Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

hey bubba,
hey bubba its me ariel i really wish you were here right now you dont know how much i miss you so much. when i hear the song i can only imagine i think what did you do when you met jesus. i'm sure u lighted up cause well i know i would. i wish you could see me dance i have been doing really good. you know everytime i see ashley and steven i think of you. he reminds me of you so much its like you are still here when i see him. i wish i could have seen the look on your face when you met jesus i bet you were surprised. i love you very much. you ought to see isabella she is growing up so fast. i wish you could be at my recital this year it is suppose to be really good this year. and i wish you could have been here during my 13th birthday it was the best i ever had well i gotta go i love you. i am in office at school so you know how that goes
love
-ariel

Ariel Giacone
Niece

April 18, 2008

Micheal,
The 27th has come again, and I can't believe it has been 2 years since you left us. It seems like yesterday that we were at you funeral. I never thought I would have to do this for my baby brother at such a young age. I know people say it is supposed to get easier as time goes by but it is not for me. I try really hard to be strong for everyone but I am really having a hard time without you. Mom and dad are doing okay for the most part but they are so sad without you as we all are. Ashley is doing so good, you would be so proud of her. She is trying really hard to go on without you even though it is so hard for her. Steven is so precious! He reminds me so much of you in so many ways. He knows your picture and he knows you are his daddy. Ashley and all of us make sure he knows that. Chelle and Austin are doing fine. They both love and miss you very much. I know there is not a day that goes by they don't wish you were here. Tony misses you so much. He talks about you all the time. He has so many different memories of you and him, not just as family but as friends that rode the motorcycle together. Shayne has his first job at Jerry Lee's. I knew you would get a kick out of that. Micheal, he is so much like you in so many ways. I have people tell me all the time he talks, walks, and acts like you. He really misses you. Ariel dances all the time. You would be so proud of her and her talent. She really wishes you were here to see her. Isabella is growing so big. She is so special to us. She is the one thing that has helped us get through such a terrible day. I wish she knew you before you left us. I am sure you saw her the day she came though because it was the same day you left us. She knows your picture and she calls you Bubba. Once she is old enough to understand I will make sure she knows the special bond between you and her. Micheal, I miss you so much! There is not a day that goes by that you are not on my mind in one way or another. I wish you could be here on the 30th to celebrate with us Isabella's 2nd birthday. I'm sure you will be watching us from above and smiling. I love you and I will see again one day! You are never forgotten and you never will be! I wish I could see you again to tell you all the things I didn't get a chance to say! I hope you know how much you mean to me and how much I will always love you.

Love your big sister,
Kimie

Kimie
Sister

March 29, 2008

I didn't remember your name, but I remembered your
picture. Just reading some of these reflections makes
me so proud of the man you became. You made such
good decisions, assisted by a strong role model of a
Father and the loving support of the rest of your family.
It's good to know you are at peace, but so sad to realize
all that you will miss being a son, brother, husband and
father. But God will make it all up to you in the end and
that is the hope to which we must cling. May Jesus wrap His loving arms around your sweet families who
struggle to go on without you. You are fondly remembered today and everyday.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

March 27, 2008

We can't believe it's been 2 years since you left all of us....we love and miss you so very much!

Jeremy, Alison, Leo, & Michael Skipper

March 27, 2008

Never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Byrd on the anniversary of his passing.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

March 27, 2008

MICHEAL IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS ALREADY AND IT STILL SEEMS LIKE IT WAS YESTURDAY.I STILL CATCH MYSELF WHEN I SEE A MOTOR WONDERING IF IT IS YOU. KEEP A PLACE RESERVED FOR ME UP THERE, AND KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR US DOWN HERE, JUST THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TODAY. SLEEP WELL BROTHER.

LT ALLEN TURNER
SRHS SECURITY POLICE

March 27, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 26, 2008

Micheal,
I just visited you and put out some flowers on your grave. I miss you so much! We are all going to the Great Smokey Mountains for Christmas this year and oh how I wish you were going to be with us. I am sure you will be with us watching over us while we are there. I watched your favorite Christmas Movie last week and cried and laughed the whole time I watched it. It made me want to call you and tell you it was on. It is so hard to believe it has been 20 months since you left us. I think about you everyday!!! Tony, Shayne and Ariel miss you too!! Isabella is growing so big. I show her your picture and she says Bubba. I love you and miss you so much little brother!!! Merry Christmas!!!!
Love always,
Your Big Sister,
Kimie

Kimie
Sister

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 4, 2007

Hey Bubba, I just wanted to tell you how much i love and miss you. It is so hard not being able to see you or hear from you anymore. I miss wrestling with you on the floor at Nana and Papa's. I miss being able to go shoot guns and ride 4wheelers with you. I cherish all the things that Ashley gave to me that used to be yours. And Steven reminds me so much of you its scary. I know your up in heaven with God but i wish you could still be here with us. I also wish that Isabella could have met you. We all love you Bubba. Until next time,
Love,
Shayne

Shayne Giacone
Nephew

October 6, 2007

Hi Mike
This is Larry Lee mom I wont you to know that I think of you a lot. I know how your love one's feel and how much they miss you. Look over all of us until we see you and Larry again. Mike our hearts are hurting but we know that you and Larry are ok and that get us through the day. We have our memorial. Bootsie Lee

Bootsie Lee
friend

October 5, 2007

Hey Micheal, we just wanted to tell you that Michael Douglas Skipper finally arrived October 1, 2007 weighing in at 8lbs. 2oz. and 21 1/2in long. We know you were there with us through all the ups and downs just like you are each and every day! We love and miss you!!

Jeremy, Alison, Leo, & Michael Skipper

October 4, 2007

ALWAYS, PRAYING FOR THE BYRD FAMILY. GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL SHERIFF.

All Ranks/All Brothers
PASCAGOULA PD

October 3, 2007

My Son, It is so hard for me think about you out of our lives, but you are not!!! I know that you are with Jesus and you are watching out for all the officers everywhere. I miss you so and I am trying so hard to help take care of your little boy. He is just like you Micheal and it is like raising you all over. God is so gracious in that we have Steven because he is a gift from him. The terrible day that you left us, I just can not forget that I had just talked to you on the phone and had told you about your newly born niece. When I got that call about your accident I had a vision that God was in control and you would be safe. When they brought you in my heart sunk and has been that way ever since. I know that I have to be strong for everyone but, I miss you so and we grieve everyday. You can rest assured that as long as I live Your family will be taken care of... I see your brothers that rode with you almost everyday and I can't help but look for you to be with them. It is without a doubt that they love and miss you too especially John and Calvin. Well I had better go for now. I'm sorry that it has taken me this long to write but my heart is broken without you Son. Someday I will be with you and please know that I love and miss you my only Son. Love Daddy

Sheriff Mike Byrd
Jackson Co.S.D. Father of Officer

September 20, 2007

MY NEW SHIFT
I BEGAN MY NEW SHIFT TODAY AND EVERYTHINGS GOING FINE. I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW I WOULD BE CHECKING IN ON YOU FROM TIME TO TIME.
ITS REALLY GREAT HERE,BUT IN A HEAVENLY WAY.
ALTHOUGH THE CHANGE WAS SUDDEN, REST ASSURED THERE IS NOWHERE ELSE I'D RATHER STAY.
I WORK WITH A GROUP OF TRUE HEROES, WHO ALWAYS DO THEIR BEST, THEY ALWAYS DO THEIR PART TO WATCH OVER ALL THE REST. I CAN'T CHANGE WHAT HAPPENED ON THAT FATEFUL DAY. BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER I WILL FOREVER CONTINUE TO FIGHT.
PLEASE LET MY MOM AND DAD KNOW THAT I LOVE THEM AND AM WITH THEM ALL THE TIME. HELP ASHLEY WHEN I CAN'T AND GIVE A KISS TO THAT SWEET BOY OF MINE.
I RIDE MY MOTOR ON A NEW BEAT THAT SEEMS SO FAR AWAY, BUT YOU CANREACH ME,AND I'LL BACK YOU UP, I'M ONLY A PRAYER AWAY. I HAVE TO GO NOW THERE'S A NER ROOKIE ON THE STREET. I HAVE TO DO MY PART, FOR IT'S NOT HIS TIME TO WORK THIS SPECIAL BEAT. IN MEMORY OF " LITTLE BYRD " PASCAGOULA PD # 137

LT A TURNER
SRHS SECURITY POLICE

August 9, 2007

“I Miss You”
by Ashley Byrd

I miss you more
And more each day.
I don’t understand
Why you went away.

Why you had to leave us,
And tear our lives apart,
You not being here with me,
Well it just breaks my heart.

I think of all that’s happened,
Since you died that day.
How he’s walked and now he talks,
And how he says your name.

He had his first haircut,
And a few more since then,
He had his first birthday,
We invited all his friends.

He learning to use the potty,
And he’s getting a big-boy bed,
He loves to jump off the couch,
And he knows the color red.

He likes to look at books,
So I think he’ll like to read.
He can almost tell me everything now,
Of what he wants or needs.

He likes to count his numbers,
And he likes to watch TV,
And I say he acts like you,
When he chooses to ignore me.

He sees your picture in a frame,
And says “Daddy” to me,
He points his finger at your smile,
And gives that grin to me.

I’ve had to make decisions,
That I didn’t want to make,
I hope that I don’t screw things up,
I’m scared to make mistakes.

I quit my job,
To go back to school.
I’m scared and I’m nervous,
And I don’t know the rules,

Of this life without you,
Or just how to go on,
I try to do the best I can,
Please help me with our son.

I had to arrange your funeral,
And it was quite a day,
It was the most awesome thing,
Is what anyone would say.

They’ve never seen such a sight,
Or known it to be true,
That a man could be so honored
They would surely miss you,

And then I had to come home,
Where you weren’t anymore,
I had to see that lonely bed,
When I walked through the door.

But I have done the best I could,
And our family and friends,
Have seen me to this point so far,
And they’ll see me to the end.

I miss you so much every day,
That I feel like I could die.
But I am trying to be strong,
Even though sometimes I cry.

The Lord is giving me my strength,
And I know I’ll make it through,
Because I know one day again,
I’ll get to be with you.

Ashley
wife

June 28, 2007

Michael,
I met your dad at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in WashingtonDC this past week. I was told you were like your dad. I met your dad there and together we weeped for our sons who were both killed doing what they loved and making a difference in thier community. Having met your dad, Michael, I met you. I know you were a very fine man and a great cop. You were honored for the life you lived and the life you gave. What two very fine men I came to know!!!!

Master Deputy David Callin and
Father of Michael Callin
EOW08/02/2006

Master Deputy David Callin
Orange County Sheriff's Office

May 21, 2007

Officer Byrd-Thank you for your service. I respect the job you did and your sacrifice. I pray for your family. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace my brother.

Sergeant Travis T. Foreman
Waveland Police Department

May 1, 2007

Happy Birthday Micheal....we miss you!

April 12, 2007

MICHEAL, IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN A YEAR ALREADY,I WENT TO YOUR MEMORIAL SERVICE LAST TUESDAY AND IT WAS DEFINATLY A HERO'S MEMORIAL.YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY PROUD. JUST DROPPED A LINE TO SAY HELLO AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

LT. A. TURNER
SRHS SECURITY POLICE

March 30, 2007

I think of you alot. God has his hand on us as we go on with out our love one. Mike keep your hand on us and lead us to see you again.
Bootsie Lee

Bootsie Lee

March 30, 2007

ONE YEAR TODAY. YOUR FAMILY REMAINS IN OUR PRAYERS.
JOB WELL DONE, MOTORMAN.

PATROLMAN BYRD, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

March 27, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this first anniversary of your EOW. I know the pain is still present in the many broken hearts that were left behind and the silent tears still fall. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die, you will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 27, 2007

There was another motor in formation today brother.
We miss you and will never forget.

PPD

March 27, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

March 27, 2007