Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his 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 times 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 silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

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

January 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family. I appreciate everything that you contributed to our city. You will be missed.

Jennifer Weischwill
CCPD officer wife

January 21, 2008

rest in peace

January 21, 2008

MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, POLICE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR DOING THE JOB YOU DID, YOU ARE A HERO SIR, JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 21, 2008

My prayers are with the family.

Trudy George
civilian

January 21, 2008

Officer Matt Thebeau was a fine asset to our community and will be sorely missed. Corpus Christi will be forever grateful for the sacrifice this young officer and his family have made on our behalf. You will not be forgotten. God Bless Officer Thebeau and his family. You are all in our family's prayers.

D McClure
CCPD family

January 21, 2008

You will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Civilian

January 21, 2008

Officer Thebeau, I pray for your family, friends and co-workers, that they may have have peace of mind and the knowledge that you gave your life doing what you loved most. RIP

Sgt. J. Lindau
Hidalgo County S.O.

January 21, 2008

The men and women of the McHenry Police Dept. extend our deepest sympathy to the members of the Corpus Christi Police Dept. and to this fine officer's family and friends.

McHenry Police Dept., McHenry, Il

January 21, 2008

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

January 21, 2008

Matt,
Countless tears have been shed already. You'll always be missed and remembered. Rest easy in the arms of the Lord.

Father of a CCPD Officer
Corpus Christi

January 21, 2008

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

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office , Gretna Police Dept. La

January 21, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE#5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DPET.OHIO

January 21, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

January 21, 2008

You swore to protect and serve and now the your watch has ended. It's sad to see you go but we all know that you will be with the angels watching and protecting us from above. You served with honor and we all thank you for the sacrafice that you have made. God Bless You.

Chief Hector C. Sanchez
Mathis Police Department (Texas)

January 21, 2008

Farewell for now my Brother and Rest in Peace. You now enjoy the presence of of the best who have preceeded you. We thank you for your service and dedication to duty.

Bob Johnson Blue Knights VA-VI
U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)

January 21, 2008

G-d Speed My Brother

UC
ODPS-Inv Unit

January 21, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9/24/1976

January 21, 2008

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Rest in Peace my brother your sacrifice will never be forgotten

K9 Officer Scott Peterson
Manchester Police Dept.

January 21, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

January 21, 2008

God bless you for the job that you did. May you rest in peace.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept. (CA)

January 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers at this difficult time. Rest in peace, sir, thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

January 21, 2008

My sincerest condolences to the family of Officer Matthew Thebeau and to his brothers and sisters at the Corpus Christi Police Department. The loss of a child is like no other and one that will never be understood. You are not alone and in the days to come you will find what the Thin Blue Line really means and that you are family to all Brothers and Sisters in Blue. I pray for Matthew to rest in peace and walk Heavens beat along with my son, Broward County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Seguin, and all of the others that have answered the call. God Speed....

"Blessed are the Peacemakes, for they shall be called sons of God..." Matthew 5:9

Lori Seguin- Ret. Ft.Lauderdale PD
Stepmother-Broward Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Seguin E.O.W. 2-15-06

January 21, 2008

Rest in Peace. May the Lord be with you and may your family find comfort in the Lord's wisdom and love.


Det. R. Castelhano 160 MVPD NY

Det. R. Castelhano 160
Mount Vernon NY PD

January 21, 2008

Officer Thebeau,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

January 21, 2008