Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A friendly face and a patient advisor.
Thank you for helping the new (old) guy out and teaching me the finer points of fatal crash investigations.
You’re missed.

DSG Paul Lokey #5475 NJSP (ret)

November 2, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 18, 2021

Lieutenant Razukas, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

October 17, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Lieutenant Matthew D. Razukas and the extended law enforcement family of the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey.


End of Watch Tuesday, July 27, 2021


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 12, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed Trooper.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

October 11, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Lieutenant, Matthew D. Razukas, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Lieutenant succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the United States Park Police where Lieutenant Razukas had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

October 11, 2021

I pray that your family, friends, and colleagues will find comfort and hope in this verse from the Holy Scriptures:

"And He [Jesus Christ] said to him, “I assure you: Today you will be with Me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 HCSB]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, USGF
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Christian Chaplain Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

October 10, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 10, 2021

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Lieutenant Matthew D. Razukas. Please know we are eternally grateful for Matthew’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Lieutenant Razukas, 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 Jersey State Police in West Trenton, New Jersey for Matthew’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Lieutenant Matthew D. Razukas’ wife.

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

October 9, 2021

Rest In Peace Lieutenant Matthew D. Razukas. May God watch over you, your family and all law enforcement officer.

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

October 9, 2021

RIP Lieutenant Razukas. Thank you for your service to the state of New Jersey

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

October 9, 2021

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Matthew D. Razukas! Thank you for your 20 years of service with the New Jersey State Police, in New Jersey. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your
four children during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

October 9, 2021

Rest in Peace Trooper Razukas. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Razukas Family and the New Jersey State Police.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

October 8, 2021

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 New Jersey State Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 8, 2021

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

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

October 8, 2021

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

October 8, 2021

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Razukas. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

October 8, 2021

Lieutenant Razurkas, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

October 8, 2021

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

October 8, 2021

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Lieutenant Matthew D. Razukas during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Lieutenant Matthew D. Razukas.

Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

October 8, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

October 8, 2021

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 7, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

October 7, 2021

Rest in peace Lt. Razukas.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 7, 2021