Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday Matthew, we all miss you, but find solace that you are with Our Lord. You are forever in our hearts.

April 30, 2007

I miss you Matt.

March 5, 2007

Dear Matt:
It's our fifth Christmas without you. I wonder when I will
ever get you out of my heart. It seems so silly since I
never knew you. I go by your house and even though
it has been sold, it will always be "your house." Someone put red flowers on the accident site so I guess that's one reason I always think of you. I go by
it so many times a day. It's heartbreaking to see so
many officers whose names will be added to the memorial in WA, D.C. Every story is a tragedy, but I find
it especially sad when Dads are robbed of the opportunity to raise their children. And your parents
and Amy were robbed of ever seeing your children. It
still makes us sad and I guess we will always have our
regrets. But we are grateful for you and the difference
you made and the lives you touched, both in those who
knew and loved you and those of us who didn't. God
bless, dear one and Merry Christmas. Without Jesus,
it wouldn't be merry.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

December 24, 2006

Thinking of you Matt, now and always.

December 12, 2006

Dear Matt, another holiday season is rolling in, every day we do our best to smile and endure, and appreciate the time God shared you with us. We will celebrate the fact that you are with Jesus,our Savior.We recently sent our beloved brown dog to you if you have a K-9 in Heaven, , she wasn`nt too mean, but she had your back. We miss you.

October 26, 2006

I just wanted to say that you have two wonderful Parents. They Love you and miss you so much. We had a chance to meet with your parents in Renton this past weekend. They told us about your family and alittle about you and what had happened. I am so sorry! Your parents are so proud of you.

I don't think that there is a day that your MoM and DaD don't think of you or speak of your name. I saw that in there eyes! Please watch over them and keep them under your wings.

Thank you for giving us this opportunity of meeting with your parents.

RIP Deputy Sheriff Herzog and GOD BLESS............Please say hello to my son Joselito Barber....

Lorna A. Ring (Suisun City, CALIFORNIA)
Mother of OFC. Joselito A. Barber EOW 08-13-06

October 3, 2006

Even though I have never met Deputy Sheriff Matt Herzog, my heart goes out to you and your family. As I look at your picture, I see a young man who truely respect and honored his job. Thank you for your service, commitment, and dedication to your community. I had a chance to talk to your MoM today and she told me alittle about you. After 5 yrs, her voice still sounded like it was just yesterday. You know that saying, "You can learn to forgive, but you can NEVER FORGET"! You are missed everyday by many in so many different ways. Keep your family under you wings, watch over them in there day to day lifes and remember always, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN! God Bless you and may you Rest in Peace...........
Thank you for giving me a chance to talk and soon meet with your parents.
If you see my son Lito, (his the one with a BIG smile on his face) please let him know that I miss him soooooooo much...
May you both RIP.........No good byes, just GOOD NITE for now and until we meet again.

Lorna A. Ring (Suisun City, CALIFORNIA)
OFC. Joselito A. Barber EP-SPD,WA. EOW 08-13-06

September 26, 2006

Matt, I have had the honor to get to know your parents, who epitomize inspiration, grace and strength. Their courage and outreach to others who have suffered line-of-duty loss would surely make you proud. A few days after the 5th anniversary of your passing, I thank you for your service and sacrifice. Matt, you are not forgotten.

Daughter of Cliff Miller, EOW 05/14/1966
WaState Concerns of Police Survivors

September 22, 2006

A man remembered with love and respect never dies but continues to live on in the hearts and minds of other.May G-d bless you and your family.

September 13, 2006

It has been 5 years since you were called away and I know those that love you miss you as much today as they did 5 years ago. You are thought of every day and will never be forgotten. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. My thoughts are with your loved ones today.

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

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

September 13, 2006

"Their duty was to serve. Our duty is to remember" -WSLEM

You will NEVER be forgotten.

September 13, 2006

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain

When you wake in the morning hush
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight
I am the soft starlight at night

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep

Forever remembered,
Forever missed .....

9/12/06

September 13, 2006

Here it is 5 years already. With thoughts of you, LK

The Absent One

As we gather at the table and watch each smiling face
The heart fills with emotion to see the vacant place.
We may strive to hide the longing in the midst of mirth
And fun
But we're thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved-the absent one.

When we gather 'round the fireside with merry laughter
And jest
How we wish the absent dear one
Was here with all the rest.
Still we join in all the frolic, but we wish the day was done
For we're thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved-the absent one.

Yet when the day is over and they all have gone to rest
We feel the Heavenly Father does all things for the best
So we cheer our drooping spirits with the rising of the
Sun
But we can't help thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved-the absent one.
author unknown

September 12, 2006

Thinking of you, your family and your friends. You'll forever be in our hearts.

Lori J

September 11, 2006

the world was a much better place in the short time God graced us with your presence.we all miss you terribly, and try to find comfort in those of us who keep you in our hearts. i know i will see you again, please help me as you helped others when it is my time to meet Jesus.

August 24, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

August 3, 2006

If there ever comes a day we can't be together
Keep me in your heart
I'll stay there forever

July 7, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy Herzog deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Herzog is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

June 19, 2006

You are still thought about and missed daily.

June 18, 2006

First rainbows, now eagles ........

May 8, 2006

Now your name appears on 2 memorials, national and now state. You are not forgotten!

May 3, 2006

You have touched so many people, i truly believe you are an angel sent by God to inspire us mere mortals, Happy Birthday, uncle john

uncle john

May 2, 2006

4-29-2006
The Gift
We recieved a gift today, a gift of love from someone we hold dear,
A gift of love so hard to give, we fear.
But this gift which brings us full circle, you see,
Helps us all to heal and equally.

This gift of love is the most that can be given,
The return of a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend.
We promise to keep him and to hold him in our hearts forever,
To care for him, to watch over him, and to honor him,
And when it is our time, to rest, next to him, for all eternity.

You have asked us not to thank you,
But what else can we do?
For giving us this gift that is so important to you,
You give us what we need to live just one more day through.

And so we pledge to you our heart and soul,
For receiving what we need to make us whole.

Our Love To You for this most precious gift.

April 30, 2006

Happy Birthday, Matt!

April 29, 2006

I remember the day I met you,
And the day God made you mine,
I remember the day God took you,
And will till the end of time.
We made our vows together,
Until death do we part,
But the day God took you from me,
My whole world fell apart.
Sometimes I think I'm dreaming,
I can't believe it's true,
That I can go on living when I no longer have you,
And the memories of the happy years,
When we were together;
The joys, the tears, the love, the fears,
Will stay with me forever,
And when I'm sad and lonely,
And everything goes wrong,
I seem to hear you whisper,
"Cheer up and carry on."
Each time I see your picture,
You seem to smile and say,
"Don't cry I'm only sleeping,
We'll meet again someday."

April 4, 2006