Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Redding,
You and your family are in our prayers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson PArish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA.

October 10, 2005

OFFICER REDDING MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

October 10, 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 10, 2005

On behalf of the Sheriff's Department and the 800 Reserve Deputy's that I work for, I wish to convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Redding Family and their friends. Your loss is our loss too.

Andrew Nagel, Deputy
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

October 10, 2005

Matt, I'll miss you buddy! I'll never forget you.

Deputy Ryan Zender
Placer County Sheriff's Department

October 10, 2005

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

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

October 10, 2005

Our prayers and deepest sympathy goes to the family and all members of the Rocklin Police Department. The family of Officer Redding deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. Your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Brother and Sisters in Law Enforcement
Truckee Police Department, Truckee, Calif.

Sgt Tim Hargrove
Truckee Police Department

October 10, 2005

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now

Officer
Atlanta Police

October 10, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER REDDING DURING THE TRAGIC TIME IN THIER LIVES. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

October 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! We too know what it means to lose a life in such a tragic and senseless way. May Officer Redding rest in peace and look over all of his fellow brothers and sisters in BLUE!

Police Officer
Columbus,Ohio PD

October 10, 2005

Mr. redding, thank you for your service, courage, bravery and ultimate sacrafice in doing a great service to protecting us. thank you good sir, rest in peace, god bless and thank you.

Josh Douglas
California Department of Justice

October 10, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you are a hero to us all.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

October 10, 2005

To the Redding family: I only had a brief opportunity to know Matt. Once at my church and several times on the job. But, in those few times he did have an impact on me. He always had a smile on his face, and was the apitomy of a professional representative of his department. Matt will be missed. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that Matt is with our lord. Rest in peace, Brother Matt. Steve Schmidt, Deputy Probation Officer, Placer County

Steve Schmidt, Deputy Probation Officer
Placer County Probation

October 10, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Redding.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

October 10, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

October 10, 2005

May God watch over you and your Family.

Trooper
PSP

October 10, 2005

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Officer Redding.

My son, Kevin's anniversary date was October 9. It has been two years since he was taken from us, and we grieve with you.

This is the longest, most difficult journey, and please know your pain, grief, and heartache is shared by all of us.

Officer Redding has joined the ranks of fallen heroes. Probably the best words that express just who he was is the quote on the Wall in Washington. (this may not be the exact wording)
"It is not how these officers died that made them heroes; it is how they lived".

May God be with you all in this most difficult time.

Mary F. Fisher

Mother
Deptuy Kevin M. Sherwood, EOW 10/09/03

October 10, 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 Office Redding, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

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

October 10, 2005

To Officer Redding family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

October 10, 2005

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

OFFICER REDDING, 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.

TO THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE 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

October 10, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Matt Redding, and the Rocklin P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Redding, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

October 10, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

uc
odps Inv Unit

October 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Matt Redding. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

October 10, 2005

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who unlocked your car after you accidentally locked the keys and your baby up at the mall.
I was the one who gave you a ride to the gas station when you ran out of gas on that back road.
I was the one who changed your tire because you couldn't figure out how to work the stupid scissor jack.
I was the one who directed you safely through that busy intersection when the traffic signals weren't working.
I was the one who gave you a jump-start after you left your lights on.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who found the item that identified the guy who raped your daughter.
I was the one who spent my days off in court to testify and help convict the man who beat your son so badly.
I was the one who located your grandmother in the woods that night when it was 22 degrees and she had wandered away from the nursing home.
I was the one who loaned you the raincoat the night we stood and watched your house burn.
I was the one who talked with you for two hours about your son running away from home.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who held your hand, wiped the blood out of you eyes, and calmed you down while the Fire Department cut you out of what was left of your car.
I was the one who called you at 2 a.m. to come pick up your 16 year old daughter because she had been drinking too much.
I was the one who knocked on your door at 4 a.m. to let you know your 16 year old daughter would never be coming home again.
I was the one who did CPR on your 3 year old after you found him in the pool.
I was the one who helped deliver your new baby when you didn't quite make it to the ER.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got that snake out of your bathroom around midnight.
I was the one who got my knees and elbows scraped up fighting with the shoplifter with your carton of cigarettes.
I was the one who took your son for a "ride-along" so he could see what it was really like.
I was the one who gave you the right directions so you wouldn't miss that business meeting.
I was the one who stopped you to let you know your right rear tire was going flat.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who escorted your son's funeral procession from the church to the cemetery and cried behind my sunglasses because he was my friend, too.
I was the one watched over your place while you were on vacation.
I was the one who worked for you on Christmas Day so you could be off with your family.
I was the one who joked around with you after your truck got hit by a train and you walked away without a scratch.
I was the one was able to talk your husband into going into counseling with you.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got shot when I pulled over a car for a traffic violation and the driver turned out to be an escaped convict who had sworn he would never go back to prison.
Oh, by the way, my memorial service is at 2 p.m.

Will you remember me now?

I will remember you!! RIP

Patrolman
LPD

October 10, 2005

Officer Redding..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU WILL NEVER BEFORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a leo
michigan

October 10, 2005