Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace....To Tropper Jill Mattic I render a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD

June 21, 2010

Trooper Mattice, Rest in Peace sister and may GOD look over your Family and the NYSP.

Trooper Archie Forsyth
Louisiana State Police (Troop A)

April 6, 2010

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of
Trooper Jill Mattice,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Trooper Jill Mattice. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Trooper Jill Mattice is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

March 27, 2010

Thank you for your service as a peace officer. God bless you.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

March 22, 2010

Trooper Mattice,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizen of the state of New York. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

March 19, 2010

Rest in peace, Trooper Mattice. Thank you for your service to the community. You will be missed. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters.

Kathy Bubb
Citizen

March 14, 2010

R.I.P

Sergeant
NYPD

February 26, 2010

Dear family of Trooper Mattice,
Please know that our prayers are with you.
Jeannette Shields

Jeannette Shields
WNYC.O.P.S.

February 25, 2010

I never met you personally; but I didn't need to. All you had to do was know someone who knew of you, and everyone knew who you were. You upheld the honor of the NYSP with integrity and pride. The service you your fellow brothers and sisters of law enforcement provide is incredible. It is selfless. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of the sacrifices that our men and women make - willingly; tirelessly. They are husbands and wives; fathers and mothers; friends and precious loved ones. Every time my husband leaves for work I tell him how much I love him and I pray God brings him back home to me and our children. I look at my children and I think, God, how can I live without him? Thank you, Jill, for the sacrifices you made. My prayers are with your family, friends, and all the lives you have touched in the community and schools. Although you are mourned, you memory will always bring joy. When you joined the NYSP, you became part of a big family. A family that feels your loss and celebrates your life. A family that stands the test of time and grows stronger with every hardship it must face. A family that takes care of its own, but knows no boundaries.

Troop C
Wife of a State Trooper

February 21, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired

February 15, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

February 14, 2010

God Bless and Godspeed. I trust you will be watching over your brothers and sisters of the NYSP from above, as they will be watching over you from here.

Wife of a NYS Trooper

February 12, 2010

God Bless and Godspeed. I trust you will be watching over your brothers and sisters of the NYSP from above, as they will be watching over you from here.

Wife of a NYS Trooper

February 12, 2010

YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES AND THE MEMORIES YOU LEAVE BEHIND. YOU SERVED US WELL, REST IN PEACE, WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
GEORGE H. BOWMAN
INVESTIGATOR
DARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, NC

Investigator
Dare County Sheriffs Office, NC

February 11, 2010

Nothing anyone can say will ease your pain, just know that there are people out there that know what you are going through and that you are not alone. My heart goes out to all of the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

May God be with all of your brothers and sisters left to serve and protect; watch over them and keep them safe. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.

Kelly Miller
Finance of Tr. David J. Lane EOW 11/4/09

February 3, 2010

On behalf of the entire Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association, we extend our deepest sympathies to the New York State Police Department and the family and friends of Trooper Mattice. Our hearts and prayers are with you all as you honor one of our nation's true heroes. Her service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Lauren Yanez
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

February 2, 2010

Your efforts as a school resource officer will be far reaching as these kids grow up and grow to have a respect for law enforcement that only someone doing hands on work can bring about. I know they'll miss you. I know even more that those who know and love you best will miss you most of all, but I also know in my heart, that they will always feel your presence and they will always be aware that you are never far from from them.

The State of New York owes you a huge amount of thanks.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Sister.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 2, 2010

God bless and thank you for your service.

Officer Mandy Caporale
Sandoval County NM

February 1, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 1, 2010

God Bless and thank you for your service.

Trooper Frank Thornberry
Kentucky Sate Police

January 31, 2010

Trooper Jill,
Thank you for serving our school and always being there for the students. We all miss you greatly and will always keep you in our hearts. Every time I see a butterfly I will remember you,now is time to spread your wings and fly with them. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Anonymous

January 30, 2010

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Trooper Jill Mattice and the New York State Police during this time. Thank you,
Trooper Mattice, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

January 30, 2010

You will always live in our hearts and prayers. To the family of Trooper Mattice,may the power of God,along with the love of friends and family, carry you through your grief. God bless.

Trooper Treone Larvadain
Louisiana State Police

January 29, 2010

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

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

January 28, 2010

GOD SPEED.

K-9 TROOPER
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL

January 28, 2010