Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday, we miss you

love
your family

Anonymous

July 20, 2008

Happy Fathers Day!

June 15, 2008

you are so missed.....

January 27, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 9, 2008

Merry Christmas, well the kids are all together tonight playing some games and showing each other what they got for Christmas. It is so nice when they can just hang out together. You are missed and loved everyday of the year.

Love,
Susie, Alex, Melanie and Ryan

Your family

December 25, 2007

i miss your speghetti and orange julius's

Mel
daughter =]

October 16, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat van den berghe
NH

October 14, 2007

Well, 7 years seems like yesterday. Many changes - some good, some sad but all part of this lifes journey. Somedays we miss the way it was and some days we embrace the way it is now, but everyday we remember you and most times we even get a little laugh. Today Colby & I drank a Marg in you honor (not as good as the ones in columbus LOL)and I know he wished you could have shared it with him instead!! Always with us.

Angie Matteson
family

October 5, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this 7th anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over all of you loved ones and those officers still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 5, 2007

How time flies! So much has happened in 7 years. You would be so proud of the kids, they truely are great kids. They are growing up so fast, Melanie driving, Ryan girl crazy! They are wonderful big sister and brother to Brooke, it is amazing to see them with her. Through terrible circumstances, loosing you, they were given a gift of their little sister that has brought them, all of us, such joy. Not a day passes that you are not thought of or remembered you have left a great legacy in Alex, Melanie and Ryan and for that I am forever grateful. Miss you...

Susie

October 4, 2007

As we reflect back on this sad night 7 years ago, our hearts are lifted and we are overcome with a hugh smile upon our faces.Remembering how wicked your smile was,such a beautiful smile,such a terrible loss to all who really loved you, and your sense of humor.
I miss the times with you,Gary and Al playing cards,the motorcycle rides, the list goes on and on.I feel so blessed and honored to have you all as my friends. I miss you and Gary alot and think of you often.
Rest in peace my friends.

October 4, 2007

Brad,
I think of you and Gary alot,I miss the times the 3 of us shared.It was real tough on all of us,at times, it is still so unbelievable, I miss you and your smile.
Rest in peace my friend.

September 23, 2007

I cannot believe it's been 7 years! I miss you my friend.

Friend

August 15, 2007

We prayed for you today. You are missed...

FWPD, officer

May 13, 2007

Gone But Not Forgotten

FWPD Patrolman

January 31, 2007

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2006

Dad i forgot to tell you that i am now 13 I forgot to tell you that Nov 13th so yep a big teen now Alright i gtg i have got big games to win tomorrow peace i LOVE you

Ryan
Son

December 15, 2006

6 years today, you are still missed everyday

October 5, 2006

Dad its has been 6 years now and it hasnt seemed that long one bit. I remember it like it was yesterday though i still cant get over how it happened so fast. I cant be leave it has been 6 years. I love you SO SO much and i miss you SO SO much

Ryan

Ryan
Son

October 5, 2006

Well 6 years later, this day is still a hard one. These past months we have had a lot of saddness,but our experiences have been helpful to others so I guess that is what life is about. We haven't forgotten-we never will. You are missed.

Colby, Angie. Taylor & Paige

Colby Mattteson
Brother & family

October 5, 2006

G-d Bless.

October 5, 2006

Rest in Peace

Dep. Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

October 4, 2006

Dad i miss you so much i wish your were here. I am starting up a new hockey season. So i miss you and love you

Ryan
Son

September 3, 2006

Happy Birthday!

July 20, 2006

i MiSS YOU DAD!

MELANiE
DAUGHTER

May 10, 2006