Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd anniversary year 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 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

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your family for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 12, 2012

Dad,
We all miss you and are forever in our prayers.

Michael and your family
Son

June 29, 2012

Dad,
We all miss having had the opportunity to know you but you are with us always. We will never forget you or the sacrifice you made to protect your fellow man. We know that you are watching over us every day.
Resquiscat in Pace

Michael and your Family

Michael P. Mathews
Son

June 29, 2011

Dad,
Although it's been 61 years since we lost you, you are still loved and missed by all of us.
Thank you for guiding your letters to us, I am able to read a few each day and am getting to know you through your letters.

All our love,
Michael and your family

Michael Mathews
Son

June 29, 2010

Officer Matthews,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Abington Township. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. It took another 4 years, but your murderer got the justice that he deserved.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

June 29, 2009

Dad,
It was 60 years ago today that you were taken from us. We miss you but know you are watching over all of us from heaven. The memory of you and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Michael P. Mathews and Family
Son

June 29, 2009

Rest easy officer Mathews; your service is remembered by both your fellow officers and family.

Maintiens Le Droit

Sergeant
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

September 1, 2008

On this day it is the 59th anniversary of receiving well
earned wings to join St. Michael's Heavenly Police Patrol.
Even after all these years your service and sacrifice are remembered.
Rest in Peace

June 30, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 21, 2008

I, as well as my family, would like to thank you for posting this tribute to my dad. I was only two years old when he was taken from us. Although I was too young to have any memories of times we spent together, he is always in my heart and mind. He would be proud of his four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Our appreciation also goes to the Abington Township Police department, especially Lt. Dennis McCauley and Officer Lew Clewel, for their dedication in recognizing my dad and his sacrifice.

Sincerely,

Michael P. Mathews

Michael P Mathews
Son

October 16, 2007

Your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten sir. Rest in peace.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

June 29, 2007

Officer Thomas Mathews was a well-liked and respected member of the Abington Police Department who was brutally gunned down on June 29, 1949 by a buglary suspect who was ultimately given the death penalty.
On June 29, 1999 - fifty years after his death - the Abington PD held a memorial service in his honor. It was attended by his wife, son, and many officers.
A beautiful bronze plaque and a magnificent bronze sculpture (entitled "service, sacrifice, and honor") stand in front of the Abington Police Department, serving ongoing memory to our fallen brother, as well as the other members of the Abington Safety Forces who have died in the line of duty.
His memory will again be honored on June 13, 2006 as the APD celebrates it's 100th Anniversary.
See more information about Officer Mathews, his death, and the manhunt at : www.Abington PD.org

Respectfully submitted on May 9, 2006:
William J. Kelly
Chief of Police (1985 to present)
Abington Police Department
Abington, Pennsylvania 19001

Police Chief William Kelly
Abington Township Police Dept.

May 10, 2006

Your memory will not be forgotten!

All Officers
Abington TWP Police

October 22, 2003

09-17-03, MY BROTHER, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. A HERO IS NEVER FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 17, 2003