Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jason, if you can see this message from where you are now you know who this is from. This from me, your friend, to you.
I am still trying to figure out why you were taken from us. I am very sad and angry. I will never forget the first time I spoke with you. I will never forget hours we spent together in the cruiser. The calls we handled the arrests we made. You were like family to me, a brother. You looked after me and I looked after you. I wish I was with you on September 11th, 2003. Maybe there was nothing that I could have done to have prevented this tragedy; but at least I would have been by your side at the end.
There hasn't been a day that has passed since that night that I haven't thought of you. The time I spend in the cruiser is the hardest. Every place I go in it I remember the calls we handled and traffic stops we made together. Your spirit lives in my memory. I miss you.

Your Friend
Omaha Police

October 18, 2003

Tye was a great person, and cousin to me. He was always an aggressive man, strong, and very loving. He was a great father who loved Madi, Jodyn, and Stacy with all his heart. He will be greatly missed by me, and the rest of his family. But I will always remember that he's still in my heart. I will also remember all the good times I've had with him, knowing that I'll see him again someday, and we will all be together again.

I love you Tye, you were my cousin, and my hero......
see you soon......

Anonymous

October 14, 2003

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because tough men (and women) stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
-Steve Robinson, Seal Team One, 1971-1973

Rest in peace brother, we now have the watch.

First Sergeant J.L. Slaughter
Radford City Department of Police

October 10, 2003

rest in peace brother, for you will see your family again on that golden shore.God Bless you,friend !

Sergeant W.R. (Bill) Smith
Asheville Regional Airport Police

October 7, 2003

Rest in Peace. May God always be with you.

Trooper Hatrak
New Jersey State Police

October 5, 2003

To Sgt. Pratt's wife: I know that this is the toughest time of your life. My husband was killed 3 weeks ago and it still seems like just yesterday. Just know that your family, friends, and even strangers are praying for you.

Jennifer Waters
Mike Waters EOW 9-11-03

October 4, 2003

Sgt. J Pratt,
People in society today really don't understand what we are really willing to do. You paid the "ultimate price" and I want to thank you for your service and dedication. You will always be remembered as a HERO.My heart goes out to you and your family.
God bless you my Brother in blue.

Deputy A B Smith
Wake Co Sheriff's Office,NC

October 4, 2003

Yet another name is added to this list. I pray for the wife and children of this hero. May you know that daddy died a hero and that is something that everyone of us survivors should hold precious to our hearts. People like Sgt. Pratt and my brother (EOW 8-2-03 Patrick Maher) and the other's that give their lives for us, are ever so few. To the dept, may you find strength is Sgt. Pratt memory. May God keep all of our officer's safe.

Anonymous

October 3, 2003

It is with deep sorrow and sadness to hear of Sgt. Pratt's death. Another Blue warrior taken from us to early. Please except my condolences on behalf of myself and my department. Rest In Peace Blue Angel. To your wife and young children, Your daddy is a Hero and will never be forgotten.

Master Police Officer Brian D Decker
Virginia Beach Police Department

October 3, 2003

My prayers and deepest sympothy go out to Sgt. Pratt's family and fellow officers.

Officer Doug Wilson
Carbondale P.D.

October 1, 2003

May god bless you and your family!

Rest in peace, brother!

Marc
Nordrhein-Westfalen State Police / Germany

September 30, 2003

my heart goes out to this young family...the wife who has been left behind and their two children. my fiancee was killed 5 short months ago so we never had a chance to begin a family. please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. the road ahead will be long, but know that your husband and daddy is supporting you from above...giving you strength you never knew you had. remember all that he stood for and know that he would want you to continue through life and grow and learn from this tragedy. god bless you all.

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Officer Cole Martin E.O.W. 4/25/03

September 30, 2003

We are truly saddened at Tye's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

September 30, 2003

"THIS IS MY SHIELD.
I BEAR IT BEFORE ME INTO BATTLE,
BUT IT IS NOT MINE ALONE.
IT PROTECTS MY BROTHER ON MY LEFT.
IT PROTECTS MY CITY.
I WILL NEVER LET MY BROTHER
OUT OF ITS SHADOW,
NOR MY CITY OUT OF ITS SHELTER.
I WILL DIE WITH MY SHIELD BEFORE ME
FACING MY ENEMY."

GONE...YET...NEVER FORGOTTEN!!

DOOR....FRONT....OPEN....ON YOU....

BOX ELDER METRO S.W.A.T. (UT)

Anonymous

September 29, 2003

" Blessed are those who mourn , for they shall be comforted . " Matthew 5:4

C. Kaye Hunley
Maynardville . TN

September 28, 2003

"It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, but how they lived." (from the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC

To the family of a fallen brother,
You are in our prayers and hearts. May God bless you and give you the peace that only comes from Him.

We will never forget.

Anonymous

September 28, 2003

May God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice WILL be remebered always.

K9 Officer Richard Hirsch
Bloomington P.D. Bloomington IL

September 28, 2003

Rest in peace brother, may God bless you and your family.

Cpl. Bruce Sigler
Lee CountySheriff's Office Fort Myers, Fl.

September 27, 2003

Sarge, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, So Do We!

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond,Va Police

September 27, 2003

You are in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult days that lay ahead. God Bless You. I thank Sergeant Pratt for the sacrifice that he has made to keep our country safe.

Anonymous

September 26, 2003

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER, WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU OR YOUR FAMILY.

DEPUTY A. BRISINTE
ORANGE CO. SHERIFFS OFC. ORLANDO FL

September 26, 2003

Deepest regards to the family of yet another fallen officer. We all start our tour of duty hoping this never happens.

Anonymous

September 26, 2003

To the Family and Police Family of Sgt. Pratt,

My heart and thoughts go out to you.

Deputy II
Greenville Co Sheriffs Office

September 26, 2003

God grant me the ability to love those who hate, the ability to care when others are indifferent, please heal the hole in my heart.

The Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.

Deputy
Sarpy County Sheriff's Office

September 25, 2003

God Bless You and your family
Your watch has ended Brother, rest now
the watch is ours.
May your family and friends find strength in God.
God bless Sgt Pratt's wife and daughters, for they need your love, and guidance.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Constable Pct 2

September 25, 2003