Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Father in Heaven, Bless the soul of this thy servant Corporal Dennis James Lyden and keep him with you throughout all eternity. Bless also his beloved family and Brothers and Sister in blue, give them strength and courage in the knowledge that no enemy can pluck them from the hand of a God who protects them. This we ask in thy Holy name, Amen

Chaplain George E. Martin, Sr.

International Police Association
Region 14 (NC, SC, TN, GA)

February 25, 2023

Rest in Peace Brother Officer. I was good friends with your wife Maryanne’ brother George in College. I am so sorry what happened to you and Maryanne. Her family always treated me great and they made me feel so welcome. I had lost my mother the year before I met them due to cancer. Every time I pass that section of Highway it affects emotionally. Thank you for your service and God Bless You in Heaven brother.

Major AL Garbarino
US Army Military Police/ New York State Courts

February 7, 2023

Rest in Peace Brother Officer. I was good friends with your wife Maryanne’ brother George in College. I am so sorry what happened to you and Maryanne. Her family always treated me great and they made me feel so welcome. I had lost my mother the year before I met them due to cancer. Every time I pass that section of Highway it affects emotionally. Thank you for your service and God Bless You in Heaven brother.

Major AL Garbarino
US Army Military Police/ New York State Courts

February 4, 2023

Thank you Cpl. Lyden from r your service and dedication to the community. Rest easy and we love you.

Daniel Marine
N/A

October 6, 2021

I had the privilege of meeting him just days before his death. Was both shocked and saddened when I saw the news of his death on the evening news that night.

Steven Socha

May 28, 2021

This is one officer that is truly my HERO. I knew him from work at Food Chief. I miss him saying hello Tweety. He will never be forgotten.

Karon Cole
My Heros

November 10, 2020

God bless you and thank you for your service

Mark Mottola

June 5, 2020

Cpl. Horry,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 5, 2020

Never forgotten brother.

Judge / Magistrate Sheridan Lynn (former
Aiken County, S.C.

June 5, 2020

This is a second post. Dennis and I were in the same basic class. I still think of the loss. I will never forget you. I have tracings of your name in DC.

Mark Justice Sgt. retired
Greer PD

November 11, 2019

Never forgotten brother!!

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

June 5, 2018

Never forgotten brother!!

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

June 5, 2017

My old pal from Flushing NY. Godspeed, and know you will always be in our thoughts and prayers!

John Connors
frind

December 14, 2016

Dennis,

I remember that day still and think of you often. You will never be forgotten, Brother. Please continue to watch over us.

Jeb (former HCPD #430 from 1996-2003)

LCpl Jeb B
HCPD

October 1, 2016

Thank you for your service sir. Thanking the family for the sacrifice as well. May he REST IN PEACE !

Sgt LIsa S Satcher
Gainesville Police Florida

March 20, 2016

I was the class leader of class 286. Dennis like me was a little older than the average recruit and as a result I relied on him to help me with the younger officers. Myself and another Officer from the Greer PD went to the funeral. When I first heard of the death I was gut punched. This is not the first of my close friends I've seen taken away. I go to the memorial every now and then and I always look for your name I remember you and I will never forget you.
Mark

Sgt. Mark T, Justice
Greer Police Department

September 22, 2015

Im not a police officer or anyone special. I was driving on the highway today that is named after you taking my husband to work and I seen the sign with your name on it and I thought Ive got to go home and research his name. When I realized who u were and what had happen to u I got so mad at the pure evil in this world and wondered how many people drive by that sign everyday and will never know what u went through trying to keep our city, our state, our country a safe place. Thanks to all the police officers, soldiers, firefighters and to anybody that is willing to risk their for a cause or just an ordinary housewife like me.

Lauren Ashe
Housewife

June 30, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 6, 2015

I am a criminal justice major in Columbia SC. One of our assignments for our Police Administration class is to do a bio on a fallen police officer. This breaks my heart. It should break our whole nation's heart. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice and thoughts for your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Samantha Davis
Student

February 19, 2015

HCPD's new explorer post is in honor of you, sir. Rest in peace. We all keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Lieutenant (Explorer) Thomas Kelliher Jr
Horry County Police Department

November 23, 2014

I remember Dennis from the police academy as I was one of the trainers. He was always eager to learn and always smiling, laughing and enjoyed himself as well as his fellow classmates. The officers I know from Horry County Police were very distraught when he was killed.
We all miss him as a brother and as a friend.
Senseless acts of cowardice should not go unpunished.

Senior Instructor III
SC Criminal Justice Academy

June 6, 2014

It has taken all these years to write you but you cross my mind more than just often. I remember the last time I got to talk with you it was about 2 weeks before you left this world and we talked about how things were going while we drank a cup of coffee. The radio blurted out 353 for a call and you had to leave.
Dennis and I worked on the squad together in one the most rural areas of the county before he was transferred to Conway, we were partners for a while backing each other up. In the early morning hours when I got the call, I cant even remember driving there.....it was one the hardest things I've ever done was to see you there...few only know what it is like to pick one of your own up....just know I did so with care, anger, sadness, and pain. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten as long as I live, until the day we meet again my friend!

Sgt. Jeff Gause (retired)
Horry County Police Dept.

November 25, 2013

RIP

Chris James
Capatain

January 10, 2013

I think of you often and miss you much. Please, watch over us all.

PFC Ian Vaughn
NMB-DPS, Friend

June 6, 2012

Miss you brother!! still not a day goes by that i dont think of the time we were able to spend together!!

Officer Marc Hadden
HCPD - Partner

June 5, 2012