Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Gryder, thank you for your selfless service. My prayers are with your wife and son, your extended families, and your Police brothers and sisters. May you all carry on with strength, resolve and the Almighty's peace and love.

How can we ever repay you?

Timothy Reise
Nashville, TN (cousin of Chicago Police officer)

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Gryder, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

July 1, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

SPO Bujanos
Austin Police Dept, TX

July 1, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE#5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

July 1, 2008

NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

My brother though we have never met, we still shared a common bond, we were fellow law enforcement officers. Your extended blue family will look after your loved ones and we will keep your memory alive. May you rest in peace.

Deputy
Harris County Constable Pct 4

July 1, 2008

Thank you brother for the many years of loyal service and dedication to the people of Houston and to the Great State of Texas. May you rest in peace and now as you patrol the streets of Gold, you serve as Guardian Angel to all of us left behind. To the members of the Houston Police Department, Im so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Sgt. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City Police Department Bossier City Louisiana

July 1, 2008

MAY OUR PRAYERS BRING COMFORT TO OFFICER GRYDER'S FAMILY AND HPD.

GOD BLESS YOU, TEXAS BROTHER IN BLUE.

DEPUTY RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

July 1, 2008

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

July 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Gary Gryder. Though I hadn't seen Gary since we were kids, I remember him well from growing up in Cole Creek. I'm now the wife of a fellow HPD officer and cousin of a fellow HPD officer...I can't even imagine the pain and grief his wife and family must feel at this time. Rest in peace, Gary.

Mari (Leveritt) Lazar
HPD Wife

July 1, 2008

Officer Gryder, during your tour of duty you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Gryder, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Your police family will stand beside you always. To the men and women of the Houston Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. God Speed Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

July 1, 2008

My heart is heavy for the family of Officer Gryder. I didnt know this fine man but hurt when any brother or sister goes down.

Capt. John Ray
Harris County Constable Pct 8

July 1, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

July 1, 2008

God Bless You Officer Gryder
May God be with you and your families.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Deputy Constable Stephanie York
Liberty County Constable Pct. 3

July 1, 2008

Officer Gary Gryder.

Each of us who wears a badge begins our day prepared to do our duty despite the hazards that we might encounter. Rarely do we consider that one specific day might be our last. Further, the greatest threat we have is not the direct confrontation with an armed person, but the reckless, irresponsible, possibly drunken individual driving a vehicle. Nothing can really protect us from this situation. It truly is by luck, and not any actual skill, that we are spared in most of these encounters on the highway.

So to you Officer Gryer I have the greatest admiration. You took on the duty of a lawman and accepted the risks. Only our Creator can answer why it is that you have been taken from among us. Perhaps it is some part of a divine plan. In the meantime, we can only mourn your loss and leave it to others wearing the uniform to ensure to that justice is done. To apprehend and charge the individual who took your life. I, personally, have nothing but distain for those would later stand before the courts and plead for mercy when they have shown no mercy themselves. Being armed with a vehicle, loaded with alcohol and "cocked" behind the wheel to me is nothing more than intent to commit a crime. Our response should be viewing your death as an even further demand for the strictest enforcement ever toward those who would dare to take another life in the same manner.

Tonight, each of us in law enforcement should look to the sky and see not a great spanse of stars, but rather a legion of heros who gave their lives keeping a nation safe. The brightest to shine among them is the badge of the most recent to join them. Tonight is the badge of Officer Gary Gryder. Well done, officer, ....well done.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

July 1, 2008

I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your son is in our prayers. Don't walk through this long journey ahead of you alone, lean on God and your friends.
Matt: 5:9

Elena Wagstaff Kelley
wife Game Warden Wesley Wagstaff EOW 8/5/03

July 1, 2008

My prayers and condolences to Officer Gryder , his family and friends and to his Police Family. Officer Gryder, you will never be forgotten and will be in my daily prayers. Thank you for you dedication and bravery and the sacrifices you gave in protecting the people of Houston. God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Arms
Respectfully
Kathi Halligan Phila., PA wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia, PA.

July 1, 2008

Rest in peace my brother. I will gladly take up your watch while you keep the streets of heaven safe. God bless you.

Senior Officer Mike Tamez
Kingsville Police Department

July 1, 2008

Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow brothers.

Ofc. Chris Abshire#305
Anderson Police Dept., Indiana

July 1, 2008

My prayers are with the family of Officer Gryder, through others strength may you find peace in the face of this senseless tragedy. God Bless Officer Gryder, Rest in Peace.

M. Wynia
Federal Bureau of Prisons

July 1, 2008

I am very sorry for the loss of your husband. He was a hero. Susie from Barling, Arkansas.

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

July 1, 2008

Gary,
The first time I heard your name was from the mouth of my own dad. It wasn't what a great officer you were, and you were among the best: it wasn't what a huge sportsfan you were (are there any bigger?) nor was it your being a union rep. His exact words were "Gary Gryder is one of the finest damn men you will ever meet!" Truer words were never spoken. What a tragic loss, for your family, friends, the department and the city of Houston. I am honored to have met you and worked with you. Rest in peace, Gary. You are truly missed.

Woody
HPD

July 1, 2008

R.I.P - Gary Gryder, my fellow Brother in Blue

RG #7950
Houston police Department

July 1, 2008

~~~~~~~Final Call~~~~~~~~
An Angel in the Sky must leave his place of rest.
Gently Tucking his Wings beneath his Armored Vest.
For Duty has called, There is much work to do,
Little did he know this one was Dressed in Blue,

Arriving on the Scean, He knows just what to say,
Follow me, Fallen Brother, I'll show you the way,"
Your Duty has Ended," Come Hang yoru Hat beside mine,
I'm a Cop, Too"

To Officer Gary Gryder, Wife, Son, Family, Friends,
and Fellow Officers with the Houston Police Department,
Houston,Texas,

My Though and Prayers are with each of you as you face the trying times a head of you,
Please know that you are not alone,
I pray for each of you to find the Strenght to get
through these nexts few days,
As I know and Feel Your Pain,

Peace I leave you, My Peace I give you,
John 14:27

Rest in Peace Officer Gryder, You are a True Hero,
God Speeds, You will never be Forgotten

Margie Sowders
Baytown, Texas

July 1, 2008

Sleep Peacefully in God's Arms, Officer Gary Gryder,
You will Never be Forgotten, And we Thank You Sir.
My Prayers are with your, Wife,Son, Family,Friends,
and the Fellow Officers, With Houston Police Department,
Houston,Texas.
And with the other Police Officers and there Family
involved in this accident,
God Bless all of you,

Almighty and Eternal God, We commend Officer Gryder,
to your Loving care, Bless his love ones and comfort
them now and always,
I pray for each of you to find the Strenght to get
you through these nexts few days of this tragic loss,
My heart breaks with yours as I know and feel your pain,

Rest in peace Officer Gryder, It's now time to take
your beat on Heaven's Street's ,
God Speed, And Sleep Well Blue Kight,

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff.
Maryland.

June 30, 2008

Thank you, Officer Gryder, for your service to the people of Texas and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

June 30, 2008