Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I will miss you Brian. You were a great friend and I could always count on you. I pray for Tabitha and the kids and I will see you again. God Bless

R. Neal
Friend and co-worker

April 20, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 20, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of this tragic event. God bless the families and departments dealing with this.

Officer Hanna
Tulsa Police Department

April 20, 2012

R.I.P. Deputy Hayden

OFFICER JAMES ''SPEEDY'' HARKINS
HIAWASSEE POLICE DEPT. GEORGIA

April 20, 2012

Rest In Peace... All my thoughts and prayers to your family, both personal and at Choctaw County during this hard time...

Reserve Deputy/ Gunners Mate
Payne Co SO / USCG

April 20, 2012

Your service to your community will never be forgotten. May your family find comfort in friends and family at this most difficult time.

Capt. H. Miller (Ret)
Tampa Police Department/Police Unity Tour

April 20, 2012

The 49th Basic Detention Officer Training Academy send sincere condolences to Deputy Brian Hayden's family, friends and co-workers.

Lt. Alicia S.McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

April 20, 2012

What a horrible incident! When an Officer hears a cry for help from another officer the only thing on his or her mind is getting to the scene asap to help. My heart goes out to all the Officers involved in this incident. How horrible everyone must be feeling. Rest in Peace Officer Collins and may God protect your family and help them through the darkest of days ahead.

Christine Hester
Mother of LAPD Officer Steve Gajda- EOW 01-01-98

April 20, 2012

Brian, it's been a long time since I supervised you at Tinker when it was still the 2854th Security Police Squadron. I still remember moving back to Oklahoma and thinking about getting back into the USAF when the Security Police career fields merged. You told me I would be crazy to get back in, especially at Tinker. You have spent your life serving your country and your community, and you were always one of the "great ones". My heart is broken. You will be sorely missed by so many. Words cannot describe the loss felt by your family and friends. Sleep well, Sir. You deserve it.

Sergeant Alan Davidofsky
Warr Acres Police/USAF Security Police

April 20, 2012

A tragic loss to the force, his community, colleagues and most of all, his family.

Martin Green
UK Friend of US L/E

April 20, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. Your fellow Deputies will take the watch from here. My condolences to your Family and the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

April 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. He has gone home to our loving Saviors arms.. Ben was there with Big momma to welcome Him home

Kevin, Lois ,Rochelle ,Kyle
In laws

April 20, 2012

Brian, you were always a sincere and great person to be around. Thanks for being a friend, even when it wasn't a popular choice. I enjoyed working with you, and will always remember your genuineness as a true Christian. See you on the other side! Prayers out to your family.

Major(ret.) Ann Gaines 'Ali
Langston City PD

April 20, 2012

Lifting up your family in this tragic loss. Thank you for your service. In Sympathy and Heartfelt Thanks.

Sincerely,
Robbie Mullens
Region 6 Prevention Director

Robbie Mullens
RPC Prevention Director

April 20, 2012

I am so touched by the reflections here. I have no association with law enforcement except through my daughter's marriage to a deputy sheriff. I'm certain that some of the reflections here are by those who didn't even know this officer - comments from everywhere. Extremely touching, and I hope Brian's family will find comfort in knowing that law enforcement all over the country is grieving today as well.

Judi C
Concerned Oklahoma Citizen

April 20, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Brian Hayden when he was an officer with Nicoma Park PD. He was a great friend and an amazing officer; I learned so much from him. I am honored to have worked by his side and to call him my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, may he rest in peace.

MPO Shana McKee
Tuttle Police Dept. (Friend & former co-worker)

April 20, 2012

To my Brother Brian,

You left us all too early
Our hearts will remain heavy.
But the thin blue line grows stronger
Your in my heart forever.
Until we meet again.

Officer Steven Nail
Forest Park Police Department

April 20, 2012

May God Bless Deputy Hayden's family and his family at the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office during this difficult time.

Undersheriff Teddy Lenard
Johnston County Sheriff's Office

April 20, 2012

RIP brother

Wisconsin Officer

April 20, 2012

As a young SF dog handler in the Air Force, I had the privilege and honor of serving with you. You are and always will be a great mentor and friend to me. Until I see you again Brian, RIP brother.

K-9 Officer Val Tang
Pasadena Police Dept K-9 Unit, TX

April 20, 2012

Rest in peace Brother Brian.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

April 20, 2012

May the good lord welcome you into his kingdom, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Marine Reserve Division Macomb County Sheriff. Mt. Clemens Mich.

April 20, 2012

May God be with your family now and in the future, go rest in peace Brother in blue.

retired Sergeant
Baltimore Police

April 20, 2012

Dep Hayden, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

April 20, 2012

so sorry for your loss. Thougts and prayers go out to his family and his friends and especially to his kids. Also to his fellow officers.

citizen
citizen

April 20, 2012