Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your dedication and service Officer Melchiondia, you are a true hero. My deepest sympathy to your family, friends and department. (RIP) You will truly be missed.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

March 9, 2006

Rest in Peace Officer Melchiondia. Your family and co-workers are in our prayers.
NYSP Trooper

NYSP Trooper

March 9, 2006

To the family, friends and the members of the Watchung Police Department my sincerest condolences on your tragic loss. I know Officer Matthew Melchiondia has earned the right to be with his Lord and Savior, for we will always be The Children of GOD. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

Lt. Gene DiGiacomo
East Orange Police Department

March 9, 2006

I send my condolences to the family, friends, and Watchung Police Department regarding the demise of Officer Matthew Melchiondia. I hope everyone that knew this officer will continue to remember his bravery, courage, and the legacy in which he left behind.

Officer Melchiondia your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Office

March 9, 2006

To Officer Melchiondia family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

March 9, 2006

Rest in Peace my Brother. May God bless you and your family.

Patrolman Lou Valanzola
Brick Twp. NJ, Police Dept.

March 9, 2006

To Police Officer Matthew Melchiondia, his loved ones, and fellow officers with the Watchung Police Department:

I was so saddened to learn of the line of duty death of another young officer.
On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you sustained when Officer Melchiondia was tragically killed. Please know that Matthew's life is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
To his parents, I share your anquish of losing a child in the line of duty as my beloved son Larry was fatally shot ten months ago.

May you all be comforted by the warm embrace of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors who share this painful journey with you

To Matthew: You rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Melchiondia.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service this hero gave to his community and the citizens of New Jersey, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 8,2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 9, 2006

Rest In Peace Brother

P.O. Rich Chow
South Orange PD

March 9, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

March 9, 2006

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Melchiondia, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends in law enforcement, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Officer Melchiondia, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

March 9, 2006

Officer Melchiondia,
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo
Westwego Police Dept, Gretna Police Dept. LA

March 9, 2006

The Thin Blue just got thinner and sadder.My prayers are with you and your family.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

March 9, 2006

On behalf of the members of Local 170 we would like to express our deepest condolences to Officer Melchiondia's family and brother /sister officers of the Watchung PD. May god be with all of you during this time of need.

Det. Daniel papa
Chatham Township- NJ

March 9, 2006

My prayers go to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Melchiondia. To Police Officer Matthew Melchiondia, job well done. God speed.

Retired Captain
New York State Police

March 9, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Watchung Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Melchiondia deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Melchiondia is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

March 9, 2006

May you Rest In Peace my Brother!!!

MPO Rich Cheatham
Va Beach Police dept

March 9, 2006

My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Melchiondia. No words I say here can help because I really don't know what I can say to help ease your pain. God Bless you and be with you during this most difficult time.
Officer Melchiondia rest in peace now, you will not be forgotten

Mother of officer John"Kevin" Lamm
EOW 1-1-98

March 9, 2006

rest in peace Sir,my thoughs go to you and your family,thanks for keeping the world safer!from belgium-europe

wygers francky

March 9, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers.

God bless

Officer Johns
GSU Police Department

March 9, 2006

God Bless Officer Melchiondia.

God Bless Officer Melchiondia's Family.

God Bless the Watchung Police Department.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

March 9, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss and your pain. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you through this difficult time.

Eileen Albanese
Sister of Brian Gregg, EOW 9/29/05

March 9, 2006

God Bless Officer Matthew J. Melchiondia! May he rest in peace!

From his brothers and sisters of PBA Local 127.

Det. Bryan Doel
Old Bridge Police Department

March 9, 2006

A OTHER HERO GONE TO SOON,OFFICER THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

March 9, 2006

rest in peace brother, may god watch over you and your family.......

Ptl. Casey M. Long
Ocean Twp., (Ocean Co.)

March 9, 2006

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Matthew Melchiondia. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the strength to make it through each passing day and may you find comfort in those around you.
May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect those in their community. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each and everyone of you. Stay safe!

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

March 9, 2006