Harriman Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, September 16, 2004
Add to My HeroesJesse Matthew Rittenhouse
Officer Matt Rittenhouse was killed in an automobile collision when his patrol car went out of control shortly before midnight.
It is believed that severe weather and rain-slicked roads, the result of Hurricane Ivan, contributed to the crash.
Officer Rittenhouse had served with the Harriman Police Department for three years and had previously served with the Roane County Sheriff's Department for two years. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 920
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 1,067 ReflectionsMerry Christmas my beautiful son. I love you and miss you so much. I just need to feel those big arms around me and know that everything is ok. It's a good life here, there are so many good things happening in the family, it just makes me sad sometimes when I can't look around and see you in the middle of things. You are and always will be a part of everything we do but I want more. That's just the truth and the way it is. We were given the best when God gave us you and I will always be thankful for the earthly days we had with you.
Momma
Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004
January 2, 2025
