Mendon Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, January 11, 1950
Reflections for Chief of Police Mathew M. Mantoni
Chief Mantoni, it has been 74 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
January 11, 2024
Rest in peace Chief of Police Mantoni.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 20, 2021
Chief Mantoni,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mendon. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 11, 2020
Grandfather ( Nono),
My mother Gloria, your loving daughter, misses you each and every day. I only wish I could have met you. I state at your photograph, the one of you in your uniform and my heart swells with pride and weeps in sorrow. Until the day we meet..... I will continue to stare.
Andrea D. Hogarth
Granddaughter
January 10, 2020
I pray the flames of hell embrace the animal that did this to you.
Tierney #1205
Montgomery County MD Police
January 11, 2018
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. You will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 11, 2012
Chief, today is the 61st anniversary of your murder. You might have noticed that things in the Grand and Glorious Commonwealth that you served have not changed much. On last Christmas Eve an Officer of the Woburn Police Dept. was murdered by a dirt bag who was serving THREE LIFE SENTENCES yet for reasons known only to the God and Parole Board, he was given Parole. Makes one sick. Well, no doubt Officer Maguire already filled you in, so I won't bore you anymore with this disgusting story.
May you continue to Rest in Peace, Chief, and God Bless.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
January 11, 2011
Chief Mantoni you are remembered by the men and women of the Boston Police. RIP
Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.
June 30, 2010
Grandpa you are definatly a hero noni(your wife) told us everything about you. Ivisit you a couple times a year you are next to my father,and grammy(your daughter noreen)we never got to meet you but that does not mean that we arent proud of you and the the lifes you saved. i love you and look over the family
justine nordby
grandaughter
May 23, 2008
Chief Mantoni,
On today, the 58th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mendon. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
January 11, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, AS ALWAYS, THIS WRITER IS DISAPPOINTED THAT JUSTICE WAS NOT SERVED ON YOUR BEHALF.
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 3, 2008
Chief Mantoni, today marks the 56th anniversary of your murder. Thirty five years for murdering two people is a true injustice and typical of Massachusetts. Your dedication and heroism have not been forgotten and the people of Mendon owe you a great deal of thanks as to all of us who reside here in the Commonwealth.
God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
January 11, 2007
It is a horrible tragedy when an officer is killed in the line of duty. What seems to be even worse is that the scum bag that killed you is now free. 35 years was not enough time in prison.
Officer Coslop
December 31, 2006
35 years in prison does not seem right for your murder and of the murder of a bystander. The lord will make things right in the end. Rest in peace Chief Mantoni.
January 11, 2005
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.
Anonymous
January 11, 2005
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