Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the 5,239 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Matthews’ family as well as the members of the Wilmington Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

February 18, 2009

RIP Brother.My prayers to you, your family and your department.
Patrick Smith..Former CBPD Officer

Park Ranger Patrick Smith
City of Chesapeake, VA Parks and Rec

February 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the family and officers that worked with Officer Matthews. May the Lord be with you in this sad time.
Larry Wilkey
Temple Police Department

Larry Wilkey
Temple Texas Police Department

February 18, 2009

May the God of grace surround the family members and give them strength. Officer Matthews has now entered into rest.
In heavens realm he is secure with the giver of all life.

retired police officer bob lester
midland police department

February 18, 2009

Officer Matthews, May you rest in peace and may God be with your family.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

February 18, 2009

Your service to Gods children here on earth has been completed and you now begin your ultimate career serving all His children in the loving and peaceful heaven. As you meet and connect with your new comrades know your name will not be forgotten here and that your brothers and sisters left behind will care for your family and keep your honor and dedication in the forefront for all those who follow you in law enforcement. In Christ, Tom Bradley

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, Az State Chap FOP

February 18, 2009

Rest in peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

February 18, 2009

May you rest safe with The Lord and may He comfort and strengthen your loved ones, friends and brother/sister officers.

Anonymous

February 18, 2009

Officer Matthews was great officer, and a good man. He will be missed by the community and his fellow officers. I know being officer who serves the same area as Officer Matthews, that it has brought his fellow officers closer together as a family, during this trying time.

Det. C.G. Stewart
New Hanover County Sheriff's Office

February 18, 2009

To the family of Officer Matthews, my heart aches with pain for you today. When I was watching WECT News this morning and they told about this tragedy I could not help but just burst out in tears and pray for you. My husband and I know exactly how you feel today. Our son was working with the Tabor City Police Dept. when he lost his life in a highspeed chase. In fact he had only worked SIX HOURS as a Police Officer. He lost his life on May 15, 2004 which is Police Officers Memorial Day. We cannot begin to explain why these things happen because we are still asking questions. But I can tell you that there is a God that we serve today that will help you and the family go through these trying times. When you find yourself down in the valley so low that you cannot breath look up and cry out for help and I promise you God will reach down with his hand of mercy and love and will lift you up. Please just depend on him and let him help you.
I know that the Wilmington Police Department will be there for you and your family, let them help you and give you comfort. I know that just seeing and officer in uniform and a patrol car can be upsetting to me, but believe me there are times when just seeing one of them and being able to put my arms around them as the mother of a fallen hero helps alot, so let them know you need them and I am sure they will be there.
In the meantime all of you and the Police Department will be in my every prayer. MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU IS OUR PRAYER!

Tony & Sue Miller
Father & Mother of
OFFICER SHANE MILLER
EOW MAY 15, 2004

Anonymous

February 18, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

February 18, 2009

May you find peace now in heaven. God Bless your family and co-workers in this tough time. Thank you for your years of service in this profession.

Brunswick Deputy

February 18, 2009

Rest in Peace Sir...........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

February 18, 2009

Rest in peace Brother in Blue. Thank you for your commitment to serve and protect. You will not be forgotten.

Bryan Galapon Police Officer
Richmond P.D, VA

February 18, 2009

RIP officer Matthews. Its hard to believe you were here at CFCC on the 5th and only 13 days later, you're gone. God Bless you, your family, and your fellow officers, thank you for your service.

Security
CFCC

February 18, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE...YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN....YOU ARE A TRUE HERO....MY PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY...YOUR SIS IN BLUE.....

PFC/DIST.IV/OXON HILL
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND

February 18, 2009

My you rest in peace brother. Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9

Officer Jon Steppe
Charlotte-Meck Police, NC

February 18, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-worker of P.O. Richard Matthews~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Matthews.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

February 18, 2009