Officer Matthew Dean Tokuoka

Officer Tokuoka, i'm sorry for what happened to you and your partner that day as it was uncalled for, and it was unwarranted in every aspect. There should'nt have been a reason as to what happened, but thankfully, the person who took you and Mr. Wallace's lives that day was permanently sealed from society, meaning that he will never see the light of day again, as he was thrown underneath the jail as he should've been the first time, since it turns out you and Wallace both knew the suspect, which i think was already a red flag in itself since the suspect didn't learn his lesson the first time he was already in trouble with the law, as being in and out of jail didn't do it for him. As a result, the suspect had so much pent up anger inside him that he eventually got so fueled with it, that he took his anger out on law enforcement, which doesn't excuse the way he felt, as it should've never happened. However, when the initial ambush occured and Wallace was struck, you bravely went into the line of fire and rescued him, all the while you were struck in the process, which goes to show that you weren't afraid at all with what was going on, as you knew the circumstances and faced it head on, and if that doesn't describe even a small amount of the bravery you had in you, i don't know what will. To top things off, you were also a US Marine, which explains further as to why you bravely went into danger and fought back. To not only become a police officer but a Marine on top of that, it goes to show that you truly were one of the chosen ones and you were brave enough to serve your country and protect the citizens of Hoonah and Alaska at the same time. It's unfortunate that your children were forced to grow up without a father, as that scumbag excuse of a human took away a father, husband, and son, meaning that the man who took your life was nothing short of evil and was really a demon in disguise as a human. However, i'm sure that with each passing day and as the years go by, your children carry you in their hearts each day, as they progress in life knowing that you're watching over them and you're proud of them. Although your service was short and only lasted a year, i think that 1 year says alot with the impact you had on your community at the time of your passing, as i see that alot of people knew who you were, and you were well-liked by many, and even during your last moments you stayed strong till the end, which i gotta give you credit for, along with the fact you showed no fear either, as people should learn from you and take what you did and apply it to situations like those. Though i myself am not a police officer, i know that not all police officers make it home to their families, which is a shame in itself but true, especially with how society is nowadays as danger and crime rates go up, especially to those who currently serve and protect. Another thing i'd like to mention is that considering you were a soldier and officer, that meant that you knew what it meant to serve and protect as you were a sensei to those who didn't know what to do and needed guidance, as you were there to educate and be an example to those who wanted to be better and demonstrate what it meant to go out and face danger each day, and to come out on top. Although it's been nearly 15 years since your passing, i believe that your star will never fade, and it will shine the brightest in the dark skies each time a member of your family looks up for a sign that you're there in the afterlife, watching down on them and protecting them in spirit. As of now, may you rest in peace knowing that your service will never be forgotten, and that as long as your name is said and you're remebered, you aren't truly gone as you live on in the hearts and minds of others, and that your children have gotten old enough to learn about your legacy and carry it with them each day, knowing that their father would never want them to give up despite you not being there for them, as it's a shame. However, as for the man that took your life along with Sgt. Wallace's, you've been avenged in death as he's been permanently sealed away from society, as he got almost 200 years in the slammer, meaning that Alaska can sleep at night knowing that worthless pieces of trash like him are gone for good, although i personally believe it should've been different as people like him deserve whatever happens to him. Just know that one day he will face his true punishment, as the penalty for harming or killing an officer is death, as judgement day will be brought upon him once his day comes. Rest Well Mr. Tokuoka.

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

July 12, 2025