Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Officery Tyner, thank you for your service. Our thoughts go out to your friends and family.

Kati Alvord dispatcher
Ft Collins PD

July 25, 2012

May you rest in Peace Officer Tyner, you will not be forgotten. Thoughts and prays to your family and the Colorado Springs Police Dept.

PO Brian Czenszak
NYC DEP Police

July 25, 2012

Matt, I am at a loss for words at the moment but hold close the fond memories of our time together on the motor unit. Your sense of humor, passion for police work and desire to be the best motor officer possible goes unmatched. You were taken from us long before your time and you are sorely missed. The coming days will difficult for the community and especially for CSPD but knowing you are in a better place provides comfort. God Speed my friend.

2303
CSPD/1T12

July 25, 2012

RIP brother. We have the watch from here. 10-42

Deputy Irwin J4
Jackson County Sheriff Colorado

July 25, 2012

On behalf of the entire Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 53, we would like to honor the memory of Police Officer Matthew Tyner. His untimely passing is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tyner family. May you Rest in Peace.

Recruit Frederick Warfield
Saratoga Springs Police Department

July 25, 2012

Rest in peace, for you are a true hero. My god wrap his loving arms around your family and fellow officers during this sad time. Thank you for your service.

Trooper Scott Wernecke #958
Washington State Patrol

July 25, 2012

Rest in peace brother!! We are here for your family. God Bless

Sheriff Tom Nestor
Lincoln County Colorado

July 25, 2012

Its always sad to see a police officer die anytime, especially in the town you live in. May God bless your family give them the support they need as we go through this tragedy. Thank you for your service to myself and so many others in this community. Rest in peace brother, we have the watch from here. "Never Forget"

SPC Kyle Pflager
United States Army Military Police (Fort Carson, Colorado Police)

July 25, 2012

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER TYNER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER TYNER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 25, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Thank you for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. The sky is a little brighter with your star in the heavens.

Pamela Wells
Step-sister Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06

July 25, 2012

so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers going out to his family. also sending it out to his fellow officers. r.i.p.

citizen
citzen

July 25, 2012

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O

July 25, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS.

James P. Waggle

July 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May you rest in peace brother.

Ofcr. McCune #226
Skokie PD (Illinois)

July 25, 2012

Thank you, Matt, for your service. And thank you to his family and friends who suppoerted him while he served. My heart breaks with and for each of you. Matt was very well liked and respected by everyone he worked with. His legacy will live on in the lives of each of the officers he worked with and taught. Matt, I know you are in a better place and you will continue to watch over all of us. Matt, you will be missed, probably more than you ever imagined you would be. Thank you for your smile, your sense of humor, your dedication, your service and your heroism which you showed everyday. Your work here is done. Rest now. We shall carry on in your stead.

Chace Passanante/2058
CSPD

July 25, 2012

We're gonna miss you Matt.

Criminal Investigator Noel Peterson
Colorado Division of Gaming

July 25, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Tyner. We will continue the fight and never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made.

Officer C. Martin, Jr. #3136
Dekalb County GA Police Dept.
(Former Chattanooga, TN P.D. 1998-2011)

July 25, 2012

Matt, we will miss you...thank you for kindness, and friendship. We will never forget the time we spend with you.
Our prayers are with your family.

Olga Gavara and Pedro Camacho
Former Police Officers in Spain

July 25, 2012

God has received you into His kingdom to serve alongside our worthy and honorable brothers and sisters who preceded you. Those left behind will keep your record of honor, devotion, professionalism and integrity alive in memory for years to come and they will care for your family. Rest in peace brother, God bless, IN Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ STATE CHAPLAIN FOP

July 25, 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
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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

July 25, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Tyner.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

July 25, 2012

RIP Brother. Watch over us from heaven.

Officer D. Doughfman
Palatka Police Department

July 25, 2012

Matt,i first met you in kansas city then again when i lived in Pueblo.You were always an outstanding officer and friend.rest in peace brother,you will be missed dearly.

Com.B.L.Sass (ret)
Demarco pvt Police

July 25, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

July 25, 2012