As my attempt to focus on officers killed began, it seemed I had some sort of “good luck” effect on the nation’s cops. Apparently this has run out. Officer Matthew Morelli was shot and killed as he exited his police cruiser on March 21, 2008. Compounding the loss to his family and his community, Matthew was also a U.S. Marine alumnus.
Rest in peace; and Semper Fi!!
Mar 25, 2008 at 9:51 pm
I live in Australia next door to Sydney’s grandparents. sydney is matthew’s daughter. this devestating loss effects us all. No child should have to suffer this loss at such a young age. She is the spitting image of her father and i can only pray that the rumors of suicide and the publicity of his death will not hurt her and that in her heart she knew her dad was a strong and honerable man,
Regards
jemima. NSW Australia
Mar 26, 2008 at 9:24 am
The Father of Slain Omaha Nebraska Police Officer Tye Pratt ( who was shot and killed 9.19.03 ) has honored Ofc. Matthew Morelli by sending:
A “Portrait Tye Band” ( shown above ) for the parents.
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A Tye Band of Ofc. Morelli’s Patch ( shown below ) was sent to his agency.
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You can see the Tye Bands on his memorial page at:
http://www.officerpratt.org/TyeBandCom/morelli_matthew.html
Please pass on His memorial page which is hosted on…
http://www.OfficerPratt.org
If you have any questions Please feel free to contact: Mr. Mike Pratt Sr. ( Officer TYE Pratt’s father ) at his home phone 402.359.2249, Office phone 402.359.5539 or if no answer Cell (402) 850-4948
Respectfully Yours,
Lora Daum
Tye Band Legacy Team Member
The Tye Band Company
“The Bands that TYE us ALL Together”
Keeping His Legacy ALIVE !
http://www.OfficerPratt.org & http://www.TyeBand.com
Apr 6, 2008 at 8:34 pm
this is so good of you to post these officer’s names so they are not just another death–
so sad!! I sure don’t like reading about these tragedies!
Apr 22, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Please take a moment to learn more about Matt. He was a good father, a good friend and a good cop. He will be missed.
http://www.matthew-morelli.last-memories.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tpOLaUsG4RY