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Matt I miss you so much. Keep watching over us and keep everyone save. I love you!!!! RIP and cant wait to see you again one day!!

Anonymous

2009-11-03

I just moved here about a year ago. Many good things are still said about you, you are not forgotten around here. Sorry I didn't get the chance to meet you.

Anonymous

2009-10-13

Matt, Heath got married. Wish you could have been there. Sharlee in a dress...you know she loves her brother if she's willing to do that! Marci is a sweet girl, you would really like her.
We miss you......................

Friend

2009-08-13

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
2009-02-20

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over them. I know their love for you burns forever in their hearts and that fire will never go out for as long as they walk this earth. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-01-19

Merry Christmas Matt

I know you are looking down at Tammy, Sharlee and Heath so proud of their accomplishments and their determination.

Anonymous

2008-12-25

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones during the holidays. It doesn't have to be a holiday for us to miss our loved ones for we miss them every day. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and protect them from harm. I have decorated the outside of my home in all blue lights in honor of fallen officers, one of those lights burns brightly in your honor. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2008-12-20

You will never be forgotten

Anonymous

2008-12-17

May you always be remembered as the HERO that you are! May your family be proud of who you were and for the job you stood and died for!

Shelly Ragsdale
surviving spouse of Officer Alan Ragsdale, EOW 11-27-00
2008-11-20

Sheriff Samuels your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
2008-05-17

I miss you so much Matt. Last night was the candle light vigil and I saw your name. I cried and cried. I miss you and love you so much! Thanks for always being there for me!!

Morgan
CLOSE friend
2008-05-09

You would be SO proud of what's going to happen soon. Watch over us. Keep us safe.

A friend...

2008-04-24

Much respect and still remembering.

Former Task Force Member
2008-04-14

Matt,
My son was born this morning at 8:15. He weighed in at 9lbs, 8oz was 18.5 inches long.

We named him Marshall Haden. I'm sorry he didn't get to know you here on earth but he will come to know and understand that he bears a proud name. And he will learn of you, the manner in which you treated people, and your goodness.

You'll meet him someday............

Jim Oliver
Friend, Former GW County Deputy
2008-02-19

Its not that good but I still wrote it for you and I love you!!

You left this earth a hero,
because of how you lived,
I'm growing up to be like you,
and always help a friend,
you taught me how to care,
and God used you to help answer my prayers,
when he gave me you,
my fears left to,
they dissapeared, yes all my fears,
and you dried my tears,
you held me tight,
said it would be alright,
you were my dad,
because mine wasn't around,
now im all alone,
missing you so,
wishing you were here,
holding me close,
and I love you more,
than you will ever know,
Just want to her you say again,
Greenwood One 10-8

I LOVE YOU MATT AND I MISS YOU!!!!

2008-02-11

Judge imposes jury recommendation of death for Cheever

The Associated Press
EUREKA, Kan. — The man who shot and killed a southeast Kansas sheriff has been sentenced to death.

A shackled Scott Cheever listened Wednesday as District Judge Mike Ward imposed the sentence of death that a jury set Nov. 1 after just two hours of deliberations. By law, a jury must agree that the death penalty should be imposed, but a judge must approve it.

Ward denied requests by Cheever's lawyers to reconsider life without parole.

Cheever was convicted of capital murder for killing Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels on Jan. 19, 2005. Samuels was gunned down in a rural farmhouse while serving arrest warrants on Cheever for allegedly stealing firearms from his stepfather and not reporting to his parole officer.

Cheever had been making methamphetamine in a house in the remote Hilltop area of Greenwood County.

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Information from The Wichita Eagle:

I miss you Matt.

2008-01-24

Today starts again another chapter...the sentencing. Please continue to watch over all of us public servants and keep your hand on our shoulder for that fatherly guidance you were so well know for.

T.R.

2008-01-23

May you and your loved ones be ever blessed.

2008-01-19

On this 3 year anniversary of your EOW, we are thinking of you, your family, friends and co-workers.

By reading about you, you made an impact on so many, we thank you for that.

Please watch over your family as they continue to heal when remembering you. Let them know that you are always with them.

Thank you for your service, you are a True Hero and will not be forgotten.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05
2008-01-19

~Never forgotten. Rest in peace~

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
2008-01-19

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE.

THIS WRITER IS ALWAYS PLEASED WHEN JUSTICE IS APPROPRIATELY SERVED

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-11

Matt,
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.

No farewell words were spoken.
No time to say "Goodbye".
You were gone before I knew it,
and only GOD knows why.

My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to Love You-
No one can ever know.

But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times,
life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today-
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.

We All Miss You!

2007-11-02

Matt,
I remember you coming in to Mrs. Evan's 4th Hour Communications class and telling us all about your wonderful career and your life. I can still remember you standing outside of the Sheriff's Department and I would come over and talk to you for the few minutes a day that I could spare. You used to give me encouragement to better my life and to do what I love. All of us here in Greenwood County all love you and miss You.
To Tammy and the Kids, Sta strong, because Matt would really hate to see you give up hope. You will all see Him agin one day, seated with the Father and the Son in heaven. All of us here in Greenwood county are so sorry that this has happened

Homer Wilson Jr.
Friend
2007-10-31

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 whos 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
Sergeant
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
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-10-25

Happy 45th Birthday 10/22/07

thinking of you all day

Friend

2007-10-24