Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Matlosz, especially to his fiancee Kelly. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Chris, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Chris' life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Chris' life was about so much more than the way he died. Chris will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Matlosz, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been eight years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

March 8, 2011

My deepest sympathys to family and fellow officers.Rest In Peace.

Christina Brookhart
Mother of Deputy Don McCutcheon EOW 2/8/2010

March 6, 2011

Rest well my brother.

First Sergeant Salvatore A. Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA

February 23, 2011

chris,
miss you buddy and wish you could still be here with your jokes.....kelly is doing good.. jeff is helping her!!!! great girl ! jim ryan and everyone else.... went to acadmey other day and LT had some funny stories. keep watching us. we are selling so many stickers! to help kelly and i even told mexicans to put your stickers where the inspection stickers go..... i know you would be laughing you ass off! and jeff has nancy taken calls on the crazy people you send her lol....i still think the things that happen is you doing it......kelly is beinging helped by all your friends you would be proud! we will win this war and keep eye on us and our little ones! love ya buddy!!!!

corporal michael macinnes
englishtown pd nj

February 9, 2011

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

February 8, 2011

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you and your family. May you Rest in Peace....

Trooper
New York State Police

February 1, 2011

Rest in peace brother. You will be forever missed by your family in blue.

Ptl. J. Crilly
Clinton PD

February 1, 2011

Officer Matlosz, I Salute You!! Your service to us was honorable and now I will do my best to show my appreciation for all law enforcement. I must assist in making all of your jobs easier. I'm tired of what is happening. You and Your fellow fallen Officers will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace My Friends. My prayers are with your families. I will contact our local & state government agencies to bring about what I hope can assure your safety.

Anonymous

January 31, 2011

RIP brother. A blue ribbon has been placed around a tree in my yard in honor of your sacrifice.

Cpl. Julia Gilroy
MCPD Maryland

January 31, 2011

Thankyou for your service Christopher Matlosz, rest in peace.
Remember love never dies, hold onto your memories and faith will get you through.

Margaret Matthews
Mother of Rich Matthews EOW 2/18/09

January 31, 2011

Officer Matlosz,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lakewood. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

January 30, 2011

Chris, I never knew you but I was one of 10,000 brother officers that came to honor you with the sendoff of a hero. After being there I feel like I knew you, it just doesn't make any sense, and people don't understand what its like to be a target simply because you where blue. I think your life, your story hits home because it is so similar to mine, 27 years old, police officer in jersey, to be married living the same life you lived and I can't imagine what its like for your loved ones. I pray for you and your family everyday, and your sacrifice should serve as a reminder to us all that we just never know. God speed brother, please watch over us, justice will be served.

Love
A brother police officer

J.I.
ATPD

January 29, 2011

Your life was full and had so much meaning,you never dwelled on the chance of leaving.Facing each day with a possible threat,and not one moment lived with a regret.So many people see but don't understand,that we protect and serve in a not so perfect land.There wasn't time for you to say good-bye,but I can hear you clearly saying -- 'Please don't cry'.Your life has been rich and sweet,you'll be missed by your brothers and sisters on the street.You don't have to face another hassle,now you can go live in your own little castle.Getting your wings up in the sky,where one day you'll teach us all to fly. Rest In Peace Christopher Matlosz , 317 ♥

EVELYN PTL.A.GUZMAN #301
LAKEWOOD PD FIANCE

January 29, 2011

BROKEN CHAIN! WE LITTLE KNEW THAT JANUARY 14,2011 THAT GOD WAS GOING TO CALL YOUR NAME CHRISTOPHER MATLOSZ #317. IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU CLEARLY, IN DEATH WE DO THE SAME. IT BROKE OUR ♥ TO LOSE YOU, YOU DID NOT GO ALONE; FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU, THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME. YOU LEFT US PEACEFUL MEMORIES, YOUR LOVE IS STILL OUR GUIDE, AND THOUGHT CANNOT SEE YOU, YOU ARE ALWAYS AT OUR SIDE. OUR FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN, AND NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME, BUT AS GOD CALLS US ONE BY ONE, THE CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN.
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN <3

PTL.ALEX GUZMAN #301
LAKEWOOD PD

January 29, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Matlosz as well as the brotherhood at Lakewood Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

January 29, 2011

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

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

January 28, 2011

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl David Murphy
TX DPS

January 27, 2011

May You Rest Peacefully Sir! God Bless your family and friends!

Patrol Officer
WPPD, Colorado

January 27, 2011

Dear Lord, law enforcement is not an easy task to do,
Yet, there are many who choose to wear the shield.
They serve each day, to the oaths they swore are true,
Protecting and serving, a safer, better world to build.


Lord now we gather to pay our deepest honor,
To those of ours officers, killed in the line of duty.
It matters not the style of shield they wore,
Only that they served with pride, and honor.


Lord all that matters is that they were one of us,
Serving wherever needed, richest mansion to dirtiest alley.
Confident and proud, highly honored by the peoples trust,
So they carried a shield, mindful of all their sacred duties.


Lord you have called several of ours home to glory,
The race with life for them is now done.
Peace, blessed peace, in safety, forever now with Thee,
Welcome rest, now in heaven for all of eternity.


May time never erase the sacrifices that were made,
May no officer ever fall alone, to lie cold in their grave .
May those of us still serving, remember well the price they paid,
May their memories stand forever as those who went down brave.


Lord give us courage to carry on, to still live and care,
To not be vengeful or bitter, to simply trust Your word it true.
May we always cover with pride the shield we wear,
To honor all fallen officers, whom we now commend to you.

Deputy S. Mackey
El Paso County Sheriff's Office - CO

January 25, 2011

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 25, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Rest in Peace may the Lord be with your family and loved ones.

Lead Border Patrol Agent- Detroit Sector
US Border Patrol

January 24, 2011

The funeral went well Brother. We had over 10,000 Officers show up to pay there respects. We know you were watching over us and smiling that big smile. You will be missed, rest easy now my brother. We will take it from here...God Speed Brother Chris!

Ptl. Gary L. Przewoznik
Lakewood Police Department

January 24, 2011

GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU ALLWAYS...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRAFICE...AMEN....

aux.. patrolman benito salgado
elizabeth police nj

January 24, 2011

Officer Matlosz,

From all of your fellow brothers at the Plainsboro Township Department, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace brother. We know that you are in Gods hands watching over all of us!

God Bless you, your family, friends and the Lakewood Police Department!

Ptl. Thomas Larity
Plainsboro Township Police Department -New Jersey

January 23, 2011

rest in peace brother your wordly tour is done we will carry on from here in your honor!

Lt S Spolarich
Bound Brook PD

January 22, 2011