Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another year has pass and I still think about that day. I remain focus and with these new Chargers and new laws we are making progress in the sportbike epidemnic war. May you and God protect your family and ours through our personal battles.

Brother Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

October 10, 2008

Mrs. Haywood, Know that Darryl Sr. is Darryle Jr's guardian angel!!!!! Thay was proved once again yesterday!! I am so glad that Darryle Jr. did not get hurt yesterday!

Anonymous

October 10, 2008

I haven't left a message since 2004. Trooper Haywood served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Trooper Haywood. My heart goes out to your loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

October 2, 2008

Dearest Darryl,
It has been four years since I have been able to look at your face, see your smile, hear your voice. You are missed more than you could ever know. I am grateful for all of the wonderful memories that sustain me.
You are my hero.
I will love you always.

Linda Sharpe Haywood
Wife

October 2, 2008

Just thinking about you today, and thinking about your family who misses you everyday. I wanted you to know that we will never forget about you and the sacrifice that you made this day four years ago and the sacrifice your family has to make everyday without you. I have my blue candles that burn 24/7 for all the hero in Heaven and actively on duty. We will never forget.

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl.
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville Al. E.O.W. 1-14-04

October 2, 2008

Well it has been 4 years today Trooper. I just wanted to drop a quick note to say that you are not forgotten. Even when I am working, citizens will come up to me and talk about you and what a great person you were. I must say thank you to you Trooper Haywood for wearing this uniform proudly and serving the citizens of this great state in the manner you did. We lost a true hero 4 years ago, but your service will always be remembered.

Trooper Chris Conrad
FHP

October 2, 2008

It has been 4 years since the your tragic, senseless death. I saw the impounded motorcycles that were involved in your death the other day and once again prayed for you and your family. I know you are looking down and protecting your troopers that put their lives on the line every day. We miss you, Trooper Haywood.

Sandi Parrott
Florida Highway Patrol

October 2, 2008

To Mrs. Haywood and family, I wanted to let you know that your loved one has not been forgotten. You are all in my prayers today and always.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
Union County SO, Lake Butler FL
EOW 08/02/06

Anonymous

October 2, 2008

To Trooper Darryl Haywood and his loved ones:

On this the fourth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Trooper Haywood.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Darryl gave to his community and the citizens of Florida, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 2, 2004.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

October 2, 2008

Dearest,
Last night your Son became the father of a beautiful girl. He and his lovely Jessica named her Taylor Morgan Haywood. She is your second Grandchild, another girl to love and protect. Please watch over the family you are no longer physically with.Take care of us in the spiritual way that only you and The Lord can. We miss you here, but have peace in knowing you are always with us in some way. We love you. You arwe forever in our hearts.
My love And Chloe's always and unconditionally.

Linda Sharpe Haywood
Wife

September 4, 2008

HI. MAN WHAT'S GOING ON. I AM JUST SITTING HERE TYPING 3 WRECK REPORTS. I AM NO LONGER IN VILLA RICA I WAS TRANSFERED TO POST 47 ATLANTA BACK IN MARCH AND I AM CLOSER TO HOME. WE TALKED WITH LINDA, AND I GAVE JR. A GA.TROOPER'S PATCH.WE STILL DRINK RED JUICE AND THINK OF YOU. TAKE CARE LOVE PAUL, KIA AND DYLAN.

TFC Paul D. Stokes #801
GA.State Patrol

August 20, 2008

Mr. Haywood, I never thought the day would come, you would not be on the grill cooking hotdogs for me and Darryl. You are my role model and you still are my role model. As you are looking down on us in heaven keep your wings around your family and myself. One day we all will meet again at the golden gates of heaven. God is still blessing you and your family.

Calandra Grant
Friend of the Family

August 19, 2008

Dearest,
Still missing you. It was difficult celebrating Erica's accomplishments without you. She knows you are always present in spirit and in her heart. Darryl needs you to continue to watch out for him now that he is back on patrol. Chloe' still talks about her Pop-Pop. You are and always will be forever in our hearts.
Love,
Linda

Linda Sharpe Haywood
Wife

May 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cadets of the Basic Recruit Class 333 of Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, Tallahassee, FL, thank you for your sacrifice.

Cadet Strzalkowski
Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy

March 30, 2008

It is me again here on the midnight shift.I am no longer a Trooper it is now Trooper First Class after 18 months. I put in a transfer to go to Atlanta, GA close to home and it has been approved. I am leaving Post 4 Villa Rica on March 1. Kia and Dylan is ready so they can get on my nerves. Again thanks for all the laughs and we will chat again. Paul, Kia and your grandson Dylan

TFC. Paul D. Stokes
GA. State Patrol

February 24, 2008

Still thinking of you. The sportbike epidemnic, it's getting out of control. Guide my patrol vehicle safely through my shift, so I can go home and see my children.

Trooper
FHP

December 21, 2007

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 12, 2007

WE WANTED TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN, WE'RE SURE THAT BOB GRIM IS MAKING A GREAT CAKE FOR YOU BOTH TO ENJOY ON YOUR BIRTHDAY TOMORROW-DEC. 9TH. YOU ARE MISSED BY ALL. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY HERE.

ALL OUR LOVE,
BOBBY, KELLI, AND ABIGAIL GRIM
FAMILY OF ROBERT F. GRIM, SR.

BOBBY, KELLI, AND ABIGAIL GRIM
DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY

December 8, 2007

Darryl,
Happy Birthday in Heaven! Words cannot express how much you are missed here on Earth. Please watch over and protect us from above. You are ALWAYS in my heart!

Linda Sharpe Haywood
Loving wife

December 7, 2007

Darryl, It has taken me three years to be able to sit down and write these words , not because I havent wanted to, its just so difficult. I miss you today as much as I did 3 years ago. Not a day goes by when you are not in my thoughts. You were my friend , my brother and my father and I will never have that again. So on this day, your Birthday, I salute you.. I miss you terribly, mildred

mildred
sister in law

December 7, 2007

Mr. Haywood,

Its been so long since I wrote anything on any type of website, newspaper or anything in that nature. But dont you think for one second sir that I forgot for 1 second about you! I think about that morning day-after-day. I miss you Big Darryl. Humble, loving husband, provider, a good member of the community, and a great father....those are all things u were, and all things I will strive to be just like you in. Big Darryl do me this favor as I ask you time and time again in prayer, please look over my-self and your son, my Friend Lil D, as we begin lives in career's that you never know where your life will end up. Ms. Haywood, as I tell you all the time, keep your head up you are such a strong lady and I love you. We love you Big Darryl.***3-second head bow***

A1C Steven A. Miranda
USAF,Friend of the family

December 3, 2007

Hello, it's me again but not on midnights yet.I just came in off the road making new friends if you know what I mean. Why do the passenger alway run that mouth, but that is fine with me because I will tell them to shut up in a New York minute. Thanksgiving I worked and hope to take some time around the new year. TAKE CARE AND WE WILL TALK AGAIN SO.

Trooper
GA. State Patrol

November 25, 2007

I can't believe it has been over three years now since Darryl was killed. I will always remember our times at the FHP academy and I will never forget his funeral. He was an outstanding man and I really looked up to him. God Bless his beautiful family.

Ofc Jason DeGagne
Tampa Police Dept

October 28, 2007

You sir are remembered and thanked for your service.

You are the last officer to pass away on October 2.That was in 2004, this writer hopes and prays that she will never have to add another reflection on October 2

god bless you and your family, you will not be forgotten nor will the other 53 officers who have died on October 2nd.
One of them being Ralph Miller, from my hometown, Manchester, NH.

A road race was held today October 14, for all of Manchester, NH fallen officers.

Please continue to watch over your families, and all other police officers.

vandenberghe
nh

October 14, 2007

Three years ago.. we get so very busy in our daily lives that we have a tendency to place past events on shelf somewhere. You will not be put on that shelf. One can only hope you will be with us, protecting us as we continue to patrol the big road. Protect your family as well. Thanks for everything then and now.

Brother Trooper
FHP

October 2, 2007