Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Matts' mom and Mrs. Loya....Officers' moms I believe, die a little each day that their son or daughter serves their community....I believe this because I saw it my mom and what she said to her friends as my carrer went along...when she passed away from a heart surgery 10 years ago, all of her friends said that she worried every day for my safety...so you moms (and dads) become casualties as well. I can't help to believe that her worry attributed to her untimely death...

Ptlm. Gary McCarty(ret.)
Corning City PD, NY

November 15, 2010

Oh Matt, my old friend and love. I wish you were here to celebrate another birthday. I still think of you often. What a time we had. Thank you so much for all of the memories, I still remember details like they were just yesterday: the seasoning on the chips we laughed about at Chewy's, the smell of our funny grey car in England, the loud sound of your white truck, the hot sun in the sunflower field in North Dakota, I could go on and on. I am so grateful for the time we shared. Happy Birthday.

Meredith

August 31, 2010

God bless this Officer and his family. He is a true hero, and looked like a great guy. Jeff Jaynes, Arizona Highway Patrol, Williams, Arizona

Officer Jeff Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

June 27, 2010

Matt,

I miss you Matt.

Trooper Robert P. Church
Massachusetts State Police/Friend

February 24, 2010

As i drive to my assignment at the LAPD academy i see Matthew's memorial freeway sign and i give it a salute everyday. I think what a quality young man he was and how i used to see his dad at the Academy in the cafe, i how i wanted so many times to say how sorry i was for his lost , but just could not, i kept it inside me. what a brave young warrior he was and he is remembered.

Sergeant Steven Williams
LAPD

February 12, 2010

Phyllis,

Thank you so much for your reflection. Our sons are heroes and I look forward to the day I can see Matt again. Bless you and hope someday to meet you.

Sue (Matt's Mom)

Sue
mother

December 1, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 6th 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.

To Sue: I share your anquish in losing a beloved son which surely must be life's greatest sorrow. You are in my heart's embrace and I pray for your solace. The hurt never goes away...both the pain and the pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 16, 2009

Today marks the six year anniversary of your death. I can't imagine what your parents feel. I pray that everyday it gets a little easier for them to get through life without you. May you rest in peace.

Police Officer Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department

November 15, 2009

We miss u bud. It's hard to believe its been six years. THank your for your service Matty!

Officer John W. McCaul
Turtle Creek/Friend

November 15, 2009

Today we passed your sign on the freeway and wanted your family to know you are not forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Linda Bianchi
Mother in law to CHP John P. Miller EOW 11-16-07

November 1, 2009

Matty

Happy Birthday broher. We miss you so much!

Love You!

Patrolman John McCaul
Friend/Turtle Creek P.D.

September 1, 2009

Matt,

I didn't know you but my brother, Chuck, served with you in the Air Force. He always said good things about you.

RIP - Brother in blue.

Senior Patrolman Derek J. Pepple
Ashby, MA. Police Dept.

July 15, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Pavelka. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 8, 2009

Matt,

Think of you every day I get in uniform. Miss you Bud!

Officer Charles King
DVAPD/Friend

May 2, 2009

Officer Pavelka:

Every day I look at these pages and today there you were. Your father and I used to pass each other in the hallway we shared at Parker Center. We smiled but never spoke, something I regret now. I was working Figueroa Plaza when your watch ended. I know where you got that smile and that confidence. Every night I pray that my sons grow to be honorable and just men. When the day is right, when they are old enough, I will tell them about you and about Glendale PD Investigator Charles Lazzaretto, whose watch ended before yours, and whose father I also knew. May you both patrol the streets of heaven and know that you will never be forgotten by family nor those of us denied the privilege of knowing you.

Former Inspector General Staff
Los Angeles Police Department

February 23, 2009

Officer Pavelka,

I am so sorry for the loss of such a young officer who had so much to give to this city. I remeber watching your funeral on television. I was so saddended that another officer had to give his life protecting us. I pray that your parents find a little comfort knowing that so many -even those of us who didn't know you- care about you and think of you. Thinking of you today and may you rest in eternal peace in the arms of the Father.

CIVILIAN
LAPD

January 31, 2009

Matt,

I miss you as much today as I did the day you were killed. It does not get any easier, the old saying,"time heals all" is just not true.

Sue
Mom

December 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this fifth anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

November 17, 2008

Thinking of you and your family this day.

Maryland Citizen

November 15, 2008

God Bless your family sir. Thank You for your sacrifice, you will not be forgotten.

Explorer Lt. Christopher Rivera
LAPD

November 15, 2008

Thinking of you and your family today, everyday is hard some are just harder than others.
I think of these days as Clint's birthday in Heaven, hope you don't mind Happy 5th Birthday in Heaven, Officer Pavelka. You will never be forgotten...

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl.
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville Al. E.O.W. 1-14-04

November 15, 2008

Matty

I still think about you all the time my brother. Your missed so much and I wish we could have you back. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your never forgotten. Love you Matty.

Patrolman
Turtle Creek P.D./Friend

November 15, 2008

Matt,

You are in my thoughts and in my heart. I see your face in many pictures we have. What a handsome, fun loving young man I remember. I send love to your family.

Dodie

Anonymous

September 26, 2008

Matt I was thinking about you one again and I wanted you to know that you are missed. I also want your family to know you are a man of honor. I miss you bud. I think about you everyday. To the pavelka family my heart felt sorrows to all.

Trooper Robert P. Church
Massachusetts State Police/friend

April 12, 2008

Officer Pavelka, I often pass your memorial and I think of the sacrifice that you made that night protecting the people of Burbank. I wish I could have been there to help. I often take me boots to the location of that incident. No persons should forget the sacrifice nor the daily dangers that street cops face. Rest in peace.

f.t.o R Guthrie 26211
LAPD MISSION PATROL

March 19, 2008