Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Family AND fellow officers of the Omaha PD, know that fellow officers from across this great nation share you greif, and give thanks to great men like Jason Pratt who protect us all from the evil that lurks among us.

Officer
Chandler, Arizona

Officer
Chandler, Arizona

September 25, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT THIS TIME OF GRIEF.

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING, DAVID BEASLEY
SUMNER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, GALLATIN, TENNESSEE

September 25, 2003

Right before Jason Tye Pratt rode off to what would be his final call, he shouted, "Let's get it on!" It was with that kind of enthusiasm and vigor that he performed his duties. He went out of this world doing what he truly wanted to do. I'm sorry we couldn't have helped you more.

September 25, 2003

I'll see you my freind, when we meet up there! When we meet up there on HALELUJAH SQUARE. May you rest in peace. Thank you for you're service. God be with your family always!

Daphne civilian

September 24, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER PRATT, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

September 24, 2003

Tye,

On 9-9-96 you came into my life. It was the first day of our academy. We spent the next 21 weeks in a very small classroom where I got to know you and you became a friend. That friendship grew out on the street where I learned of the house that you were remodeling and the family you were starting. Though our career paths kept us apart for months at time I never doubted that I would not see my buddy Tye again and we would share many more stories and laughs again.

On 9-11-03 I got a call at home stating that you were shot and critically injuried. My heart broke instantly. Over the next week I met your family and the indivdual who sold you your house. That same house we had so many talks about. It made me smile to be able to share that with someone who understood.

On 9-19-03 you lost your fight and I lost my friend. Our class forever lost its leader and so did the OPD community.
Stacy, my prayers are with you and know that Tye will never be forgotten.

OPD class # 2-96

September 24, 2003

Today I attended your funeral Officer Pratt. I wish I could of been blessed to of known you. Though I didn't know you, I will not forget you. God Bless you, your family, and friends.
Until we do meet...Rest in peace Brother.

Officer Jarrod
Council Bluffs Police Dept.

September 24, 2003

Jason, I will miss seeing you at work and the usual banter back and forth. You were a great officer that helped so many. The city showed their support in an overwhelming manner. We will continue to fight the good fight, knowing you are on watch in a better place. Please protect us, as we will continue to support and protect your family. Godspeed my friend. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

OFC. Matt Witkowski #1481
Omaha Police Dept.

September 24, 2003

As a wife of an Omaha Police Sergeant, I extend my most heartfelt condolences to Jason's beautiful wife and children. I pray every night that my husband will make it home safely, as I am sure that she did too.

My thoughts will always be with her. I know that she is proud of her husband's bravery and courage, as we all are.

Wife of OPD Sergeant

September 24, 2003

Gone, but never forgotten. God Speed and God bless your family.

-From the mother of a daughter whose hearts desire to be a police officer.

Anonymous

September 24, 2003

Not an officer, was asked by a friend who is to pray for Officer Pratt and his family. A friend of the police in KY sends her thoughts and prayers to his family

September 24, 2003

FINAL ROLL CALL

OFFICER TYE PRATT,
REST IN PEACE BROTHER, FOR YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART TO MAKE THIS A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL...GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR YOU...FOR THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THAT OF A MAN LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE FOR ANOTHER...BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD...WATCH OVER US ALL AND RIDE WITH US ALWAYS...GOOD JOB OFFICER PRATT

YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
WAKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
RALEIGH, NC

Deputy David A. Wilson
Wake County Sheriffs Office

September 24, 2003

All though I did not know you. I know that you will not be forgotten... watch over us all from Heaven above as you watched over your beat. your scrafice was great and your courage undeniable. May God bless your family and loved ones.
Rest now in peace

Officer Flinn
Port of Portland

September 24, 2003

To the Pratt Family. I knew Jason by chatting a few times with him in the streets while he was on patrol. He was a wonderful person and I considered him a friend the first time we meet. He was a wonderful man and I bet he was a great husband and father. I will never forget how much he touched my life those few total hours I chatted with him. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again. You will not be forgotten

FireFighter Albert Craven
Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services

September 24, 2003

May God bless you, your family, and your brothers and sisters from your department. Rest in peace my friend.

Deputy U.S. Marshal
U.S. Marshals

September 23, 2003

Officer Tye, we will miss you on the streets of our city. Thank you for protecting our family as well as the thousands of others you protected day in and day out. You have beautiful girls, that look just like their daddy. Omaha will never let them forgot their daddy, and what he means to everyone. We had another tradgey on 9/11. I hoped nothing bad would ever happen on that day...and something did...and then you went on to your final sleep on my daughters birthday. It will be a day our family will not forgot. Thank you. and god bless Stacy and the girls.

Anonymous

September 23, 2003

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

September 23, 2003

YOU ARE TRULY A HERO. THIS AGENCY HAS LOST MANY A HERO LIKE YOU. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.

Ofcr. Art
LAPD

September 23, 2003

Your bravery and dedication will be remembered. Rest in peace.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

September 23, 2003

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. It is my humble prayer that God will assign you to be our Guardian Angel and watch over us as we continue to fight the good fight. May your family, friends, and fellow officers find comfort and strength in this time of tragic loss.
Rest peacfully... The watch is now ours!!!

Sgt Mark Schultz
Canton PD, Michigan

September 23, 2003

BROTHER IN ARMS YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, YOU ARE A HERO. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU`RE FAMILY. REST IN PEACE

TROOPER J PERKINS U/580
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE

September 23, 2003

BROTHER IN ARMS YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, YOU ARE A HERO. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU`RE FAMILY. REST IN PEACE

TROOPER J PERKINS U/580
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE

September 23, 2003

Jason, today you were layed to rest....you will ALWAYS and forever be in our hearts. You have touched everyone that knew you. You will never be forgotten.

Ofc. Staci Witkowski #1381
Omaha Police Department

September 23, 2003

I send this, to honor Jason Pratt and all of the men and women of law
enforcement, who put their lives on the line everyday, to help make our
world a safer place. And to Stacy: I have 2 brothers and a brother-in-law
on the Omaha Police Department, so although I do not know you
personally, I feel as if we are family. My deepest sympathy goes out to
you and your daughters. God Bless you all.

Poem For Officers
There was a touching poem inside programs handed out at the funeral of
Sgt. Jason Pratt Tuesday, written by Steve Staskiewicz.

They're mothers and fathers
They're husbands and wives
Ensuring our safety while risking their lives.


We send them to work
With a kiss or embrace
And try not to think of the dangers they face.


They're brothers and sisters
They're daughters and sons
Who serve and protect wearing badges and guns.


We know of the honor
And courage they hold
It shows in their lives and the stories they've told.


They're nieces and nephews
They're neighbors and friends
On whose dedication our safety depends.


They ask nothing more
Of the ones they protect
Than courtesy, trust and a little respect.


They're everyday people
Enforcing our laws
They really are heroes who fight for our cause.


Remember these heroes
You see every day
Remember the ones who were taken away.

Jenni Schliesman

September 23, 2003

very sad day in Omaha.....remember all the sacrifies made by Officer Pratt's family just so he could help protect us all...Thank you and God Speed....

September 23, 2003