Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am so sorry to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Byrds family and friends as well as to the other Officer involved in this most tragic event. Rest in peace Officer Byrd and thank you for your service.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

May 19, 2006

Officer Byrd..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
mi

May 19, 2006

I'm so sorry... thank you for all you've done for your community and our country. God be with your wife and daughters. They'll be in my prayers always.

LEO Fiancee and friend of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05

May 19, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

May 19, 2006

To Officer Bryd family, friends, and the Baltimore City Police Department, I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Byrd for your years of service, a job well done, I salute you. May your soul rest in peace.
RESPECT. HONOR. REMEMBER.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

May 19, 2006

Officer Byrd may you rest in peace. The Southwest District just keeps getting hit hard and I feel for the men and women there.

P/O Eric Smith
Maryland Transit Administration Police

May 19, 2006

In Valor there is Hope.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo

May 19, 2006

THANKS FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

May 19, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 19, 2006

God bless Officer Byrd's family. I pray that you are surrounded by support and love during this very difficult time. Your police officer will be watching over you always!

Indiana State Police Wife
Indiana State Police

May 19, 2006

My prayers go out to the survivors of Officer Byrd. He will always be a HERO: Honored, Loved and Remembered.

Police Appicant J. Campbell

May 19, 2006

I just wanted to say thank you for your courage and service. Godspeed to you Officer Byrd!!



-Donald Colpaert(cousin of Officer Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04)

May 19, 2006

Officer Byrd your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 19, 2006

So very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

May 19, 2006

Rest easy brother. May God watch over your family.

Ryan Kennerson
Ft. Lauderdale Police Department

May 19, 2006

Officer Byrd,
God be with you and your family.
Rest in peace, american brother!

1.Lt. F. Kutasi
Hungarian Police

May 19, 2006

Officer Byrd,
God be with you and your family.
Rest in peace, american brother!

1.Lt. F. Kutasi
Hungarian Police

May 19, 2006

What a tragedy this is. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Anthony Byrd. May you feel his presence watching over you and keeping your safe.

Marsha
wife of a CHP officer

May 19, 2006

May God Bless Your Family. Thank You For Your Service!

Corporal Jeff Johnson
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Louisville, Ky

May 19, 2006

Rest in Peace
You will never be forgotten.
Thank you for your service to your city.
God's Peace

Sgt. Allan K. Iversen
Suffolk Police Department

May 19, 2006

God bless brother. Go rest high on that mountain top. All gave some but you gave all.

Police Explorer
Louisville Metro Police Department

May 19, 2006

God Bless you and your family Officer Byrd. You will always be remembered as a hero and a role model. I will also be praying for your family. Rest easy and please watch over us.

Major Curtis Gibson
US Army

May 19, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Byrd, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name.

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

May 19, 2006

God bless you and may you rest in peace

Anne (Civilian UK)

May 19, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Byrd,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss and I can't imagine how your life has been turned upside down, but I pray that you find comfort from each other in your time of sorrow.

God Bless...

Citizen, Raleigh NC

May 19, 2006