Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

22 years my friend and we still miss 'ya. Where does all the time go? You and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers. We will never forget Matt. NEVER !!!!!

HEROES NEVER DIE......

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2024

Matt, in all these years you have never been forgotten, your smile was always genuine as was your laugh. You are missed by everyone who worked with you. I will continue to remember you on your anniversary of your passing. I hope you and John are having a good time in heaven since he joined you.

Sherry LujanCarpenter - SRS(Ret)
OCSD

September 22, 2024

You will never be forgotten Matt, it was always a pleasure to work with you. You always made us laugh and treated us well which was appreciated. I know John is up there with you now in heaven keeping you company. Until we all meet again.

Professional Civilian Supervisor Sherry
OCSD

November 17, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are still with you my friend and you are dearly missed. Some of our fellow Station 18 brothers have joined you in eternal paradise and I'm sure you're all having a great time in heaven. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Matt. We love you brother. I hope you are continuing to rest in peace buddy. We will never forget.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2023

20 years ago today Matt, when we all heard that fateful news. We still miss you brother and think of you often. You were a good friend, a good man and a good cop. We will never ever forget your sacrifice. Sure hope you're enjoying your motor beat up in heaven!!!

HEROES NEVER DIE.....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2022

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 22, 2020

18 years that you served with pride, professionalism and integrity and 18 years since your tragic and untimely death. You are not forgotten my dear friend nor will you ever be !!! Thank you for your camaraderie and friendship Matt. It will always hold a special place in my heart. We will NEVER, EVER forget. May you continue to rest in eternal peace, my brother !!!

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2020

Love ya brother! Still miss you!

Ira Essoe

November 7, 2019

I remember the day we heard the news. I also remember your celebration of life. You were my instructor for traffic school and I was awed at how you traffic guys loved to do accident reports! I'm sure that if there is an accident in heaven, God will reach out to you for the report. Matt Davis Park is beautiful. You would've been proud.
Stand down and rest easy, my friend. We will never forget our fallen comrades.

Sgt Al Sevilla, retired
Orange County Sheriffs Department Station 18

October 28, 2019

It's been 17 years since my daddy died and I just discovered this website filled with really beautiful messages about my dad. I was so little when he passed.. so it's amazing to read that he was indeed the heroic, compassionate, generous man I viewed him as. It wasn't because I was a naive, innocent child, he really was the most perfect man and father. I wish I could regain every lost memory we had together and dance on his feet once more and wake up early to make pancakes. While our gracious God can grant healing and overwhelming peace, there will always be a part of me yearning, aching, hoping, hurting, for you.

Thank you for those who wrote such beautiful things. I wish I could hear more stories you shared with my dad. It's like a big part of him is lost since there is so much I do not know. And thank you for those who never stopped thinking and praying for us. If only you could see the amazing things my mom and family have triumphantly overcome with so much bravery. And now as a married woman I can't stop viewing my mom as the most amazing, lionhearted, sacrificial woman. Man. My dad was a lucky man.

Julianna Morasse (Davis)
Daughter

September 20, 2019

Well Matt, another year has passed and the time just seems to fly by now as we're all older and mostly retired now. We still miss 'ya bud and we have not forgotten your sacrifice. WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!! May you continue to rest in eternal peace , my friend.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 23, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. After 15 years you are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

September 22, 2017

Well Matt, it's year 15 already buddy and boy, does the time just fly by anymore. Today, your family, friends and co-workers will be honoring your memory and sacrifice at 'Sergeant Matt Davis Park' in Mission Viejo. I can't be there in person but I will be there in spirit. We miss you my friend. Sure wish we all could be enjoying our retirement years together.

May you continue to rest in eternal peace Matt. We will NEVER, EVER FORGET !!!!

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2017

14 years ago today we received the tragic news Matt and the pain never goes away. I can just imagine the pain and sorrow that your whole family still endures to this day. Mrs. Huffman, you raised a fine son who was always there for his fellow deputies and had a heart of gold. You and your hubby should always be proud. We will never forget your son.

"They whom we love and lose, are no longer where they were before....they are now wherever we are"..

Rest in eternal peace my brother. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2016

Matt how wonderful you had a friend like Mitchell he has never forgot you. Every year without you is very hard. I think about how very long it has been since I have hugged you and I cry maybe not where anyone see but on the inside. Love you so much Son. I know GOD is loving just like I do. Mom

Mary Huffman
Mom

August 17, 2016

Another year has passed and we remember. Time passes us by so much faster these days Matt, especially now, with most of us looking forward to our 'golden' years. We still miss 'ya buddy. Hope you're enjoyin' your beat on heavens streets. We will never forget....NEVER !!!!!

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2015

I know you are with God Matt. You were an awesome cop and good man and friend. Thanks for being there when I needed you in the street.

Albert Macias
OCSD RET. LINE OF DUTY

December 3, 2014

Another year has passed Matt and we still remember and honor you on that tragic and sad day 12 years ago. A lot of us have retired or are looking at retirement real soon and we sure wish you were here to enjoy it all with us. We will never forget you or your sacrifice, my brother. May God continue to watch over, comfort and guide your loving family and may you continue to forever, rest in eternal peace, my friend.

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2014

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and law enforcement. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones. You will never be forgotten.

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

September 22, 2013

Another year makes 11 Matt and your still missed very much by all your family, friends and co-workers. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We love you brother.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2013

Well Matt, I can't believe it's been 10 years already. Man, how time flies. We have not forgotten your life or your sacrifice. You were a good man and and a good cop.

Sure hope your still resting in eternal peace, my friend. God Bless you and your family.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 22, 2012

Matt- I'm so sorry this happen to you. You were a good cop and an even better person. I will never forget that time in Dana Point when you were there for me. God bless you.

Retired OCSD Investigator Sean Murphy

February 11, 2012

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Davis. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 19, 2012

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them and guide them as the continue on lifes trail. You will never be forgotten as true heroes never die.

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

September 22, 2011

Son the pain for Dad and I seems to never go away. We still put flowers on your grave almost every week. We love you and miss you with all our heart. We talk to your officers often and they miss you so much also. We are so proud of the man you became.Will see you in heaven and will never have to leave you again. Many of our new friends officer kids are in heaven too,what a great day when we are all together. Love, LOve You Son

Mary
Mom

October 25, 2010