Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I see that the coward who murdered you is trying to get paroled.
Hope he never gets it and never walks out of prison, he is right where he belongs.
Rest easy Hero.

Retired Police Officer

June 10, 2008

Thankyou for the service and sacrifice you bravely displayed. You are a true hero to all of us

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

January 28, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 19, 2007

Worked many a tour with Matt---I always thought of him as a Guardian Angle looking out for the men of the "5th" while he drove his ambulance --- rest in peace brother.

Sgt Ed Vanderhyde RETIRED
NCPD

December 16, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
mancheseter, nh

December 7, 2007

I worked an adjoining 4th Precinct car post to the 5th precinct's Valley Stream area. Matt worked the 5th's "roving" ambulance back then. He was always backing up his fellow cops running on any radio calls that came out. If you needed help, you new he was out there. A cops cop.

Detective Sergeant Wayne W. Baci
Nassau County PD, Crime Scene

May 10, 2007

Matt was a "gentle giant". His death was a true loss to his police family, his family and the people of Nassau County. I worked with Matt and was able to witness his long struggle, in the hospital,trying to stay alive. I saw a strength in his wife and family during that time, that was beyond belief. I still, every so often, get to see them and have watched his children grow. They are now beautiful, mature adults that Matt would be so proud of. They still deal with this death of thier hero father, shot down in cold blood during a bull**** burglary of a woman's boutique, by a low-life who is still in prison. His children and family step-up to the plate and honor thier father's memory on a regular basis, when this mutt comes up for parole. God Bless them and thier family. God Bless Matt and God Bless all others like him.
It was an honor and pleasure to have worked with him.

Det Joseph Carbone / former Patrolman
Nassau County Police Dept / former co-worker of Matt

February 17, 2007

Matt was a friend and noone who ever came in contact with Matt,had a negative word to say. I can still hera his laugh and his murder deprived many,in addition to the tragic loss to his family.He will live in the memory of all that had the privlidge of knowing him.

Sgt. Arthur J. French
Nassau Country Police Department

December 18, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

May 16, 2006

I salute you for your service and honor your for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero. God bless.

September 30, 2004

05/19/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Giglio.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 19, 2004

It is now 28 years since I escorted you to your final place of rest. Over the years I have often thought of you. I will always remember you for the gentleman that you were. I was a pleasure to have known you. Rest in peace, Matty.

P. O. Peter Benjamin
NCPD-HPB-Mcy-Retired

January 5, 2004

I had the pleasure of working with Matt for many years. He was a real gentleman.

Ptl. Edwin S. Graham, Retired
Nassau County

October 8, 2003

Rest easy, brother. You are not forgotten nor is your heroism. May the very God we serve show no mercy towards your killer.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)