Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with Agent Roman Matos' family and everyone at the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in peace me brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

November 9, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

November 9, 2012

GOD BLESS AGENT MATOS,HIS FAMILY AND HIS DEPARTMENT. A SHORT TOUR OF DUTY BUT A HERO FOR SURE !!!

DEPUTY ALAN W. MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (AUGUSTA GA)

November 9, 2012

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of this hero, may God be with each and everyone of you. Rest in peace Agent Matos, you sir will not be forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

November 9, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha Love from Calgary, Alberta

November 9, 2012

RIP Agent Matos. My thoughts and prayers are with your son and your fellow agents during this sad and difficult time.

P. O. Michael J. Kranyak, Retired
Bridgeport CT Police Department

November 9, 2012

Thank you for you r selfless service to your community. Your bravery and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Matthew Hoehman
Virginia citizen

November 9, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Agent Iván Román Matos as well as to the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in peace Agent Roman Matos, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

November 8, 2012

HOY PERDIMOS UN HIJO, UN HERMANO, UN PADRE, UN COMPAÑERO Y UN BUEN POLICÍA. EN EL CIELO DIOS, TIENE UN LUGAR ESPECIAL PARA TI. DIOS, BENDIGA A TU FAMILIA Y EN ESPECIAL A TU HIJO.

Agente
Policia de PuertoRico

November 8, 2012

HOY PERDIMOS A UN HIJO, UN HERMANO, UN PADRE, UN COMPAÑERO, A UN BUEN POLICÍA. PERDIMOS A UN GRAN HÉROE. QUE DE FORMA AUDAZ Y VALIENTE OFRENDO SU VIDA EN EL CUMPLIMIENTO DEL DEBER.

HOY EN EL CIELO HAY FIESTA PORQUE LLEGASTE COMO TODO UN HÉROE. DIOS, TIENE UN LUGAR ESPECIAL PARA PERSONAS COMO TU, DIOS,BENDIGA A TU FAMILIA Y EN ESPECIAL A TU HIJO.

Agente
Policia de PuertoRico

November 8, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother from PR. My condolences to your Family and the Puerto Rico Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

November 8, 2012

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

November 8, 2012

Agent Matos, Rest well in the presence of God.

To Your Family:

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for 20 months. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

November 8, 2012

The Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 53, would like to thank Agent Ivan G. Roman Matos for his bravery and selflessness. Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family he leaves behind. Thank you, and may you rest in peace.

Recruit Frederick Warfield
Saratoga Springs Police Department

November 8, 2012

RIP brother Ivan.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

November 8, 2012

Go in peace brother.

Tpr.
NYSP

November 8, 2012

Rest in peace and thank you for your service. My prayers are with your love ones

Retired Deputy John Latour

November 8, 2012

Heroes live forever,prayers to family and friends

BLR
Team Texas

November 8, 2012

Rest in peace my brother. The world has truly lost a hero and I know you are watching over us from above. Your friends and family are in our thoughts and prayers. Gods speed.

Sgt
Madison WI

November 8, 2012

Rest in peace Brother Matos.

James P. McGrath(Retired Detective)
Schenectady Police Dept. (NY)

November 8, 2012

Rest well my brother for your sacrifice was not in vain. As you take the watch over us in heaven we'll take the watch down here. May God bless the family both physical and law enforcement with peace and comfort. May God avenge this warrior by ensuring his assailant is brought to justice.

Reserve Deputy Rev. Carlos Stapleton
Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Fairview VFD Chaplain

November 8, 2012

gracias por tu dedicacion,nunca seras olvidado.

Agent I.Ramos
PUERTO RICO POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 8, 2012

Rest In Peace...

John Ruth, AEMD Comm Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch, TX USA

November 8, 2012

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 8, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

November 8, 2012