Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I had the privilege of being involved in presenting Officer Redding with public recognition for his wonderful work in combating drunk driving. The irony of his death by the choice of an apparently impaired driver is hard to stomach. Have no doubt, Officer Matthew Redding is a heroic casualty in a war in which each of us either lives or dies and the drunk drivers make the choice. He will not be forgotten.

Bob Marlowe
Mothers Against Drunk Driving

October 13, 2005

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 13, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 13, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

Special Agent
FBI-SF

October 13, 2005

"The wise person
Never strives to appear great,
Which is how true greatness is achieved."

Kid, you were Great

You are missed

Damooses: A Law Enforcement Family
Many

October 12, 2005

God Bless you and your family Brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Muskingum County Sheriffs Office Ohio

October 12, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Redding; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

October 12, 2005

Brother Redding, rest in peace.

Robert W. Bolden
Fort Lauderdale Police Dept.

October 12, 2005

It was a great honor to have known you matt. I'll never forget our spanish class at Del Oro. You will always be in my thoughts. Im very sorry for the Redding familys loss, he is a loss for us all.

October 12, 2005

"Wuz up Kid?" Those were the words you could always expect out of Matt every time you saw him. It seems like just yesterday that he walked up to me on my C7 and introduced himself as the new Officer to the Department.

What I did not know at that time is what an incredible Officer he would turn out to be. He worked with a smile on his face and was always positive. He'd even have people he arrested thank him for being kind and professional. You could always depend on Matt in every situation now matter what it was.

Matt will be deeply missed and it will take a long time for this small agency to heal from this loss. Matt was the man that every parent wants this child to grow up and be, he loved life, his friends and the job.

Matt you taught me a lot in the four years we worked together, I will cherish the memories and you will always be a part of my life. I'll see you again someday.

Take care Bro,

Rocklin PD

October 12, 2005

Thank you for your service. Having lost my son in the line of duty, I can sympathize with your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you, asking God to give you comfort & strength through the long days and nights ahead.

Brenda Lucas, Mother of fallen officer
Anthony D. Lucas, French Camp, MS, Police Chief, EOW – February 4, 2005

October 12, 2005

I’ve been away from my office for a few days only to find so many of my brothers have fallen. I pray your family and friends will find strength and comfort in the reflections left by your extended family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you enjoy your eternal resting place “High on the mountain”.

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

October 12, 2005

HE blessed you, and now HE's kept you. May you forever be the guardian angel over our community... and your faith an inspiration to us all.
Your smile will never be forgotten...

Rest in peace...

Heather Brucks

October 12, 2005

Matt, I remember talking with you the many times I saw you in the jail when I worked in there. You had the drive and desire every cop should have. I'm glad we were able to be on several traffic stops together as well. You will be truly missed from everyone that works in Placer County. God Bless you

Deputy Sheriff Eric Bakulich
Placer County Sheriff's Dept

October 12, 2005

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

October 12, 2005

In Valor there is Hope. Rest In Peace.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

October 12, 2005

Rest in peace hero you will never be forgotten. R.I.P.

PS Daniel Koling
Airport Police Geneva (Switzerland)

October 12, 2005

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -George Orwell

Rest in peace Officer Redding. The watch is ours now.

Officer
SPD

October 12, 2005

Matt, it was a pleasure to know you and watch you progress from Bag Boy at Bel Air to Officer with the Rocklin Police Department. You always took the time to ask how I was doing and how my son was doing in baseball. Your presence will be sorely missed as will that never ending smile that could warm anyones heart. May the wind always be at your back Matt.....

Mike Lowe

October 12, 2005

To Matt's family my deepest sympathies. As a citizen I appreciate all of his hard work and dedication that makes Rocklin such a wonderful place to live. His dedication and bravery will not be forgotten.
To Jessica as a girlfriend of a police officer I can not even imagine what you are going through but I wish you the best.Know that he gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep us all safe. Although he may not be here with you now love never ends.

October 12, 2005

Just wanted you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are forever in debt to the officers who sacrifice all to protect us all.

Voulnteer FD Bryce Danenhauer
FD

October 11, 2005

I heard of this tragedy from my BelAir store in Roseville just this evening while I bought a loaf of bread. My heart sank because it is you who protect me and my children.

God bless you, Officer Redding. Although I never met you, please know that your work is appreciated and there is a special place for you in heaven because you are guardian and an angel.

I love you Roseville and Rocklin officers! Please continue to keep us safe.

Carolyn, citizen of Roseville

October 11, 2005

Matt,

I have so many memories of watching you and my brother play baseball, your smile whether we were at school or at the ballpark.

My last memory of you was seeing you at 7-11 a few weeks ago and thinking how grateful I was to have a great officer patroling the streets of my neighborhood. Thank you for your service to our city. The sacrifice of your life will never be forgotten.

To John, Marilyn and Mark,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that there is a hole in your hearts that will never be filled. Lean on eachother and the memories of your courageous son/brother.

With respect and condolences,

Jennifer Beasley Barton

Jennifer Beasley Barton

October 11, 2005

My sincerest condolences are extended to the family and friends of Officer Redding for their loss. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Steve Redding #5254
Columbus, Ohio Division of police

October 11, 2005

Thank you Officer Redding for keeping my family in Rocklin safe, while I patrol the streets of Fresno. You will always be remembered. To the family and the Rocklin Police Department, my prayers are with you. THANKS!!!!!

Patrol Officer
Fresno Police Department

October 11, 2005