Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Redding family along witjh the Rocklind Police Department.. Another Drunk Driver taking one of our own away from us....just senseless.. You were a HERO!!!!

OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS DIVISION OF POLICE (OHIO)

October 11, 2005

I lost my Mother in August 2004 to a driver who struck and killed her while walking my Father to the bus stop on his way to work. In my journey though this event I know there are no words that have made me feel better. What has is the love and support from those I know and those whom I have never met. I offer this now to the Family, Friends and Fellow Officers of Matt. You are never alone.

Dispatcher Tim Tribble
CA Office of Emergency Services Fire & Rescue Branch

October 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go to you, your family and the extended family who thought of you as a father, brother, or son....

Police Officer #377
Concord PD

October 10, 2005

I just read about your passing from your partner---yet another hero taken too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Fairfax Co PD

October 10, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. You have served well and faithfully. We thank you for your service, faithfulness, and dedication to duty. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International police Assn.

October 10, 2005

I as well as the staff and members of Police Wives Online would like to send our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Officer Redding. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten!

October 10, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY,FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF THIS HERO. MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. YOUR WORK AND DEDICATION WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. NOW YOU CAN WALK HEAVEN'S BEAT.

Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections

October 10, 2005

Officer Matt Redding Rest in Peace, May God Bless your family during their time of sorrow.

Lt. Tim Sampey Bancroft PD - MI
Blue Knights International L.E. M/C - Detroit Metro

October 10, 2005

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

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

October 10, 2005

To the friends and co-workers of Officer Redding you have my deepest sympathies and condolences you have a very long road ahead of you. Just know we are all thinking of you and praying for you.

To the family of Officer Redding I can not say I now how you feel but I know how I felt on the day my best friend in this world and mother to my daughter meet a simular fate. Please know I am praying for you. As an Ex-officers it still hurts to come here and read of yet another brother being taken by the hands of a drunk driver it shows just how fragile the thin blue line realy is. But be strong in knowing you are not alone we are all here for you.

Robert Thornton @ Elaine Foster-Thornton
Friend and Daughter of Officer Melissa M. Foster EOW 12/04/04

Robert Thornoton

October 10, 2005

If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go, Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always, Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own, And in time when men decide and feel safe to call the streets insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind. We will se you in Elysium..

OFC Crociata
GPD, Illinois

October 10, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Officer Redding. The City of Rocklin has lost a great warrior in the good fight. To our friends at Rocklin P.D., know that we are here for you now and in the future.

Sgt. Bud Herring
Roseville Police Department

October 10, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Cpl. Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

October 10, 2005

I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME,
MY NAME FOR ALL ETERNITY.
RECORDED HERE AT THIS HALLOWED PLACE,
ALAS MY NAME, NO MORE MY FACE.
"IN THE LINE OF DUTY" I HEAR THEM SAY,
MY FAMILY NOW HAS THE PRICE TO PAY.
MY FOLDED FLAG STAINED WITH THEIR TEARS,
WE ONLY HAD THOSE FEW SHORT YEARS.
THE BADGE NO LONGER ON MY CHEST,
I SLEEP NOW IN ETERNAL REST.
MY SWORD I PASS TO THOSE LEFT BEHIND,
AND I PRAY THEY KEEP THIS IN MIND.
I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME,
AND WITH HEAVY HEART ON BENDED KNEE.
I ASK FOR ALL THOSE HERE FROM THE PAST,
DEAR GOD, LET MY NAME BE THE LAST!


God Bless you and your family. May God give them the strength to carry on. THANK YOU, Officer Redding, for keeping US safe. Godspeed.

Lisa
Georgia Civilian

October 10, 2005

to the family of officer redding

how our hearts ache with each new addition to these pages. there is no grief like losing a child. my the lord bless you and ease your heart. matt is is very good company.

to officer matt

thank you for doing the job you loved. we will see you soon in heaven

kathe starks
mother of
officer daniel starks
eow 10/25/03

October 10, 2005

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Matt Redding. Thank you for your years of service and 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 10, 2005

My deepsest sympathy to your parents, brother, fellow officers and close friends. I know the broken hearts left behind because of a sensless act on the part of another. There are no words I can say to help ease their pain and they have a long road ahead of them with a trial situation. We were lucky, the individual that killed our son was also killed so there was no trial. Matt, keep watch over your family and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. In closing I'd like to leave this as it applies to you and your family:

"Always in our hearts,
Always in our words,
forever young
forever blue.
Our Guardian Angel."

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

October 10, 2005

God bless the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Redding. My heart and prayers are with you all. Officer Redding thank you for your years of service and protection. May you rest in peace sir.

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

October 10, 2005

Officer Redding,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rocklin. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

October 10, 2005

It was an honor to have met Officer Redding. It is tragic to have lost his physical presence in our lives. My thoughts go out to all the members of Rocklin Police Department. Our community is grieving. Officer Matt Redding will never be forgotten.

Colleen Harper
Rocklin Citizen

October 10, 2005

I saw you fulfill your dream of becoming a police officer for your hometown, Rocklin, a community ripe with friends and families that embrace one another in good times and in bad. Matt, this is a very bad time. In fact it’s tragic. My heart goes out to your Mom, Dad, Brother, and to Jessica who was so looking forward to a long and enjoyable life with you. My heart also goes to your brothers-in-blue of the Rocklin Police Department. I know you set the bar in most everything you did at the department.

You gave your heart, soul, and your smile to everything you did in your life. Whether it was tracking down then arresting the drunken hit-and-run driver, which killed a young boy while bicycling home from his little league game, or by playing Wednesday-night slow pitch with a bunch of guys 20 years your senior. You gave us your time; laughing, socializing, having the poise and maturity to interact with guys old enough to be your father. You used your natural strength and athleticism to turn, what would be a single for us “old guys,” into a triple, or better! Going out afterward for pizza and refreshments, even having your Mom and Dad join in with the team afterward was always special. I marvel at the relationship you had with them. I‘ll always remember your smile and you asking me how I’m doing – and truly caring.

This community of family and friends was tragically robbed Sunday morning, October 9, 2005. But what can never be robbed of us are the respect, admiration, and the awesome memories that continue to live on in our hearts; for all that you were, and all that will continue to be, in eternity.

F. Jasinski, Friend and Team Mate
Beers and Bats Softball

October 10, 2005

We honor you for your unselfish service to the citizens of the State of California. We feel the pain that your family is now enduring.

We also lost our son three years ago in a similar incident. The days ahead for your family will be dark and seem "lost." However, leaning on the Lord, and family and friends, His strength will carry all through. Take joy in the fact that you will all be together in the next world.

Rest in peace, and know you will not be forgotten.

Lois Rao
Surviving Mother of
SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao
End of Watch June 12, 2002

Lois Rao
Surviving Mother

October 10, 2005

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Redding.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

October 10, 2005

I know it want change nothing but i wish the suspect could be charged with 1st Degree Murder, he certainly knew what could happen when he started drinking, now a officer trying to stop such madness has to pay the price. I wish the lord to be with the family and co-workers during this terrible time and know Officer Redding you will NEVER be forgotten.

Cpl Gary Mintz, Director Traffic Enf.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

October 10, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes to the family and loved ones of Officer Redding, and to the Rocklin Police Department. My heart hurts so much for you as you begin this journey. My own beloved brother was senselessly murdered in January, and unfortunately I understand too well your anguish. Please know that you are not alone in your grief and pain, many stand with you and send love and support as you bear this immeasurable loss. Feeling the bond of the law enforcement family and the community has been the greatest source of solace for me. I pray that you will be somehow comforted in knowing that there are so many who cry with you today. Office Redding will never be forgotten.

Respectfully,
Carmen Stevenson
Sister of Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW January 9, 2005

October 10, 2005