Although it is difficult to accept that Charleston was stolen from us abruptly on October 1, 2017, we will honor him by telling his story. Charleston Hartfield was born feet first and kicking into the world on May 6, 1983 in Bellflower, CA to Sheryl Hartfield and Carl Hartfield Sr. At an early age, Charleston was always anxious to learn, eager to tackle new challenges, and a great student in class. He gave his life to the Lord and was baptized several times by his grandmother, Wilma. As they say, it takes a village to raise strong kids with love and support. Charleston was raised by his grandmother Wilma and his Aunt Trisha in his early years. Thereafter, his honorary parents, Jeannie and John Murray nurtured him from a young teenager into manhood. Charleston joined the US Army when he turned 17-years old after serving in JROTC for 4 years. Charleston was joined in marriage to Veronica in March 2002 and their union produced two remarkable children: Ayzayah (15) and Savannah (9). He was a devoted husband and father that focused on ensuring that his family’s needs were exceedingly met. Everything he was and wanted to be was to honor his family. Charleston’s love, his mischievous and infectious sense of humor, and his determination to succeed in every endeavor became a catalyst for his exemplary 17-year military career with the US Army under the 82nd Airborne and the Nevada National Guard. His overwhelming desire to belong, lead him to also serve his community for 11 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. As noted in his now Best Selling memoirs, he treated everyone with integrity, compassion, and respect whether the duty was patrol or an uncover assignment. He took his oath to protect the safety of Las Vegas seriously and would not allow anyone to compromise the community’s peace of mind. He found no greater joy than to watch the exceptional athleticism of his son in youth football with the Henderson Cowboys. He facilitated the league by becoming an Assistant Director and Coach. He also became a Team Dad when Savannah danced her heart out with the B Sharp Dance Crew. He will be dearly missed by his officer colleagues at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; his fellow soldiers the US Army National Guard 100th QM, and every coach and football player of the Henderson Cowboys. He regularly inspired everyone he touched by challenging them to become bigger than themselves. Charleston mastered his video historian skills with his CHUCKY HART PRODUCTIONS videos that chronicled Ayzayah’s and Savannah’s sports and dance participation. Charleston is survived by: His wife, Veronica; Son Ayzayah; and his Daughter, Savannah. He also leaves behind his mother, Sheryl; Aunt Trisha; his sisters, Mia, Denita and Yvronda (Necie); brother, Carl Jr.; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives that adored him alike.
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