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Police Officer Jesse Matthew Harriman Police Department, Tennessee

Police Officer

Jesse Matthew "Matt" Rittenhouse

Harriman Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Thursday, September 16, 2004

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: 5 years

Badge # 920

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 9/16/2004

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Matt Rittenhouse was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car went out of control shortly before midnight.

It is believed that severe weather and rain-slicked roads, the result of Hurricane Ivan, contributed to the accident.

Officer Rittenhouse had served with the Harriman Police Department for three years and had previously served with the Roane County Sheriff's Department for two years. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.

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Officer Rittenhouse reminds me of my own son who is also in Law Enforcement. I am retiring in 2 weeks after over 32 years in Law Enforcement. I am a former Marine with a two year tour in Vietnam. I have lost fellow Officers and Marines during my career. I have read many, many inpsirational reflections for our fallen Officers. However, none have touched me more than the reflections for Officer Rittenhouse. Maybe he reminds me of my son, who knows. I only know his mother, sister and family will always feel the pain of losing one so loved and dear to them. To the family of Matt, you are not alone, Matt is with you, I know he is. God bless you Officer Rittenhouse, even in your passing you have made an impact on those of us that only knew you from the reflections left by others. Matt continue to surround your dear mother, sis and your fellow officers and friends with your presence and love. It is everlasting. Rest in peace sir. Thank you. Semper Fi.

Special Agent T.D.Holcomb
Norfolk Southern Railroad Police
January 22, 2012

 

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