Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William Allen Mathews

Wayzata Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Friday, September 8, 2017

Leave a Reflection

Reflections for Police Officer William Allen Mathews

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 9, 2017

Thank you Officer Mathews for your service and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Minnesota. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 9, 2017

My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.

J. Bennett 311
Alachua P.D.

September 9, 2017

Rest in peace, Officer William. My heart goes out to your young son who lost his father at an early age, as I did. God the Father will take care of him and your wife, especially during this time of grief. May He immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

September 9, 2017

Rest in Peace Officer Mathews.

Lieutenant
Carver County

September 9, 2017

May God welcome you with open arms and hold your family in his embrace. My respect Sir.

Sgt. David Osborne Jr
Tennessee Highway Patrol

September 9, 2017

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

September 9, 2017

LORD bless the family of Police Officer William Mathews...Give them strength to face the days and years ahead.... May they find peace and hope through The Lord ...

Dr. Harold & Madeline Altman
Survivor- Deputy Sheriff Harold Michael Altman, EOW 1-30-2007

September 9, 2017

RIP brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

September 9, 2017

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

FrankJ.CorasanitiII,Lieutenant,retired
Balto. City Fire Dept.

September 9, 2017

Rest easy sir, we have the watch from here..

Sgt. Lance Beardsley
Wyoming, MN Police Department

September 9, 2017

Thank you for your service. Praying for your Family & Friends.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

September 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Mathews during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) S.O.

September 9, 2017

Go with God my brother. Condolences to your family and friends.

Motor Officer Jim Bragg (Ret.)
Greenville SC City Police Dept.

September 9, 2017

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all!

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2017

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

September 9, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and department. Rest easy hero, we will take the watch from here. "Surly your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" Psalm 23:6

Reserve Officer Roman Hagen
Saint Peter Police Department

September 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Deputy J Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

September 8, 2017

RIP Officer Matthews. My condolences to your family and your department.

CPT (former) Ahmed Danso-Faried
United States Army

September 8, 2017

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

September 8, 2017

God bless you Officer William Matthews for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and to your brothers and sisters of the Wayzata Police Department. Rest In Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

September 8, 2017

Beloved FAMILY of Bill Matthews, your sacrifice & dedication is not in vain. The LORD has provided the Spirit Of Truth to Console & Comfort you during this most difficult time. The Law Enforcement community will never forget this day as we accompany your grief. The name of Bill Matthews will be stitched in stone at the Nations Capital. His Brethren will demonstrate Respect & Christian Integrity through Drill & Ceremonial Tribute. These words may be of little consequence. Please know you are not alone in your grief as we walk with you. God Bless You.

bcso patrol jric719 Deputy-retired
Bex Co Sheriff

September 8, 2017

Corrections staff will always stand with and for our law enforcement brothers and sisters. God bless and be with this fallen hero, his family,and his department.We must not and will not forget his sacrifice.
Rest in peace brother

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

September 8, 2017

May you rest in peace Brother. Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and Wayzata Police Department.

Daryl G.Allen, MSgt
USAF Retired

September 8, 2017

Ofc. Mathews,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

September 8, 2017

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.