Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ashley,Stephen,and The Byrd Crew
WE STILL PRAYING FOR YOU!!!

PPD

July 30, 2006

Micheal, You once told me that "sometimes God has other plans" and now I know what you meant by that.

I know that your family still grieves, as do I, but I also rejoice in having known you. God had a special plan for you.I miss you and can't wait to see you again someday.

Jamie
friend

July 15, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06

July 15, 2006

Lil Mike man I don't know were to begin with you. So many memories between us through church, when I was with jackson county explorers and when I was a pascagoula explorer. I guess you can say is that reality really has not set in yet even though it has been 3 months sence the accident, I don't want to beleive it, i still want to flip open my phone and call you and it just makes me tear up when i'm flippin through my phone and I see your name. I'll never forget that night at youth when chad, drew, and myself got saved at faith united methodist. You stood there over our shoulders praying with us with that comforting smile and touch you always had. I also never forget my first day with PPD and it was your first or second week as a jailer and you walked into the radio room looked down and saw me and said "boy what the heck are you doing here and in that uniform," and my responce to that was, "sittin here lookin pretty durrr," and with that crooked smile you looked at me and said, "God don't like liars," we laughed for a few and then you told me to come with you and you would show me around. We went to the jail area and sat down and talked for atleast an hour or two. i asked you why in the world was you wearing a cop uniform and not in the church. Lil' Mike's responce to that was that when he applied to Pascagoula there was 5 opening at a department that only has opening when someone retires as Mike said. Lil' Mike saw this as a sighn from Jesus to go into Law Enforcement. I will miss all those day's out on patrol riding around with you. You always makeing several turns and tryin to get me lost then throwing out the dreded officer down call and say now were are we, were is the officer that's down, and what's the fastest way to them. Rolling around in 90+ temp with windows down no A/C because if someone yelled help we wouldn't be able to hear them otherwise, and one thing that still sticks out in my mind today is the day we was out on patrol and you looked at me and asked me if I have ever asked God what he wanted me to do with my life, i told you no and you told me to go home and pray and if law Enforcement was what he steered me toward then i better go after it 110% but to listen to him. Now today I hope and pray that i will become half the father, husband, and officer you are and I will be A ok for the rest of my life. It'sad to know the last time I talked to you was when i passed you at the end of 14th one day when you was waiting to catch a funeral escort and i called you to see how everything was going. Mike I miss you everyday and not a day has gone by that I have not thought about you I love you to death and I will do anything for your family. Please watch over me and R.I.P till the day when it is also my time to come home to heaven, and walk a beat with you on heavens streets.

CSO Nicholas O'Bryant
Harrison County Sheriff's Department

June 21, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

June 19, 2006

The Motorcycle Officer's Poem reads as follows:
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble; they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes; you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.


Brother we were there the day we laid you down to rest in peace and keep the Streets of Heave safe for us Brother. Till we meet again.

Officer Lance Scott
Jackson Police Department

June 13, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Patrolman Byrd, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading all the reflections left for Michael, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Michael's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Michael's life was about so much more than the way he died. Micheal will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Patrolman Byrd, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

June 7, 2006

May GOD bless your family and friends now. Thank you for serving and protecting. R.I.P.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

June 5, 2006

MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS.

WIFE OF AN OFFICER

May 11, 2006

Rest in Peace, My Brother. God be with the family.

Investigator Kevin Stevens
Wayne County Sheriff's Department

May 6, 2006

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

April 28, 2006

My husband is a motor officer, and the worry is ever present for foolish drivers who put him at risk. God bless Officer Byrd and his family. God Bless all our motor officers around the country.

a sister in blue
Burlington, VT

April 25, 2006

Today marks the one year anniversary of my friend/coworkers' murder here in California - I was born in Gulfport and will be traveling there next week to visit my family. I truly feel for you and your family as I've seen my friends go thru a similar loss - God Bless you in this sad time.

Jennifer Hanley, Dispatcher II
Contra Costa Sheriffs Office, CA

April 23, 2006

Officer Byrd,
Thank you for your service here on earth. I know you have found peace on the streets of heaven. May God grant your family comfort in knowing they are watched over by an angel above. Godspeed.

LEO Wife

April 21, 2006

He is with Jesus, His Lord and Savior. And if he can't
be here, there is no better place for him to be. Praise
God he was raised in a godly home with parents who
love the Lord, too. God bless you all and may the Good
Shepherd heal your broken hearts.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

April 21, 2006

Brother Terry Byrd, Rest in peace, your work is done. Bless you, your family and friends.

Deputy Sheriff Fidel Espinoza
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

April 20, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY

PAUL BOUNDS
PETAL POLICE DEPT, DISPATCH SUPERVISOR

April 19, 2006

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

Matthew 5:9

Rest easy Brother. We'll take the watch from here.

Officer David Pitts
Albertville Police Department Albertville,Al

April 17, 2006

Rest in peace brother watch over us as we continue to serve. God bless your family and friends. Well done.

Ofc Caddell,T
Metropolitan Pol;ice Dept D.C.

April 13, 2006

My prayers are with you all. Ashley, baby Seven, Mike, Terri and his Sisters. As a Mother of a Officer kill in 2002. I know the pain, the love, the hurt ,you all are going through. Keep the Faith and God will hold you in his hands. Mother of Officer 105

Bootsie LEE

April 13, 2006

I wanted to let you know I was still thinking of you - you are in my prayers every day.

Carin E. Sollman, surviving spouse
Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

April 11, 2006

baby bird you will not be forgotten. we had many arguements at the pd but you always made me laugh at you. if it wasnt your smile it was something goofy being said. we love you and will always miss you. to the byrd family god bless and keep your spirits high. mike is watching over all of us.

TIFFANY COLLIER, DISPATCHER
PASCAGOULA POLICE DEPT

April 11, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. thank you for your heroic service. You will never be forgotten. We will take over now. god bless your family.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON MA.

April 11, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Terry, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

April 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the Byrd family as well as my brothers and sisters in the Mississippi Law Enforcement community. I pray that the good Lord Jesus Christ will comfort each and every one of you, ease your hurt and your pain and give you the peace that only he can provide. Rest In Peace brother.

Texas Peace Officer
UHDT-89

April 10, 2006