Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chris, I am still in shock over what happened to you. It has been a long time since our special officer days at the Freehold Twp. P.D. We certainly had some good times. You were a great guy and an even better police officer. You will be sorely missed brother. The puke that did this to you has been caught so rest easy. Watch over us from up there, we have your back down here.

Cpl. Matt Yurcisin
Tinton Falls Police Department

January 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your loved ones. Peace be with all of you. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

January 17, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

January 17, 2011

Rest in peace brother Matlosz, my thoughts are with your family and friends.

Ptlm. N Kondreck #212
Belleville Police Dept. NJ

January 17, 2011

Rest in peace. Your dedication will never be forgotten. A true hero.

Attorney - State of New Jersey

January 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
May you rest in peace.

SGT. RANDY STRATTON
GREEN BROOK PD, NJ

January 17, 2011

Chris,
Rest in peace my brother. My prayers and condolences to your family, friends and department. Always know that your life made a difference.

Ptl. Christopher Dee #317
Middletown Township

January 17, 2011

RIP. You are in my prayers. I count many friends and some family in uniform and just want to say that all your work is appreciated and not taken for granted.

Hank from Bayonne
Citizen

January 17, 2011

RIP brother.

Q132
LEO

January 17, 2011

RIP Brother. Our thoughts are with the Lakewood Police Department from the members of the Marple Township Department.

Detective
Marple Township Police; Pennsylvania

January 17, 2011

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and the entire Lakewood Police Department. It is during times like this when we realize we are all family even if we are not related! You are all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Officer Matlosz and thank you for your service.

John & Pat Steeper
Forked River, NJ

January 17, 2011

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Thoughts to the family, PD and his fiance. Keep his memories alive in your thoughts.

Chief Tom Costanza, Ret.
Mendham Twp PD

January 17, 2011

Rest in Peace Ofc. Matlosz. Your service will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences go out to his fiance, family, friends and every single officer of the Lakewood Police Dept. You keep us safe. And may the lord keep you safe.

Anonymous

January 17, 2011

Rest in Peace Christopher. I will keep your family and the members of the Lakewood Police Dept in my prayers.

#2401
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

January 17, 2011

The NYPD Brothers in Blue have you in their thoughts and prayers today...THANK YOU for your service.

To Kelly: My heart breaks for you; I will be sending prayers your way.

Stella, Police Officer's Wife
NYPD

January 17, 2011

so so sorry...thanking you for protecting our way of life...R.I.P...

ROBBY WYMAN
CITIZEN OF US...

January 17, 2011

RIP Brother Matlosz, Thank you for your service. Heaven has one more Angel in Blue watching over Law Enforcement. To the family, Fiance, and Lakewood PD, we feel your pain, we hope that all the outpouring of love and respect can help give you strength to carry forward. God Speed!

Your Brothers and Sisters
Woodbridge Police Department

January 17, 2011

May God Bless and keep you forever in paradise.You were the protector now you will be always in our prayers.We will take it from here.With all respect.

Robert J Waterhouse Esq.

January 17, 2011

HEROES LIVE FOREVER.....As fitting as this phrase is, it cannot take away the pain that the Matlosz family and the Lakewood Police Department are experiencing. Take comfort in knowing that Chris gave his all doing a job that he loved, a job that we, as Law Enforcement Officers, promise to take over for him as he lays in eternal rest with all of our other fallen HEROES. Rest in Peace, BROTHER>

Lt. T. Switick
Medford Township (NJ) PD

January 17, 2011

Chris, Rest In Peace. Your death affected many people thru out New Jersey. Thank you for risking your life everyday while on your watch. Watch over your brother officers, that they may do there job and go home to there loved ones. May God watch over you family.

Anonymous

January 17, 2011

On behalf of the Somerset County Sheriff's Office and the Sheriff's Association of New Jersey I would like to pass along our condolences to the family and Lakewood Police Department for their lose.

"GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN."

Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano
Somerset County Sheriff's Office, President,State Sheriff, NJ

January 17, 2011

Chris,

I just can't find the words to say right now. Although we had only met in passing on a couple of occasions, you always were one that was true to the "Brotherhood" that is law enforcement and knew how to make one feel welcome and still part of the family. Your senseless loss is not something anyone can even begin to grasp, yet; the family that is this career will come together yet again and be there to support each other.

My wife, Diane, a noted law enforcement memorial artist, is working on a tribute to you that we hope will bring some measure of comfort to your family and friends. We have reached out to Kelly and want you to know that she will forever be surrounded by people who will be there for her in your honor.

May God accept your soul into His kingdom and you enjoy an eternity in the paradise reserved for God's angels. Please look over your family and your Brother's and Sister's in blue across this nation. You will be missed by many. Rest in peace, Brother. We have it from here.

Ian Roberts
Former Florida LEO
Current NJ Paramedic

Ian Roberts (RET. Fla. Police Officer)
Current NJ Paramedic

January 17, 2011

Officer Matlosz, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

January 17, 2011

Rest in peace my brave brother.

Lt. S.O Ohio

January 17, 2011

On behalf of the Edgewater Police Department, may I extend our deepest condolences to the Family Members, The Lakewood Police Department, the officers fiance, and the community for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Chief Joe Klimaszewski
Edgewater Police Department - NJ

Chief Joe Klimaszewski
Edgewater PD - NJ

January 17, 2011