Deputy Sheriff Christopher Brian Matthews Cumberland County Sheriff's Office North Carolina Friday, September 30, 2005  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 112 of 113 of 114 of 115 of 116 of 117 of 118 of 119 of 1110 of 1111 of 11

Dear Brian,

After several days and nights of dark, cold, wind, and drenching rain, it was good to see your star in the night sky this evening when I had my daily talk with you. You hold such an important place in our hearts. We love you and miss you so much! Please look over us from above. May God bless you.

Mrs. M.

2009-11-14

You never leave me heart or mind. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for loving me so much.

Anonymous

2009-11-03

Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace Deputy.

J. Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL
2009-10-01

Dear Brian,

Today your family and friends gathered in Eastover to pay tribute to you. The NC Board of Transportation dedicated a bridge near your childhood home as the Deputy Brian Matthews Bridge. It was a touching ceremony. Everyone recognizes what a dedicated officer and a fine man you were when you walked on this earth. You touched so many lives.

It was four years today that God called you home. These have been sad and empty years without you, but your dad encouraged us during the ceremony to do something positive to honor you and that we should remember how you lived. Please be assured that we will cherish your memory forever. We love you and miss you! We ask that you watch over us from above.

Mrs. M.

2009-09-30

We havent forgotten you brother!!! Our hearts go out to your family on your 4 year anniversary. Can't think of a better way to honor your life than the bridge dedication you deserve it!!!!

The Taylors

2009-09-30

Today makes four years. To me, I just saw you yesterday. Today we honored you at the Eastover Recreation center right by the elememtary school you attended. There is a bridge off I95 exit 55 in Eastover that is now called, Deputy Brian Matthews Bridge. I miss you sooo much and most days it takes my breath. I Love you!!

Anonymous

2009-09-30

Hello Brian....Today a bridge was named in honor of you. I know you were there as everyone honored and missed you. Lin and I laughed and cried last night as he was writing what he was going to say today. You guys made some great memories. Also today we found out that we are having a girl. I wish you were here to celebrate the news with us but I am sure you are celebrating in heaven. I remember you being there at the hospital the entire time that I was having Hayes. You said he was your "little man"...I will miss you not being there this time. You were a protector when you were here on earth and now you can protect us from heaven. I know you are a beautiful angel. We miss you can we love you each and everyday...

Regina Wheeler

2009-09-30

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I hold your family in thought and prayer today. Rest In Peace,Brian.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-09-30

This past Saturday we played golf in the rain and honored your memory while raising money for a very worthy cause. Tpr. Chavis again won some of the best door prizes for the fourth straight time and the rest of us had a great time as always.

In an hour and a half a bridge will be dedicated in your honor. I would love to have been able to attend this service but unforeseen circumstances are going to keep me away. I will be there in spirit and throughout this day, as I do everyday, I'll be thinking of you and your family. Four years have passed but you're still a big part of the agency and all who had the honor of working with you.

Lt. Matt Hurley
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
2009-09-30

Hey Brian,
Just wanted to let you know we all had a great time getting together again for a round of golf at Baywood. I got a lump in my throat thinking of you on hole 14, as I am right now as well. You were there in everyone's hearts and memories. See ya later.

Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
2009-09-26

Dear Brian,

Thank you for the wonderful way in which you touched our lives. We will respect and cherish your memory forever. We miss you so very much and will always love you! Please look over us. May God bless you.

Mrs. M.

2009-08-16

I came across your reflections Chris, you must had been a great guy and deputy sheriff. I understand how hard it is for your family and friends; but I'am sure they know that you are with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. "Blessed are the peace makers." Hero's live for ever, and Chris you truly are a hero. May God bless your and family and friends.

Anonymous

2009-07-25

Good morning baby. I miss you so much. The years have not made a difference, you were here just yesterday in my mind. I Love You!!

Anonymous

2009-07-24

Dear Brian,

Happy Birthday! We love you and miss you so much. May God bless you.

Mrs. M.

2009-07-01

Happy 32. I miss you and love you.

Anonymous

2009-07-01

Hello Sweet Brian,

We love you so much! We miss you so much! Our lives are so very empty without you! When you walked on this earth, you were a wonderful, loving, and devoted fiance, son, and brother. You were a proud officer, one of the finest. Now, you are one of Heaven's best angels. Please know that we think about you every minute of every day.

May God bless you. We send all our love to you. Until next time...

Mrs. M.

2009-06-14

I love you and miss you soooo much!!!!!!!

Anonymous

2009-06-05

Brian,
I will be in D.C. this week for Police Week - I will remember you and will be thinking about your family & friends (especially your Mom who I met during the COPS WALK). I pray the Lord will bring her some peace and healing!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor
2009-05-12

The days come and go
I still miss you so
I try to keep going
The fake side of me I am showing.

I am so tired, so sad
I want to go away and hide.
Everyone seems so loud.
I want to get lost in the crowd.

Noone seems to understand
My love for you has no end
You are always in my heart
You are always in my thoughts.

Inside I am screaming,
Inside I am shaking,
Inside I am so angry....

I LOVE YOU, my Brian.

Anonymous

2009-04-16

Dear Brian,

Happy Easter! I have thought about you even more than I normally do, if that is possible, over the past three days because it was on a Good Friday that we met you for the first time. The love of your life brought you to have dinner with us, and she was absolutely glowing! I think back to that day so much often and recall how we were immediately drawn to you. We noticed right away how respectful and polite you were.

We love you and miss you more than words can tell. We have to hold onto the assurance that we will be with you again. Even with that promise, there is a deep void in our hearts every day because you aren't here.

I read this the other day and felt that it fit, so I will share it with you:

"You came into our lives for a little while. You left footprints on our hearts, and we will never be the same." (Author Unknown)

I trust that you are showing Detective Pearson around heaven and that the two of you are discovering how much you have in common. This country has lost far too many Brothers in Blue.

Please always remember that we will cherish you forever. I ask that you look down from above and take care of us. May God bless you!

Mrs. M.

2009-04-12

Brian,

Memory is a place I can go to see your face.
But where can I go when I miss your embrace?
I LOVE YOU!!

Anonymous

2009-03-25

Dear Brian,

I know that you have been so very busy as of late as you have welcomed the passengers and the crew of Flight 3407 and now an officer from the Wilmington Police Department. Like you, Officer Matthews gave his life trying to provide a safer place for the rest of us to live. From all accounts, he must have been a fine young man. Once again, the same as you. Your dad left a touching message on his memorial page. He and your mother miss you so much! We all miss you and love you more than words can ever say. We will always remember you and will keep you in our hearts forever. "...the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance." (Psalm 112:6) God bless you and keep you.

Mrs. M.

2009-02-19

Happy Valentine's Day. I love you and I'm thinking about you as always.

Anonymous

2009-02-14

Just saw the video in your honor on our Law Enforcement driver's training. A great triute to you. Although I did not know you, it shows you touched so many. Thank you for your sacrifice. Please watch over us here still fighting the fight.

God Bless your family and may you forever rest in peace.

Sgt. J. L. Thopmson
Cornelius Police Department (N.C)
2009-02-02

It is 2009. To me it is 2005, you are here. You are here for your little brother, your Dad and Mom. I see your smile. Your loving ways that make you so dear to your family. So you are always with me even though my heart aches, till the day I die I will never let you go.

Anonymous

2009-01-23