Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday, Doug. I think of you every day and thank you for continuing to look over all of us.

Love,

Sharon

Sharon Gibson
sister

December 2, 2010

Doug, tomorrow will be your 41st birthday. I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday old friend. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Thanks for the memories. Your friend and brother, Jerry Whitehead

Jerry Whitehead
childhood friend

December 1, 2010

Officer Byrne - Thanks for your service to our nation, and to the people of Aurora, Glendale, and the State of Colorado. I stood in the State Assembly chambers, last Friday, when your name was read off during a resolution regarding the upcoming Peace Officer's memorial week. You, and the almost 250 others, are not forgotten.

May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Rest well, Marine, we have the watch for now.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake CO, PD (Ret. LAPD)

April 26, 2010

Doug,
John and I went by and left you a gift yesterday; sure you would have liked it. I keep thinking about how many lives you’ve touched and changed for the better, especially mine! I miss your friendship, guidance and humor buddy. Thanks for the memories, they’ll be cherished forever!

Derrick
Friend

March 27, 2010

Well DOUG, it been three years to the minute, Unbelievable.
I saw your Mom and Dad today. They enjoyed the day with GARY. There is no doubt that they miss you, however, it is very obvious of how proud of you they are. Your mom’s Eyes lit up as she briefly spoke to me about you. You definitely came from great stock.

We miss you man…
PT

PT

March 26, 2010

It's hard to believe it's been 3 years. You are thought of and missed everyday. Please continue to look over us.

Love,

Sharon

Sharon Gibson
Sister

March 26, 2010

December 2nd and you would have turned 40. Thanks for continuing to look over all of us. I left an angel to look over you. You are missed every day.

Love,
Sharon

Sharon Gibson
Sister

December 1, 2009

Doug, I cant believe your 40th birthday will be here in two days,Its been almost three years since the good lord has taken you away from this crazy planet. I miss you every day. I miss you,Jeff Sanders and I playing basket ball in your drive way and your mother would come outside and let us know she didnt appreciate us crushing her flower bed when we missed a shot with the basketball. The three of us have been brothers since 1979 and we will remain brothers for an eternity. God bless you and your family Doug. I will always miss you. one day when the good lord takes me I will be looking for you. Thanks for being my brother,neighbor,friend,schoolmate,and a teammate in football. Love, Jerry

Jerry Whitehead
childhood friend

November 30, 2009

Doug,

I miss you buddy! You are with me here in Afghanistan. I miss you so much and remember the jokes we played on Dean, Joey, Mike and Joe. I think about you often and KNOW that you are watching over all of us who loved you. I thank God that you and I were friends on this earth. I look forward to seeing you again. -Greg

CWO2 Greg Topp
U.S. Marine Corps

November 3, 2009

What can I say...How could I have fallen so far that I just now found out...I have been so hopeful to get back in touch with my "good" old friends to relive some good times and hit some golf balls...You are missed, my friend, but not forgotten...

Tom Higgins
friend

June 9, 2009

You are still alive in all our memories Dougie. I can't believe its been two years, I know you are still up there looking over us. We miss you brother !

P.O. ACUTI
A.P.D.

March 31, 2009

We Miss You!! Thank You!

Gunter Stormer
Uncle Gunter

March 27, 2009

To Officer Doug Byren and his loved ones:

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

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.

Doug, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

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, Doug. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Doug gave to his community and the citizens of Colorado, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 26, 2007.

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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 26, 2009

To Officer Doug Byrne, his family and his fellow officers with the Aurora Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Doug Byrne’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Byrne and thank you for your service

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members & Staff

March 26, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005

March 26, 2009

Thinking of you as we approach two years without you. Keep watching over all of us.

Sharon Gibson
Sister

March 25, 2009

My mother, an Aurora Police Officer, had the honor of serving with you and spoke fondly of you. She always said you were a great officer and that she misses you. I was at your funeral and cried. It is a terrible thing that you were taken from the boys in blue. We will miss you.

Anonymous

March 20, 2009

Although time goes on.
You are Still in our Hearts.
We will meet again someday!

Gunter Stormer
Uncle Gunter

December 25, 2008

To Doug,
Thank You! May The Lord Bless You.
To All,
Doug Is not here and,
Yet He Is.
There isn't a day, When You are not here with us.
Thank You for your gift to us all!
"Uncle" Gunner

Gunter Stormer
"Uncle" Gunner

July 30, 2008

FRIDAY MAY-9th-2008 Doug, I miss you deeply. Thank you for being apart of my childhood. You will never be forgotten, and you will always be in my heart.(Doug Byrne,Jeff Sanders,and me Jerry Whitehead) We weren't just friends we were brothers. I'm looking forward to seeing the three of us together again. JERRY WHITEHEAD p.s. Brothers forever.

JERRY WHITEHEAD
FRIEND OF THE FAMILY

May 10, 2008

Thank you Officer Byrne. May you rest in peace.

Police Explorer tim Knox
Parker Police Deparment/ son of Aurora Police Agent

April 8, 2008

Douglas, one year has passed. I couldn't believe the crowd. So many people came out to memorialize and remember you. You are forever loved and missed, and far from forgotten. Thanks for the sunshine. It helped warm our hearts, and dried some of those tears.

Love you.
Save me a seat.

Lisa Byrne

March 27, 2008

~Never forgotten~ God Bless your family, friends and co-workers.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

March 26, 2008

Doug,
I am thinking of you today. I am thinking of how much the life of a hero matters and how sad it is to think of the caliber of those that have died in the line of duty. Almost a year now since we lost you. In District 3, your picture is just outside of briefing and every day I saw it and it gave me a strange sort of peace and I took a moment to think of you. I didn't have the honor of knowing you well, but when I was thinking today about those who gave all, I thought of you. I wish you were still with us. I believe you are safe in the hand of God. May peace be with your family as this anniversary reminds us that we will not meet with you again in this place.

Officer
APD

March 4, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR POLICE AND MILITARY SERVICE

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 26, 2008