Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

very sad day in Omaha.....remember all the sacrifies made by Officer Pratt's family just so he could help protect us all...Thank you and God Speed....

September 23, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with your wife and two young daughters. Your daddy is a hero and will forever watch over you. GODSPEED!!!

TROOPER
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE

September 23, 2003

Gods Speed Office Pratt
to you wife and girls God will see you through this.
Love in Christ

Christy Quarles-Jacobs
Family of Deputy Scott Quarles Laurens sc EOW 6-11-03

September 23, 2003

To Stacy:

I grieve with you. Your husband's death affected me in a personal way because you and I work together. I remember seeing your eyes light up as you talk about Jason. You have such a beautiful family. Please know that Jason did not die in vain. He gave his life so that evil man can't hurt any more people. Be open to what God's plan is for you. Fight for Jason so that we may see tougher laws to keep people like The suspect off of the streets. I feel a lot safer knowing that officers like your husband were out there protecting me. Jason will never be replaced in your life, but I pray that God will heal your heart and allow you to love again someday. You are a beautiful person both inside and out and it has been an honour that I have had the chance to get to know you.
Tamara McIntyre RN

September 23, 2003

Officer Pratt, I'm sadened to know that we have lost another officer in the line of duty. But, you did what you do because you chose it. You walked the thin blue line between warrior and servant and your community is grateful for your sacrifice. May God provide your family with swift closure in their loss, and to yourself, fast winds to your next assignment in heaven, as you walk those streets under his command. A huge reward is awaiting you. In the meantime, please watch over us and the remaining peace officers that will continue the watch in your absence. Goodnight sir.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

September 23, 2003

You have lived the good life and fought the good fight. We shall take the watch from here. Godspeed young brother, may you forever rest in peace.

Anonymous

September 23, 2003

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 23, 2003

MAY YOU REST IN PIECE MY FALLIN BROTHER.YOU NOW PATROL ANOTHER BEAT,YOUR TIME OF PROTECTING OTHERS HAS ENDED,BUT YOU NEVER ENDING REWARD HAS JUST BEGUN.

K-9 OFFICER C.W.HOLLEY
CITY OF LOWELL POLICE

September 23, 2003

To the family and friends...my heart and thoughts are with you, he is in a better place and will always be watching over you. To Officer Jason Pratt ...Rest easy now dear guardian, you patrol with the Angels now. Your brothers brought forth to his maker the one who ended your tour here on earth. Gone but not forgotten. God Bless You and family.

Telecommunicator I
Wake CO SO Raleigh NC

September 23, 2003

My deepest sympothy goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. Jason (Tye) Pratt. It is so tragic to loose another officer at such a young age. Rest in peace now my brother, we have the watch from here.

Ofc. Mark A. Richardson
Louisville Metro PD-Louisville, Ky.

September 23, 2003

Jason "Tye", The kind of heroism you displayed is something that can not be learned. Your type of heroism is something that comes from within and not many people have that. The city of Omaha lost a true hero on 09-19-03. You ran towards a situation that most people would run away from. I'll do my best to help fill the enormous void you left behind, as will everyone on the department. Because of the kind of heroism you displayed, I have never been more PROUD to say that I'm Omaha Police Officer. Rest in peace brother.

Ofc. Mike Davis
Omaha Police Department

September 23, 2003

I will pray for your family Brother. I know that you are in a place we will all join you in one day. You made the ultimate sacrifice and I am proud to be a part of the profession that you will always be. To your family, I can only hope and pray that rather than mourn, they celebrate the fact that you are a hero to us all. God be with your family and friends. Rest in Peace Brother!!!!!!

Officer Todd Smith
Sandusky POlice Department(OH)

September 22, 2003

I wish to express my condolences to the Pratt family. What a terrible
tragedy it takes to make people see how dangerous the job of protecting
and serving is. They take risks every day that most people can't even
imagine. I want you to know that my husband and I are praying for you
and your family, and Jason's fellow officers of OPD. Thank you Jason!
You are and always will be a true hero!

September 22, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of of OFC PRATT, may his children and wife know what a true hero he was, we are short one on earth but have another in heaven. We will continue on in your memory.

Senior Patrol Ofc Kevin Armstrong
Anchorae Police Dept

September 22, 2003

Jason,
Although we were different uniforms and pin on a different badge at the beginning of our watch we are still brothers in blue. I also feel very privilaged to have been lucky enough to dispatch you and help you do the things that you did best - safe lives! My prayers are with you and your family. May you Rest in Peace.

Officer Mike Varilek B030
Bennington Police Department & Douglas County 911, Omaha

September 22, 2003

Each man's life touches so many other lives, and when he isn't around he leaves an aweful hole. To the family of Officer Tye Pratt, thank you for sharing Tye with us all and I pray God will hold you in his mighty arms to shield you and keep you safe. For the friends and fellow Officers of the Omaha PD, My prayers go with you as you press on with the fight. Be careful and safe. God Bless you. For Tye: They say that a man's wealth is not measured in money, but in the number of friend's he has. I see that you are one of the richest. May God Bless you and I hope you will be watching over us from your heavenly beat.

Detective Chuck Haley
Spokane (WA) County Sheriff's OFfice

September 22, 2003

Jason,
I only got to meet you once. We worked different shifts, and they hired you when I was in my coma. We had a nice talk, " Snickers". I got to talk to your very strong wife Stacy, and the members of your family many times. You will be missed Jason, and your family WILL be taken care of from us and up above.

Officer Keith Thompson
Omaha Police Department

September 22, 2003

Everyday since November 13, 2001 I come to this site and pray that another name won't be added, knowing that it is almost certain. Until we are all united in heaven, evil will rear it's ugly head, and Hero's will die. Officer Pratt, you join an elite force, tell Billy hello, I am sure you can share "war stories", and please watch our backs.

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

September 22, 2003

We feel your loss here in Florida. May God bless you and show you His mercy on your family. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Virtute Et Armis

Inv. John Creamer
Tallahassee Police Department

September 22, 2003

Rest in Peace Officer Pratt. May God be with the family and friends of this fine officer in the days to come.

Captain Scott Wright
Mount Holly Police Department, NC

September 22, 2003

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in OPD.
AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 22, 2003

On behalf of the entire Department I extend our greatest condolences to the Pratt family and Omaha Police Department.

Ofc. Byers
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department

September 22, 2003

I am not a Police Officer. I would someday like to join the ranks of the men and women in blue, who, often seemingly unappreciated by all but one another, give their lives in the defense of those who do not care and who will not change.
I was fortunate enough to meet Jason on 24 August, 2003 while I was doing a ride-along with the Omaha Police Department. My team was performing at the airshow at Offutt AFB, and I was graciously allowed to accompany Officers Pratt and Antoniak during their shift. Jason was a true professional. He WAS the police. He impressed me with his willingness to not only "catch calls" but also as a proactive, and tactically proficient officer. Jason was a SWAT officer, and he kindly listened to my recounting the details of a SWAT course I had recently attended, and he offered encouragement and guidance as to how I might further my interest in tactical police operations. We also shared dinner at KFC. He and Officer Antoniak later took me to a favorite place of theirs to grab a quick ice cream during a lull in their shift. Jason was one of the best I have seen in over 80 ride alongs in with over 60 agencies, all across the country. He was respected by not only his peers, but by his supervisors as well. Jason, you are somewhere better now. You are among the ranks of the "thin blue line" who have gone on before you. You now know only peace and love. You have left behind many friends and family who will continue to cherish the short time they had to know you. To be missed is truly the most sincere form of flattery a man can bestow upon another. You did it right, brother. Until we meet again...Blue Skies!

SSG Pete White
US Army Parachute Team

September 22, 2003

My thougths and prayers go to Mrs. Pratt and to the small children, to the co- workers, friends and community.
May your memories and the memories of your loved ones and friends be a gift to you in the time ahead.

Thank you to all the heroes in blue who work to keep us safe!
You are my heroes...

Pamela
Resident of Lake Chelan, Wa

September 22, 2003

God Bless you. God be with your family until the time comes you can finally be with them again. You will be remembered.

151- Omaha Animal Control
NHS

September 22, 2003