Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When you collect shells on the shore and you find a beauty, you pick it up and prize it. Souls of faith are like diamonds, however large or small, their value is much greater than the common sand and their place belongs in the crown! Matt your soul is one of the beautiful jewels! "I saw it on the sand, the light of faith caused it to gleam and it caught my eye, I picked it up and I took it home" Our Lord and Savior.

Anonymous

December 1, 2008

Jessica,
God knows your heart and so does Matt. Find peace in that. Matt knows you loved him and always will. Let no one judge you or make you feel less than. Your love for Matt transcends the pain, even though you've made mistakes while trying to grieve and heal.

Matt, you are so very missed by all of us. You are, were, and always will be a hero in our hearts and minds. I'm sure Heaven is a blast.

Anonymous

November 24, 2008

Thinking of you Matt and your parents and brother. God bless you all and the Rocklin Police Dept.

You are always our hero.

Anonymous

November 21, 2008

I think about you everyday bro. We all miss you so much.

J
Friend

November 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this third anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

November 10, 2008

3 years today bro. The shock and sting are so fresh. To say you're missed is an extreme understatement. Keep smilin' down upon us and sending love. We all need it.

Justin Raphael
Friend

October 9, 2008

Matt --

How is it possible three years have come and gone since that
fateful Sunday morning? Hard to believe because you are still such a presence in our lives. We think of you often, visit you often, and miss you always. Thanks for being part of our lives and take care of our brother and uncle, Dennis, who joined you in heaven 18 months ago. Both of you gone, but never, ever forgotten.

Laura, Richard & Justin Raphael
Friends

October 9, 2008

Matty, I can't believe you have been gone for three years today! You still inspire me from a distance. I am still looking forward to the day we will meet again. It is my hope that as I live out this life I can place my mark here. You always help remind me that this time, right here now, this is the real deal! Life is so precious and their is so much that we can do to make this world a better place. Thiniking of you and your family today! May God surround them with grace and mercy! You are loved and missed!

Anonymous

October 9, 2008

Matt~ It has been three years today since you left us and there has not been a day that passed where you didn't cross my mind. I hope that your parents and brother are doing well, I know this time of year must be rough on them. Keep a watch out for our guys down here, they need an angel like you!

Friend

October 9, 2008

To Officer Matt Redding, his parents and other loved ones:

On this the third anniversary of your tragic death, please knsow that your memory is honored and revered today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for your family and society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Matt. Your reflections show that you are admired and missed by so many. May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

I know that your parents miss you every minute of every day of their lives, but even with all the agony of losing their beloved child, would not trade one moment of their lives with you. What a wonderful gift we were given to be the parents of such outstanding young men. They are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Matt gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 9, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 9, 2008

Today marks 3 years since Matt has left us.
I look back at my past and have made some mistakes I am not proud of...of out hurt and anger towards God for taking away such an amazing man out of my life and future. I have many regrets I wish I could take back. I just would like to apologize for my behavior to those who do not know me and think my love for Matt wasn't genuine based on my actions following his death. I lashed out, mainly at God. I did everything I thought God would disapprove of because I was angry at Him, and reached out for anything that I thought could easy my pain; alcohol to help me forget my broken heart, relationships to fill my void that was left, and partying to keep my mind off the grief that consumed me everyday. I did anytihng I knew God would disapprove of because I was so angry at Him for letting Matt go. Honestly, none of that helped and only hurt me in the long run. I wished I did things differently, rather than trying to run away from my hurt. Not a day went by I didnt think about him. I don't know how anyone moves forward after experiencing such tradegy, but I do know God has forgiven me and will someday tell me, and everyone else who loves Matt so much, why He allowed Matt to go home so early.

I Love you Matt and always will..
See you heaven

Jessica

October 9, 2008

Thinking about tomorrow and that it is 3 years now.
I went to the cemetery today and the words that are etched on Matt's headstone moved me to tears. Matt wrote those words 9 years ago and even then he knew how special his relationship was with the Lord. God bless his wonderful parents..they raised a fine young man that people still talk about and will always love. Never think for a minute that someone in any given day is not thinking about Matt and what a wonderful person he was while he walked amongst us. A very special person left us 10/09/05.

Anonymous

October 8, 2008

Its hard to believe you have been gone for so long. You and your family are always in our thoughts... Now... RUNNNNN GET TO THE CHOOOPPAAA!

The Hollan sisters
Friend and somewhat Family

September 23, 2008

Matt ~ I think about you everyday as I get on Hwy 65. We all miss you!

Friend

September 22, 2008

MATT - THERE ISN'T A DAY THAT GOES BY WHEN I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU. I SURE DO MISS YOU BUDDY.... LOVE YA.

Anonymous

August 20, 2008

Thinking of Matt..as usual.
Wishing he was here..as usual.
Still stunned..as usual.
Knowing it was God's plan...as usual.
Acceptng it...not usual.

Anonymous

August 17, 2008

Matt, I think about you often and miss you so much! It is hard to believe that it has been almost 3 years since you have been in heaven! There is such a void in our lives without you here.........we love you...........! We miss your smile!

Anonymous

August 8, 2008

Thinking about Matt and sending my love and condolences to his parents and brother. Matt was truly a great police officer and friend.

Anonymous

July 30, 2008

I just wanted to say I love the whole Redding family and their strength in all of this. God decided Matt had served his time here on earth and he needed him for bigger things in heaven. I believe he is watching over all of us. I have gone back to school to become an officer, thank you Matthew! I think of you daily and love seeing your name on the Highway, you deserve the dedication. Always in my heart.
Carrie

Carrie Hogan
Friend of family

June 18, 2008

Thinking about Matt. On Earth, in Heaven he is always one of the "good guys".
Thinking of your family, your department...things are never the same.

June 15, 2008

Dear Matt:
I have been thinking about you and your dear family all weekend. A friend and I were going to a restaurant in Roseville, and we passed two parked Police motorcycles with EOW stickers indicating the date of 10/09/05. I stopped, and stared at the decals, and said to my friend “that’s for Matt Redding”. She asked if you were the officer killed on highway 65. I said yes. I looked around for the officers belonging to the motorcycles. I wanted to see who these officers were who keep your memory and honor so diligently. I wanted to thank them with my eyes. I didn’t see them, but it made my heart both heavy and light to think of them patrolling around with your memory affixed to their bikes. I thought about your family, of them missing you daily, hourly. Sigh. It’s so terribly difficult without you. I understand because my family walks the same path, the same year. Thank you for your brave and heroic service. You will never be forgotten.

Sister of Fallen Officer
Sgt. Howard Stevenson, EOW 1/09/05

June 9, 2008

I keep your picture on my desk, I look at it every day. Though so much time has past, Our love for you hasn't faded a bit!You are forever a special part of our hearts. We sure do miss you.

May 6, 2008

I miss you peppperoni boy! Yeaa BOY

April 27, 2008

That face, that smile, that goodness.....memories like that never fade. God bless the Redding family. They raised a hero who remains in the hearts of many.

March 28, 2008

Im always thinking of you and wonderful you were! I miss your presence so much but know your loving your new life God has blessed you with!

March 25, 2008