Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Pavelka -
You are truly a hero and will never be forgotten. You are one of few who accepted the risk and carried on with courage and strength. You leave behind those who will do the same in your honor and our other brothers and sisters who we have lost protecting our streets.
May your family be at peace knowing you are in a better place and will also be known as a true hero.

Rest in Peace.

S/R Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

December 11, 2003

My heart felt sympathies to the family and fellow officers of Ofc. Pavelka. I too am a police officer and an ex- USAF Security Policeman, and know the personal dangers we all face in our jobs. May the good Lord be with all his friends and family during this terrible time. Another brother in blue had been called home to protect heaven.

Sgt. Sean T. Waterman
Buena Vista Police Dept. Saginaw, Mi.

December 7, 2003

It was an honor to have worked by your side my friend. You were just one week younger than me so I felt pretty close to you. As you know, I usually don't open up to many people but as I worked with you more and eventually began to hang out with you outside of work, I knew you were a friend that I could rely on.

Every time I made a traffic stop as your district partner, you were always there to back me up, even when I did not ask for assistance. You are a true Police Officer and warrior. Thanks for the good times together. I will never forget you and you will always be my hero.

I know you are always watching over us while we are patrolling and sometimes laughing at us when we do dumb things. Don't worry "Red", we will get around to that code 7 we never got to take that night.

God bless you and your family.

With love and respect, 1L14 Officer Macias

police officer, mike macias
burbank pd

December 5, 2003

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER PAVELKA, MY FAMILY AND I GIVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. THOUGH I NEVER KNEW YOU, I KNOW WHAT YOU STOOD FOR. YOU FOUGHT THE GOOD AND RIGHTEOUS FIGHT. REST IN PEACE FELLOW PEACEMAKER . ALL OF US WHO WEAR THIS BADGE WILL WITH GREAT PRIDE, HONOR YOUR MEMORY. YOUR LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY WILL MAKE SURE YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A HERO FOREVER ECHED IN OUR HEARTS. YOU SHOWED GREAT COURAGE THAT NIGHT, I HOPE WE ALL CAN BE AS BRAVE AS YOU WERE. YOU PUT EVERYTHING ON THE LINE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE. REST IN PEACE, YOU WILL FOREVER BE A MIRACLE SENT FROM GOD! #64 and #36 WILL FOREVER HONOR YOUR MEMORY PERFORMING OUR DUTIES AS POLICE OFFICERS. GOD SPEED HERO!

DEPUTY SHERIFF M. LAFRAMBOISE #64/0307
JACKSON CO. MO SHERIFF'S DEPT.

December 4, 2003

We are truly saddened at Matt's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

December 4, 2003

Matt
Though I did not know you very well...My heart goes out to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You will never be forgotten by any of us at the Burbank Police Dept. May you rest in peace. Thank you for blessing our lives.

K Thoma
Burbank Police Dept

December 3, 2003

You are in a better place now Matthew. I am 25 and was also in the military, and I know how much you must have loved your job. I myself cant wait to get to the Academy. May peace be with you and your family.

JAIRO ALEMAN
LAPD APPLICANT

December 3, 2003

Thank you for your honesty and service to your community and country. May God look after your family and loved ones. Always a brother in blue....

Anonymous

December 2, 2003

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because it is honored by God.

To the Family of Police Officer Matthew Pavelka and the Burbank Police Department, your family of Law Enforcement Officers grieve with you during this time. Officer Pavelka though our badges are different, rest in peace with the other fallen heros, my brother. We will continue the fight in your honor.

Officer
Fairfax County Police Department, Fairfax VA

December 2, 2003

Rest in peace Matthew....I send my prayers to your family........

Officer Joshua HAGLAN
Maui Police Department, Hawaii

November 30, 2003

Though we never met, and fate has taken you from this eart in your early life. You were my brother in arms and in uniform. The job and dangers you were faced with you accpeted. My condolances to you and your family, for we have lost a fellow officer, and blue beret. You rose to the challenge to protect and serve, knowing you put your own life at risk. I am proud of what you have done and proud that you have been associated with us in the career field. My beret is off to you my lost brother, may you rest in peace.

A1C Thompson
USAF Security POlice

November 29, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WITH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER PAVELKA, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

November 28, 2003

It is with great pride that we announce the capture of the suspect. Through assistance with the US Marshalls and Mexican National Authorities, The suspect was located in Tijuana and returned to US authorities. The members of the Burbank Police Officers Association are dedicated to carrying on in Matthew Pavelka's memory with strength and honor.
Detective Darin Ryburn, President
Burbank Police Officers Association

Detective Darin Ryburn
Burbank Police Department

November 28, 2003

Rest in Peace Brother...your sacrifices will never be forgotten.
You are a true hero to us all.

Cleveland Police Dept., Ohio

November 28, 2003

God Bless the Pavelka family, and the Burbank Police Department. Rest in peace brother, we now have the watch. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Schrade
VAPD-NY

November 28, 2003

They found him. Rest in peace angel. Thank you for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

November 28, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of P.O. Pavelka.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am certain that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

Anonymous

November 27, 2003

I did not know you, but know I will never forget you.

Just got the news that the suspect is in custody. We all knew that God would prevail and bring him to justice. God Bless you our brother.

Officer
Whittier Police - California

November 27, 2003

" I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love you" " No greater love than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends" John 15:12

Matthew,

These words given to us by our Lord are as true today as they were 2000 yrs ago, You did as commanded of you, you lay your life down to save your Brother's in blue that night. It was not in vain!!! God Speed Brother, You will NOT be forgotten. You are with God now, protect those who you've left behind . Lead us all into the good fight we fight each day.
God Bless you Brother in Blue.

"Lest We Forget"

Sincerest Sympathies from your Brothers at Sharon PD

Sgt/Det Gerald Smith
City of Sharon PA Police Dept.

November 27, 2003

Your sacrifice was not in vain, jutice will be served. May you watch over and protect us from up above.

Everyone at Glendale Public Safety
Glendale Galleria Public Safety

November 26, 2003

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. REST ASSURED THAT YOUR LEGACY WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. TO THE FAMILY, I SEND YOU MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES...............

NOW THAT YOU ARE OUR "BLUE GUARDIAN ANGEL", WATCH OUR BACK AND WE'LL HANDLE THE REST..........................

DEPUTY SHERIFF
L.A COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

November 26, 2003

Officer Pavelka,
Rest in Peace and may you patrol us from the heaven above.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You will not be forgotten.
God Bless.

Engineer Carlo Loffredo
Los Angeles County Fire Dept.

November 25, 2003

although i am not a law enforcement officer,my family and I share in your loss and wish for peace to all officers.Thank you one and all.

ted shachory
n/a

November 25, 2003

God bless you Officer Pavelka. I pray for you and your family, and all your brother and sister officers with the Burbank Police Department. You will never be forgotten, Officer Pavelka. God speed.
Mickey DePalo

November 25, 2003

GOD Bless the family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. Pavelka.
We recently lost one of own (10/25/03) and we feel your loss.
Reading this webpage brought great comfort. You are not alone.


The Men and Women of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Police Department

November 25, 2003