Officer Down Memorial Page

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Matlosz.

While no one who wears a badge wants to be put into such a situation, you put yourself into the line of fire to protect those whom you might not have even known despite the danger. While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Police Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge (KS) Police Department
January 20, 2011

May you rest in peace and may your family know you are now in GODS hands

Federal Officer- John Maffeo
US Dept of Justice - Federal Prison
January 20, 2011

Thank you Christopher for keeping the community safe. I include you and your family in my prayers. Rest in Peace.

MM
Friend of your Aunt Jean
January 20, 2011

Rest in peace brother...To Officer Christopher Matlosz I render a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD
January 20, 2011

Our entire staff sends our prayers to the family of Officer Matlosz and to the Lakewood PD. The dedication to serve of brother Chris will always be remembered. RIP

Director / MPS DOPS
Airport Security Division
January 20, 2011

Thank you Officer Matlosz for keeping the community safe and alway bringing your warm smile and kind words into our hospital. My prayers are with your family. Rest in Peace

Laura
Employee at Kimball Medical Center
January 20, 2011

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Officer Matlosz during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA
January 20, 2011

My nephew, Police Officer Jason C. Marles, lost his life prematurely and in a horrific manner Thankgiving Day 2010. Our family also lost three other very close family members to deaths, back to back to Jason's. My heart truly and deeply feels your pain, anger and overwhelming grief. My prayers for your entire family to be able to bear your tragic loss of Christopher with trust in the Lord for a wonderful and beautiful future for our reuniting with our loved ones in a wonderful place called Heaven. When the pain and anger sets in, give it to the Lord. When the grief is a constant, lean on the Lord for HOPE!! Our Lord has a plan, amidst the evil and confusion. Do not give up on HIM or HOPE!! Without it, we are empty. I have HOPE for the Lord and Heaven and will not waiver through my suffering and grief of what this life and earth dishes out. This is my comfort and strength. This is my passage on my journey of grief. My prayers that your family will find comfort and peace through "God's Future Plan of Heaven". Your tragic, heart wrenching loss of your sweet and loving Christopher will someday have an answer to your "Why?". Lovingly, Aunt Linda of Jason C.Marles.

Anonymous
January 20, 2011

Rest in Peace brother. I am sorry to your family and brothers and sisters at your department for their loss. Enjoy patrolling the streets of heaven. I will see you up there one day.

Dan Vaquero Police Officer II
San Diego Police Department
January 20, 2011

God Bless you Christopher,
Rest in Peace our Brother.

Deputy Division
ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
January 19, 2011

RIP our brother. The light shines bright and the torch will be carried by your brother and sisters. To your fiance I wish you nothing but the best and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

We are all thinking about the Lakewood P.D. - Godspeed

Det. Aniello A. DeSantis, #2051
Fairfax County Police, VA
January 19, 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 Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET) USN (RET)
Veteran Affairs Police Dept, Detroit MI
January 19, 2011

RIP my brother. My your loved ones and brothers in arms find some comfort in knowing that the evil who took you from us will face justice.

Officer P. Jackson
New Jersey Transit Police
January 19, 2011

Dear Chris,
It's so sad that we live in such a cruel world. Your dath was such a senseless one. May the God above have mercy on your soul, protect your family, and may the fellow who did this ridicilous crime get everything he derseves. May you rest in peace Chris, an God Bless You.

Anonymous
January 19, 2011

Officer Matlosz, you made the ultimate sacrifice. It doesnt matter how far we are from each other, we as brother and sisters officers mourn and thank you for giving your life. You have now joined many of my brother and sister officers, they welcomed you with open arms, fore you earned your right to heaven. You now are watching over all of us, we promise to never forget you and to continue "to protect and serve" in your name and the names of many who have fallen before you. God Bless You, your family and the Lakewood Police Department.

Sergeant Ortiz
Los Angeles Police Department/Newton Division
January 19, 2011

Dear God
I am so, so, sorry to hear of your loss. This senseless killing. I will share my tears with all of you.. it has been almost 3 years. I still cry daily..for my son. He to was killed senselessly. May justice be an eye for an eye and swift.

joshsmom
mother of Slain Officer Joshua T. Miktarian
January 19, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. You are a hero. Thank you for your service and fighting the good fight of bravery and honor. Rest in Peace Officer #317. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Katie
Police Wife HPD
January 19, 2011

I did not know you. But from what I have read on here, in the news and on Facebook, you were an awesome human being and outstanding police officer. May you Rest In Peace.

TB
Wife of a NJ Corrections Officer and Sister of a MD Police Officer
January 19, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Matlosz's loved ones and his coworkers at the Lakewood PD. I am very sorry for your loss. He lost his life protecting and serving our Country and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. J.J. Picardi #38
Galloway Township Police, NJ
January 19, 2011

I never want to hear about an officer down, but it is always worse when it's someone you know. We never know the reason behind the bad things in life, though we are told everything happens for a reason. I wish I knew the reason this officer had to lose his life in the line of duty. All I can pray for and hope is that there is a greater meaning to 'why's of our lives.

PTC Lenore Brady
NC State Highway Patrol
January 19, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of this loss. Rest in peace my brother your job here is done. God Speed

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police NC
January 19, 2011

This deeply saddens me. My condolences to Chris's family and fiance. Thank you for your services in keeping the community safe. Rest in Peace Chris.

JH
Howell Resident
January 19, 2011

Ofc. Matlosz, my heart aches for your family, your fiance, and your brother/sister officers. May God give them the strength to get through this terrible time. A brotherhood of thousands stands with you. Words cannot express our sorrow.

Ofc. Kris Kisatsky
Long Hill Twp Police Dept, NJ
January 19, 2011

You servered with honor Officer Matlosz, for your dedicated service I thank you.

Adrian Murphy
n/a
January 19, 2011

Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is now over. May God be with your family, and loved ones in these terrible times.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
January 19, 2011