Norwalk, CT Police Officer Matthew Morelli: Official Online Condolence Card Thread

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This thread will serve as an online condolence card for Norwalk Police Officer Matthew Morelli, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this morning, Friday March 21st 2008. <br /><br /><br /><font size="1">(AP Photo/Norwalk Hour / BEN GANCSOS)</font><br /><br />The postings on this thread will be passed along to Officer Morelli's family and Norwalk PD after the funeral. As has been shown in the past, the families do read and truly appreciate the showing of support. If you knew Officer Morelli, please post some thoughts or memories of him. If you didn't know him, please express your thoughts and prayers on this thread. Thanks. <br /><br />Seth

[SageVigiles 1,194]

Godspeed and may you Rest in Peace Brother Morelli, this is a dark day for all of us in public safety.

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Morelli's family, friends, and his Brothers-in-Arms at the Norwalk Police Department. Stay strong. His life and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Corporal Alex Cardella

Shield #907

Danbury, CT Police Explorer Post #33

Edited March 21, 2008 by SageVigiles

[cas2383 22]

Deepest sympathies... god bless.

-Chris

Port Chester FD

[SHAC7301 0]

Rest In Peace, Brother.

[rfdu39 89]

Rest in peace officer Morelli.

[jcoppola 52]

The officers and men of the Norwalk Fire Department wish to express their most sincere condolences to the Family of Officer Matt Morelli and our comrades at the NPD. We were all honored to work beside him on a day to day basis and feel like we lost a family member.

On another note, both the Morelli family as well as our Brothers and Sisters in the Norwalk Police Department can count on the total support of the Norwalk Fire Fighters Association for WHATEVER support they need going forward. I have received emails today from various Locals in our area pledging their support and relaying their condolences. It is unfortunate times like these where we really learn just what a brotherhood/sisterhood the Emergency Services are.

May Matt rest in peace.

This is truly a very sad day in our city.

Joseph Coppola

Secretary, Norwalk Professional Fire Fighters Association

Local 830

[Goose 188]

RIP. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the Officer as well as the Norwalk PD.

[MFVFD179 0]

RIP

[ltjay157 10]

RIP Officer Morelli. Your family has the deepest sympathy from the officers & dispatchers of the Redding Police Department.

Justin Lurix

Dispatcher #509

Redding Police Dept

[5slow 9]

RIP Matthew. May you find peace in heaven and continue protecting our already departed up there!

Tom Drake

[AFS1970 504]

My deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to Off. Morelli's family and department.

I worked very briefly with his brother Dan who was a Stamford Police Officer when I first started in dispatch in 1989, although I didn't know him very well and he lef tthe job soon after I started as a dispatcher.

Today I worked in Stamford 9-1-1 as we sent officers to assist Norwalk PD, and it was strange knowing that something like this has not happened in our area in a long time, if at all.

[Future Fireman 4]

I send my condolences to the family, friends, and Emergency Services brothers/sisters of Officer Morelli. May he rest in peace.

Mike

[27east 19]

Rest In Peace Officer Morelli

Condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers

[irishfire2491 24]

May he RIP OFFICER MATT MORELLI

My Prayers and condolence to his family and friends and COWORKERS

Thomas O'Brien

(Irishfire2491)

Verplanck, NY

[gklein4 18]

Rest In Peace

Thank You for keeping us safe

[batt2 145]

Condolences to PO Morelli's Family, Friends and fellow Officers.

[ex-commish 490]

Prayers and thoughts to the family and friends of Officer Matthew Morelli

[BuffMedic236 0]

On behalf of my family and I, we offer our deepest sympathies to the family of Officer Morelli.

Jose M. Davila

Mahopac FD/TCNY/NYPH-EMS

[ace84 100]

RIP Brother

[DOC22 1]

Thoughts and Prayers to the Oficer. May the Perpetual Light of God shine upon him. And may God grant his famly, friends and the Nowalk PD get through this terrible tragedy.

[PFD165 1]

May God rest his soul.

My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and co-workers.

[Guest]

RIP Officer Morelli.

My Heartfelt condolences to his family, coworkers, and friends.

[CPAGE 2]

Rest in peace and nay god hold you in his hands and look after your family and friends.

Thank You for your service.

Chris

[ENG47INE 17]

RIP my condolences go out to the family and the dept.

[CPFD91206 0]

OUR GREATEST FEAR

by Master Trooper David J Miller (District # 13)

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is dimished,

an officer's final tour of duty is finished.

"Officer down", it's our greatest fear.

and once again, I hold back a tear.

They patrol in the state, county, city and town,

in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.

The shape of their badges may vary,

but it's a symbol that they all proudly carry.

They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,

but some don't come home, no matter how hard they try.

To uphold the law is the job that they pick,

with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?

They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,

after their lives have met tragic ends.

Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,

too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.

Our Heavenly Father has called them home,

no more these dark streets do they roam.

Through trial and error they have given their best,

please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is dimished,

an officer's final tour of duty is finished.

"Officer down", it's our greatest fear.

and once again, I hold back a tear.

The Police Officer's Prayer to St. Michael

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,

who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises

of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional

eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for

investigation and wise judgement.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and

law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores,

strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences

with the devil that the police officer's lot on earth is not

always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so

pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the

devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your

heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the

throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all

the people. Amen.

RIP Thoughts and Prayers to the family and friends of PO Morelli

[AndyC3J 190]

My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Morelli. May he rest in peace.

[Rapidfireservices 1]

My deepest sympathies to Officer Morelli's Family, Co-workers & Friends for the tragic loss of their loved one.

KCE

[sr71 1]

May the Lord Comfort the Families Of All Involved. and may God have mercy on the perpetrator who committed this atrocious act.

"Just a Cop"

The funeral line was long,

There's an awful lot of cars,

Folks came out of the restaurants,

They came out of the bars.

The workers at the construction sites

All let their hammers drop.

Someone asked."What is this all for?"

And they said,"Aw, just a cop."

Some chuckled at the passing cars.

Some shed a silent tear

Some people said,"It's stupid.

all these dumb policemen here."

"How come they're not out fightn' crime?

Or in a doughnut shop?

Sure is a lot of trouble,

For someone who's just a cop."

They blocked the intersections,

They blocked the interstate.

People yelled and cursed,

"Damn, it's gonna make me late!"

"This is really ridiculous!"

"They're makin' us all stop!"

"It seems they're sure wastin' time,

On someone who's just a cop."

Into the cemetery now,

The slow procession comes,

The woeful Taps are slowly played.

There's loud salutes from guns.

The graveyard workers shake their heads

"This service is a flop."

"There's lots of good words wasted,

On someone who's just a cop."

Yeah, just a cop to most folks.

Did his duty every day.

Tryin' to protect us,

Till they took his life away.

And when he got to heaven,

St. Peter put him at the top.

An angel asked him, "Who was that?"

And he said, "Aw, just a cop."

Author Unknown

Edited March 22, 2008 by sr71

[Guest]

Rest In Peace Brother

P.O. Johnson

47th Pct.

NYPD

[JJB531 652]

Deepest sympathies to the Morelli family. Rest in peace Brother.

P.O. Joseph Bucchignano

52 Precinct

New York City Police Department