Poland was born on July 16, 1946 in Payette, ID to Mildred Poland and the late Charles Bert Poland, Sr. He was a beloved husband, father and Paw-Paw! A selfless man whose life exemplified the Lord he served, made the ultimate sacrifice by saving the lives of the children he loved.
Where is Charles Poland Memorial Highway?
DALE COUNTY, Ala. A half-mile stretch of U.S. 231 here may soon bear the name of slain school bus driver Charles Poland. The roadway around the site of where Poland was fatally shot in the line of duty last week would be designated the Charles ‘Chuck’ Albert Poland, Jr., Memorial Highway.