Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God of Justice, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Matthew S. Von Seydewitz, of the New York City, New York Police Department, was taken from us on Monday, January 27, 2020. He died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. We ask this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus, the Christ, Amen.
Jesus Christ taught:

“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” [John 15:13 NLT]

“God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 NLT]

Police Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, NACM
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
The Steven R. Closs Prayer Ministries
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 10, 2020

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Police Officer Matthew s. von Seydewitz. Please know we are eternally grateful for Matthew’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Matthew, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the New York City Police Department for Matthew’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Police Officer Matthew S. von Seydewitz mother, four sisters and one brother.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

February 10, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family of Police Officer Matthew S Von-Seydewitz. I truly thank ALL responders who have their life to protect and save the lives of others. Thank you Matthew for your service. May your soul forever rest in peace. You sir will never be forgotten, as true to ALL who have their life as a result of 911.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

February 10, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

February 10, 2020

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

February 10, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Von Seydewitz.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2020

Rest in Peace, brother.

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

February 10, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Von Seydewitz!
You will not be forgotten!

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

February 10, 2020

My deepest condolences go out to Officer von Seydewitz's family, friends and co-workers at New York City Police Department during this difficult time.
Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE Officer von Seydewitz .

Officer Janet Sanchez
F.O.P member Yuma Lodge #24
Yuma Police Department

February 10, 2020

We send our faithful friend to his eternal home we have the watch from here

Corporal John Biggins
Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office TN

February 10, 2020

Officer von Seydewicz: Thanks for your service to the city of New York and to this great nation. The 9/11 debacle continues to claim our first responders all too early, but all of us who have served in harms way admire you and greatly appreciate your efforts to rescue your brothers/sisters, civilians and or to recover the fallen at ground 0.

James Lopey, Assistant Sheriff (ret)
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno) and now NVDPS

February 10, 2020