Watchung Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Reflections for Police Officer Matthew J. Melchionda
Every day I come to the ODMP to pray for an Officer and it always saddens me to see when another Officer has become an Angel.May Our Lord give you Eternal Rest and May He comfort your Family ,friends and your Department as they suffer your loss.
March 9, 2006
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.
P/O BATTISTA
NARBERTH POLICE DEPT (PA)
March 9, 2006
My heart goes out to Officer Melchiondia's family and agency.
God Speed!
Officer J. Castillo
Calfornia Highway Patrol - San Andreas
March 9, 2006
Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.
Matthew, rest easy brother, we have the watch.
Mesquite, TX
March 9, 2006
Rest in peace brother, you now walk among the heavens.
P.O. Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police
March 9, 2006
god bless
March 9, 2006
“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown
Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
March 9, 2006
RIP and my prayers and thoughts are with your family
P/O Rowe
NYPD
March 9, 2006
God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Melchiondia. Thank you for your service, RIP.
mjw643
March 9, 2006
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