Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I had the pleasure of being one of Scott's dispatchers and he was truly a blessing and an inspiration of the kind of person I would like to be. Very easy going and calm about everything, just enjoying every possibly thing about life. He touched every person he came in contact with in some way and I am thankful to be one of those people and I am thankful for the time we had with him. He will be truly missed.

Communications Officer Terri Whitlock
Christiansburg Police Department

Scott was such a pleasure and a blessing to all he came in contact with. He touched many lives while he was here on earth with us and fortunately I got to be one of those lives touched. He will be truly missed by myself as I was just one of his 9 dispatchers. Rest in peace our fallen brother. We miss you!!!!

Communications Officer Terri Whitlock
Christiansburg Police Department

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Hylton.

While many of us in law enforcment wear different colored uniforms, we all share a common goal. We protect society from the criminal element. Rest well my friend, those of us who remain will cover your place on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

Although I never met Officer Hylton I know that this is a tremendous loss for his family. Both his biological family as well as his family in law enforcement. My heart goes out to his wife and children as well as his co-workers. I know how fast my heart beats and how worried I get when one of my officers goes on a priority call; having never lost one of my own in the line of duty (and God pray I never will), I can not even begin to imagine how everyone feels. I hope that in time God can mend broken hearts and sprits. Know that there are always friends (both those you know and those you've never met) that are here for you.

My heart also goes out to those Communication Officers who were working when this terrible tragedy occurred. You are all in my prayers.

Communication Officer Craft
Roanoke County PD, Va

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUT THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER HYLTON, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS....

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,friends and co-workers of Officer Hylton. Officer Hylton is a true hero. May the Lord give his family peace and hope for the time when they will see Scott again.

Officer Hewitt and Comm Officer Hewitt
Roanoke County Police Department

As I read through these reflections for Scott, it brought tears to my eyes. The devotion that all law enforcement officers have for each other is so very special. To read the words and hear the pain as people who had not even met him is very touching. I, as well as my husband, knew Scott. I want to leave this bit of remembrance especially for his little daughter. Scott had purchased a flag pole (which as I write this is at half mast at his home) from my place of employment. He came by to pay for it just a few days after his daughter was born. The joy in his eyes was amazing. He just beamed as he told me about his new little girl. If there has ever been a proud father, it was Scott! I think he talked for 30 minutes solid about her, his wife and his sons. He was so happy and content with his life. It is so sad that his life had to be taken so young. But I believe that God was ready for Scott to shine in Heaven. My prayers will be with his family.

Carol Sutphin, Floyd VA

Scott Hylton was a true gentleman. My husband worked with him on the force. Everyone loved him. We will all miss him so much. I am proud to have known him as a friend. He was a true HERO in every sense of the word. He will live on in our hearts forever.

TJH

You will not be forgotten brother.

Andi

Thank you for your servive, and Godspeed.

Rest in Peace, Officer Hylton.

Anonymous

I am a close friend of Scott Hylton and I think that it is low of the killer to shoot him over stupid stuff like stealing a pack of cigerates. and I hold no hatred towards him but i hope that god punishes him for his stupid acts. And my prayers are with Scotts family and hope that they will not greive for long that they will just try to get on with their lives that is what Scott would have wanted tem to do. And remember him in their hearts forever and keep him in mind.

Close family friend: Ashley

Your ultimate sacrifice keeps all of us going. You will never be forgot. God bless you brother, and protect us from above

Anonymous

Officer Hylton was a great officer, whom I enjoyed working with @ two agencies. He was always very calm, and had a great sense of humor that could always make you laugh. I will truly miss working with and being around Officer Hylton. God bless Scott's family and our prayers are with you.
We will miss you Scott!!!

Communication Officer LS Cox
Christiansburg Police

You came prepared, to the end you'd fight.
But evil brought you to see the light.
You rest in peace looking down from above.
As a brother in this family you will always be loved.

God bless your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

I pray for GOd to be with the family and friends of Officer Scott Hylton. Although we will never know why this horrible tragedy happened, put your eyes upon God and He will guide you all through. He will give you the strength and courage to get through every day. Officer Scott Hylton will always be remembered as a HERO.

PFO T Gibson
NREL/DOE

My father was William Hilton(Hylton) and my Grandmother Mary Cummings Hylton all from Floyd co. I am Howard Hilton and my dad's family have lived in West Point Va. since end of WWII. My cousin Ralph Cummings has always and still lives in Christiansburg. I have to believe Scott and family are also my relatives. Our prayers go out to each and every one of you who grieve tonight.

Officer Hylton is a hero and a legend. He will be a reminder to other officers to always do their best, in honor and memory of the ultimate price that he paid. God bless his family and friends.

Patrick Siemon
Former Police Explorer, MD

GOD BLESS US ALL, THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN ONE WHO IS WILLING TO LAY THEIR LIFE DOWN FOR ANOTHER. SCOTT WAS MY COUSIN, AND ALSO MY BROTHER IN BLUE. I AM PRAYING FOR MY FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE IN MY LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. LET US NOT TAKE ONE ANOTHER FOR GRANTED BUT APPRECIATE THE TIMES WE SERVE AND HAVE TOGETHER. GOD BLESS!

SR POLICE OFFICER STACEY SHEPPARD
SALEM POLICE DEPT.

Things will not be the same with out you at drill Scott...You were good soldier and a good man....you showed us so much and made us smile the whole time.....We will all miss you so much but you are in a better place......rest in peace scott


SGT. Briggs "scouts"

Sgt. Briggs
Det 1 HHC 1/116th 29th

Scott...

Your long walk in the woods is over, buddy! The passage of lines is done, and you are back with friendlies. Keep your hatchet scoured and your powder dry, my friend, and I will meet you at the next rally point.

Scouts out!

Tim

SFC Timothy M. Jones
Company C, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry, Virginia Army National Guard

Rest easy Brother. We will take it from here.

Texas Police Officer

We are truly saddened at Scott's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this fallen officer. I've been in your shoes and I've walked the hard road you are now walking down. I hope you somehow find peace in your time of grief. May God Bless you!

As to you, Ofc. Hylton, Rest in Peace..my brother in blue. I will 10-25 you again!

Surviving Spouse of Allen W. Gibson, Jr.
End of Watch 04/25/1998

Ofc. Laura D. Gibson-Szerokman
Radford University Police Dept.

MAY GOD GREET YOU WITH OPEN ARMS, MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS DURING THIS SAD TIME.
DAVID

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
SUMNER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

Scott, thank you for everything that you brought to this profession and community that you loved so much. Integrity, honor, pride, courage, love, and dedication. You will be deeply missed.

Trooper
Virginia State Police