Charles A. Better served in the U.S. Army.
Patrolman Charles Better succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day in a motorcycle crash while patrolling Route 1 in the town of Danvers. Another vehicle had swerved into his lane, striking him head-on, and throwing him into a stone wall across from the state hospital. The driver who caused the crash was charged with manslaughter. Patrolman Better was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for seven months.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Better served with the Massachusetts State Police.
Thank you for your service to the people of Massachusetts, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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