Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Got to see your mom as she road her bike into the memorial. It was an honor to be there. You'd be a salty old troop by now and I'm sure a good one. Rest easy.

Sr Trooper Jeff Leighty
OSP

February 4, 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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 14, 2008

I write this to the family of Scott Lyons,
I am a sister to the man involved in the terrible accident your son was in. I am now in law enforcement and I see things on a very different level than I did ten years ago. I think of that horrible day offten and when I reflect back on it my thoughts are of your son Scott ,Dave and both of the families. I can't express how sorry I am and how much I wish that day had never happend. I have prayed for your families daily and hope that in time you have been given some peace and comfort.
God Bless All Of You
Becky

Deputy Wiggers
Morrow County Sheirff's Office

September 4, 2007

Trooper Lyons,
Today we are remembering you on this tenth anniversary of your EOW. Thank you for making such a difference in the world. Your legacy of committment will always be remembered.

Pennsylvania citizen

September 2, 2007

HERO! RIP Brother in Blue.

Traffic Enforcement P/O D. Kirk#309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

September 2, 2007

Barbara - I met you last week on the Police Unity Tour. I sat next to you on the bus on the bridge to Annapolis. I just wanted you to know that I was honored to ride with you on the tour and was deeply touched and inspired by the story of your cross country trip in honor of your son Scott.
Please know I will never forget the sacrifice that Scott and your family has made and I will continue to ride for officers and families like yours as long as God allows me to.
Thank you and God bless you and your family.

Adam Schuler, Chester Township New Jersey Police Department

Chief Adam Schuler
Chester Township New Jersey

May 17, 2007

Bill&Barb, was just scrolling through this site and wanted to leave a message for your family. I just want you to know that although I never met Scott, I was very close friends with Jim. He told me once that he wished he had a hundred Scott Lyons working for him. Believe me when I say I will never forget the service in Bend that day when I spoke during Jim's portion. I have no way of knowing the full impact this has had on your family. Be assured that I think of you, Bill, often. I always admired you professionalism and dedication. Be safe. Jim Davis

Jim Davis - Detective (retired)
osp

April 1, 2007

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lyons ~

I just read of your cross-country bike ride in the NLEOMF newsletter and wanted to take a moment to reach out to you. We travel this journey together - I lost my husband in March of 2005 and am left to raise 2 young children on my own. I am sometimes still overwhelmed by the pain of my loss; I can only imagine yours........the only thing worse than losing a spouse would be losing a child. My heart aches for you at the thought of your suffering.

Riding Scott's bike to the Memorial in his memory and honor was an amazing feat. I am in awe of people like you, who are able to rise above the storm and show such strength and courage. Scott must be very proud to have you for his parents.

Thank you, Trooper Lyons, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May you continue to rest in eternal peace, forever safe in the arms of the angels.

They are gone, but they are never forgotten. God bless you all.

Carin E. Sollman, surviving spouse
Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

July 16, 2006

Scott, I had the pleasure and honor of meeting your family in Washington D.C. this weekend, while attending the Police Week events (for my husband, a Columbus, Ohio Police Officer, killed in a car accident on the job in 1995). The way we met is rather a fun story and so I decided to find your page and leave the story here. The group I was with had left the candle light service and headed over the Chop House Restaurant. The Chop House brews a special police week beer every year and we wanted to try this year's beer (and have an opportunity to unwind after all of the emotion.) Well, we had a rather large group, that kept getting bigger. We changed our number 3 or 4 times, much to the restaurant's chagrin. Shortly before we were to be seated, 4 in our group left. This was just going to drive the "leader" of our group crazy after he had pled with the matre de' to get a table for 20. Then along came your mom, dad, sister and brother-in-law. We thought, they probably need a table, we don't want to have to tell our "leader" we had 4 leave and so it would be a win-win situation to invite your family to join us. We approached them with a proposition to join our group, as "long lost family members" and they accepted. They must have thought we were completely off the wall. As it turned out it was a blessing in disguise for me. Because of where our lives have taken us, they truly are "long lost family members" as we share a bond...that bond of loosing a loved one in the line of duty.

We had such a fantastic time talking with and getting to know your family. I can imagine from them what a wonderful young man you must have been. I am a firm believer that God puts people in places for a reason and that nothing is by chance. Earlier that afternoon we had seen some of the Unity Tour cyclist ride in to the memorial site and I mentioned that this woudl be a great thing to work on and participate in to honor the 15th anniversary of my husband's death in four years. (It will take me that long to get in shape for the challenge.) God was listening and put your family at the restaurant at just the right time so that we could talk with them about the ride. What an amazing thing your mom and sister did to honor you. You must be so proud. They have given me inspiration to set this goal and do everything I can to obtain it. Meeting your family was one of the high lights of our trip this year and one I will treasure.

Watch over your family, they so very obviously miss you.

Thank-you to the Lyons' family for sharing some of your time in Washington with our family.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

May 15, 2006

Your memorial came up today on the ODMP home page when the site loaded. I took the time to click on your memorial and read through the reflections left by people you knew, didn't know, and by your parents who miss you so much. My heart goes out to them and your sister. It has been 8 years but certainly they ache for you as much today as they did in the beginning. Rest peacefully in the palm of God's hand. An extra special prayer will be offered up for you and your surviving family. Peace to you all.

Michigan

December 5, 2005

Scott,
Mom started her bike ride across the United States this past summer (June 2005) and made it to the Kansas State line. She will finish in the summer of'06 and leave your bike at the National Law Enforcement Memorial wall next to your name. Also, Mom and Melissa were accepted to ride in the Police Unity Tour in May of '06, so we have been busy raising funds to participate in that event. Your friends still talk about you and your always smiling face. We miss you.
Love, Dad

November 13, 2005

Just discovered your reflection page
when searching "today in history".
How sad to lose you so young.
Parents aren't supposed to outlive
their children. I know the pain must
be great for them and am sure you
will forever be missed by all who
knew and loved you. Thank you for
your service and tremendous sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

September 2, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.

This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined the other Angels in Blue.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

May 22, 2005

Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten for your sacrifice. God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 26, 2004

05/25/04

Rest in peace Trooper Lyons. You are not forgotten.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 25, 2004

Dear Scott, Today is May 15th, Police Memorial Day. I cried new and ongoing tears due to your death. I think my pain will go away when I die. When I saw your picture on this web page, I had to smile. You had more episodes of the 'sun burned' nose than any one I can remember. I miss you and know that you are with us every day. For that I am greatful. You had the opportunity to walk this earth for only 23 very short years but who you really are in spirt will out live us all. Love ya, Mom

Barb Lyons
Home/ The heart.

Dear Scott,

I just came across this web site, saw your smiling face, then broke down into tears. It has been just over 3 years and we miss you every day. People don't understand how hard this continues to be for us. We love you and miss you.

Dad

Sr.Tpr. Bill Lyons (Retired)
Oregon State Police

Dear Scott,

I have had the pleasure in meeting your wonderful, loving parents on a house boat trip at Shasta. They told me about the accident and my heart ached. I wish I had the opportunity to meet you. You will always be loved even by those who have never shared time with you. Keep watch over your parents...especially your mom...she's mean in waterballon fights! GodSpeed my brother! By the way...nice truck, Dad is taking very good care of it.

Ebby Ibarola
Phoenix Police Department

Dear Scott,
May 15, 2003, another Police Memorial Day. We are still saddened because of your death, however we are thankful that we can see and visit with your many friends and classmates throughout the year, but especially on this day. You were loved by many.
Love,
Dad

Dad

Rest easy, Troop. You are a hero, never to be forgotten. May God comfort those you left behind.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

Dear Scott, Just wanted to let you know some of your highschool buddies were here tonight. They were in town for your 10 year highschool reunion. It's hard to believe you have been out of school for 10 years and we are coming up on 5 years since your death. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and miss you. Thanks for the dreams, I need them. Love ya, Mom

Scott, I came across this site and found you and Maria. You were my friend and classmate and I appreciate the opportunity to know you for the short time I did. You were taken far to early and were destined for great things as a trooper. You are missed by many. And Bill, I just want you to know that Scott has not been nor never will be forgotten. He is thought of often.

Det. Steve Duvall
Oregon State Police

Scott,
May 9, 2002. The Oregon Police Memorial was held today in Monmouth to add two new names, one from OSP, Maria Mignano. Even after almost 5 years, we still cry at the sound of bagpipes and the rifle salute. It was good to see some old friends and several of your classmates, who are now Honor Guard members. Heroes live forever Scott, you are one of the heroes.
Love, Dad

Scott,

I think of you every day, I miss you and the friendship we were able to share even though you wouldn't eat my lasagna. Every time someone asks me about my bracelet I tell them with so much pride that it was my son's godfather and a great friend that were killed in an accident. I am so proud of all you accomplished in your short time here and I am so glad you were in my, Chris and Aaron's lives. Even though you were stingy with your beer and couldn't bring yourself to do dishes, you were still the best friend we could ever wish for...and memories of you always make me smile when the lightening hits...

Thanks for all you gave to us.
Michelle

Michelle Ashenfelter
Friend

11/01, Checking the net because I couldn't sleep and came across that smiling face. It seems like just yesterday when I last spoke with you. Everyday I put the uniform on I think of you and I know you are looking down on me.

Miss you, Lynn

Trooper Lynn Withers
Oregon State Police