Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Thomas J. Mathews

Abington Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, June 29, 1949

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Reflections for Police Officer Thomas J. Mathews

Dad,
Yet another year has passed, your family still mourns your loss after 73 years. Rest in peace dad.

Michael, Donna and the entire Mathews Family

Michael P Mathews
Son

Michael Mathews, Son
Son

February 6, 2024

Dad,
When I awoke this morning my first thought was of you. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Your family also remembers the sacrifice that you made. You are always with us. I will light a candle for you at our chapel today.

Michael, Donna and the Mathews Family

Michael P Mathews
Son

June 29, 2023

Dad,
Yet another year has passed, your family still mourns your loss after 73 years. Rest in peace dad.

Michael, Donna and the entire Mathews Family

Michael P Mathews
Son

Michael Mathews
Son

September 9, 2022

Dad,
Yet another year has passed, your family still mourns your loss after 73 years. Rest in peace dad.

Michael, Donna and the entire Mathews Family

Michael P Mathews
Son

Michael Mathews
Son

July 5, 2022

Dad,
Yet another year has passed, your family still mourns your loss after 73 years. Rest in peace dad.

Michael, Donna and the entire Mathews Family

Michael P Mathews
Son

Michael Mathews
Son

June 29, 2022

Dad,
It's 72 years today that you left us but you will never be forgotten.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the Children of God" Matthew 5

Michael, Donna and the entire Mathews Family

Michael P Mathews
Son

July 5, 2021

Dad,
It's 72 years today that you left us but you will never be forgotten.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the Children of God" Matthew 5

Michael, Donna and the entire Mathews Family

Michael Mathews
Son

June 29, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 29, 2020

Dad,
You are greatly missed every day but I feel your hand on my shoulder as I navigate life. Your family remembers you and the sacrifice you made for others. I came across a Raymond Chandler quote and thought it fitting to add it to our reflection this year.
Our love and prayers,
Michael, Donna and Family

"Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid... He is the hero, he is everything. He must be a complete man and a common man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor, by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world."

Michael Mathews
Son

June 29, 2020

I found information on your Dad in my grandmothers papers. My Uncle, her brother, Herb Mooney, worked with your dad. She told me that Herb found your dad after he had been shot.
I just want you to know that there are people out there who still honor your Dad.
I have followed in my uncles foot steps and joined the police force here in GA.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Debbi Krisher

Debbi Krisher, Officer
Conyers PD

July 30, 2019

Dad,
It is 70 years today since we lost you.. You and your sacrifice will never be forgotten, I think of you daily..

Michael P. Mathews and Family
Son
June 29, 2019

Michael P Mathews
Son

June 29, 2019

Dad,
I remember you daily although I was too young when you were murdered to have any memories of you. Your hand has been on my shoulder every day, guiding and protecting me.

Michael P. Mathews and Family
Son
June 29, 2018

Michael P Mathews
Son

June 29, 2018

Dad,
You are always in our thoughts and prayers. You and the sacrifice that you made will never be forgotten. We know that you are always watching out for us.

Michael P. Mathews and Family
Son

June 29, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 4, 2016

Dad,
Yet another year has passed since you were taken from us. You will never be forgotten. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I know that you are watching down on all of us and are my Guardian Angel.

Michael

Michael Mathews and Family
Son

July 1, 2016

Dad,
Yet another year has passed since you were taken from us. You will never be forgotten. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I know that you are watching down on all of us and are my Guardian Angel.

Michael

Michael Mathews and Family
Son

June 29, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015

Dad,
Your family remembers you always and wishes that you had been here to meet your grandchildren and great grandchildren. You are in all of our prayers and know that you protect us daily.

Michael

Michael Mathews and Family
Son

June 29, 2015

Thomas,

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your an inspiration to all of us. RIP

All Officers
Abington Police Department

June 29, 2014

Dad,
You are always with us and forever in our memory and prayers. You have been my role model throughout my entire life.

Michael and Family

Michael Mathews
Son

June 29, 2014

Dad,
You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael and Family

Michael Mathews
Son

June 29, 2013

Your memory will never be forgotten

Detective Thomas J Matthews
City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

May 31, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 7, 2013

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

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