Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P.

Captain James Hanzey
Buckeye Lake Ohio

January 23, 2010

For Trooper Jill Mattice:

Our duty as state troopers takes us to all sorts of incidents to investigate, mediate and make some sort of disposition. Sometimes it is just enroute to these assignments that we encounter a most dangerous threat - the traffic on a United States highway. We are as much subjected to the cavalcade-of-carnage, that claims thousands of lives and injures many more, as anyone. Regretfully, today, a traffic crash would claim the life of Jill.

We pray for her family, friends, co-workers and all who care about her. We pray for them to come to the support of one another and to provide what is needed at the appropriate times. May each of them remember Jill for the light that she brought into there life.

I am proud to render Trooper Jill Mattice a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 23, 2010

It saddens me hear of a fellow LEO becoming injuried or killed on/off-duty. I had a similiar incident--but by the grace of God I made it. For what reason he chose Ofc/Trop: Mattice, we will never know. But we can continue to remember her committment to serve the state of NY and provide us a safer nation. To the family of Trooper Jill Mattice,thanks for loaning us a hero--and my prayers are with you.

Lt. Cedric Smith
MS Dept. of Corrections

January 23, 2010

Another empty place in the Thin Blue Line. Rest in Eternal Peace, Sister.

Inspector Björn Ångman
Swedish Nat:l Police

January 23, 2010

Trooper Mattice, thank you for your service, sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of New York. May your family always know that you are, and always will be a HERO. Rest in peace sister, we'll take it from here.

Trooper Joey Schouest
Louisiana State Police Troop C

January 23, 2010

Rest in peace Sister. Thank you for your service to the schools and your community. May our thoughts remain with her family and friends.

We'll take it from here.

S.M.B.
Upstate NY

January 23, 2010

Rest In Peace TRP. Mattice. Thanks for your service and protecting the people in NYS. Thanks for making a difference in so many children's lifes.

Secure Care Treatment Aide
Central NY Psych CTR.

January 22, 2010

Rest In Peace Trooper. Thank you for serving the State of NY. Watch over as your fellow Troopers patrol on. My condolences to your Family and the NYSP.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 22, 2010

Rest in Peace Jill. God Bless your family and friends in this difficult time. You will be missed.

Trooper
NYSP Troop "C"

January 22, 2010

Trooper Jill Mattice

Go rest in peace sister, for your job here is done.
May god rest your soul, bless all your loved ones and fellow officers. You will always be remembered.

"HEROS IN LIFE, NOT DEATH"
Ontario Police Memorial

Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

January 22, 2010

God's speed Trooper Mattice, and God's grace to her Family and friends.

Shawn Page, Sergeant
California Highway Patrol

January 22, 2010

Rest in peace Trooper Mattice. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and the entire New York State Police. Thank you for your service and you will not be forgotten. God Speed.

Ptlm. Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Dept. Northumberland, PA

January 22, 2010

You made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the people of the State of New York. Thank you for your years of dedicated service.

Parole Officer
New York State Division of Parole

January 22, 2010

GOD speed ...may you rest in peace my sister

Deputy David Roycraft
El Paso County Sheriff's Office Colorado

January 22, 2010

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

January 22, 2010

Rest In Peace Trooper Mattice. Your sacrafice will never be forgotten.

Detective Jason M. Brunder
NYPD

January 22, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

January 22, 2010

Rest in Peace

Chief George Yaccich
Rochester Township Police, Pennsylvania

January 22, 2010

R.I.P

Sergeant
NYPD

January 22, 2010

Trooper Mattice your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now sister. May the good lord be with your family and friends during their time of need. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

January 22, 2010

May God bless Trooper Mattice and we pray for her family and friends. Thank you for your service to the community.

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

January 22, 2010

My heartfelt sympathies are extended to Trooper Mattice's family, friends, fellow Troopers and the students and staff at the schools she worked with. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during the difficult days ahead.

April M. Allen
Sister Trooper Shawn W. Snow EOW 08/03/08

January 22, 2010

rest in peace Jill....you're in a better place now.

...we're all just living on borrowed time...

JPS
NYSP

January 22, 2010

On behalf of the men and women of the NYS Park Police I offer my deepest condolences.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police/Taconic region

January 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Trooper Mattice as well as the brotherhood at New York State Police. May you rest in God's eternal peace our sister!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

January 22, 2010