born in Hutchinson, Kansas and was appointed to the Des Moines, Iowa Police Department on Apri 15, 1902. Charles became Chief of Police on April 4, 1916. Chief Jackson was shot on December 12, 1918 by Bank Robber and Bandit Dutch Cross. Chief Jackson died from his wounds on December 16, 1918. Dutch Cross was wounded by Chief Jackson. Charles middle name is Chase.
The following was taken from the Des Moines Police Ball Book of 1919.
"IN THE YEAR just passed the Des Moines Police Department suffered a lose, greater perhaps, than any other which could have been inflicted upon it. Charles Chase Jackson, that four-square man whom every member of the department, veteran, and newcomer alike, had learned to revere and respect-yes, to love-gave his life gloriously in the performance of duty.
There are some human emotions too tremendously deep for expression in mere words. It was such as emotion which surged through the souls of the department members when they were forced to a realization that "Jack" was gone.
"He was a friend to man."
That was Charley Jackson. When one looks back upon the sixteen years he was a member of the department and analyzes his dominant characteristics through that period it isn't hard to understand why "Jack" commanded the deep admiration and loyalty of every one of us. Because he was indeed a "friend to man," He was square to the core-not part of the time, but always. He made a "square deal" the ruling motive of his every action. It was a passion with him.
It was not unusual when the time came to face the hazards of cornering one so desperately criminal as "Dutch" Cross that Charley Jackson was on the job to lead the way. It was not the first time he had faced danger in the line of duty. It has often been said of him that he knew no fear and surely the man doesn't live who can truthfully contradict the statement.
In keeping with his passion for fair dealing, "Jack" was not one to send his men where he would not himself go. On the contrary, it was his wont in all his years of service to personally bear the brunt of any of the dangerous tasks to which duty called.
In our Burial and Protective Association, Charley was a charter member and always took a spirited interest in the organization's welfare. As its president he was an active worker, just as he capably fulfilled the duties arising from other offices he held in the association.
The are a hundred stories told of Charley Jackson, and they all illustrate the pure gold of his character-his bravery, his utter unselfishness, his devotion to his family and to his men, his constant clinging to the highest of ideals where relationship with fellow men was involved. These stories will ever be fresh in our memories, just as recollections of this man will always tend to keep high our standards of well being."
Charles was born in Hutchinson, Kansas and was appointed to the Des Moines, Iowa Police Department on Apri 15, 1902. Charles became Chief of Police on April 4, 1916. Chief Jackson was shot on December 12, 1918 by Bank Robber and Bandit Dutch Cross. Chief Jackson died from his wounds on December 16, 1918. Dutch Cross was wounded by Chief Jackson. Charles middle name is Chase.
The following was taken from the Des Moines Police Ball Book of 1919.
"IN THE YEAR just passed the Des Moines Police Department suffered a lose, greater perhaps, than any other which could have been inflicted upon it. Charles Chase Jackson, that four-square man whom every member of the department, veteran, and newcomer alike, had learned to revere and respect-yes, to love-gave his life gloriously in the performance of duty.
There are some human emotions too tremendously deep for expression in mere words. It was such as emotion which surged through the souls of the department members when they were forced to a realization that "Jack" was gone.
"He was a friend to man."
That was Charley Jackson. When one looks back upon the sixteen years he was a member of the department and analyzes his dominant characteristics through that period it isn't hard to understand why "Jack" commanded the deep admiration and loyalty of every one of us. Because he was indeed a "friend to man," He was square to the core-not part of the time, but always. He made a "square deal" the ruling motive of his every action. It was a passion with him.
It was not unusual when the time came to face the hazards of cornering one so desperately criminal as "Dutch" Cross that Charley Jackson was on the job to lead the way. It was not the first time he had faced danger in the line of duty. It has often been said of him that he knew no fear and surely the man doesn't live who can truthfully contradict the statement.
In keeping with his passion for fair dealing, "Jack" was not one to send his men where he would not himself go. On the contrary, it was his wont in all his years of service to personally bear the brunt of any of the dangerous tasks to which duty called.
In our Burial and Protective Association, Charley was a charter member and always took a spirited interest in the organization's welfare. As its president he was an active worker, just as he capably fulfilled the duties arising from other offices he held in the association.
The are a hundred stories told of Charley Jackson, and they all illustrate the pure gold of his character-his bravery, his utter unselfishness, his devotion to his family and to his men, his constant clinging to the highest of ideals where relationship with fellow men was involved. These stories will ever be fresh in our memories, just as recollections of this man will always tend to keep high our standards of well being."
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