Harriman Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, September 16, 2004
Add to My HeroesJesse Matthew Rittenhouse
Officer Matt Rittenhouse was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car went out of control shortly before midnight.
It is believed that severe weather and rain-slicked roads, the result of Hurricane Ivan, contributed to the accident.
Officer Rittenhouse had served with the Harriman Police Department for three years and had previously served with the Roane County Sheriff's Department for two years. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 920
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 1,049 ReflectionsI love you, I miss you.
Christmas was wonderful as always, and as always you are right in the middle of it with us.
Ethan had his precious Kendall with him, they were married in October you know, and they just make us all laugh and feel thankful and blessed to be around them. Their love radiates.
You are always missed, especially your big hugs, but your big heart and laugh and silliness will always be a part of everything we do as a family. Can hardly wait to go see Kevin James!!!! You two are so much alike you are almost twins. Dad and I watched a TV episode the other night and laughed our heads off even as we wiped the tears :).
We all look forward to the day we can be wrapped in each others arms again.
I love you forever,
To eternity and beyond my beautiful, precious, Smiling Eyes Son.
Momma
Linda Rittenhouse
December 27, 2022
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