Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers go out to Officer Byrd’s family, his K9 partner, and to the Wake County Sheriff Department. Senseless tragedy. Thank you Officer Byrd for your devotion and service.

Jay Pickard

August 12, 2022

We will remember.

Ms. Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

August 12, 2022

To learn that a fellow "Tar Heel" has been murdered simply tears at the heart. Each day another officer is killed and the Line of Brown/Grey/Blue/ and Green feels the pain. We pray for the soul of this Deputy, and for his family that he leaves behind that the Lord might send His love and His angels to comfort them in their loss and sustain them. May the Lord take this young Deputy and lead him to his place of honor beside his fallen Brothers in the Honor Guard for our Lord, each Officer smiling as they shake his hand and welcome him to Heaven. Our Lord assures that Ned's loved ones shall see him again in Heaven. Our Lord said to Mary in the Garden: "Why do you seek the living among the dead?" Your Deputy is not among the dead; he is among the living in Heaven.

Dr. Jerry W. Leonard
[Retired] Special-Agent-in-Charge, US ACI; Former Chief Deputy Sheriff

August 12, 2022

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Police Officer at Port Authority of Alle
Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

August 12, 2022

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck
NYSDOCS

August 12, 2022

My most sincere condolences to Deputy Byrd's family, friends and department.
He was a true American Hero that will not be forgotten.

Former Police Officer D. J. Esposito
Henrico Co. Va. P. D.

August 12, 2022

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

August 12, 2022

My deepest condolences to those Deputy Ned Byrd left behind . He was a true American Hero who will never be forgotten. May his survivors find peace in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Ofc. D. J. Esposito
Henrico Co. Va. Fmr

August 12, 2022

Having the pleasure to have served beside Deputy Byrd as a Correction Officer at WCSO, I can honestly say that we have lost one true friend. Always professional and focused, always having time for others. Ned my friend, you will be missed!!

Jose Velez
Prior WCSO detention

August 12, 2022

No words describe the pain and sorrow!! May Your family and friends look to God for peace and comfort. The Lord God will rectify all in the end.

Retired California Highway Patrol Office
California Highway Patrol

August 12, 2022

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office

August 12, 2022

Rest easy brother thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

August 12, 2022

Rest easy Brother. May your sacrifice and memory never fade

Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff NM.

August 12, 2022

Praying for comfort and peace for the family and friends of Deputy Byrd.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Pam Mainhart
Widow of Lt. Kevin C. Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

August 12, 2022

RIP brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Police Officer Orion Hall
Emmett Police Department

August 12, 2022

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

August 12, 2022

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace sir!

Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

August 12, 2022

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

August 12, 2022

My deepest condolences to the family and coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Ned Byrd. May God watch over his family, and may Ned's soul forever rest in Heaven. Deputy Sheriff Byrd will always be remembered.

First Sergeant (Retired) Thomas Webb
New York State Police

August 12, 2022

Rest In Peace my brother. May your blood and blue family find peace and comfort.

Michelle Therrien
Air Force Security Police Veteran and former Detroit P.O.

Michelle Therrien

August 12, 2022

Rest easy brother. You were a good and faithful servant to the citizens of Wake County.

Lt.
Colleague

August 12, 2022

Thank you for your service Deputy Byrd. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow deputies during this time of grief. Another hero taken to soon.

Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA

August 12, 2022

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

August 12, 2022

Rest In Peace my brother in blue. May God Bless the family and the Wake Co. Sheriff’s Office in this tragic and senseless time.

Lieutenant Lance Thompson
Robeson County Sheriff’s Office

August 12, 2022

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

August 12, 2022