Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just thinking about you today. I am glad that justice is being served and I hope that your family and Jessica are able to find comfort in these days.

March 21, 2007

I am grateful that there was a measure of justice rendered in Matt's case. Hopefully, it brought some peace to the hearts of those who called Matt beloved.

When we lose our beloved family members and friends in the line of duty, our lives are forever changed. The journey to make a new life when our beloved can only be with us in spirit is a journey of heartache and longing. Yet we all soldier on for that is what they would want for us.

May Matt's spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire. Rest in Peace, Matt.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

March 18, 2007

When Matthew passed away from this world, as I was in sorrow, I saw in my mind Matt standing before a brilliant light, and white apparel was put on him and gold bracelets on his wrists. He exclaimed with astonishment "whats this!". I have often thought of that moment, & lately I read a scripture in Genesis about Joseph rising to power from a type of death, being imprisioned at the time. The scripture says "Then Pharaoh took his signet ring off his hand and put it on Joseph's hand; and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. As I read this, I was impressed that what I pictured of Matthew was true, it was a confirmation to me. I share this because Matt told me that he wants his friends to come know Christ as he has learned from scripture at the church he was attending at the time. Matt knew his place before the Lord, not that he himself was worthy, but that he was needy of the forgiveness that Christ offered and Matt received it. He knew his humble place before a Holy God, and thats why Matt is experiencing heaven. Since he is no longer with us and I remember what Matt shared with me, I am expressing his desire for others to know. Because Matt was such a wonderful person that everyone loved it is easy to believe he is in heaven, but the real reason that Matt is there is that "God so loved the world that he gave his only begotton son that whosoever would trust in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life". "Gods delight and our salvation is received upon surrender, not awarded upon conquest" "It is born in the parched soil of destitution rather than the fertile ground of achievement." (quoated from Max Lucado, The applause of heaven)

March 15, 2007

Justice has ben served. God bless the Redding Family and the Rocklin Police Department. We will always carry Matt in our heart.

March 14, 2007

Genesis 32:28 "For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved"

March 14, 2007

Mattie~ We just got the word that the jury is in deliberations and we are all praying that the verdict will be speedy.. we are all using your strength to get us through.. we love u!

Michelle
Rocklin PD

March 12, 2007

Hey kid, the trial appears to be going well. We think about you all the time and pray for you and your family during this tough time. Miss ya buddy...

Mike
Rocklin PD

March 8, 2007

God bless the Redding Family as they face the pain of the trial. Please pray for these wonderful people, who suffered so much and now need us to pray that God comforts them Please remember them in your prayers. God will listen to you. He always does.

February 28, 2007

Matt, Thank you for continuing to shine your light down from Heaven. Your spirit lives on. I think of you often and wonder what you are up to in heaven? How we would love to have you back. But, we know that you are in a better place. We also know that for those that believe we will see you again on day. What a glorious day that will be. May god continue to shine his light on your family and Jess.

February 25, 2007

I still think about what happened a year and a half ago every time a arrest someone for DUI. You are a true hero. Rest in peace.

PCSO

February 20, 2007

A hundred days have made me older
Since the last time that I saw your pretty face
A thousand lies have made me colder
And I don't think I can look at this the same
But all the miles that separate
Disappear now when I'm dreaming of your face

I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
And I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight it's only you and me

The miles just keep rollin'
As the people leave their way to say hello
I've heard this life is overrated
But I hope that it gets better as we go

I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
And I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight boy its only you and me

Everything I know, and anywhere I go
It gets hard but it wont take away my love
And when the last one falls
When it's all said and done
It gets hard but it wont take away my love

I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
And I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight boy its only you and me

RIP Baby..I'll always love you!

February 5, 2007

Matt once again I am touched by your life. Every day I am inspired to live life to the fullest. A few days ago I thought I was going to be diagnosed with cancer. However, the thought of hanging out with you put my mind at ease. Well, I found out today I don't have cancer so It looks like it will still be a little while before we meet again. You are such a reminder to me that we are nothing more than a flash on a radar screen. So, I am compelled to leave a legacy. Thank you for continuing to give us hope even while you are away. It is my greatest hope that we will see eachother again someday. I love you buddy!

January 25, 2007

love u babe
babeeveryday.everymoment.everysecond
my heart misses you <3!!!
cant wait until Im w/you again!!
always
me

January 24, 2007

Jess, you are a beautiful and strong woman. What you have been through not many have been through. And only those of us who've lived it truly understand. Do not let anyone tell you how to grieve. Do not let anyone break your spirit from healing and moving on with life. Matt loved you. Matt would have wanted you to be happy. He is looking down from Heaven wanting you to be happy, smiling from ear to ear.

God trusts you. God knows your heart and soul and He is the only one that matters. Do not let anyone else weigh heavily on you. Live for you. Live for God. Grieving for and having loved Matt does not mean you must be alone forever. Moving on and meeting new people does not mean you are betraying Matt or his memory. There are those of us out here who understand and support you. You are so much stronger than even you give yourself credit for. Know that there are those of us out here that will ALWAYS be in your corner, no matter what. Keep livin and keep remembering Matt for all the good times you had with him. That's what matters.

God bless you Jess
survivor of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05

January 22, 2007

On Wednesday we went to your final resting place in Rocklin. I cannot describe it..we were overcome with grief in the loss of you then comforted by the words on your headstone...words that you said that seemed to soothe us. What can I say, but that is so like you..caring for all of us. How proud your parents must be to have raised someone like yoU. Matt...God is with you.

January 19, 2007

I miss you so much.
No one knows my pain.
Ill love you forever.

January 17, 2007

Mongo, You keep me going everyday and your memory always finds a way to brighten a bad day. You are my strength in this job and I use you and your amazing ability as a Police Officer as a benchmark that I strive to meet. Not even my own father has that impact on me. You are one in a million whose star still shines brighter than ever. I love you man and I miss you....I still feel like you are going to be right around the corner. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Brian

Brian Azevedo
Roseville PD

January 15, 2007

Hey buddy, worked graves Friday night and thought of you. Graveyard's not the same without the "Kid" working. Miss ya bro and think of you always!

Mike

Mike Gandy
Rocklin

January 8, 2007

Matt, although I never knew you personally, I have heard only the best about you. As a fellow Placer County law enforcement officer, just wanted to let you know I arrest every DUI driver I encounter in your honor...rest in peace brother.

January 3, 2007

It is 2007...nothing has changed...we still remember Matt, we still know that we will remember him always..time will never change that.

January 2, 2007

As this year ends we know that we will never forget Matt and his family for all the years to come. Rest in peace.
God bless The Redding Family and all those many hearts that will continue to miss and love Matt.

December 29, 2006

Miss you " Pepperoni Boy ! "

December 26, 2006

The loss of this fine young man continues to bring sadness to our family. What a wonderful, loving and special person Matt is. We will never forget him. God bless his family.

December 9, 2006

Remembering Matt for the wonderful son, brother, grandson he is..forever. How thankful we are to have known such an awesome person. An inspiration and infuence to so many through his devotion to the Lord. family and friends.
God bless the Redding Family who we continue to remeber in our prayers.

November 23, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving Matt

November 23, 2006