Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Redding.

mjw 643

October 10, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, OFFICER REDODING YOU DIED A HERO SERVING THE CITIZENS OF ROCKLIN, GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

Sergeant William Riley
Aragon GA Police Dept,

October 10, 2005

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ofc. Redding and the entire Rocklin Police Dept. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

October 10, 2005

Officer Redding,

Thank you for you service, You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept Of Corrections

October 10, 2005

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

October 10, 2005

The men and Women of the Springfield Park District Police Department wish to send their deepest condolonces to the family of Officer Redding and his fellow co- workers. May he rest in peace

October 10, 2005

I am saddened by the loss of a good officer due to someone elses carelesness and stupidity,But I look at it this way a very good man Is now walking on Heavens beat and can look down on all of us and continue to serve and protect the pepole of the world!!

Joseph D.Hill
INTER-CON Security

October 10, 2005

Matt,

I can remember growing up playing little league baseball together with you and Mark. You were pitching all-stars and threw what seemed like a 90mph fastball, nearly taking my hand off when I was catching. Then about 15 years later I would visit my parents back here in Rocklin and see you doing paperwork near the ball fields that we played on. Those were great times.

Then there was the time I ran into your dad. I dont even remember where we were, but, he pulled his wallet out and showed me your Sierra College baseball picture. He was so proud that you were still playing ball.

You are a hero in my book Matt. You were the security blanket that kept us all safe in Rocklin. You went out day in and day out placing yourself in harms way so we could walk down the street and enjoy a cool delta breeze. You unfortunately paid the ultimate sacrafice for the safety of the citizens of Rocklin, and for that you will never be forgotten.


To John, Marilyn, and Mark,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and tragic time. Your son/brother is a hero in all of our minds.

Officer Andy Beasley
California Highway Patrol

October 10, 2005

"THE FINAL INSPECTION"

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

Rest in Peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Cadet Officer Daniel Stokes
Roseville Police Department

October 9, 2005

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Rocklin Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer D. Johns
GSU Police Department

October 9, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Redding. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

October 9, 2005

Gods speed brother.

Police Officer
Ceres Police Department

October 9, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Rocklin Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Redding deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a person than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Redding is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

October 9, 2005

To Officer Redding's family, friends and fellow officers--We understand your pain. Please know that we hold you close in our hearts.

The Family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

October 9, 2005

My brother, may you now rest in peace, we will resume your watch. God bless you and your family.

Officer Justin W Yohe
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana

October 9, 2005

God bless you and keep you always.

Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

October 9, 2005

All of our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Matt Redding this sad day. Officer Redding gave his life serving his country, community and family which makes him a hero to all who serve.

OMY/COP/WPD
10/9/05

Chief of Police / Olen M. Young
Wauneta PD Nebraska

October 9, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

October 9, 2005