Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer III Philip Carl Metz was brave. He gave his life to serve and protect and will always be honored and forever remembered. He's now in heaven with the other fallen angels.
Thank you, Police Officer III Philip Carl Metz for all you did, Forever Rest in Peace!

Rachel Blitz,
Montgomery County, MD (Resident)
Thank you for your service & sacrifice.

March 27, 2024

I’ll never forget that morning or thereafter. Phil was such a gentle soul and a kind man. We used to meet for food at the Roy Roger’s in 4 Corners often. Policies changed after his death to helped to ensure officers safety in the future. We will never forget!

POIII Joan Preller
Montgomery County Dept. Of Police

March 27, 2024

Philip was the kind of person that represents the ideal police person. He was intelligent, empathetic, kind, and even handed, dealing with others. I can only think of Billy Joel's song: "Only the good die young". This was a loss for everybody.

Frank Scully
former Brother-in-Law

April 25, 2023

I'm truly sorry for the loss of Police Officer III Philip Carl Metz. He gave his life to serve and protect and will always be honored and forever remembered. He's now in heaven with all the other fallen angels.
Thank you, Police Officer III Philip Carl Metz, for all you did, Forever Rest in Peace!

Rachel Blitz
Thankful Citizen

March 27, 2023

Police Officer III Philip Carl Metz gave his life to serve and protect. He will always be honored and forever remembered. Thank you, Police Officer III Philip Carl Metz for all you did, Forever Rest In Peace!

Rachel Blitz
Thankful Citizen

March 27, 2022

Hey Phil, again I write to you to thank you for all the help you gave me as a new officer. All the times we met at Roy Rogers in Four Corners for a late night meal, you were a guiding light and a solid officer. You and I shared the same beat. I remember that night/ day of the call at W Bell. I got there afterwards and saw the aftermath of murder. I know God opened His arms to you and your fellow security officer that day as you entered into the gated of heaven. We will never forget!!

Officer Joan Preller
Montgomery County Dept Police

March 27, 2022

Phil its been 40 years since that faithful day. I have flashbacks every time I drive by that place in White Oak.

I stopped by the Gate of Heaven today to pay my respects and I swear I heard your voice giving me some friendly advice on how to handle thing we see on the streets in front of Miles Glass of Piney Branch Road shortly before you were killed.

You were a great training officer and I never forgot your advice. You'll never know how much it changed my life. Thank you for all that you've done as an MCPD Officer as well as your Military Service.

Rest in peace my friend.

Retired
USBP/CBP

June 7, 2021

Police Officer III Philip Carl Metz Filer gave his life to serve and protect. He will always be honored and forever remembered. Thank you, Police Officer III Philip Carl Metz for all you did,
Forever Rest In Peace!

Rachel Blitz
Montgomery County, MD (Resident)
Thankful Citizen

April 14, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

March 27, 2021

I was a college kid working nights at the High's Store across from the Silver Spring Metro. Phil was a regular, and he and his partner made a point of looking out for us. He clued us in quietly when he noticed customers carrying weapons and we knew that there was trouble about if we spotted his cruiser at closing time. He was a good man and a good officer and he is very much missed.

Kevin Carlin, Civilian
Citizen

February 19, 2021

Rest in peace Officer III Metz.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2021

Fond remembrances working with you. You would notice things that didn't look just right and so often communicated that to us SAT Officers. Every so often leading to a solid arrest. I remember how professional you were and one of the safest cops I knew. Anyone you had contact with or just passing by made us all look honorable. A real icon! To this day you teach the new and seasoned through our training leaders. You're a Guardian Angel as result.

Lucky
Montgomery County MD Department of Police

November 26, 2018

Scripture assures us Phil that, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV. I placed a flag at your marker.

Thanks for your military service and your Boy Scout service as well as your tour with MCPD.

I still think of you and your great advice that you gave us "new guys" on the street. You truly were one of the good guys.

Pete
Vice & Intelligence

August 18, 2018

Scripture assures us Phil that, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV. I placed a flag at your marker.

Thanks for your military service and your Boy Scout service as well as your tour with MCPD.

I still think of you and your great advice that you gave us "new guys" on the street. You truly were one of the good guys.

Pete
Vice & Intelligence

August 18, 2018

Mitch, nope, that vile scum waste of carbon (James A. Calhoun, he's since added "-El" to the end of it) is still stealing the oxygen from people worthy of its inhalation. He has filed multiple appeals and lawsuits against the state, prisons, guards, wardens, etc., all have been denied.

CALHOUN-EL, JAMES ARTHUR
Birthdate: 04/09/1953
Holding Facility: Jessup Correctional Institution

Dave O
Citizen

February 22, 2018

the security employee who was killed along with officer Mets was my good friend Dave Myers. He was adored by everyone. I also worked at the security company. Dave was filling in for the guy who normally worked that shift.

One of the men convicted was a life long criminal named Calhoun. Does anyone know if the scumbag died in prison yet?

mitch lerman
friend of victim

June 14, 2015

Sad to learn Phil's murder, while looking up an old friend from Boy Scouts. Always a class guy.
RIP Star Scout

Al Wagenknecht
friend

May 31, 2014

After 33 years your memory still remains with us.

Rest in Peace, Phil

Pete
USBP

March 28, 2014

After 33 years your memory still remains with us.

Rest in Peace, Phil

Pete
USBP

March 27, 2014

Always a friend to everyone, that was Phil.

I still remember that day; RIP Phil

Peter
USBP

March 28, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

March 27, 2013

A wonderful person! A great family friend and probably the best friend my father ever had.

family friend
family friend

August 25, 2012

RIP Sir, you served well

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 9, 2012

Phil,
I broke you in when you were still a rookie, and had things turned in your favor I would have been honored to have been your brother-in-law. You were compassionate, and the kind of person I hoped to be.

Your picture still hangs on my dresser mirror.....brother you may be gone,but you're never forgotten. I miss you brother.

Private George Ebner
Former Montgomery County Police Officer, dear friend

May 25, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty-first anniversary 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

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

March 27, 2012