Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Pavelka for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

November 17, 2003

Brother in blue, may you rest in peace. Your duty and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

November 17, 2003

To many times I sit in front the this computer and again see another "Brother in blue" taken from us. Everyday that I work I turn on the net and come directly to this website. Some of the guys tell me that I am too paranoid and that I am too Cautious. Sometimes, God choses to take one of his "Protectors" home regardless how carful we are. I feel that God has Chosen to take Officer Matthew Pavelka home because he has spent him time in hell and now he needs him standing next to the throne. As a grown man and been wearing the uniform for a unappreciated 81/2 years, I still get excited to come to work. If God choses to take me from this earth, then I know that I that I am going to another place that where Officer Pavelka is still patroling the streets of Gold and keeping them safe. My god be with his family and give them some type of understanding and comfort.

Remember, and let us never forget the sacrifice(s) that so many officer have made.

Ptl. Thomas S. Chambers
Calais Police Department (Maine)

Patrolman Thomas S. Chambers
Calais Police Department (Maine)

November 17, 2003

My condolence to the family, friends and members of the Burbank Police Department. God has a speacial Love for his Police Officers your place will be special and near to Him.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

November 17, 2003

Deepest sympathy for Officer Pavelka's family, friends, and fellow officers in this time of loss. Your dedication to your fellow man and your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. It is my humble prayer that God will assign you to be our Guardian Angel, watching over us as we continue to fight the good fight. Rest in peace brother, the watch is now ours.

Sgt Mark Schultz
CANTON PD, MI

November 17, 2003

To Officer Pavelka family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you....Matthew is gone but will never be forgotten....


God Bless you

Terry Miyars, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL

November 17, 2003

This has not been a good year for law enforcement in southern california. We're losing too many officers by the hands of criminals who have no respect for life. My deepest condolences to the family of Officer Pavelka and prayers for his wounded partner and the men & women of the Burbank PD. Stay safe out there.

Captain
San Diego County Sheriff's Dept.

November 17, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Matthew Pavelka… and the Burbank Police Department, CA… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Matthew... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

November 17, 2003

Rest in peace brother. We know that you are watching over us. God Bless you. We will always remember you.

Police Officer III/Hanna
LAPD

November 17, 2003

GOD SPEED BROTHER

Another young angel lost to the scum of the earth. Rest In Peace Officer Pavelka your tour is done. We will now take over the watch.

Anonymous

November 17, 2003

To the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Pavelka my heart and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in each other and God. Rest in peace Officer Pavelka and thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

November 17, 2003

I was born and raised in Burbank and it is a wonderful place to live. Unfortunately I do not reside there anymore but my heart is still there. My heart goes out to the fallen police officer and his family. My prayers are with his family and the officer that is recouperating.

Sincerely, Patti Kelly Palmetto, Georgia

November 17, 2003

As someone just starting my career like Officer Pavelka, this strikes
close to home. I live in Burbank, and the community is devastated
by this loss. My thoughts go out to Matthew's family and friends, as
well as the members of the Burbank Police Department. Please
know that this sacrifice wasn't in vain, and Matthew will always be
remembered.

Deputy
Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.

November 17, 2003

God has chosen you at such a young age...but He has a Golden Road ahead of you to patrol... Rest In Peace My Brother In Blue. The watch is being taken care of.

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/ K-9 Handler

November 17, 2003

It's a sad day for all people.

Yet another Officer is killed.

We will always remember officer Pavelka for his service.

May you rest in peace.

citizen

November 17, 2003

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. MAY THEY KNOW A HERO ONCE LIVED AROUND THEM. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

November 17, 2003

My prayers and thoughts are with you Brother as well as your family and department. Such a tragedy. Rest in Peace.

Ptlm. Jeff Miller
Hammond, IN Police

November 17, 2003

Matt,

Your in a better place now and looking down on all of us! I know the hunt for this guy will go on until they find him! All your brothers in the blue beret will never forget you and will miss you dearly! Defensor Fortis lives on in your memory. God bless and rest in peace!

SSgt Charles King
USAF Security Police

November 17, 2003

God's speed Brother in Blue. All of us are proud of you. You shall not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and fellow officers.
Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Steve Brown
Lunenburg/Queens Co. Sheriff's Office, Bridgewater, N.S., Canada

November 17, 2003

“May his badge and all it stands for shine brightly throughout eternity”

November 17, 2003

To Officer Pavelka's family and friend's. I'm very sad and sorry to hear what had happened. My prayer's are with you in this time of need. God Bless you all, and be safe.

POII Mitchell
San Diego Police

November 17, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF PO MATTHEW PAVELKA.

Anonymous

November 17, 2003

My deepest sympathies to the men and women of Burbank PD.
May you rest in peace, Officer Pavelka, our Fallen Hero.

CCSO Dispatcher Dee Gutierrez
Friend on Co-Worker, Deputy Saul Gallegos EOW 6/26/2003

November 17, 2003

"We will never forget you brother."

Long Beach Police Department

November 17, 2003

I PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY THAT THEY MAY FIND SOME SOLACE KNOWING THE HUNT FOR THIS PERSON WILL NEVER STOP. MY PRAYERS G OUT TO YOUR FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS, AND MOST OF ALL YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN....

POLICE OFFICER/ E. ROSENTHAL
LAS VEGAS METRO POLICE

November 17, 2003