Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Officer Matthews for your service. No doubt that you were a great assest to your department. May your name and memory be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

January 26, 2010

Rich it seems like yesterday when we were walking our foot post together in East NY...remeber hiding out in the Euclid Ave subway station just trying to stay warm and dry...or Penn and Livonia...I remember New Years 2005 doing OT and taking the stabbing job at the Elite Arc, I think we pissed off the Midnight sector getting there before they did..oh well...Guess what, I jumped ship too and moved to Raleigh and work here now...It sucks, everytime I go to the beach I think of you. I hope its cool up there in Heaven..We all miss you man.

Hathaway

Ofc ML Hathaway
NYPD to Raleigh PD

January 13, 2010

Your service and sacrifice has not been forgotten. My Prayers to your Family, and all of those who face the daily reality of your absence.

R.I.P. Hero.

BPD Wife

December 20, 2009

Hey Rich, Thinking about you. Kevin had these calendars made for the PUT and your picture is there from when you rode with us in Wilmington. I know all your friends miss you. I hope you continue to keep an eye on your coworkers, especially Stafford. I wish we did not have to honor you in May, but we will. God Bless You.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE/PUT

November 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. If ever you need to talk to someone or if you would like to know more about the support that NC Concerns of Police Survivors (NC C.O.P.S.)can offer, please don't hesitate to contact me. They have been a blessing to myself and my boys.
Catherine Callemyn [email protected]

Catherine Callemyn
Widow of Officer Charles J Callemyn EOW 2-17-07 Durham NC Police Dept

September 1, 2009

Rich we miss you! Can you believe I caught 2 ground hogs in one trap at the same time. Thanks, they went to Mass with us and stayed in Orfield!

Margaret Matthews
Mother

July 13, 2009

RIP 313

Anonymous

June 9, 2009

Rich, I rode by Shipyard Boelevard again yesterday to visit the site. Your friends are keeping up with the beautiful flowers, as you already know. Miss you a lot.

Patrolman
Wilmington NC

May 4, 2009

WE love you and miss you. Please keep a watch over your brother, sister and fellow officers. Bandit loves it here.

Margaret
Mother

April 21, 2009

We will always remember you and your dedication to law enforcement. May God bless your family and give them strength.

Anonymous

April 13, 2009

Dear Family, Coworkers and Friends of Officer Richard Matthews:
I am riding in the FLETC bike ride and Police Unity Tour ride May 1-12 this year in honor and memory of Officer Matthews. I met Richard on the bike during the FLETC ride last year in Wilmington. You couldn't miss his bright yellow jersey and big smile as we rode through Wilmington. He will be with us in spirit this year. "We Ride For Those Who Died"

Special Agent Kevin Whalen
US HUD Inspector General - FLETC/PUT Rider

March 30, 2009

R.I.P. brother. You and Your family are in my prayers

Ofc. Lee Stanley
Pineville PD

March 30, 2009

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

March 22, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother. You will not be forgotten. May God Bless your family!

Officer Rachel Prieto
AP&P/Utah Department of Corrections

March 22, 2009

Thank you, Officer Matthews, for your service to the people of North Carolina and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas

Janice Brown
civilian

March 19, 2009

Your dedication to law enforcement will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Special Agent
FBI - WFO

March 18, 2009

Richard you will be missed. Thank you for the years of service you provided to the citizens of Wilmington. It was a pleasure knowing you and your kindness will never be forgotten. God bless your family and the other officers as they mourn the lose of a valued officer and friend.

Daniel Kelly
LPO

March 17, 2009

RIP 313

Anonymous

March 15, 2009

OFFICER MATTHEWS LOST HIS LIFE RESPONDING TO A CALL TO ASSIST A BROTHER OFFICER. WE ALL SHARE IN THE PAIN OF HIS DEATH. MAY GOD WATCH OVER HIS BROTHER OFFICERS AND HIS FAMILY. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

March 12, 2009

Officer Matthews,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wilmington and New York City. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

March 8, 2009

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. s.l. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 5, 2009

May God Bless your family, friends and co-workers. All are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service! God Bless!

Laura Watts
Columbus County 911

March 4, 2009

May God be with your entire family, friends and co-workers. We'll take it from here my brother in Blue. May God be take care of your soul and may you rest in peace Richard.

Ofc. Rob Trevino-Michigan
Clinton Police Department

March 4, 2009

Rich, I still have a hard time believing that you are not with us any longer. I keep expecting to hear you key up on the radio every day at work. You are missed more than you ever know. RIP 313 you will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

March 3, 2009