Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Joe,
I sit here my friend with a heavy heart as my heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. I will miss our talks on the wall in booking and in the transport office when you came to pick up an inmate for court. Your tour of duty has ended and we have been left with a hole in our hearts but we will continue to patrol the streets you so dearly loved. RIP my friend for you have earned it.

FTO T Beutler
SACDC Transport Division

September 10, 2014

Sgt. Matuskovic.. it was a honor to work both with you, and for you... you put on the uniform with pride and touched many lives. You exemplify what a true hero means.. Rest easy tonight Sgt.

Deputy Peter Franks
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office / Former Charleston PD

September 10, 2014

Deputy Sheriff Joe Matuskovic rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his ellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one,
and pray for you during the days to come. Joe will be in
the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass,
They 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 hallowed place.
As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are
focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.



Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

September 10, 2014

Thank you for your service Sir. May your family, friends, co-workers find the peace and comfort they will need to get them thru this.

Betty A. Bell Former Spouse Ptl. William

September 10, 2014

Brother...There should never be a reason for us to have to write one of these reflections. Though we never met, we are part of the same family. You gave your life for those you swore to protect. I am proud to say that you are an officer. Rest in peace Deputy Matuskovic. We will take it from here.

Ptl. Mitch Henry
City of Columbia Police Department

September 10, 2014

Rest in peace Joe. You will be missed.

Sgt. David Wagner
MUSC Department of Public Safety

September 10, 2014

My heartfelt prayers and condolences for Officer Matuskovic, who was shot in the line of duty. May the Lord bring great comfort to the family, loved ones, friends and other Police Officers, who are mourning his loss of life.

Faith (a disabled veteran and widow)

September 10, 2014

There was a nice lull in LE deaths the first half of August. Now, unfortunately, it has picked up significantly. My condolences to this officer's family, friends, and department. EMT Larry Britton is equally a hero for responding to the call and doing his job. I hope they are both honored together by their jurisdiction.

Sergeant
Mashpee, MA Police Department

September 10, 2014

Our Thoughts & Prayers go out to the Friends, Co-Workers & Family of Deputy Matuskovic..Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Jr Johnson
Brother SCHP Trooper Jeff Johnson EOW 7/7/2002

September 10, 2014

The call of duty came, you went. The challenge was there, you met it. The honor and courage you showed, it was admired. We will celebrate you among the other heroes who have laid down their lives for the cause of justice. May God forever grant you eternal peace my fellow officer.

Marshal B. Tindle
City Of Killeen Marshals Office/Former Shreveport PD

September 10, 2014

Rest in Peace, Heroes. May God wrap His loving arms around your friends and families and get them through this horrible time. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifies. Proof again, that not all Heroes wear capes. God Bless You both.

Noranne Stubbs Lenox
Arizona Department of Public Safety

September 10, 2014

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

Dep. Comm. Atty T. Bird
Virgina

September 10, 2014

Joe, I remember working more with you while you were with the city, but irregardless you were an awesome man. An asset to our brothers and sisters of blue and you will be extremely missed. I am saddened at the loss for your family, your children, your partners, your sgt., your squad, the Sheriff's Office, your friends, and the community for they have suffered a tremendous loss that will not be forgotten. RIP dear Joe. Larry, I've known you more than a minute, your loss to the Rescue Squad will not be an easy one. My thoughts go out to your family, friends, squads(family) and to all those who were fortunate enough to know you. RIP.

Deputy (Retired) Stephanie Adams-Halbrit
Charleston County Sheriffs

September 10, 2014

This tragedy will never be explained. What comes to the forefront us that first responders are heroes, plain and simple. God bless you all.

Mother of a Sgt
Colo Springs PD

September 10, 2014

RIP and thank you for your service to protect & serve. Prayers for your family at home and in emergency services.

Vivian Jones
Former Charleston County EMS paramedic

September 10, 2014

Thoughts and prayers on behalf of the family and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff Joe Matuskovic.
With gratitude for his years of dedicated and sacrificial service.

Chaplain Sam Faraone
El Paso, TX Police Department

September 10, 2014

Rest in peace my brother for you have answered your last radio call. The lord has called you home and you now sit beside him in his kingdom along with your LE brothers and sisters who have gone before you.. We will mourn your loss and we will not forget your name.Your LE brothers and sisters will learn from this for you have not died in vain.. seasons will come and go but your memory will remain in our hearts. So rest in peace,your LE brothers and sisters will stand your watch.

SC Constable CT D'Amato (retired)
S.C. State Constable

September 10, 2014

Rest in peace Joe. You will always be missed.

Derek Ranger, Special Agent
Defense Criminal Investigative Service

September 10, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family, and all those who had the privilege to serve a a police officer with him at CPD and CCSO. May he always be in our hearts.

SA Karen L. Springmeyer
FBI - Former Charleston Police Dept.

September 10, 2014

Rest in Peace Joe, My thoughts and prayers to family, coworkers, and fellow law enforcement.

Sgt. Karl Smith (Retired)
Charleston Police Dept

September 10, 2014

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Matuskovis, during your tour of duty you served with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Deputy Sheriff Joseph Matuskovic you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Charleston County Sheriff's Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch

September 10, 2014

I will always remember you as Sgt Matuskovic with the Charleston Police Department. It has been a great honor to serve with you. Your Squad "The Justice League" has turned out to be the heroes that we need. EMT Britton thank you for the lives you saved. Eternally grateful for both of you.

Dispatcher Heather Poole-Hinders
Dispatcher -Charleston Police Department and Charleston County Consoli

September 10, 2014

Rest well.

Explorer Lt. (Former) Jerrod Burris
Macon Co Sheriff's Dept Explorer Post 2214 (1996-2001)

September 10, 2014

A true hero has been felled while serving his community and fellow officers. RIP faithful servant.

Senior Corporal Peter P. Grazer
Kutztown University PD

September 10, 2014

R.I.P. Deputy Joseph Matuskovic: End of Watch: Monday, September 8,
2014
You died assisting your fellow officers in a dangerous situation and you gave your life doing your service for you community. Your watch is over sir and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. Please give our best to our brothers and sisters who have passed before us?

Chief Albert Mares, Retired
Las Vegas City Police

September 10, 2014