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Trooper Matthew Francis McManus

New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

End of Watch Monday, February 28, 1938

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Reflections for Trooper Matthew Francis McManus

No passage of time can ever erase your service, military as well as police, and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

February 28, 2021

From The NJSP Facebook page today.
Today we remember...
February 17, 1926
Trooper Charles E. Ullrich #232
Charles E. Ullrich was born on August 21, 1900 in Paterson, New Jersey, and he resided in New Brunswick. He served in the United States Navy from 1919 to 1923, and achieved the rank of Boatswains Mate 2nd Class. Prior to enlisting in the New Jersey State Police, he worked as a carpenter’s helper and rigger.
He enlisted in the New Jersey State Police on September 1, 1923 as a member of the 7th Class and was stationed at Troop “B” Morristown at the time of his death. His service with the New Jersey State Police was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful and energetic devotion to the high principles of the New Jersey State Police.
Trooper Ullrich’s death was the result of gunshot wounds suffered while in the performance of duty.
On February 17, 1926, Trooper Ullrich and Trooper Matthew McManus were detailed to assist the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office to gather evidence on disorderly houses in Passaic County. While on an investigation of a house known as the French Hills Hotel, a notorious roadhouse outside of the city of Paterson, their identity became known to the operators. They were attacked and fired upon by the proprietor and his assistants. In the exchange of gunshots, Trooper Ullrich was killed and Trooper McManus was wounded.
Trooper Ullrich served 2 years and 5 months with the New Jersey State Police.
He was survived by his wife. Trooper Ullrich was 26 years old.

Mark Blair
NJ Department of Corrections, Retired

February 17, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 23, 2020

Your 5 years of services are continuing to be appreciated, Matthew.

David

February 28, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 74th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

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

February 28, 2012

We have the watch now.
You are not forgotten.
Rest easy.

Officer William M Deford
U.S. Coast Guard Police, Baltimore

July 21, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

You are never forgotten

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

February 28, 2009

70 years ago....time has not diminished your service nor sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

October 25, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother

Kevin T Ryan
Ex NJ Cop

March 1, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

February 28, 2008

Today on the 70th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for you.
Rest in peace Motorman, you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired) former motorman RBPD
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

February 28, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 22, 2008

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

February 28, 2007

69 YEARS AGO TODAY TROOP, YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE IN SERVICE TO US, THE CITIZENS OF NEW JERSEY. FOR THAT, I HONOR YOU. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

JOB WELL DONE, TROOPER.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

February 28, 2007

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

June 19, 2006

Trp. McManus since I was a small boy I have been passing your grave while going to the graves of my grandparents. The other day I finally stopped to observe your date of birth and decided to see if you were KIA in your department via this site. May you rest in peace. You lead the way for other Troopers to come.

Lt Daniel J. Daly(Ret)
Newark Police Department

May 22, 2005

Trooper McManus,

Rest in Peace...
You died a Hero..
You are not forgotten

Retired Detective

March 12, 2004

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