Thomas George Matulis served in the U.S. Navy for 1 year and 2 months. Thomas served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Thomas Matulis and Officer Robert Riley were shot and killed while attempting to intervene with a disorderly man outside of a local bar. The two officers were off-duty and leaving a baseball game when they observed the man. As they attempted to calm the man he produced a handgun and shot both officers. The suspect was convicted of two counts of murder but had the convictions overturned on appeal by claiming self defense. Officer Matulis had been with the agency for four years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Matulis gave the Milwaukee Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Milwaukee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Matulis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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