Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Mateer, it has been 115 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 10, 2024

Patrolman Mateer, both you and the Metropolitan Police are a part of Massachusetts history, a proud part. Your heroic act was repeated in Worcester last June. Your type of heroism is never forgotten, nor should it be.

We will honor the Metropolitan Police for all time, and you are a major part of that Department's history. You are not forgotten, nor will you be. You are a true hero.

Forever Rest in Peace, Brother and God Bless.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

January 10, 2022

Today, January 10, 2021 the Retired Association of Metropolitan Police takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman William Mateer on this his 111th anniversary.
May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family have not been forgotten.

Tpr Thomas E. Dolan (Retired)
MA State Police/Metropolitan Police

January 10, 2021

Remember their Sacrifice ~ Honor their Memory
Today, January 10, 2020 the Massachusetts State Police along with members of the former Metropolitan Police Department takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman William Mateer on this his 111th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tpr Thomas E. Dolan (retired)
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

January 10, 2020

Patrolman Mateer,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts.

R.I..P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 10, 2019

Remember their Sacrifice ~ Honor their Memory
Today, January 10, 2019 the Massachusetts State Police along with members of the former Metropolitan Police Department takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman William Mateer on this his 110th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan Retired
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

January 10, 2019

Remember their Sacrifice ~ Honor their Memory
Today, January 10, 2018 the Massachusetts State Police along with members of the former Metropolitan Police Department take a moment to honor and remember Patrolman William Mateer on this his 109th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

January 10, 2018

Today, January 10, 2017, the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember MDC Patrolman William Mateer on this his 108th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/ Metropolitan Police

January 10, 2017

Please take a moment out of your day today, January 10th, to honor and remember MDC Patrolman William Mateer on this his 107th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/ Metropolitan Police

January 10, 2017

It's now been 107 years. Even 1007 years will not diminish your heroics.

God Bless.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

January 10, 2016

Today, January 10, 2016 the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember MDC Patrolman William Mateer on this her 106th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that her memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

January 10, 2016

Today, January 10, 2015, the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember MDC Patrolman William Mateer on this his 106th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

January 10, 2015

Today, your Brothers and Sisters of the Retired Association of Metropolitan Police and the Massachusetts State Police honor your memory and sacrifice on this your 105th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that you and your family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

January 10, 2014

Patrolman Mateer was an inspiration to all of us that have worked at the "Hills". We saw the picture every day of him sitting proudly on his horse. It hangs in a place of honor in the report room of the barracks. His sacrifice will never be forgotten by the troopers of H7.

Sgt. Carol MacDonald
Mass. State Police, retired

August 16, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 103rd 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory 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 10, 2012

For Patrolman William Mateer:

Our duty as law officers takes us into a realm of danger that is only to be compared with military warriors when considering the range of perils that await us. We begin our day with the routine and sometimes find ourselves in situations involving traffic, firearms, fire, explosives, situations involving heights, raging rivers and icy plunges into unknown depths. The law officer must act now and he must sometimes act by himself. Such was the case for our brother Bill. We regret that he would give his own life while attempting to save the life of another.

We pray for his soul and hope that all his living relatives still look back on this relative who stood among them as one courageous soldier-of-the-law. He might well have portrayed himself as a model for others in his family who also chose to wear the badge and follow his example of what we all recognize as one fine cop - who gave his life in service to others in a most exemplary manner.

I am proud to render Patrolman William Mateer a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

September 10, 2010

Patrolman Mateer, it's been over 100 years since your passing. It was a tragic accident but you died trying to save the life of another. It's what being a hero is all about, not the dying, the trying.

God Bless and may you (and the Metropolitan Police) continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 17, 2010

Patrolman Mateer,
On today, the 99th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

January 10, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 3, 2008

You are a true hero! Thank you for your service Patrolman William Mateer.

Mike C
Newton

August 6, 2007

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

July 13, 2007

Patrolman Mateer,

You gave all many years ago, you will never be forgotten...Rest in Peace Brother...

Officer
NC

August 12, 2004