Officer Down Memorial Page

RIP MY BROTHER, MAY THE LORD WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS.

NY Police SGT.
Rochetsrer NY
January 15, 2011

I am still in shock and have yet to really mourn your passing my brother. Right now we here that you worked with everyday will not rest until the person that did this has been judged by a jury or by GOD! If we have to kick down every door that we are led to, and overturn every rock we come across then so be it.....RIP and GOD speed Chris and I will see you again one day, but not yet!!!!!!

Brother in Blue
Lakewood Police Department
January 15, 2011

My family and I send our deepest condolences to the fiancée and family of Christopher Matlosz. We extend condolences also to his friends, coworkers and to the community of Lakewood.

P. Martin and family
January 15, 2011

My heart goes out to you and you're family. The story of your passing hit me hard. My prayers go out to your family to be strong and proud and know that Ofcr Matlosz will be watching over you from above. God bless.

Reserve Ofcr. Paul Chapman
Avon Police Dept., Avon MA
January 15, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Matlosz, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET)
Veteran Affairs Police Dept Detroit Michigan
January 15, 2011

Chris you will be missed but never forgotten. God speed brother

Ofc. Sean Ward #302
Lakewood PD
January 15, 2011

You were not just a friend but a part of our family. You came into our home with a wonderful smile, laughter, love, respect, kindness, caring and giving ways and this we will always remember and treasure. You will always be a part of our hearts and family and have made an impact on all of us. Rest in Peace. In our hearts forever.
Love Joann, Paul, Paul Jr. & Chris

Damante Family
Friend
January 15, 2011

THE NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMET WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND COWORKERS OF THIS YOUNG HERO OFFICER. GOD BLESS OFFICER MATLOSZ AND HIS FAMILY.

Anonymous
January 15, 2011

Rest in Peace brother, we'll cover your post on the thin blue line. May your family find peace in Gods love knowing that you are resting safely now in the arms of the angels.

Deputy Sheriff T.B. Dorsey
Pitt Co. N.C. Sheriffs Office
January 15, 2011

My heart goes out to your friends and family. I want to thank you for your service. You are a TRUE American Hero. Lakewood Police department lost a great man. My prayers are with the men of women in Lakewood PD and the neighboring towns in Jersey. R.I.P. Chris. We will never forget.

PO
NYPD 44pct
January 15, 2011

Our deepest condolences to the dear family and friends as well as fellow officers. God Bless Officer Matlosz for his service and sacrifice that he made to the citizens of Lakewood New Jersey. Rest in Peace our brother in blue, you will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC
January 15, 2011

God's peace and speed Officer Matlosz. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD
January 15, 2011

Rest In Peace Chris. My heartfelt sympathy to the family loved ones and your brother and sister officers in blue for this tragic loss.

Captain Robert D. Cubby
Jersey City Police Department
January 15, 2011

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Officer Chris Matlosz. To the men and women of Lakewood PD, this has been a tough year for your department and our prayers are with you. To Officer Matlosz, rest in peace brother, we've got it from here.

Ptl. Daniel Baird
Mt. Laurel Twp. PD, NJ
January 15, 2011

May you Rest in Peace Officer Matlosz. While I did not have the pleasure of knowing you, by the comments here and in the news, it appears that once again we have lost one of the "good ones". An officer who served his Department with honor and distinction and never forgot how to smile. A well-liked and well-respected member of our brotherhood. May your fiance, family, friends and fellow LPD offcers find the strength to get through this horrible and tragic event. May they remember the good times, not the pain of your loss. May they remember you in life and not the circumstance of your death. And lastly, may we get the person responsible and put him in the darkest, deepest, whole in the ground that we can find and let him rot out the rest of his miserable life in agony. R.I.P.

Lt. Ernest L. Farley
N.J. Dept. of Corrections
January 15, 2011

RIP Officer Matlosz.

To the family and friends:
God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.
January 15, 2011

It saddens me that the unmarked car that passed me yesterday lights and sirens at 415pm was headed in your direction. I never for a moment imagined a call of a officer involved incident so close to my home. Officer Matlosz, there are millions of people searching for your killer. Rest assured all will be handled. God Bless your family, and thank you...thank you..

Patrolman
Antimo Costagliola
January 15, 2011

God's blessings to all of the friends, family and fellow police officers of Christopher Matlosz. As the mother of a police office, every time an officer is gunned down, it is as if we lose our own child. The fear cuts deep, but the gratitude for your heroism is even deeper. Rest in the hands of the Lord and all his saints, Christopher. Protect your fellow brothers/sisters.

Mother of a Police Officer
January 15, 2011

To the family of Brother Chris Matlosz and to our Brother and Sister Officers of the Lakewood NJ Police Department. On behalf of the members of Jersey City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 4 please accept our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of this fine young officer. Words cannot express our sorrow. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Brother !
Sincerely,
Sgt. W. Greg Kierce, President

Sgt. W. Greg Kierce, JCPD Ret.
President Jersey City FOP Lodge #4
January 15, 2011

R.I.P. brother. We will take it from here.

Officer
HCCD
January 15, 2011

Rest in Peace brother. My condolences go out to your family, fried=nds and co-workers. You will not be forgotten!

Cpl
Pennsylvania Stat Police
January 15, 2011

another horrible loss in our 'family'. Our great country is spiraling downward. Good luck on 'capturing' this slime. never let Officer Matlosz's memory fade.

Invest. Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept
January 15, 2011

Thank you for your dedication and sacrafice Chris. May God watch over your friends, family and fellow law enforcement during this difficult time.

Patrolman Tom Cocco
Hi-Nella Police Department NJ
January 15, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 15, 2011

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Matlosz.

Lt T Carr
NYPD
January 15, 2011