Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It doesn't seem possible that 5 years have gone by. Everytime I see the words "In God We Trust" I think of you and the penny that Benny found. I miss you so much.

Amanda G.

September 14, 2009

hey bro...so i just had to head up to washington last weekend to be with you. i needed to see your name, write you letters, cry a little, and hope against reality that you would walk around the side of that lion while i was sitting there. you know i would run and jump in your arms...and never let go of your neck...i know,it's a wish against reality.
i miss you so much right now...it's okay that know no one really understands exactly what it's like to be your little sister...but it sucks because you're the only one that can relate to how i feel and why exactly i miss you so much.
i just need some of your words right now. what would you say to me at this point, Matt?
I love you...i wish, once again, that we had more time together...

jess, lil' sis

September 12, 2009

I am going to New York city in the morning but I promise on Sept 16 I will stop whatever I am doing and remember you once again. I miss you so much. Watch over us Matt.

Anonymous

September 11, 2009

We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

Anonymous

September 10, 2009

Even though you are not physically here with us, your dedicated work as a police officer carries on. I had to look up a report for domestic violence and arrest that the courts needed. You were the officer that took that report in 2003. Still..your work here is continued.

Karen
HPD

September 10, 2009

I need to feel your arm around my shoulder extra tight as we walk this week.

momma

September 9, 2009

I just wanted to stop by and say hey and let you know that I think about you everyday. You are sadly missed and very much loved.

Vickie Murphy
Friend

August 29, 2009

Ella saw my list of phone numbers taped to my lamp on my desk the other day.....(it's been hanging there over five years......because it still has your number listed and I refuse to change anything like that:), she said "Does Uncle Matt have a phone number?" And I said,"Yes", and she immediately said "Let's call him!" My heart just sank when I had to say our telephones won't call that far. I get so sad that you are not here in their lives, but then when something like that happens I realize..all over again..that you ARE with them....and all of us....always...you are always a part of everything that we do. (Even in the Badlands where I actually got mad just picturing you going out so far and scaring me!) It's just space and time that separates us; but nothing can separate us as a family. Ever.

Forever Loving you, my son, my life.

Momma

August 4, 2009

Linda,
I see the Love you have for your children, it reminds me of how much I love my kids. I can see by you letters & updates to ur baby boy, that he was your everything. I can not imagine the pain that you must feel as each minute ticks by. I want you to know that even though I have not lost any of my children, I feel ur sorrow. I know that it sometimes must be hard for you to go on with your life. Please remember this 1 thing, GOD has aplan & he let u in on it when HE is ready for you to be apart of it. Matt is safe and God wanted Matt sittin beside him to help watch over us all. what a great choice for God to make! But, I KNOW that it doesn't make it any easier for those of us Matt left behind. please know that you are being prayed for daily by those of us who have read theses reflections. Take care sweetie. I WILL stop by your shop soon, just to give u a hug!
May the peace and love of God be wrapped around you in your times that you find it most difficult to live on.
Peace & Love,
Amy

Amy Keith
A mom

July 21, 2009

We head out to Mt. Rushmore in the morning! Oh how I wish you were going with us. I will find somewhere very special to leave a momento of you........maybe the Badlands!! I love you more than the world precious son of my life.

Momma

July 17, 2009

To "A Friend"

Thank you, for knowing what those words would mean to me.

Linda
Always Matthew's Mom

July 3, 2009

To Matthew and Linda:

The bond between mother and son
is a special one.
It remains unchanged by time or distance.
It is the purest love~
unconditional and true.
It is understanding of any situation
and forgiving of any mistake.

The bond between mother and son
creates a support that is constant
while everything else changes.
it is a friendship based on
mutual love, respect, and a genuine liking
of each other as a person.
It is knowing that no matter
where you go or who you are,
there is someone who truly loves you
and is always there
to support and console you.
When a situation seems impossible,
you make it through together
by holding on to each other.

The bond between mother and son
is strong enough to withstand
harsh words and hurt feelings,
for it is smart enough to always
see the love beyond the words.
It is brave enough to always
speak the truth,
even when lies would be easier.
It is always there~
anytime, anywhere~
whenever it is needed.
It is a gift held in the heart
and in the soul,
and it cannot be taken away
or exchanged for another.
To possess this love is a treasure
A love that goes beyond life itself
A love that has no measure.

Linda and Matthew, you are a lesson to all of us of the love between a mother and a son. What an amazing man your son was. He will always be in the hearts and souls of those fortunate enough to have known him.

A friend

June 30, 2009

I'm waiting for you to walk in the door today. Who's to say you won't.

I love you....more than than the world, to eternity and beyond, forever and always.

Anonymous

June 26, 2009

I miss you.

Anonymous

June 25, 2009

Matt,

It's been awhile since I've been here. First, I want to wish you a belated Birthday. Things have been crazy that I just couldn't get here on time. I thought about you a lot that day though.

It seems like when things are going crazy for me, I think about you and it makes me smile. I went and saw Hope a couple of months back and I took the DVD your mom sent me. We had a good laugh with the video of the traffic stop at the high school. Then we just talked about all of the crap you would give both of us on the radio. We loved every minute of it though.

I never really know what to say here except that you are always missed and always loved.

Amanda Redmon

June 1, 2009

Ok, I got so excited having all those babies in arms and life I couldn't even spell!!!! So just let me say Leea Grace, Colton, and Boston Matthew, I love you already , so please forgive Momma Linda. :) I'm sure Matt is just rolling his eyes and shaking his head...as Jenny did when she saw my post. I found a card the other day that said "in raising my children, I have lost my mind but found my soul." How wonderfully true.

Forever and always

Momma

May 25, 2009

How precious was that when Eric Majors and his sweet wife came in today and brought 3 week old Boston Matthew Majors to meet us!!
When they handed him to me I just had to walk away and look at him and talk to him privately.....what a gift to my heart and soul, another little Matthew.....then Eric started telling stories of escapades you all were involved in....his mannerisms are so like you and the way he talks I was transported back in time. It was wonderful. Then who should also walk in......Heather and Jimmy with little one week old Colin !!(I hope I spelled that right).He was born while we were at Police Week and Jimmy was kind of in trouble for forgetting to call. John and Christy Mayes also had their baby this week, Leah Grace, I haven't seen her yet, but John texted a precious picture of her right after she was born. They are all starting on the most wonderful part of their lives. I never wanted anything other than to be a mother........I love you and am so thankful I had you, my life is what it is because of you, and Jenny, and Jessica. In you three Daddy and I realized our greatest dream..... of being parents. Our love covers us all and keeps us going on until we are back together again.

My smiling eyes,
I love you forever.

Momma

May 22, 2009

My reflections are not getting posted, but you know I love you more than the world, forever and always, I need to see you so badly.

Momma

May 19, 2009

Hey buddy, just wanted to stop by and check on things and say hey..

Ptl. Charlie Graham
Oliver Springs Police Department

May 17, 2009

You and all of your loved ones are in my thoughts as Police Memorial Day arrives on May 15th. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 15, 2009

Happy Late Birthday Friend. I miss you a lot and wish i could talk to you today. Know that you are loved.

Bea

May 12, 2009

Happy Birthday, baby brother.

Jenny Rittenhouse-Guinn

May 11, 2009

Happy Birthday. I miss and love you.

Vickie Murphy
Friend

May 10, 2009

Linda

I am thinking of you on this Mothers Day and hold you in thought and prayer.

Your friend Phyllis

Anonymous

May 10, 2009

Matt, It has been a while since I have been on here. I think about you everyday. The marathon was great as always. Your family is truely remarkable. I love them as if they were my own. Its great to see your Dad out keeping the streets safe as you once did. Keep smiling down on us we love and miss you more everyday.

Vickie Murphy
Friend

May 4, 2009