Officer Down Memorial Page

I knew Ty for only a short time, he was the Game Warden where my sister lived and worked in Rio Vista. Ty was a great guy always happy and with a smile on his face. The loss of him leaves a hole in this world that will never be filled.

Officer Paul Boon
Flower Mound Police Department
May 22, 2012

You will not be forgotten, Brother.

NLC, Special Agent
DHS/ICE/HSI (Texas)
March 18, 2011

I can't believe it's been almost 4 years. The office misses you but we see your smile all the time... We have your picture hanging up in the lobby! Rest in Peace Ty.

Dani King
Texas Parks and Wildlife
March 14, 2011

To the survivors of Warden Patterson,
I read of his tragic end today on the 3 year anniversary of his death. He will never be forgotten, ever.

Deputy Sheriff Eric C. Essinger
Washington County Sherrif's Department, WI
May 30, 2010

Ty

In memory this day of your service. You are remembered in both and your service and friendship.

Maintiens Le Droit

Sergeant
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
October 16, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the second 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 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

Anonymous
May 30, 2009

To Game Warden Teyran Patterson, his family and his fellow officers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
May 30, 2009

Thank you Warden Patterson for your dedicated service to the state of Texas and our country. May your name and memory be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired
May 21, 2009

Ty, I don't know you ,but I have heard such great things about you !!! I work along side of your fellow Game Wardens!! They were very sad from losing you ! I want you to know you will be in my thought and prayer forever! You did your Job with great pride !! God needed you home !!! You are a Brave Hero! I have learned so much from you and justin !!! I will pray for your family !! Your forever in my prayers!!!

Deputy melissa Lubyinesky
Karnes County Sheriffs Office
January 12, 2009

Ty, I don't know you ,but I have heard such great things about you !!! I work along side of your fellow Game Wardens!! They were very sad from losing you ! I want you to know you will be in my thought and prayer forever! You did your Job with great pride !! God needed you home !!! You are a Brave Hero! I have learned so much from you and justin !!! I will pray for your family !! Your forever in my prayers!!!

Deputy melissa Lubyinesky
Karnes County Sheriffs Office
January 10, 2009

Well Ty, it has been a year now. You are still thought of all the time on shift. I was down on the border the other day and met up with a Game Warden that gave me some meat from a dinner to honor you. He did not know you and I was glad to be able to let him know how great you are. Well, you are missed brother and I will see you on the other side.

Trooper Caleb Williams
Texas Highway Patrol
May 30, 2008

Ty was an awesome individual!!! He was a gentle giant with a kind heart. I was lucky enough to get to know Ty and go through the 51st Game Warden Academy with him. Your classmates will never forget the good times we had while in Austin. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ty and the entire Patterson family. We miss you! You and your family will never be forgotten.

Game Warden\Clint Graham
TPWD\ Academy classmate
January 7, 2008

To the family, friends and co-workers of Warden Patterson, please know that you all remain in the thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Maryland Natural Resources Police. We respect the sacrifice that Ty made and trust that he will continue to watch over us all as we continue his work. God Bless you Ty and may you continue to rest in peace.

Cpl. Sean Wm. Kille
Maryland Natural Resources Police
January 1, 2008

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Warden Patterson. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Ty, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Ty's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Ty's life was about so much more than the way he died. Ty will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Warden Patterson, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
December 24, 2007

Ty

We have never met but one day will in Glory and have a Trooper friend in common who talked often of your friendship. Hope to be in the Great State of TX this Feb (2008) and be sure that we both will spend time honouring your service. Matthew 5:8 brother.

Sergeant, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Sgt, RCMP
December 18, 2007

I miss that smile. I think about you and the family all of the time. I wish you where here to tell me how beautiful heaven looks. I remind myself "God is good at all times" and I am continually praying for your family. Love ya.

Game Warden Mack Chambers
Tx. Parks and Wildlife
December 4, 2007

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 12, 2007

TY WAS A GREAT GUY AND WE MISS HIM. REST BROTHER.

SGT. D.J. ROGERS
Cleburne PD
October 24, 2007

I was deeply saddened to hear the news today. I had the privilege of knowing Ty, his brother and parents growing up and always had the highest respect for them. I was always impressed with Ty's honesty and integrity and I thought it very fitting when I found out he was training to become a game warden. Ty was always a leader and someone you could count on. My heart goes out to the Patterson family for thier loss.
Thank you, Ty for your service and sacrifice to this great state. You will always be remembered as a hero.

Cal David Booth
Former Seguin Matador
August 12, 2007

God bless you for your service and sacrifice.

August 2, 2007

You will be remembered by all of us and we are very grateful for your contributions to our profession. May you be blessed and may your family feel the strength of our thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department
July 19, 2007

I would like to express my condolences to the Patterson family. I did not know Ty well, but I worked with him on occasion, and I found him to be great cop and person. We at the Sheriff's Office knew we could count on him when we needed backup. He was a hero in more way than one. He was also involved in the rescue effort for Kevin Brown in Alvarado, the two year old boy who wandered away and was missing for 69 hours. We will be honoring Ty at our awards banquet this year. We will remember him with love.

Deputy Stephen Brownlow
Johnson County Sheriff's Office
July 6, 2007

My prayers go out to your family, friends, and entire department. You gave the ultimate sacrifice ! I honor your service. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their lives." With Angels'Wings, you'll be 10-4 in the heavens above! God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Police Communications 911 Center
June 28, 2007

I wanted to let the Patterson family know that I have been keeping you in my thoughts daily the past month. While each of us grieve differently, we all mourn the loss of Ty. My only offering of comfort is the quote I used at Justin's funeral 3 months ago "While no one can take away today's sorrow, may the memories bring us joy tomorrow"

Greg Hurst
Brother of Justin "JP" Hurst
EOW 3-17-07

Greg Hurst
June 23, 2007

Texas has lost another of her BRIGHT STARS, but now there is another one in heaven. Ty was so special here, he was called to duty in heaven. To the Patterson family, just know that Ty is Shining Down on us all. He continues to cast his Special Light on us all.

Blessings Be With You.

SSgt. Renee RunningDeer
Texas State Guard
June 20, 2007