Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincerest condolences to Officer Gerald's family and friends, as well as his brothers and sisters with the Baton Rouge Police Department and all around the country. Very sad times we are living in.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office

July 18, 2016

The Durham County Sheriff's Office and Detention Services Division, sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Police Officer Matthew Gerald.

During this time hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort. Being ever mindful of the pride he embraced when wearing his uniform. Thank you for your service

RIP, Officer Gerald

Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Alicia S. McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office Durham, NC

Lt. Alicia S. McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

July 18, 2016

Rest in Peace My Brother in Blue. Evil will never prosper as long as Brave Men such as yourself stand for good.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

A/ Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

July 18, 2016

Rest in peace my brother, you will never be forgotten

Sergeant David Dewees (retired)
Volusia County Sheriffs Office
Florida

July 18, 2016

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Baton Rouge Police Department. Our country is much less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

July 18, 2016

Rest in peace brother, we will carry on the fight against evil. May the Lord watch over your family.

Sgt. R.T
Hammond Police, Hammond, IN

July 18, 2016

RIP brother Matthew.

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

Investigator D. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

July 18, 2016

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Gerald, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Police Officer
Seattle Police Department

July 18, 2016

R.I.P. Brothers.

S/O Mark Rodriguez
Husband of retired deputy

July 18, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 18, 2016

So very sorry for this tragic and unnecessary loss. Deepest sympathies for the friends and family.

Gale snow
None

July 18, 2016

RIP Officer Gerald. You are a hero. My love to your family. I have walked the road of being a line of duty survivor for a long time. I know the family's pain. It is time that we are able to stop these murders that are disabling our country and slaughtering the brave men and women on the blue line.

Citizen Linda Cavazos
Virginia State Police line of Duty survivor

July 18, 2016

These officers are heroes and warriors who put their life on the line to answer the call to help others.
They will not be forgotten.
Prayers and condolences for the family, friends and co-workers during this sad and tragic time.
Rest in Peace brother.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

July 18, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Gerald!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

July 18, 2016

To the Family of Police Officer Matthew Gerald

Times like this can be very difficult so pray constantly. Philippians 4:6-7 admonishes us to throw our anxiety on our Heavenly Father, he in turn will strengthen you and place peace upon your mind and heart.

Also keep in mind what we are told at Revelation 21:3-4. God promises us that he will do away with everything that causes tears of sorrow. Imagine death, pain and suffering being done away with. Only tears of joy when we welcome our loved ones back to a paradise earth. What a joy it will be to experience this promise soon.

Once again, my condolences to the family.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

July 18, 2016

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.......

Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

July 18, 2016

Rest In Peace my Brothers! You have served your communities and sacrificed for all! We will all continue the fight from here in your honor! You will never be forgotten! From my entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with their respective departments, their families, their co-workers and their friends.....

Corporal Jeff Hurd
Riverside County Sheriff's Department

July 18, 2016

There aren't words to express how we feel to see our HERO"S killed, harmed, and so heartbroken much less any words for the families. You are God's gift to us you served in our military then onto our police department I am not sure one could have more humanity, dignity, compassion, patience, and love, than that. I refuse to say we will miss you because what you have done for this country and our people will live on in everyone you touched with your kindness and I want your family to remember that on the hardest days facing them. I never met you but I am married to a soldier and I want your kids and wife to know that even strangers realize what a HERO you are. Please if I can ask one more favor of you, look over us and help us remember our way to be better and do good. May God place his hand on your family's hearts and help them.

Civillian
Heartbroken civilian who understands what HERO's our LE officers are

July 18, 2016

Another very sad day for Law Enforcement. RIP.

DET LT TOM BRAWLEY,RET.
COCONINO CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.

July 18, 2016

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

July 18, 2016

I am sorry for your loss to the families, fellow officers, and friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J. Corasaniti II
Retired Baltimore City Fire Lieut.

July 18, 2016

Rest in Peace our Brother in Blue. Prayers sent from my family to all of your family, friends, and co-workers. God Bless you Sir.

Former Deputy/Jail Officer
Wayne County Sheriffs Department
Wayne County Mississippi

July 18, 2016

God bless Police Officer Gerald's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain.
R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

July 18, 2016

Rip we meet again and prayers for your family.
From the Netherlands

leo
Amsterdam

July 18, 2016

My family is sending our thoughts and deepest condolences to the families of these fallen heroes. Thank you all for your brave service.

Johnson Family, supporters of our brave

July 18, 2016