Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The thoughts, hearts and prayers of everyone here at CCPD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Officer Rittner. May the Good Lord give you strength, comfort and peace.
He swore an oath to serve and protect and he made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of that oath.

Go with God.
Lt. Michael V. Caldwell, Chaplain

February 7, 2019

Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer Eric BORGHESANI
San Francisco Police Dept.

February 7, 2019

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

February 7, 2019

"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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

February 7, 2019

Rest easy. Thank you for your service

Lieutenant Casey Jiles
San Bernardino County Sheriff

February 7, 2019

I am very sorry to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Police Officer Matthew Rittner. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the golden streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of Milwaukee Police Department.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

February 6, 2019

Eternal rest for you, my brother.

Major, USMC -retired, Deputy II Glenn Mc
Placer County Sheriff's Office

February 6, 2019

Eternal rest for you, my brother.

Major, USMC -retired, Deputy II Glenn Mc
Placer County Sheriff's Office

February 6, 2019

May Officer Rittner gain immediate entry into God's Kingdom. Prayers have been sent for Officer Rittner, his family and to the Milwaukee Police Department. Godspeed my Brother!

Bobby White,
Deputy Sheriff/Special Agent (retired)
Monterey County California Sheriff's Department/Federal Aviation Administration

February 6, 2019

Rest in Peace, my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

February 6, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Officer Matthew Rittner. Please know we are eternally grateful for Matthew’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Rittner, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Milwaukee Police Department for Matthew’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Rittner’s wife.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department Retired
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department
POINT 27- a Law Enforcement Liaison

February 6, 2019

RIP BROTHER

Volunteer Firefighter James Hallgrims
Clifton Volunteer Firefighter

February 6, 2019

Blessed Are The Peacemakers! God has taken you home. Thank you for your service to your community and country. Semper fi Marine. Our thought and prayers are with your family, blood and blue.

Lt. Terry Spencer retired
Sauk Co Sheriff’s Office

February 6, 2019

RIP, Officer Rittner. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 6, 2019

Matt, your service, your sacrifice, and your smile will NEVER be forgotten. Rest in Peace now, Brother. We've got the watch.

Sergeant Schaefer, Milwaukee Police Department, WI

February 6, 2019

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

February 6, 2019

RIP American Hero. Semper Fi.
Gods peace to your family, Blood and Blue.

Bill Roscoe

February 6, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother

Criminal Investigator Greg Kouba
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, Victoria, Texas

February 6, 2019

May you rest in peace brave officer, thank you for your service to our nation. May the Peace of Jesus be with you and your family now and forever. Salute to you good sir.

Father of Sgt. Robert Goodwin MNPD

February 6, 2019

Officer Rittner, you made a difference. May your family and friends eventually find comfort in the wonderful life you lived and your service to your country.

Sergeant (Ret) Jon Waide
Tempe PD

February 6, 2019

Rest in peace brother. Semper Fi

Lieutenant Gregg Gaby
Dayton PD Retired

February 6, 2019

Thank you Officer Rittner for your selfless service to a grateful nation and community. Sir, as prayers of support are given for your family and your Brothers/Sisters in Blue, may you rest in eternal peace with our Heavenly Father.

Kenton County Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney Office

February 6, 2019

Rest in peace. You served your community and nation with distinction and honor.

Howard Lindstedt, Captain (Retired)
Milwaukee Police Department

February 6, 2019

Thank you Officer Rittner for your service not only to the City of Milwaukee, but also for your country. Praying for you, your family, friends and fellow officers.
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Citizen

February 6, 2019

Rest in peace officer. Prayers to your blood, love and blue families.

Deputy Sheriff Terri Van Houten
Rock Country Sheriff's Office

February 6, 2019