Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in peace, Deputy Pyle. You're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

November 3, 2011

We are carrying for you in your absence from us. Rest in Peace and may Gods love be with your family.

Deputy Sheriff Thomas Dorsey
Pitt County Sheriffs Office
November 3, 2010

Deputy Sheriff Pyle,
Maam,
On today, the 9th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Trinity County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
November 3, 2009

Sheila,

I can't believe its been 8 years. As I attended the funeral today of Sheriff Brent Lee I remember attending your funeral which seems like it was yesterday. You were such an inspiration to me when we worked together at TCSO. You are so greatly missed! One day, we will see each other again!

CSI Celestina Rossi Archer
Montgomery County S.O. Conroe TX
December 2, 2008

You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones, protect them from harm and guide them as they walk lifes path. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
November 3, 2008

God Speed, Sister.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
August 30, 2008

"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
Sergeant
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

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
March 5, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Deputy for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 31, 2007

May you Rest safe with Our Lord and may He bless your loved ones.

November 3, 2006

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Sheila Gail Pyle!!!

November 2, 2006

R.I.P. DEPUTY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...

SAMUEL L. DIGBY #7918 POLICE OFFICER
DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, DALLAS,TX
December 30, 2005

To the family and friends of Deputy Shiela Pyle, her fellow officers, and most especially to Deputy Pyle:

On this the fifth anniversary week of your tragic death, we honor and remember you. Rest in Peace, Deputy Pyle.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Deputy Pyle died in the line of duty. In reading the reflections, it is obvious she was well-loved by many and well-respected by her peers as reflected in the loving reflections left for her.

May her loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of distinquished service Sheila gave to her community and the citizens of Texas, and the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on November 3, 2000.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larrry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 4, 2005

May we never forget this Blue Angels sacrifice....On this anniversary date, May God Bless her children, and may they know neither she nor them will be forgotten...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept
November 3, 2005

I wanted to stop in on the 5th anniversary of your being called away from duty to let you know that you have not been forgotten. Keep watch over your children. They know as I do, you will always be a true hero.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon
November 2, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

November 3, 2004

Though I did not know Deputy Sheriff Pyle, I know some of the reasons that she became a pioneer female police officer and went to work every day. We at the International Association of Women Police salute you Deputy Pyle. We send our deepest condolences to your family, friends and co-workers. You are all in our prayers. Godspeed, Sheila.

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department, IN

To the family of my fallen comrade,

My name is Christopher M. Hess and I am a volunteer public relations specialist with the National Association of Police Organizations in Washington, DC. I am also the son of a 24-year veteran of the Easton, Pennsylvania Police Department. It is with great sadness and grief that I learn of the death of your love one. Whenever a brother or sister falls in the line of duty, it always has a profound and lasting effect on me.

Although my father was and “inside” officer for his last 14 years of service, I often feared for not only his safety, but also for the men and women who serve along side of him. Being a police officer in this day and age is the most difficult job out there.  Your loved one has paid the ultimate price protecting the citizens of your community as well as the entire country from those who have now regard for humanity.  Please know that there are many other people who are sharing in your pain and grief at this very moment, for when one of our own pays the ultimate price, a little bit of us passes with them. Your loved one is a hero who will never be forgotten. I realize that the pain and grief may seem too great to handle, but feel comforted by knowing that is an extended family out here who support you and are praying for your comfort, safety, and well being. Your family will always be in my family’s mind and prayers. We wish you peace in handling the rough times ahead. May God grant you a speedy closure.

Respectfully yours,

The Hess family in Easton, Pennsylvania

Chris Hess
NAPO

Deputy Pyle, your watch is over and our department salutes you and your tour. May you watch over the gates of heaven, as you watched over the citizens of Trinity County, Texas.

Deputy J. Allen
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department, Texas