Saturday, January 30, 2016
To the family of Matthew J. McGinley:
First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. I would like to share with you some of the outstanding things Matt accomplished in his short time here. Matt has touched the heart of so many people he came in contact with. In our profession of being a Police Officer, we often wear so many different hats. As a fellow EMT, he was able to communicate so well with the people who needed medical help. He would spend the extra time to reassure them they were going to be taken care of. Even though they were suffering, he would bring a smile to their faces, and for that moment in time make them forget their pain. As a Police Officer, he was very professional and yet still wore his heart on his sleeve. So many times we had to call him to tell him his shift was over. I often think he would stayed out there all day and night, just to serve the public. This was a sign of a great Police Officer, to which he was. I am so very fortunate to not only have him as a very close friend, but to have him work for me as well. He was truly an outstanding person and will be missed greatly by so many. As for me and my family, we will always cherish the memories he has given us and he will never be forgotten.
Sincerely,
David W. Van Gilson
Retired Police Chief of Holland Township:
