Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Friday, January 20, 2006
Add to My HeroesMatthew DeWayne Myrick
Trooper Matthew Myrick was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an accident call in Deaf Smith County.
He was responding on FM 1259, in Hereford, when his patrol car left the roadway at Main Street and struck a concrete culvert. The patrol car burst into flames upon impact.
Trooper Myrick had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 2 years. He also served with the US Naval Armed Forces from 1989 to 1991. He is survived by his wife, four children, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 11425
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 238 ReflectionsHard to believe it's been 14 years since I've seen my friend. I drive by the accident scene every day. Mostly, I'm not sad because I know this is where you entered into Heaven and heard the words, "well done, thy good and faithful servant." You were such a kind Christian man, asking if I had any prayer concerns and stopping to talk for a few minutes. Your testimony still sounds out, even long after you've been gone. Thank you for being who God called you to be and doing the job you loved. A selfless servant to others. I look forward to seeing you again. May God continue to watch over and bless your family, here on Earth.
Chief Brent Harrison
Hereford Police Department
January 20, 2020
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