Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

matthew,
you are so missed and i think of your great smile often...you may not be here with us but you will always live on through the lives and hearts you have touched....you shine so bright

love and laughter always

heathar amende
family friend

October 8, 2006

Thinking of you Matt, and you too, Jess. God is with you and will stay with you. I'm sure there will be a huge party for Matt in Heaven tomorrow. God be with all of you that knew and loved Matt. He'll forever be missed and remembered for his sacrifice.

October 8, 2006

Hey Matt - I can't believe it's already been a year since god took one of his angels back to the heaven above. I will never forget seeing your big smile the morning of 10/09 at the jail. Then receiving a phone call only an hour after you left...... And saying goodbye at your bedside in the hospital. Everytime I hear "Rocklin PD in the back with one", I still hope that it's you making one of your multiple trips up here for the night!! I know that you are watching over all from above. You are truly missed Matt. Until I see you again.......

T.Klaves
Placer Cnty Sheriff's Dept / Friend

October 8, 2006

Life is definately a struggle w/o you! I miss you more than anyone realizes.

October 4, 2006

Hey Big Guy,
I never got to tell you this, but a while ago I did share it with your Dad. The night was cold and very wet when you took me out. I learned more about patrol work that night than one can imagine. Thanks Bro, "You were my best ride".
You made me a better volunteer. Dominus vobiscum.
Frank Yoschak
Rocklin PD

Volunteer Frank Yoschak
Rocklin Police Department

September 30, 2006

Dearest Matthew,

Often I try to imagine what it is like for you in the eternal kindom. I imagine a place of such brilliance; radiant light that illuminates palaces of diamonds & emeralds - jewels everywhere like prisims refracting & bending the light in colors & vibrations such that we have never seen. A place where life's force, power, & energy eminates from everywhere & interchanges in everything. It is the freshest & purest form of life that flows & is poured out like cool crystal waters in an eternaly deep stream. Music is heard, it's rhythm harmonizes life, like oxygen, it is in all & all is in it as it is suspended in continuum. There is immeasurable Joy; joy that only the presence of the Lord Jesus can give - it is a sweet joy that rains down upon the heart that makes one dance! I think of you as one who's heart is swelled to the fullest with thankfulness, praise, and much laughter.

Yet, I realize that in all my imaginations, I can only glimpse a shaddow of Heavens true reality!

"For eye has not seen, nor ear heard what God the father has in store for them that wait on the Lord, and look for His appearing." "I go to prepare a place for you, that where I am, you also may be" Jesus - the Christ

Lisa

September 29, 2006

As the year anniversary draws closer for your family, friends, and co-workers, I steadfastly pray that God will send extra comfort and grace to them in their time of great need. When the year mark came for Peter back in March, I almost felt like it was harder then when we first lost him. I know Jess and everyone need that extra peace right now. I know that Peter welcomed you into Heaven with open arms and I think that somehow, he could help you come up with an idea to send extra love and hugs to those you left behind as October 9th draws closer.

God bless you, Matt... and thanks for being so driven. Chris still carries on what you fought for in the battle against drunk drivers. I know, in part, he's thinking of fallen brothers like you as he does it.

LEO Fiancee and friend of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05
Louisville, KY

September 29, 2006

Matt,

I can’t believe that it has almost been a year since you’ve been away. You have left behind a legacy. You will never be forgotten. My husband Gil is talking about getting a tattoo along with some other guys from the dept. I’m sure he can’t wait to show you some day. He proudly wears a dog tag around his neck in memory of you. My heart goes out to your family. They have amazing strength. I will continue to keep them in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly blessed to have them in my life. We love and miss you Matt.

Jessica Farrulla
Wife of a Rocklin Police Officer

September 28, 2006

I can't believe it's almost been a year since you've been away here on earth, but you are always remembered in our hearts (and prayers for both families.) I often expect to see you walking around the gym with your big smile or driving around the city. My heart just goes out to your parents and brother, they are extremely strong, although I don't know them personally I hold them in a special place in my heart and I can't imagine the pain and sadness they've gone through. God definately is keeping his hand on them. I will be thinking of you and your families as your one year and the holidays come up, praying for continued strength to get through the tough times. Miss your smile and kindness.

Heather
Friend

September 22, 2006

Matt,

Everyday something happens that reminds me of you. I cant believe its been a year already since that day you went to be with god. I know you up there looking down on us and i cant wait to get to heaven and see you again. You are a true hero to all of us, and i hope to some day be half the officer you were. I love you and miss you bro.

Eric Jenkins
Friend

September 21, 2006

To Mr. and Mrs. Redding and Mark..I cannot even imagine the pain of losing Matt. He is always remembered by our family in our prayers and also all of you..that God comforts you with His promise that you will all be reunited someday.
God bless you.

September 20, 2006

I'll never forget those eyes... your beautiful smile...I still remember our last goodbye...

September 17, 2006

Matt,

I can't believe it has been almost a year since you touched so many people and changed their lives by your death on October 9th, 2005. You were my superstar and the one person that kept me coming to work each night in what is sadly a thankless job. For a long time, I wished I was not the one holding you that early morning as you passed because I cannot get those imagines out of my mind. I want to remember the happy times, always smiling, and how you touched a community and department in such a short amount of time. But I have come to realize that it was an honor to have both supervised you and to have been there with you at the end. I think about you every day and miss you. Your charisma and drive for protecting our community will not be forgotten. Thank you for saving my life and other Officers on the freeway while giving the ultimate sacrifice, your life. You are and will always be my hero!

Sgt. Terry Roide
Rocklin Police Department

September 15, 2006

Matt, it has been almost one year since your passing but still, it feels like yesterday. Gandy and I talk about you all the time and wish you were still here. Recently your headstone arrived at your final resting place and we rushed over to see it set in place. What a beautiful headstone it is. Matt, you are remembered in our prayers daily and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace “Kid”.

Chad Butler
Rocklin Policxe Department

September 15, 2006

It is rare that a person becomes and officer and accomplishes as much as Officer Redding had in such a short period of time. If you were to look in the dictionary under police officer Matt Redding's picture would be there. He was not only a fantastic police officer but he was also a wonderful person. If you look at his photo above that is the way Matt looked all the time. He was super guy and I will miss him. God Bless You Matt!

Sergeant Tom Dwyer
Supervisor and friend

September 13, 2006

Mattie-
Jamie and I are going to visit Washington D.C. next week and will be able to see your name on the great memorial that honors you and all those who died while protecting all of us. I went to your grave site the day they placed your head stone upon it and still couldn't believe you're not here with us. I guess it's because you're only gone in the "physical sense" and because I could feel you all around as all the people embraced each other lovingly. Little Jaimee Lee is constantly pointing out big, tall, strong looking men that have kind and smiling faces. She always says, "Mommy, at first I thought he was Matt...I really miss him, do you think he can see me right now?" We really miss you kid. Until we meet again...

Wendy Smith
Rocklin PD

September 13, 2006

Hey kid, I went and did it and got my tattoo a couple of days ago. Eric and I put it together and it's "Sweet" as you would have said. I can't wait to show it to you one day. 2 hours of pain is not to much to honor a great friend and hero like you. I think about you all the time and worked saturday night and arrested a tweek at your favorite place, "The Heritage Inn" (ha). Miss ya buddy and will be keeping you in my prayers.

Your partner, Mike

Mike Gandy
Rocklin PD

September 12, 2006

Today I went to visit your final resting place. And there it was....Your headstone with your picture in uniform and the tender, loving words of your parents and brother expressing their loss and love. How sad it made me feel and I felt so helpless. As I turned to leave with tearful eyes I noticed the inscription on the back of the headstone. There I read YOUR words written in 1996 reflecting your belief in the Lord, your closeness to HIM, and about the "perfect place". I don't know how to explain it, but it was though you, Matt, were comforting me. Here I was being comforted by the words of a person, who no longer is physically with us, but very much spiritually alive. It was an awesome feeling.

Everyone should know that Matt Redding lived a very special life. He will Never be forgotten by so many. Love continues. God bless the Redding Family.

August 30, 2006

Matt, it has almost been one year. Every day I look at every Rocklin PD car I see, hoping its you behind the wheel. The morning of October 9, 2005 was the hardest situation I have ever faced, and I couldn't beleive it was you. I went to your parents house in April and met them for the first time. They are some of the strongest people I have ever met. They miss you so much.....we all do. It is not the same knowing you are not the Officer on scene when we arrive at a call. From all of us at AMR, we miss you, and we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers forever.

To the Redding and Navarrette families, you are in my prayers everyday. I am sorry for your loss.

Kris McClintock
American Medical Response

August 28, 2006

MATT. I WANTED TO SAY THAT I AM TRYING MY HARDEST TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY GOING STRONG. I AM TAKING CARE OF YOUR BROTHER...DONT YOU WORRY! THEY ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH! IT WAS HARD FOR THEM THE DAY OF YOUR BIRTHDAY AND I AM SURE IT IS GOING TO BE EVEN HARDER IN OCTOBER! WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU PUT SUCH A POSITIVE INFLUENCE IN THIS TOWN AND WE FOREVER THANK YOU. I WISH YOU COULD HAVE BEEN THERE NEXT TO MARK ON THE DAY OF THE WEDDING..BUT I KNOW YOU WERE WATCHING FROM ABOVE AND IN MARKS EYES YOU ARE ALWAYS THE BEST MAN! I AM GOING TODAY TO GO AND SEE YOUR NEW HEADSTONE. I HEARD IT LOOKS GREAT. WE MISS YOU. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN HONOR TO HAVE YOU AS A BROTHER IN LAW! LOVE ALWAYS JESSICA!

jessica A.redding
SISTER IN LAW

August 25, 2006

MATT. I WANTED TO SAY THAT I AM TRYING MY HARDEST TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY GOING STRONG. I AM TAKING CARE OF YOUR BROTHER...DONT YOU WORRY! THEY ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH! IT WAS HARD FOR THEM THE DAY OF YOUR BIRTHDAY AND I AM SURE IT IS GOING TO BE EVEN HARDER IN OCTOBER! WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU PUT SUCH A POSITIVE INFLUENCE IN THIS TOWN AND WE FOREVER THANK YOU. I WISH YOU COULD HAVE BEEN THERE NEXT TO MARK ON THE DAY OF THE WEDDING..BUT I KNOW YOU WERE WATCHING FROM ABOVE AND IN MARKS EYES YOU ARE ALWAYS THE BEST MAN! I AM GOING TODAY TO GO AND SEE YOUR NEW HEADSTONE. I HEARD IT LOOKS GREAT. WE MISS YOU. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN HONOR TO HAVE YOU AS A BROTHER IN LAW! LOVE ALWAYS JESSICA!

JESSICA A. REDDING
NEW SISTER-IN-LAW

August 25, 2006

God bless the Redding family. We pray the the Lord comforts them. Matt will always be remebered for the hero he is and always will be.

August 14, 2006

Happy 30th birthday we miss you a lot.
We wish you were here. We think about you everyday. We love you Matt!

love, blake and brandon

blake and brandon
cousins

August 5, 2006

Happy birthday buddy! I was just out visiting your final resting place. I wish you were here with us to celebrate. But, now we must celebrate for you are with the King! Thank you for showing us how to live. Even though you are gone your legacy lives on. You are gone but will never be forgotten. You are loved!

August 4, 2006

Happy 30th Birthday, Matt. We think of you everyday and miss you so very much. Wish you were here .........

The Raphael Family
Friends

August 4, 2006