Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Lynn:

I think of you every day and hope that you are doing alright. I want to talk to you but I just don't know if it would be O.K. - I so vividly remember the first days and weeks after Jesse died.......it was so very difficult. Every situation is different and every person's needs are unique - I don't want to make anything harder for you. Please know that I think of you all the time and if there is anything I can do for you.....

God bless you, Lynn. I hope you are surrounded by the love of family and friends - they will hold you up when you can't stand on your own.

Carin E. Sollman, surviving spouse
Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

April 16, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Melchionda.... your work is done here now... watch from above. God's speed to his family & co-workers & community that he leaves behind.

Patrolman
Macungie Boro PD (Lehigh County, PA)

April 15, 2006

Dear Melchionda Family,

I, too, took a course with Matt. I did not get to know him well, but he was always a cheerful and positive fellow - a nice guy to be around. I am sorry for your loss. I know he was doing what he loved.

Angela Weigle

Angela Weigle
Centenary College

April 4, 2006

Dear Matt,
We welcomed you into our family with open arms...knowing that you were a perfect fit. God blessed you with an incredible gift of making everyone feel special. You have made such a powerful impact in Lynnie's life and ours as well. You are sorely missed and will not go forgotten. I think and pray about you daily. Happy Birthday.
Love, Denise (sister-in-law)

Denise Bonczek

April 2, 2006

On behalf of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, we would like to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of PO Matthew Melchionda. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife,family and police family.

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

April 1, 2006

REST IN PEACE... God bless you and your family.

Stevens Institute of Technology Police

March 31, 2006

REST IN PEACE... God bless you and your family.

Stevens Institute of Technology Police

March 31, 2006

Matt: It's your birthday, and we wanted to let you know we are thinking of you constantly and miss you so much. We hope you know the joy you brought to all of our lives, especially to Lynn. You are a brother-in-law by title, but to me, my siblings and our spouses, we consider you our brother. It was truly a blessing to have had you in our lives. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing you is a better person for it. We love you and will always remember you as an extraordinary person who celebrated life to its fullest every single day. God Bless you. Love, Laura, Pete and Peter Andrew

Laura Avalos
sister-in-law

March 31, 2006

Dear Melchionda's,
It is with such tremendous sadness that I write this. I just can not believe it.
My thoughts are with you always. I am so sorry for this loss.
Matt, you are forever in my heart.
Love,
Sara

Sara Hetrick

March 31, 2006

Matt,

Remembering you on your birthday and every day.

Officer Jeanne-Marie Mocarski
Berkeleu Heights PD, New Jersey

March 31, 2006

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

March 29, 2006

My heart goes out to Matt, his wife and his family. I did not know Matt well but I had one class with Matt at Centenary College and I remember him always walking into class with such a big smile. You could tell he was a nice guy to be around and he had such an awesome sense of humor. Rest in peace Matt. You are a true hero.

Jeff Heaney

March 28, 2006

God bless you and your family Matt. You are forever in our thoughts and prayers

Trooper
NJSP Perryville

March 28, 2006

I did not know you, but I thank you for your dedication and sacrifice! Not to worry, my dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will continue your watch.

LaWanda Ross
Citizen/Council Bluffs, IA

March 27, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

March 25, 2006

Rest in peace my brother. The fight is over for you now. We will continue the fight for you. Go with God. Condolences to your family.

Officer James Brentner
Ft. Lupton PD Colorado

March 24, 2006

My sympathy and prayers go out to the wife, family, friends and police family of Officer Melchionda.
To Officer Melchionda you will never be forgotten and will always be in my daily prayers. Thank you for all your hard work, your dedication and your sacrifice you made in protecting the citizens of New Jersey God bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Peace.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan wife and mom of LEO

March 24, 2006

LYNN, YOUR PARENTS, YOUR SIBLINGS, AND MATT'S FAMILY,

I KNOW FOR SURE HEAVEN IS A PLACE OF GOOD AND HEALED AND PEACE, LOOK AT ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL ANGELS THAT GO BEFORE US. I SO AFTEN LOOK FOR THE BRIGHTEST STAR AND WONDER WHICH ANGEL IS PREPARING NEW WINGS FOR ONE OF OUR HEROES.

BE STRONG AND KNOW MATT AND PHIL AND BERT AND CHRIS AND BILLY AND JIM AND SO MANY OTHERS, HAVE WELCOMED MATT INTO THEIR HOME AND WE ARE HERE TO WELCOME ALL OF YOU INTO OURS.

OUR FAMILY OF "SURVIVORS" AND THAT'S WHAT ALL OF YOU WILL BE, "SURVIVORS", UNDERSTAND THE LOVE, THE PAIN, THE HURTING AND THE MISSING. WE ARE HERE AS YOUR CRUTCH TO HELP YOU WALK THROUGH YOUR NEW PATH ONE STEP AT A TIME.UNTIL WE CAN STEP ASIDE AND WALK WITH YOU ARM IN ARM.

MY PRAYERS CONTINUE TO HOLD YOU ALL IN MY HEART AND I PRAY FOR PEACE UPON YOURS. I'M HERE FOR ALL OF YOU GOD BLESS AND KNOW OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY IS THE STRONGEST, CLOSES AND PROUDEST PEOPLE. WE WATCH OUT FOR OUR OWN.

DEL

DONNA LAMONACO W/81
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 24, 2006

TO THE WATCHUNG POLICE DEPARTMENT, STAFF, DISPATCHERS, EMT:

I NEVER LIKE MEETING ANYONE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO WHICH I DID YOU ALL OF YOU, HOWEVER, AS I TELL MANY, THESE ARE THE BEST PEOPLE AND WHY WOULD WE NOT BECOME ATTACHED. OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FAMILY MEMBERS ARE GOOD PEOPLE AND COME FROM GREAT FAMILIES.

REMEMBER THIS AS EACH OF YOU CARRY ON YOUR DAILEY ROUTINE, REMEMBERING THE MANY TIMES YOU CAME ACROSS MATT IN YOUR LIVES. THESE WERE TIMES TO PLACE IN YOUR HEART AND AS THE MEMORIES BECOME EASIER TO RECALL, THE LIFE OF MATT WILL BECOME THE PILAR OF YOUR STRENGTH.

I AM HERE FOR ANY OF YOU, BUT MOST IMPORTANT BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER. REMEMBER MATT FOR WHO HE WAS AND WHAT HIS PURPOSE WITHIN THE WATCHUNG POLICE DEPARTMENT MEANT. PLACE HIS BRICK IN YOUR FOUNDATION AND BUILD UPON IT.

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
DONNA

DONNA LAMONACO W/81
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 24, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Melchionda. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

March 23, 2006

...Rest in peace Matt...

my respect for a partner in this job...

to his family, honor and go ahead...

always Matt..always Cops...

Victor.-

Victor
Guardia Civil (north of Spain)

March 23, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION

P/OS DANNY J BOLT & JASON A BOLT
COLUMBUS POLICE DEPT (OHIO)

March 22, 2006

My Prayers are with you and your family at this time.

NJSP Wife

March 22, 2006

A HERO NEVER DIES; HE JUST TAKES ON A NEW ASSIGNMENT...

Officer Paladino
CSPD

March 22, 2006

It is with tears and a heavy heart that we send this message.
May God be with Officer Melchionda, his wife, family and friends.
May all of our brothers and sisters of the Watchung Police Department know that we share their loss and pain.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May you rest in peace Brother Melchionda.

MONROE TOWNSHIP P.B.A. LOCAL #255

March 21, 2006