Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Shields,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army during the Gulf War in 1991. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 20, 2022

Rest easy Byron. Merry Christmas buddy.

Anonymous
CBP

December 23, 2021

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God"

We commit this Officer into the hands of our Lord. May the Officer's loved ones find peace in the life led, honor in their Officer's performance and choice of profession, and profound happiness upon being reunited in the future.

God Bless all who answer the Call.

Deputy Director (Ret) Rusty Featherstone
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)

September 20, 2021

Thank You for your contribution to our Country, and Thank You to your family for their sacrifices. I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department

May 27, 2021

Rest Easy, Byron. I had the honor of serving with you in Nogales and you are truly missed by everyone here. There is not a single day that passes without you being in our prayers.

We have the watch from here.

CBPO Reynier Negron II
ATCET. US Customs & Border Protection - Port of Nogales, AZ

April 8, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

"This We'll Defend"

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

February 17, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 11, 2021

On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Officer Shields.

Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association

February 7, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Officer Shields. The EOW Riders thank you for your service, your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Allison McCarter
Beyond the Call of Duty
EOW Ride to Remember

February 5, 2021

On behalf of the St. Ann Police Department, please accept my condolences for your loss.
Praying that God provides the comfort and peace that allows you, your department, and community, in addition to Officer Shield's family, to move forward.

Mary Kay Nolen, Asssistant to the Chief of Police
St. Ann Police Department, St. Ann, MO

February 3, 2021

My condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer Shields. We are grateful for his service and sacrifice for the citizens of the United States. I am praying for your peace and comfort.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

February 2, 2021

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service to your community and this nation, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Shields during this time of tragic and painful loss.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Matt 5:9
Deputy Donnie Meaders (Retired)
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Office

February 2, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Byron, Don Shields, from complications of the COVID-19 virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. We thank Officer Shields for his service as a United States Army Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

February 2, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 2, 2021

To all the family and friends of Officer Shields, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort and peace as you mourn.

Pam
Wife of Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

February 1, 2021

RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

February 1, 2021

RIP Officer Shields. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of the United States

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

February 1, 2021

Thank you for your service.
Rest in Peace

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety

February 1, 2021

Rest In Peace Officer Shields, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

TERRY F. ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DETROIT MICHIGAN

January 31, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Shields. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

January 31, 2021

Officer Sheilds, we have lost another brave officer and soldier to this pandemic and I will pray for your family and those that love and care about you here on earth. I know that God has opened His arms to you and welcomed you in to His Kingdom. Thank you for all you have generously given to all of us here. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Gainesville, GA

January 31, 2021

Rest In Peace

Po Shaun Walters
Nypd ~ Retired

January 31, 2021

God bless you Agent Byron Don Shields, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Customs and Border Protection. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

January 30, 2021

R.I.P Officer Byron Don Shields

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

January 30, 2021

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

January 30, 2021