Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, September 30, 2005
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Christopher Brian Matthews
Well Brian, this is the week of your parents anniversary, your little brothers birthday and your birthday. I try and take one day at a time but there are certain times it is unbearable. I was thinking this week about the time you came driving by the house waving and smiling that great big smile of yours driving that old jeep truck that was falling apart. I loved that moment and I can remember it like it was yesterday. I can honestly say I have always cherished my boys and the times we share, I never have taken that for granted. I yearn to see you, have our talks like we use to do. My heart it broken, I don't know if you know it or not but you took a big part of it with you. I LOVE YOU my precious sweet Brian.
Momma
Momma
parent
June 28, 2011
Time heals all wounds they say. Don't know if that's true. We miss you.
Master Trooper
NCSHP
May 9, 2011
Top o' the mornin' to you, and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Dear Sweet Brian,
We love you and we miss you so much. The love we have for you is eternal, and we will cherish your memory forever. Please look over your family and your loved ones from above. Carry on with your patrol of the heavenly streets.
Until next time...
Mrs. M.
March 17, 2011
Brian, as always I miss you and my heart is broken. Just want you to know, just as your brother was proud of you, you I am sure, are as proud of him, walking in his big brothers footsteps.
It is really hard to come and visit you here because it just doesn't seem right or as for that matter it doesn't seem real. This couldn't have happened to my baby. I am trying hard because I know that is what you would want me to do but the love a mother has for her child she will never get over. I miss your smile, your voice, your patience, your kindness, I could go on forever. I Love You!! I MISS YOU 24/7!!!
Momma
Anonymous
March 14, 2011
I feel so alone. You understood me and trusted me, I don't know what to do without you. You are one in a million!!
Anonymous
January 31, 2011
Another year will be here soon. Another year without you. I am still in 2005. I LOVE YOU!!!
Anonymous
December 31, 2010
Hello Brian,
Merry Christmas! You are spending Christmas in heaven with Jesus and the angels. Please tell him that we send our best wishes on His birthday. This is a special day in heaven, but it is a sad and lonely day on earth without you. We miss you so much.
I took Sam outside early yesterday morning and saw the most amazing star in the sky. It was bright and beautiful and appeared to have streamers of billant greens and blues. I have never seen a star of such beauty and brillance in the night sky. Brian, I know within my heart that being allowed to witness such beauty was God's way of having you send a "hello" to those of us who are left behind to cherish your memory. Please know that we appreciate you and your love and that we will honor your memory forever and ever.
Have a good day, and please look after all of us, especially your brother. We love you!
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
Until next time...
Mrs. M.
December 26, 2010
I try so hard, really I do. But you were only here yesterday and you will be here the rest of the yesterdays for the rest of my life. I love you!!!!!!
Anonymous
December 4, 2010
Love you and miss you, every moment of every day!!
Anonymous
November 21, 2010
Love you!!
Anonymous
November 18, 2010
We sure do miss you down here Brian. I imagine you're having a blast in Heaven though... I missed the golf tourney this year, sadly I couldn't get my schedule changed. I always enjoy spending time with those that knew and loved you. Until next time.
Trooper
NCSHP
October 25, 2010
Oh Brian, what do you think of our news? I want to see you so much, it hurts so bad. I love you more than words can say, I pray that God will soon give me some peace. I want to feel you near like others say they feel about their loved ones. I LOVE YOU!!!!! I MISS YOU!!!!!!! My special, special baby.
Anonymous
October 25, 2010
Dear Brian,
A little while ago I was taking my evening walk. As I always do, I was gazing at the night sky and talking to "your" star. At the very moment that I was saying, "Brian, we love you so much," a brillant star streaked across the sky. I instantly knew within my heart that it was you sending your love to us. It was a spectacular sight! I have seen this take place two times, and I treasure both occurrences because they are special and meaningful happenings. Thank you. We love you and miss you more than I can express in words. May God bless you, and please walk with your brother. Until next time...
Mrs. M.
October 17, 2010
I can't believe it has been five years. I also refuse to believe you are not still here. I love you more than words can say, the pain never leaves me. I yearn to see you, hear you, hug you and never let you go. My Brian.
Anonymous
October 3, 2010
Dear Brian,
It has been five years today since God sent His angel to summon you home. These have been five long, lonely, sad, and empty years without you. Another five, ten, or twenty years will pass, and we will still remember you and love as much as we do on this day. You touched our lives in a remarkable way, and we will always be grateful for your love and kindness. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord..." (Psalm 37:23) You were a good and caring man when you walked on this earth. You are now a special angel.
Brian, please know how much we love and miss you. We will cherish your memory forever. You deserve nothing less than the best that we have to offer.
The following quote speaks to the way you lived your life, and I hope that it will bring some small amount of peace to your parents. "Acts of courage shape human history. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope." (Robert F. Kennedy)
Thank you for always being you. We love you. May God bless you and keep you. Until next time...
Mrs. M.
September 30, 2010
We are thinking of your family on this incredibly difficult day!!!
Taylors
September 30, 2010
Five years ago today you left for a better place. While time doesn't heal all wounds it does change a person's perspectives on things. You are greatly missed by all of us. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of or remembered.
Lt. Matt Hurley
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
September 30, 2010
You are missed very much!!!
Anonymous
September 21, 2010
Dear Sweet Brian,
Today is the first day of the saddest month in the calendar. It takes so much effort for me to even turn the page. I do not know who said, "Time heals all wounds." I do know that the person could not have felt the pain of losing you. We miss you so much, and we will always love you. We will cherish your memory forever.
Please look over us from above. I know that you are a wonderful angel with beautiful blue eyes. May God bless you. Until next time...
Mrs. M.
September 1, 2010
I have so much I want to talk to you about. So many things I want to tell you. I yearn to see your smiling face and hear your voice. I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU sooooo much!!!!
Anonymous
August 24, 2010
Just spent a week at the beach. I went in your room and it hurts sooo bad, I want you to be there. You loved it so much. I MISS YOU!!!!!!
Anonymous
July 27, 2010
Brian, I just squeezed your hand three times....I am waiting for your reply.
Momma
Anonymous
July 6, 2010
Dear Sweet Brian,
Happy Brithday! We miss you so much, and we will cherish your memory forever. We send all our love to you. May God bless you.
Mrs. M.
July 1, 2010
Happy Birthday Brian. I released balloons for you today and watched them until they were out of sight. I Love you and miss you soooo much. I rembember the day you were born just like it was yesterday. That beautiful blonde hair, I never realized you could love someone so much. A mothers children are her heart.
Anonymous
July 1, 2010
I miss you today (Mothers Day) like every other day!!!! I Love you, my Brian.
Momma
Anonymous
May 9, 2010
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