Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Fish... I can not believe it has been 2 years brother... You are missed dearly by all who knew you... God Bless you, your family and your blue family.. Rest in God arms in peace..

May God comfort your family and your blue family. RIP!

August 2, 2024

Father, we ask thy Blessing on the eternal soul of this thy servant Matthew Ryan Fishman. Bless and care for his family, ease their sorrow. This we ask in thy Holy name, Amen.

George E. Martin, Sr.
Chaplain

October 20, 2022

My condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Matthew Fishman. I am truly sorry for your great loss. The service and sacrifice of Sergeant Fishman will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

September 12, 2022

Thank you for your service and your dedication. No that visitation mourns with your family and the department. A hero is never forgotten

Civilian
Civilian

September 11, 2022

Sgt. Fishman,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

September 2, 2022

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

September 1, 2022

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Fishman.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

August 18, 2022

Rest in peace. Thank you for your selfless service, fly high, your brothers and sisters will watch over your family

Wiola
civilian, Poland(Europe)

August 11, 2022

You were my best friend and life will never be the same without you.

Cpl. J.S. Hood
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office

August 11, 2022

Condolences to the family and co-workers of Sgt. Matthew Fishman. A leader of men, doing what he was called to do, a hero til the end. Your sacrifice to your community and nation will not be forgotten. And prayers for the deputies injured during this tragic incident. The physical wounds may heal faster than than the emotional wounds.

Sgt. James Mair (Ret.)
Los Angeles Sheriff Dept- Denver Police Dept

August 10, 2022

It is most difficult to lose a brother or sister in Law Enforcement. It is harder to deal with, when the person is a co-worker. Matthew Fishman was a servant of man and his creator, God. He was a Christian and set the example by his life style. It was an honor to know Matthew and to work with him.

Rest in peace our brother. You have earned your heavenly rewards. Saluting you with a slow sign of respect.

Deputy Sheriff EdwardP. DellaCroce
Wayne County Sheriff's Office Goldsboro,NC

August 10, 2022

I can’t believe this is real. You were such an amazing person and awesome co-worker to work with. Fish, I’ll always remember the fun times we had over the years. May God wrap his loving arms around your family and our blue family. REST EASY BROTHER WILL TAKE THE WATCH FROM HERE!

Patrol Officer CJ Outlaw
Friend/ Former Co-Worker

August 9, 2022

My condolences to the wife, children and father of Sgt. Fishman. I know too well of how losing a husband feels and the pain cuts deep. My husband served in law enforcement and passed in January. Keeping you in prayers and may God lift you up. Thank you for your service Sgt Fishman.

Adrienne Smith

August 9, 2022

SGT Fishman, may you walk in Gods presence and know that your impact on earth is far reaching and genuine. You loss is felt by the majority of Wayne County citizens.

Deputy Chief Mark Teachey
Capitol Special Police

August 9, 2022

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and vigilant watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a grieving yet grateful nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

August 9, 2022

Rest In Peace

A fellow copper
St. Louis Police Department

August 9, 2022

My family has close ties to Wayne County and the Sheriff’s Department. I’d like to share these words of comfort sent to members of my Church when we face times such as these…”O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day a brother. We thank you for giving Matthew to his family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on their earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console those who mourn. Give them faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence they may continue our course on earth, until, by your call, they are reunited with those who have gone before; through Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Byron Garrison Beall Sr.
Grandson of former Wayne County Sheriff Paul C Garrison

August 9, 2022

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

August 8, 2022

Rest In Peace, Sergeant Fishman. Thank you for your service.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time. May God stand in the gap of your absence and provide an extra measure of love and protection for your beloved children.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

August 8, 2022

Sergeant Fishman, our world is full of evil people, and yet, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing, especially your father. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

August 8, 2022

Your Love, Selfless dedication, Courage and personal commitment to make the lives around you and yours remains with your loved ones and others within your profession and your community.

God Bless you and yours,

Retired USAF, Chief of Police, Sheriff
Retired NE State Deputy Sheriff NE Dept of Revenue

August 7, 2022

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

August 7, 2022

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Ed Skiba
Chaplain
Stuart Florida PD
CISM, PCI, Hostage Negotiation
Diving Officer, USN (ret)

August 6, 2022

Sergeant Fishman,
This hits home because you left this world on my birthday. A day of celebration? for me? a day of un speakable grief for you and your family. SO i join you in memoriam, in sorrow, because every human life is precious, especially the life of a POLICE OFFICER. You are the SOLDIERS that protect all families when they are tucked in bed at 0200 hours in the morning, enduring all weather conditions, and placing your lives in harms way. The average citizen has NO IDEA what it entails, or what precautionary steps that must be taken when walking into a volatile or potentially dangerous situation. IF they did, they would appreciate you so much more, but even 'appreciation' is not an ample word for your duties. Let us all pray now for you now entering your new duty before the greatest Captain in the universe. No more tears, no more pain, except for the loved-ones you leave behind. Let them all know, oh Almighty God, that he is watching over them, with them in spirit.

citizen volunteer
OSSA ( not presently)

August 5, 2022

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

August 5, 2022