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Photograph: Police Officer Richard Matthews
Patch image: Wilmington Police Department, North Carolina

Police Officer Richard Matthews
Wilmington Police Department
North Carolina
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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Hey Rich, Thinking about you. Kevin had these calendars made for the PUT and your picture is there from when you rode with us in Wilmington. I know all your friends miss you. I hope you continue to keep an eye on your coworkers, especially Stafford. I wish we did not have to honor you in May, but we will. God Bless You.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE/PUT

2009-11-19


My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. If ever you need to talk to someone or if you would like to know more about the support that NC Concerns of Police Survivors (NC C.O.P.S.)can offer, please don't hesitate to contact me. They have been a blessing to myself and my boys.
Catherine Callemyn coppercat30@yahoo.com

Catherine Callemyn
Widow of Officer Charles J Callemyn EOW 2-17-07 Durham NC Police Dept

2009-09-01


Rich we miss you! Can you believe I caught 2 ground hogs in one trap at the same time. Thanks, they went to Mass with us and stayed in Orfield!

Margaret Matthews
Mother

2009-07-13


RIP 313

Anonymous

2009-06-09


Rich, I rode by Shipyard Boelevard again yesterday to visit the site. Your friends are keeping up with the beautiful flowers, as you already know. Miss you a lot.

Patrolman
Wilmington NC

2009-05-04


WE love you and miss you. Please keep a watch over your brother, sister and fellow officers. Bandit loves it here.

Margaret
Mother

2009-04-21


We will always remember you and your dedication to law enforcement. May God bless your family and give them strength.

Anonymous

2009-04-13


Dear Family, Coworkers and Friends of Officer Richard Matthews:
I am riding in the FLETC bike ride and Police Unity Tour ride May 1-12 this year in honor and memory of Officer Matthews. I met Richard on the bike during the FLETC ride last year in Wilmington. You couldn't miss his bright yellow jersey and big smile as we rode through Wilmington. He will be with us in spirit this year. "We Ride For Those Who Died"

Special Agent Kevin Whalen
US HUD Inspector General - FLETC/PUT Rider

2009-03-30


R.I.P. brother. You and Your family are in my prayers

Ofc. Lee Stanley
Pineville PD

2009-03-30


God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

2009-03-22


Rest in Peace Brother. You will not be forgotten. May God Bless your family!

Officer Rachel Prieto
AP&P/Utah Department of Corrections

2009-03-22


Thank you, Officer Matthews, for your service to the people of North Carolina and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas

Janice Brown
civilian

2009-03-19


Your dedication to law enforcement will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Special Agent
FBI - WFO

2009-03-18


Richard you will be missed. Thank you for the years of service you provided to the citizens of Wilmington. It was a pleasure knowing you and your kindness will never be forgotten. God bless your family and the other officers as they mourn the lose of a valued officer and friend.

Daniel Kelly
LPO

2009-03-17


RIP 313

Anonymous

2009-03-15


OFFICER MATTHEWS LOST HIS LIFE RESPONDING TO A CALL TO ASSIST A BROTHER OFFICER. WE ALL SHARE IN THE PAIN OF HIS DEATH. MAY GOD WATCH OVER HIS BROTHER OFFICERS AND HIS FAMILY. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

2009-03-15


My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

2009-03-12


Officer Matthews,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wilmington and New York City. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

2009-03-08


You are in my prayers.

Ofc. s.l. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

2009-03-05


May God Bless your family, friends and co-workers. All are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service! God Bless!

Laura Watts
Columbus County 911

2009-03-04


May God be with your entire family, friends and co-workers. We'll take it from here my brother in Blue. May God be take care of your soul and may you rest in peace Richard.

Ofc. Rob Trevino-Michigan
Clinton Police Department

2009-03-04


Rich, I still have a hard time believing that you are not with us any longer. I keep expecting to hear you key up on the radio every day at work. You are missed more than you ever know. RIP 313 you will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

2009-03-03


Officer Matthews & Family: You are in my prayers. It was an honor riding my bike with you Richard in Wilmington last May during the FLETC ride in support of the Police Unity Tour and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. You will never be forgotten.

Senior Special Agent Kevin Whalen
U.S. HUD Inspector General

2009-03-03


Your work on earth is done, now go rest in peace. May God bless you, your family, and your co-workers.

Lt. Darin Allgood
Huntersville Police

2009-03-03


RIP BROTHER

P.O.
RUTGERS PD

2009-03-02


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