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Still think of you often my friend. I keep your picture in my office to remind me of how precious each day is. Still miss your fearlessness and that crooked smile that touched us all. Hope your 6th anniversary as a angel is a special one today. Missing you always. Keep them laughing up there...

Allyson
Friend
March 27, 2012

Hey Bubba,
It's been a while huh?? I'm sorry about that, going to your grave seemed easier but it only made me hurt more in a way. Because well it is you. But see visiting your grave made it somewhat easier to release the pain I feel sometimes because I just sit and talk to you. I even thought about writing a note and putting it on your grave. I know you are listening every time I talk with you. But it makes me long for days when I Can see you In person again and talk to you and just hug you.
I started school a couple weeks ago, but I don't enjoy it like I once did. I'm finally a junior though! Only one more year til I graduate and pursue dance. Man I wish you were here. I have achieved so many things with dance, you'd be so proud. I'm going to try out for so you think you CAn dance next year.
Mom is missing you more and more each day. AND so is Shayne and Bella. They both miss you. DADdy too. We talked about the tIme mom ran into the house on coda rd. ANd you daddy and papa all ran with a limp.
I talk to Evan about you all the time. I told you about him. He wishes he could have met you he told me, because you sounded pretty cool, which is true :)
No one can ever replace an ireplacable person like you, that's why a part od my heart will always hold you so dear. I love you And miss you so much. NOt a day goes by where you don't occupy a part of my brain. Always and forever remembered
I love you
Love,
Bull

Ariel Giacone
niece
August 30, 2011

Hey Bubba,
Sorry it has been so long since i last wrote you. I just wanted to catch you up on how things are going. I have started my second year at Perk and I'm very excited. I am going to get my Criminal Justice Degree :). Austin just graduated High School and is goin to JC (Harvard on the Highway). Ariel is going into the 11th grade and she is doing well in dance too. Isabella is starting Kindergarten, and she is super excited to start "Big School". Bubba not a day goes by that I dont think of you. I love and miss you so much. I still find it hard to accept the fact that you are no longer with me. You are my best friend and i wish that you were here for me to hug and to have a hand shaking contest with. I bet I could give you a run for your money now. You were and still are very near and dear to me in my heart. The family misses you tremendously and we love you with everything in us. Bubba, I cant wait to see you again. You are my hero and I just wished that I could've gotten to say goodbye and that I loved you one more time. You are always on my mind and I am trying so hard to lead by your example. I wish I could hear your voice again, and I miss your crooked smile badly. I love and miss you Bubba. You will always be with me no matter what. Until next time,

Love always,
Shayne-man

P.S.- I have a new girlfriend now. Her name is Julie and she is amazing, you would love her. Her family also loves Alabama, just like us (That's a bonus). I love you Bubba

Shayne
Nephew
July 29, 2011

Many prayers for the Byrd family today. I think of you often my friend. Even in heaven, you still touch our lives. Looking forward to the day we meet again...

Allyson Randall Brewer
March 27, 2011

Micheal,
Happy New year!!! I am sorry it has been a while since I left you a note but not a day goes by that you are not in my head or heart. Another year has gone by and it's still so hard without you. I miss you so much!!!! We are all doing ok but wish so much you were here. Christmas was good but of course a void without you. I watched our favorite movie in honor of you, A christmas Story, and laughed and cried as I thought of all the times we watched it together. I love you little brother and your are always with me!!!

Love forever,
Kimie

Kimie
Sister
January 7, 2011

Merry Christmas Bubba!!!! Tonight we are going to Nana and Papa's to have our traditional family get together. I wish you could be here with us. I know you're looking down on us and protecting us, but I would be so much happier if you were here with me. Me, mom, dad, and Ariel just watched your favorite Christmas movie, A Christmas Story. We love and miss you dearly Bubba.. Merry Christmas and I'll see ya again someday.

Love always,
Shayne

Shayne
Nephew
December 24, 2010

Dear Bubba,

I'm so sorry that it's been so long since the last time I wrote. It has been very busy lately around here. I started college in August and I'm living on campus. Since I've been here I have met so many new people and have also gained some really cool new friends. My birthday is coming up real soon and I'll be 19 years old. The older I get the more people tell me how much I look like and talk like you. In some ways I see it but no matter how much they think I look and sound like you I'll never fully be able to look or sound like you. You are trully one of a kind and no one could ever replace you in my life and in my heart. I love you so much Bubba and I miss you like crazy. I wish you could be here with all the family and come see my new "home". You may be in heaven with God but there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or miss you and I wish you could be here with me. Even though you're not physically here, you are with me everyday whether it be in my heart, or through me driving your truck, or wearing things that used to be yours. I cherish everything that I have that once was yours. People keep telling me that as time passes the hurt will heal, but it's been almost five years and it's like you left us yesterday. I can't wait to see you again and see who is stronger in a hand shaking contest:) Well I have to go for now, I have class at 0930. Just know that I love you so much and miss you dearly,


Love now and forever,
Shayne-man

Shayne Giacone
Nephew
September 7, 2010

Hey Bubba,
I miss you. I thought about you a lot today. Shayne got a new hair cut and he reminds me of you a lot with his "new hair." He's ready for the real world i think. He is going off to college. He wants to major in something with criminal justice. He has great potential. No matter what goes on he is always hitting it dead on. You would be proud of the young man he is turning out to be. Austin will be a senior this coming year, and he doesnt talk much about being ready to go to college so i dont know how he is. Steven is a year older this year, and more looking like his daddy every day that i see him. I am doing great as well. I'm doing dance company this year again, and I wish you could see me dance. I'm gonna be a 10th grader this year. :) yay!!!! Well i just wanted to say hey and that i miss and love you very much. And drop by to let you know how everyone is. I love you and miss you very much.
Love Always
Ariel "Bull"

Ariel
Niece
July 21, 2010

Micheal,
Today is the 4th anniversary of the day you had to leave us. I feel so blessed to have had you for my brother and wish we could have had more time together. Austin is now 16 and a junior in high school. He reminds me of you, he is quiet, but just like you, when he has something to say or a point to get across, he lets it all hang out. We went to Steven's first t-ball game this morning and you would have been so proud of your little man out there playing ball! He had a great time! WE also celebrated Isabella's birthday; she is such a cutie!! I know that she would easily have you wrapped around her little finger just like the rest of us. Well, I better go for now, just know that I love you and miss you!! Love, Chelle

Michelle
Sister
March 27, 2010

Still thinking of you and how much you continue to touch our lives. It says above that your watch ended on March 27th, 2006 when in fact, it only changed to you watching us from above. Keep exercising those angel wings.

We love you.

Allyson (Randall) Brewer

Allyson (Randall) Brewer
March 27, 2010

Bubba,
Today is four years, and I still have not got a grasp on you not being here. Today Isabella is four years, and I wish that you could be at her birthday party. She is having it at Bounce N Wild!!! Steven had his first baseball game today for t-ball and I can not tell you how much he looked like you when he was sitting in the grass in the outfield today. I miss you so much and wish you were here. I got my permit this past Monday after I failed the test the first time. Shayne had to work Hurley Ole Fashioned day today and when he was walking towards me in his explorers uniform at the baseball fields he looked just like you. Each day he looks more and more like you. I'm sorry I haven't been able to come see you or write to you in a while. Words cannot explain how hard this past week has been for me knowing that another year has come and gone and yet you still aren't here. Nana and Papa came to see you as well as Shayne, Austin, and Chelle this morning, and I wish I would have been there. Today is a very special day because Isabella keeps reminding us that it's her birthday. All day I have thought about you and will be till at least Monday. I know you are probably up there telling me to stop being sad and to be happy and remember good times, but sometimes it's hard when I can't really get a hold on the good times because you aren't here to look back on them with me. I love you and Miss you so much Bubba. I miss you callin me "Bull." You would be proud of me for the young lady I am starting to turn out to be. You are always in my thoughts and I am always telling stories about you to my friends. I love you and hope to see you again someday.

Ariel "Bull"
Neice
March 27, 2010

It has been nearly 3 years since I commemorated not the death but the life of "Little Byrd" as I was told he was called. I was told he was funny and cocky and enjoyed life. I was honored to be able to ride in the Police Unity Tour for him and meet his dad, the Sheriff and some of the guys he worked with. On this the 4th anniversary of his passing I send my prayers to all those that knew and loved him.

Ian Dubac
Passaic PD
March 27, 2010

Micheal,
I cannot believe today is 4 years since you left us. As I write this it was the time we received the call 4 years ago on that very tragic day. I have been thinking about you more than ever this week. As you know today is Isabella's 4th birthday as well. She is so excited about her party and I wish so much you were here to celebrate it with us. She is so sweet and loveable and I know you would love her so much if you were here. The older she gets the more I am ready to help her understand she shares a special day with her uncle bubba. I made sure she knows all about you and knows your picture. Shayne will graduate this year in about 7 weeks. You would be so proud of him. He loves you so much. Ariel is doing great. She is loving dance as usual and misses you so much too. Tony is fishing and talking about all the good times you had together. Today is also Steven's 1st T- Ball game. We are all going to watch him. He is growing up so big and looks so much like you. I know you will be with us today in spirit and I am so glad you are but i wish you were here in person instead. I love you Micheal and you are always with me in my heart!!!!!
Love always baby brother,

Kimie
Sister
March 27, 2010

Merry Christmas Micheal!!
I can't believe another year is almost over. Tonight is Christmas Eve and we will be doing our normal tradition by going to church with mom and dad, then going to their house to sing Christmas carols and eat lots of good food. Of course the biggest part missing will be you not there to share it with us. Our favorite Christmas show comes on tonight starting at 7 so I will make sure I watch it at least once in honor of you. Every year I watch it I think aboout you and how much we used to couldn't wait until it came on so we could call each other and talk about it. I know you are in a much better place but I really miss you alot. Just know that while you are celebrating with Jesus we are so happy and sad at the same time, happy you are with our Jesus Christ the Lord but sad because you are not here with us. I love you little brother. Merry Christmas!!
You are always with me in my heart!!!!
Love always,
Kimie

Kimie
Sister
December 24, 2009

Dear Bubba,
Hey Bubba. it's been awhile since i wrote. I been missing you a lot lately. Today, I was at school and thought about how today would be a really go day to go mud riding. I wish you could be here right now to give me some advice about some stuff cause i really need you here. My best friends Jenny and Emily and Chase have been keeping me out of trouble... They are really cool. I always tell them stories about you. I always tell them the "I'm not talking bout gospel music joke" lol. That was is really funny. Chase took me fishing a while back and you would be so proud cause I beat him at fishing. lol. I caught two crocker and he caught a crab. I showed him how its supposed to be done lol. The other day i thought about the time when mama, me and shayne were going to gulf shores and she took the Montgomery exit and she called nana and then you told her "Kimie how many times have you gone to gulf shores with mama and daddy?" I miss you so much Bubba. I'm sorry if I disappointed you again, about that one thing. I didnt mean to if i did. The other day was papa's birthday, I could tell how much he missed you that day because he was very happy yet he had a sad look on his face. My grades are going good for right now. I am doing my best to do good in high school but it's kinda hard. Sometimes it's hard to ignore the people there too. I sometimes feel like i don't fit in at the high school too for some reason but i don't know why. I wish you could be here Bubba cause right now I got some stuff going on and you are the one person that can actually help but you cant cause you aren't here. The things i need to talk to you about i cant even tell my best friends... which is weird cause i can tell them anything... but not this thing... I've started dance again. Last friday i went to USM all day for dance and it was amazing. You would have been so proud. I love you Bubba and you are never forgotten especially by me.

Ariel
Neice
November 9, 2009

we miss you baby byrd..wish you were here..i want to see that crookd smile and here your laugh..you will never be forgotten

Anonymous
November 4, 2009

Hey Bubba,
Even though I never actually got to meet you, I feel like I have known you forever. Shayne and I have been dating for 3 years now, and I cant tell you how many times I've heard Mrs. Kimie say how much he looks like you or acts like you. All the stories...Shayne could talk about you forever! He wears your clothes, and drives your truck, and is always so eager to tell me that they belonged to you. You were such a big part of his life! He is a great guy, and I know you would be proud of the man he has become. He just turned 18, and we're seniors this year!! The way he talks, its like you just left yesterday, I would've given anything to have been able to have known you, and to have some memories of my own, but I hope you know that you are terribly missed, and you will never be forgotten by the amazing family and friends you left behind.
With Love,

Tana Bates
October 5, 2009

Hey Bubba,
I just wanted to tell you how much i miss you since you've been gone. Not a day goes by that i dont think about you. Thanks for always being there for me and keeping me straight all those years. I wish you could be with us, but i know you're watching us. I wish i could go back in time so we can go jump off the bridge at nana and papa's house. Until next time, I love you so much and i will always think of you.
Love always,
Lil Bob

P.S. in the words of you and my dad....Yeah Baby!!!!
And also I am in the explorers with Shayne haha..

Lil' Bob
Nephew
June 16, 2009

Hey Bubba:)
Hi! Gosh, it's been a while since i wrote sorry. I meant to write on the 27th, but i guess i just got busy. I miss you sooooo soo soo much, that it isn't even funny. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you! You would be proud of me right now, cause I was getting in some really bad trouble but I aint anymore cause i didn't want to be the person I was being when I got in trouble. You would be so proud of me!!! I was doing cheerleading but I quit!!! It just wasn't dance! :) Life wasn't going so good for me when i was getting in trouble, but life is back to normal well kinda the only thing not normal about it is that you aren't here! Mom tells me everyday almost i gotta watch out for some of them boys out there cause they will get you in trouble, or they will act like they like you and then break your heart. well she was right. I have a new boyfriend his name is Cameron. You would really like him he is really sweet. Ashley is doing really good. She has a new boyfriend but he could never replace you nobody can. If he thinks he can he is dead wrong!!! Steven gosh he is getting so big i can not believe he has grown up so fast, it seems like yesterday that you and Ashley were bringing him home from the hospital. He looks like his daddy more and more everyday. He gives me that same crooked grin like you did. Papa and Nana are doing great too, but they still miss you like you wouldn't believe it. We all do. Shayne is doing good as well, he works at wayne lees now. He likes it there a lot. He got your truck. Austin is good too, he got Papa's green dodge. Both Shayne and Austin remind me of you. Mostly Shayne does though, he has your looks,walk, talk, and your truck. When he drives up sometimes it's like you are back, but I know you aren't coming back. Isabella has gotten so big, if only you could see her you would think my lord girl could your head get any bigger? Mama and Daddy are doing good. They miss you a lot. I thought about you all day on the 27th it doesn't even seem that long ago it seems like yesterday you were here, and now you are gone. If I could go back in time I would go back in time to that day where it all happened and i would make sure nothing happened cause if i could do that you might still be here. Next year i am going back to dance. Gosh i wish you could be here to see me dance, i love dance like you wouldn't believe!!! I plan on going to college at USM and then going on to New York like Uncle Duke, I get it from him the best. ha! February 27th was my birthday if only you could have been there i finally got me a cell phone that is mine. I was so excited you should have seen the look on my face i was so shocked. Tonight i am at my best friend's house (Jenny). School is going great, it's been better than ever as always. I feel like i have to be strong in front of everyone when i think about you cause if i show i am weak i may burst into tears that no one has ever seen me burst into before. I try to be strong mostly in front of Mama and Daddy which i am. There is so much for me to say but i think it might take up six pages so i will say it briefly like i kinda just did.I still remember those riding days. We had some fun times! Sunday is your birthday Happy early birthday, it's also the day of easter sunday your favorite holiday besides christmas. ha. always. Sunday at church we are doing a couple of skits one is a cardboard box testimony skit where we write on the font of the cardboard what we used to do before GOD was in our lives then on the back we put what GOD has done in our lives. Our other skit is to a song called set me free by casting crowns. I keep wishing you were here to see the skits you would love the skits. well it is 12:08 A.M. i gotta go cause well for one i am tired and too my mother might kill me for being on this late. I love you and I miss you. Still wishing you were here. I love you Good night. I will write again from time to time.
I love you
Love
Ariel "Bull"

Ariel
Neice
April 9, 2009

Micheal,
Today is 3 years since you left us and it still feels like it just happened. I woke up today thinking about you and haven't stopped. As you know today is also Isabella's birthday. We are having a carnival birthday party for her tomorrow and I wish you were here to celebrate with us. I know she would want her uncle Bubba here. I know you are here watching over us though. Shayne and Ariel are doing great. They really miss you alot. You wouldn't believe what a fine young man Shayne has become and how much he reminds me of you in so many ways. Ariel is growing up so fast and will be in high school this August. I still remember how you used to call her "bull" and she remembers it too. Tony is doing good but still wishes you were here to talk with and fish with. Ya'll had some really good times together that he remembers fondly. I am doing okay for the most part. I have gone back to school to get my degree. Doing very well, I know you would be proud of me. I miss you alot and miss you coming over to the house and office to see me. Everytime I see a motorcycle police officer I think it is you. I love you always and you will never be forgotten in my heart! I love you little brother!!

Your big sister,
Kimie

Kimie
Sister
March 27, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005
March 27, 2009

It's hard to believe that it has been three years since you left us. I still think about you everytime I drive down Chicot street. Derrick and Richie have become close friends since they are both doing the K-9 program. You would just love Rambo, he is such a sweet dog. We haven't seen Ashley or Steven in a long time. I know it's hard on her to see folks from the Police Dept. I'm going to close for now. We miss and Love you very much!

Richard, Lanace, & John Anthony

Lanace Davis
Friend
March 27, 2009

To Patrolman T. Micheal Byrd, his family and his fellow officers with the Pascagoula Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Patrolman Byrd’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Patrolman Byrd and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff
March 27, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 27, 2009

It has been 3 years since you have left us and still can't believe your gone. We miss you and love you so much!

Jeremy, Alison, Leo & Michael
March 27, 2009