Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you Rest in Peace Officer Matlosz. While I did not have the pleasure of knowing you, by the comments here and in the news, it appears that once again we have lost one of the "good ones". An officer who served his Department with honor and distinction and never forgot how to smile. A well-liked and well-respected member of our brotherhood. May your fiance, family, friends and fellow LPD offcers find the strength to get through this horrible and tragic event. May they remember the good times, not the pain of your loss. May they remember you in life and not the circumstance of your death. And lastly, may we get the person responsible and put him in the darkest, deepest, whole in the ground that we can find and let him rot out the rest of his miserable life in agony. R.I.P.

Lt. Ernest L. Farley
N.J. Dept. of Corrections

January 15, 2011

RIP Officer Matlosz.

To the family and friends:
God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

January 15, 2011

It saddens me that the unmarked car that passed me yesterday lights and sirens at 415pm was headed in your direction. I never for a moment imagined a call of a officer involved incident so close to my home. Officer Matlosz, there are millions of people searching for your killer. Rest assured all will be handled. God Bless your family, and thank you...thank you..

Patrolman
Antimo Costagliola

January 15, 2011

God's blessings to all of the friends, family and fellow police officers of Christopher Matlosz. As the mother of a police office, every time an officer is gunned down, it is as if we lose our own child. The fear cuts deep, but the gratitude for your heroism is even deeper. Rest in the hands of the Lord and all his saints, Christopher. Protect your fellow brothers/sisters.

Mother of a Police Officer

January 15, 2011

To the family of Brother Chris Matlosz and to our Brother and Sister Officers of the Lakewood NJ Police Department. On behalf of the members of Jersey City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 4 please accept our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of this fine young officer. Words cannot express our sorrow. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Brother !
Sincerely,
Sgt. W. Greg Kierce, President

Sgt. W. Greg Kierce, JCPD Ret.
President Jersey City FOP Lodge #4

January 15, 2011

R.I.P. brother. We will take it from here.

Officer
HCCD

January 15, 2011

Rest in Peace brother. My condolences go out to your family, fried=nds and co-workers. You will not be forgotten!

Cpl
Pennsylvania Stat Police

January 15, 2011

another horrible loss in our 'family'. Our great country is spiraling downward. Good luck on 'capturing' this slime. never let Officer Matlosz's memory fade.

Invest. Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

January 15, 2011

Thank you for your dedication and sacrafice Chris. May God watch over your friends, family and fellow law enforcement during this difficult time.

Patrolman Tom Cocco
Hi-Nella Police Department NJ

January 15, 2011

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 whose 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 15, 2011

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Matlosz.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

January 15, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 15, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho

January 15, 2011

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

January 15, 2011

So young and so inspiring. As the mother of a 26 year old Police Officer in a high crime city I feel as if I knew you. My heart goes out to your family and friends. I will say prayers for them. Thank you for your service and dedication.

RIP
California

Anonymous

January 15, 2011

Thank you for doing such a wonderful job protecting others and your ultimate sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. You and your fiancee and family are in thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.
Patricia Kelly
Daughter of James A. Kelly (NYSP) EOW 8-8-80

Anonymous

January 15, 2011

R.I.P Chris you will be missed.

Jonathan Yahr Lakewood NJ Fire Dept

January 15, 2011

God bless the family, friends and co workers of Officer Matlosz. You are now patrolling the streets of Heaven. God speed Brother....

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

January 15, 2011

Thank you for your many years of service and dedication. Bless your family. Brother, we now have the watch. Godspeed.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

January 15, 2011

Thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and fellow officers. May justice be right and swift in this case. GOD SPEED.....

Det. N Ledoux
Manchester NH Police Department

January 15, 2011

RIP Brother. Prayers to your family & Lakewood PD. Taken too soon.

SA Tiffani R.
DoD

January 15, 2011

may you rest in eternal peace with god,may god continue to bless and comfort your family, you were to young to go but god has his purpose and he will have you as an angel in his army to look down on your family.

james johnson
J&A concessions Lakewood Bus Terminal

January 15, 2011

RIP Brother....

Anonymous

January 15, 2011

The thoughts are difficult to deal with. A terrible tragedy for anyone, especially one so young and vital. I'm told we're not supposed to question God's Wisdom. I keep telling myself that He must have a good reason to take Chris at this time in his life. My husband, Joe and I send our Deepest Sympathies to loved ones left behind. Know that Chris is Safely Home. Cousin, Ellie in Virginia

Ellie (Lubas) Dimino
Cousin

January 15, 2011

May he now protect us from a higher place. Much love and strength to the family.

Cleo Hendrickson

January 15, 2011