California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Wednesday, January 7, 1998
Reflections for Officer Scott Matthew Greenly
On January 7th my heart felt heavy. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you. I found out that I am exspecting in early September. Hopefully its a boy. I would love to name him after you. I was always proud of you, I hope you know that Scott. You were my first love and will always hold a special place in m heart. I still cry when the thought of your smile crosses my mind. Im still having a hard time dealing with you not being here. I'm so sorry to hear about Ripley. Michael is graduating in June. I can't believe hes going to be 18! Guess what you were right he did end up tall he 6 feet..He remembers you very well and still can't talk about you without getting all teary eyed. We miss you and Love You...
Donna
Friend
January 11, 2007
Nine years may have passed since your tour of duty ended but you have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case. You are a true hero and heroes never die. My thoughts are with your family today as I know they have thought of you every day over the past 9 years and will continue to do so for as long as they walk this earty. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.
Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
January 7, 2007
Happy Birthday......I still cry every week. It never gets easier.......I miss you...
Donna
Donna
friend
November 28, 2006
Scotty,
Paul graduated from the Oregon Youth Challenge Program with a 3.2 gpa! I am so proud of him and I know you are, too. Mom, Ron & Millie came with me to the graduation. It was a great ceremony (I cried through most of it!) On the way home there was a road closure and there was a guy working it and he laughed just like Mark! It was the weiredest thing, but I could swear it was him, letting us know he was watching, too and was proud of Paul. I miss you two so much. Paul has joined the Army and will be going to boot camp in August. He gets to blow things up. He's very excited! Andy is stationed in Guam until October. He will be going to the Middle East next year. Please watch over my boys as they go forward in their lives. I love you and you know you are in my thoughts always.
Denyse
Sister
June 27, 2006
Let me start with saying my thoughts and prayers are with the Family of Officer Greenly everyday. I have looked for a place to express my deep sorrow for their loss. I wish I could tell you Officer Greenly how deeply sorry I am as I have in my prayers. I actually wish there were nothing to say sorry about and you were still here with your loved ones. I was very close to this case and have wanted a long time to find a place to express how very sorry I am for the loss of life that day and for the loss you!
For the loss, your family has suffered and lives with everyday. May you Rest in Peace, Officer Greenly. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family for the rest of my life.
Michelle
January 6, 2006
God give you all peace. My family is with the CHP, and suffered a loss 20 years ago, I know how time passes fast and slow all at the same time.
Elissa
CHP
October 15, 2005
My dearest Scott;
I love and miss you very much. There's not a day gone by that I have not thought of you. I miss your smile & I miss your company (especially at the taco wagon).
Monday I got invited to play golf with 11-99 Foundation. So I'm going to go to represent you. Because, if it were possible, you'd be there with me.
I love you with all my heart. couldn't ask for a better son. I only wish I could trade places with you so you could have had a longer life. With all my love, your Dad. Ron.
PS We took care of Ripley as long as we could even though she was a "stinker". We learned to love her and we really miss her too.
Father Ron Bell
April 23, 2005
Hi Scotty,
Too much time passes and before you realize it, more years pass. Every day, I think about you and Mark and how very much I miss the two of you. I think about the time the 3 of us went to the San Jose flea market. How different you two seemed on the outside. How alike on the inside. I remember walking slightly behind you two and noticing this for the first time. Loving the both of you so much my heart hurt. It was always so funny to see the two of you together. Mark in his Harley clothes, you in your preppy attire. So different, but so much alike! You always laughed at the same things. I miss you, brother. You are alive in my heart and the heart of my son. I love you.
Karen
Karen Haley, Sister
January 31, 2005
Scotty, I watched the video you made of your graduation from the academy while I was down at Mom & Dad's for the holidays. Your pride and happiness in your achievement was so wonderful to see. I wish I could've been there to see it first hand. I miss you so very much and Mark, too. I know you're both together. Keep him out of trouble. :)
I love you, Neicy
January 20, 2005
Another year has passed Scott. I wish I could say it gets easier, but it doesn't. I couldn't write this on the 7th, too hard. I remember the things we talked about and the good times we had, I miss you on the beat. That is how I want to remember you, not how I saw you that night. I am grateful for the time we had and the things I learned from you. You truly were a friend and if I could change what happened I would, but since I can't, I will choose to remember your smile and good heart. Thank you for being my friend. You and your family will always be in my heart.
Amy Tritenbach
California Highway Patrol
January 12, 2005
God bless you brother. Thank you for serving our nation. May God continue to bless your family.
Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA.
January 7, 2005
It seems like 1998 was just yesterday. I think of you every day and can still see your smile.
Ripley passsed on. She was 17 and the vet said she was 92 in people age. We have lots of memories of you and the things you taught her. The way she played with you . She was a lot of company for us and we will miss her too.
As of now there are 5 babies named after you. Scott Matthew,
Seth Matthew, Donald Scott, Justin Scott and Salina Scott.
Because of the holidays we try to have as many of the family as we can. Since you and Mark are both gone, we have only 3 girls left. But at least PJ will be here for
Christmas. He is 17 and we we'll be so glad to see him. Andy is in Japan with the Navy. we love you, Mom and Ron
Phyllis Bell, Mother
December 9, 2004
Officer Greenly you are remembered Brother. God's Mercy and Blessings to your loved ones.
Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police
August 3, 2004
Scotty,
It's been a year since Markie died and I know you two are together. It's so hard missing you both and living in the emptiness left behind. Your light is sorely missed. Time becomes like a rubberband, all stretched out and warped. Andy's in the Navy and PJ is almost out of high school. Watch over my boys and keep them safe, kay? I love you, give Mark a big hug. Niecy
Denyse, sister
June 23, 2004
06/09/04
Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Greenly.
Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
June 9, 2004
I am sure you made the CHP proud. Rest easy blue angel. You are not forgotten.
Anonymous
October 31, 2003
Thanks for the "black and white taxi" ride many years ago. You were four days off of field training and I appreciate the courtesy. Rest in Peace.
William Sasseen
California Highway Patrol
Scotty,
Karen is married now. We missed you at the wedding. All of us were in the wedding. Mark and Andy were ushers. Paul was the ring bearer. Jane and Cassie were bridesmaids. Loni was a junior bridesmaid. Breanne was the flower girl. I was the maid of honor. She was so beautiful. You'd be proud of Andy and Paul. Andy is first chair in the band for drums. He's also first chair for jazz band. Paul is doing so well in school and growing like a weed.The cookie jar is always full and there's always milk in the fridge. You would sure be puffed up if you could see that they named the freeway after you. A big old sign with your name on it. Just like Scott's Valley. Remember? I love you and miss you terribly.
Niecy.
Denyse, sister
Scotty,
Every day I think of you. Sometimes, I forget you're not here when I have something funny I want to tell you. Andy and Paul miss you. I miss your laugh, your smile, your hugs. I thought by now that it would be easier, but it's not. I know you're watching over us, but it's so hard. I love you.
Your sister,
Denyse
Dear Scotty,
Every day that passes, I miss you more. I miss your smile, and your wonderful, contiguous laugh. I remember us as kids, playing hide and seek, or laying on the floor watching Saturday morning cartoons until Mom and Dad woke up. I remember us as adults, laughing at all the silly lyrics to our favorite songs like "little bobbin' dog". When I think of those things, and many more, I have to smile. But when I think of not being able to share those things with you anymore, I have to cry. I love you, and I miss you so much it hurts. I guess one day we'll be together again. In the mean time, take care of Dad up there and always remember, you are greatly missed.
Karen Greenly
Sister
April 1, 2003
Remembering you today, Scott. Thank you for your sacrificial service.
We know your absence leaves a void in the lives of those who love
and miss you. May God, thru our Lord Jesus Christ, comfort them in
their sorrow. Thank you for all the sweet memories that will forever
be cherised.
Lynn Kole
Washington State
Hey Bro!
Christmas is upon us once again. I remember the pride you had in your accomplishment during Christmas, when you raced over to see us and had me take pictures of you in your uniform and the patrol car! You were so handsome and proud. I miss you so much. Andy is 17 now, Paul is 15. Andy will be going in the Navy in June. I wish you were here with us to laugh with and enjoy the holidays. You are remembered and missed. I love you.
Denyse
Sister
Scotty,
I miss you. In this time of terror and grief, I know you're watching over the boys and me. You have been in my thoughts so much lately. Three officers were struck and two were killed by someone who fell asleep at the wheel. It brings everything back, all the feelings of helplessness, grief, anger. I wish you were here. Karen had her baby. A boy. They've named him Justin Scott. How many have named their baby after you? I've lost count. I know you'd be all puffed up over that! I love you. Neicy.
Denyse Herzberg, sister
Scotty,
I can hardly believe it's been over 3 years. It's crazy how time keeps going and we all keep living our lives. I miss you and think about you everyday. I look at your pictures that we have around the house, and I answer questions about you from Loni and Breann. They miss you, too. Rick still gets teary-eyed when we talk about you. I guess those things will always be. Love never ends.
I love you.
Karen
Karen
Sister
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