Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mrs. Melchionda and family,

Please find comfort knowing that, although we never met Matt, he will never be forgotten and will forever be in our family's thoughts and prayers.

Matt, rest in peace and watch over your brothers, keeping them safe throughout their honorable service.

McNeil Family
Greenbrook, NJ

March 14, 2006

That was a very moving ceremony yesterday and it was an honor to take part as amember of our departments Honor Guard. There is an excellent tribute on the Courier News website. go to c-n.com/specials/multimedia and click on the link for the funeral.
Rest in peace our prayers are with your family and co-workers.

Off. Scott Hobbs
Bridgewater PD

March 14, 2006

Matt,

You were such a great friend to Jackie and I, like a brother to me. We love and miss you and always will. Please rest easy where ever you are. We all know you are looking down upon us. I promise to do what I can for Lynn and your family, you and they will always be in our hearts and minds.

Love you bro...

Louis and Jackie

March 14, 2006

Lynn, my heart BREAKS for you. Unfortunately, I know all too well your pain. I too, was a newlywed, only married 5 months, when my husband was killed in the line of duty. You and I have so many similarities in our situations and regarding our husbands accidents and I wish I could give you the biggest hug right now. Whenever you are ready, please PLEASE feel free to contact me. If I can do anything for you, please dont hesitate to ask. I will be up there for you in a hearbeat.

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman 2-5-04

March 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Melchionda. Rest In Peace!

P.O. Paul Tillotson
Elizabeth, NJ PD

March 14, 2006

Rest in Peace. Blessed are the peacemakers....

Officer Colleen Gilligan Cantrell
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

March 14, 2006

Dear God we ask for your Blessings and eternal rest to Officer Melchionda who sacrificed his life in the performance of his duties. Give to his loved ones the peace and strength to bear the pain of his loss. Remove all resentment from their hearts; knowing that eternal peace and rest will be with their departed loved one forever. This we beg in Thy name forever and ever, Amen

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

March 14, 2006

God bless you and your family Matt. You are one of the best! Your friendship to my family will never be forgotten! Thanks for your love to the best profession on earth. Love ya!!
BIG PETE!!

Deputy Frank Righetti
Cache County Sheriff's Office Logan, Utah

March 14, 2006

Matthew thank you for the service to the community. May you rest in peace. Mrs.Melchionda and family my family is very sorry for your loss, Our prayers go out to you and the entire Brotherhood of the Watchung Police Dept. God bless you all.

Moises Zambrana

March 14, 2006

"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil." (John Taylor)

Rest in Peace Matthew.

P.O. McGuire
Clinton Police

March 14, 2006

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

bp 2422
Colorado Springs Police Dept.

March 14, 2006

...As Officer Melchionda's watch over us has come to an untimely end, we now look to him to watch over and guide us through our daily tour of duty. Our throughts and prayers are with Officer Malchionda's family and the Watchung Police Department

March 14, 2006

MATT, REST EASY BROTHER. TO DAVE, GRIEVE YOUR BROTHER BUT CELEBRATE HIS MEMORIES. I OFFFER MY HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO MATT'S FAMILY AND HIS BROTHER'S IN BLUE. MATT WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.

PTLM. ROBERT LAVIN
BOUND BROOK PD

March 14, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER YOU AS YOU HAVE BLESSED AND WATCHED OVER ALL OF US. THANK YOU BROTHER FOR YOUR COURAGE AND DEDICATION. TO MATT'S FAMILY MAY GOD BRING YOU PEACE DURING THIS TIME. YOU SHALL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN.

METUCHEN PD PBA LOCAL 60

POLICE OFFICER
METUCHEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 13, 2006

Officer M. Melchionda, thank you for your dedicated service and protection, leave it to us now. Rest in peace and may God bless you and your family.

Godspeed brother...

Officer K. Keappock
Lakeland Police Department, Florida

March 13, 2006

To the Famialy, Friends and Co-Workers of Officer Melchionda: We share your loss and pray that your grief be lifted and know that God has a blue angel from your department watching over all of us and we are grateful that Matt was a cop.

Keep your heads held high and faith in your hearts...we will be re-united with our loved ones in time.

Thank you Officer Melchionda for your willingness to protect your community. You are a true hero. I come to this website to pray for my California Highway Patrol Officers who have died in the line of duty and am saddened when I see more officers from around the country are added. I always hope there will be no more. Thank you for wearing the badge and keeping us safe. You are loved and appreciated.

LoVae Pray Martines
Your new Aunt from California

LoVae Pray Martines
civilian

March 13, 2006

Matt, rest easy brother. My heart goes out to Watchung P.D. and Matt's family. Dave stay strong.

ROBERT LAVIN
BOUND BROOK PD

March 13, 2006

My condolences to the family and collegues of P.O. Matthew Melchionda in this time of mourning. May the lord give your family and collegues the strength to carry on. Rest in peace brother.

P.O. Fig
NYPD

March 13, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Melchionda. 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

March 13, 2006

"Rest in Peace Brother and May God Bless Your Family."

Passaic Police Department

March 13, 2006

Matt, My friend you will be missed greatly. I will always remember all the great times that we all shared together.Our paths will cross again and the journey will continue.

Ofc. B. Kelly
United States Capitol Police

March 13, 2006

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND COLLEAGUES OF OFFICER MELCHIONDA IN THIS TIME OF MOURNING

SCO SEAN KELLY
NJDOC

March 13, 2006

Officer Melchionda,
Thank-you for your service to your community. You are a hero. Condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Watchung P.D. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

March 13, 2006

To Matts Wife, I'll always fear the grief your going through right now, and each day I think not only of our police officers killed, but the ones they left behind that loved them. My husband is at the funeral now, being sure to attend to honor your husband. Both of us wont forget. New Jersey wont forget. To all those police officers out there, be sure to tell your wife and kids you love them before you leave for work, be sure to be as safe as you can.
God Bless the Melchionda family and Matts brother who remains a police officer.......and never forget Matt Melchionda.

A NJ Troopers Wife

March 13, 2006

my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family rest in peace

March 13, 2006