Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

October 1, 2005

rest in peace brother.....

Ptl. Casey Long
Ocean Twp., NJ (Ocean Co.)

October 1, 2005

May you rest in peace now brother....You are in Gods care now..May God be with your family ...

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept....Clarksville, Tennessee

October 1, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

October 1, 2005

May the Lord bless you and your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Sir.

Cpl Th. Derrer
Swiss Army, MP Service

October 1, 2005

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over and we will take it from here! Your brothers in MIchigan!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI.

October 1, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

October 1, 2005

Deputy Matthews,

I never had the pleasure of meeting you. I know that we chose the same profession and I thank you for serving. To your family I would like to thank them as well for allowing us to have you serve by our side. Please watch over us with our other lost brothers. Till we patrol in heaven together.

B. Caulder
"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

We'll take it from here brother

Deputy B. Caulder
Wake County Sheriff Office

October 1, 2005

To the family of Officer Matthews I know the next few months will be beyond hard and you will question why. How I wish I could say something to ease your pain though I know I can't. Keep your family close and your heart open. He will still be watching over you all as he did when he was here. A true hero. Take care of each other, your family will be in my prayers.

Tracy Evans

Tracy Evans
Daughter of Thomas L. Cochran EOW 1/26/05

October 1, 2005

Deputy Matthews your service and dedication is an inspiration to us all. This is another tragedy that has struck deep in the hearts of law enforcement everywhere. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten brother. Go in peace and may god bless you.

C. Boswell
Commerce Ga. PD

October 1, 2005

Brother I heard of your untimely death today as I was strapping on my bullet resistant vest for my night shift. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in their time of need. No one truly knows the dangers of our job until they have pinned on the badge or holstered the firearm. We are commonly mocked, cursed, under paid, and under appreciated. But today you paid the ultimate price you laid down your life for others and that is the true mark of a hero. Rest easily the shift is ours now.

Police Officer II
Henderson Police Dept. Henderson NC

October 1, 2005

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Christopher B. Matthews. Thank you for your service and your dedication. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. May God Bless.

Officer Timothy T. Royster
Huntsville Police Department, AL.

October 1, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 30, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Christopher, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

September 30, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To the family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Deputy Matthews, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

September 30, 2005

We extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to the family & friends of Deputy Sheriff Matthews.Rest easy brother,we will take it from here.

PO S.Harris #381
Cicero PD,Cicero IL.Gang Crimes Unit

September 30, 2005

Deputy Matthews, rest in peace. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office are in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer D. Johns
GSU Police Department

September 30, 2005

My heart goes out to the family, friends and the law enforcement brothers & sisters of Deputy Matthews. Another blue angel has been sent to watch over us.

Lori Brown Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure E

September 30, 2005

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

DEPUTY MATTHEWS, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND , GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

September 30, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Allegheny Township (PA) Police Department

September 30, 2005

Rest in peace and thank you, for you payed the ultimate sacrifice to protect us! I didnt know you but I pray that your family and friends find comfort in each other and in the many memories they have of you. Your job here is done now, and may you be the last.

Friend of a Fallen Officer

September 30, 2005

My prayers go out to your family. God Bless.

Officer McMillion
GTCC Campus Police

September 30, 2005

My heart is sad today but I can lift my head high and be proud to have known and worked with Deputy Matthews. My brother you will never be forgotten. My heart and prayers go out to your family and our family at the Sheriff's Office, we all mourn this loss.

Cpl Shawna Leake
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

September 30, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy Matthews deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Matthews 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.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

September 30, 2005

rest easy brother....

officer R.L. Jacksland
prattville pd

September 30, 2005