Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Friday, January 20, 2006
Reflections for Trooper Matthew DeWayne Myrick
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God
Gospel of St. Matthew
Matt,
i thank you for your time and service and i pray for your family.
Your watch is over but for now my friend.
You will not be forgotten !!!!!!!!!
Deputy Jeff Eschbaugh #3059
Guernsey County Sheriff's Office
January 22, 2006
May God Bless the Peacekeepers. Thank you, Trooper Myrick, for keeping US safe. Godspeed.
LISA
Georgia Civilian
January 22, 2006
Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.
Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department
January 22, 2006
Hearts and minds may wonder but, the spirit remains strong. Trooper Myrick will never be forgotten. He leaves a lasting impression that will forever guide us. May his dedication and service be a guide for all future generations of law enforcement officers. Rest in Peace Brother.
Trooper JOhn McMahon
Utah Highway Patrol
January 22, 2006
Thoughts & prayers to family and fellow officers, Thank you for your service, rest in peace
Michael Hopkins
friend to all law officers
January 22, 2006
Rest in peace, trooper. God's peace be with you, your family and brothers & sisters in blue.
Michigan
January 22, 2006
Trooper Myrick, you, your family, friends and the Texas Highway Patrol are in my thoughts and prayers. Your service and sacrifice will never by forgotten. You are truly a hero in this world where people like you are badly needed. Thank you, sir. May you rest in the loving arms of God.
Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04
January 22, 2006
What a tragic loss for the Myrick family. God bless you all in this time of pain. Our prayers are with you.
DE
St. Louis City Police
January 22, 2006
Like the DPS spokesperson stated all police officers know the dangers of the job yet we still go out on a daily basis and serve the State of Texas. Although we know the dangers of our job, it still does not make the loss of one of your own any easier. Rest in Peace Trooper Myrick, well will take it from here.
Trooper I
Texas Highway Patrol
January 22, 2006
Rest in Peace Trooper Myrick
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)
January 22, 2006
Rest in Peace...
Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY
January 22, 2006
TROOPER MYRICK,
ANOTHER MAN TAKEN TOO SOON. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING OUR TX HIGHWAYS SAFE. FROM YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS IN TX, WE ALL SAY THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS. ALSO GOD BLESS YOUR FELLOW DPS BROTHERS.
PATROL MAN
NEW BRAUNFELS PD
January 22, 2006
May god bless you and your family. See you soon brother...
Officer B. Dean
Norfolk Poice Dept. Norfolk VA.
January 22, 2006
Another colleague has gave his all. We may be an ocean apart but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
"The Policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church, have you been true?"
The Policeman squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times, my talk was rough...
and sometimes, I've been violent
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep,
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times, I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much.
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne where the saints often trod.
As the Policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.
"Step forward now, Policeman.
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."
PC Dave STUBBS
Staffordshire Police, England
January 22, 2006
Rest easy my brother. We will carry on from here.
Senior Officer
City of Salem Police Department VA
January 22, 2006
Rest, brother.
Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
January 22, 2006
"A MAN IN BLUE"
A man in blue has lost his life in service of law.
The love that makes this sacrifices the greatest love of all.
A Police man was killed today, the reason I cannot say.
I don't know why he had to die.
The man in blue died for me and you;
we must remember him too.
Flags fly low, let use bow in prayer
for fallen police men everywhere;
and remember this: that they are missed.
The badge burns bright like an evening star
free from a world of war.
R.I.P. Brother
Off. Mundo
Shelbyville P.D., Ky
January 22, 2006
My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Matthew Myrick of the Texas Highway Patrol. Thank you for your service and dedication. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. May God Bless.
Officer Timothy T. Royster
Huntsville Police Department, AL.
January 22, 2006
Troop,
It is never easy to lose one of our own. With your loss we have now lost two of our own in a matter of weeks. Our prayers are with your family. Rest in Peace Brother, for you have made the ultimate sacrifice in a job profession that we all love but know we might not come home from. See you on the other side.
Trooper J. Rowland
TX DPS
January 22, 2006
I would like to extend my condolences to Trooper Myrick's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Texas Department of Public Safety. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Trooper Myrick, your duty here is done.
Sgt Urs Hoffmann
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit
January 22, 2006
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family. We will never forget the sacrafice you made for the citizens of this state and the department.
Trooper E. Garcia
Texas DPS/Gov. Protection-uniform detail
January 22, 2006
God Bless you brother. Though I may not have known you, you will always be a member of my family. My prayers are with your wife and children. God Speed.
Trooper K. Garza
TX DPS - Corpus Christi
January 22, 2006
Tpr. Myrick your loss in not in vain. In the years to come, the law enforcement community and the citizens of the state of Texas will gratefully remember your service and ultimate sacrifice.
God Bless you, your spouse, and your children.
Trooper
Michigan State Police
January 22, 2006
May God be with you and your family. Rest in peace brother, thank you for your service to the great state of Texas. You will be missed, we will take it from here.
Officer Rhonda Richeson
Dallas Police Department
January 22, 2006
Thank you for your service your a true hero. God Speed. Rest in peace brother.
J. McGee # 4189
Allen PD
January 22, 2006
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