Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another anniversary and your story never gets easier
to read. You did a job that so few are willing to do and
you died such a cruel death. Time has not diminished
your sacrifice and our hearts go out to those who knew
you. God bless.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 8, 2006

Just when you think you have heard of the MOST despicable acts of the most depraved, you read something like this. C/O Hyatt had the kindest, most loving demeanor. I am truly sickened to read of his horrible demise. Take heart, dear ones, he will NEVER be forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

October 28, 2006

You are greatly missed, brother. I will never forget the few lines we exchanged each night between shifts - you on your way in, me on my way out. I still get misty-eyed when I think about your kindness to the very one who ended your watch prematurely. We love you, Fred, and all like you who gave so much for so little in return. Tell Wayne "Cotton" Morgan that we miss him, too.

Sergeant Linda Moore
Tn Department of Correction - CBCX

May 28, 2006

I left this sentiment 2 years ago and
it bears repeating. My heart is still
extended on your behalf.

Correctional Officer Frederick Gayle Hyatt
Tennessee Department of Correction
Tennessee
Saturday, November 8, 2003


Boy, this turns my stomach like nothin' else. Another sad and tragic day for law enforcement. Your death diminshes us all. Thank you for your
selfless service and sacrifice in corrections. It is a long road to healing that lies ahead, but I know that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will extend His mercy and comfort to all who reach out to Him. There is none greater than He. We don't get to Heaven based on what we do, but what He did for us!! AMEN! There is now a huge void that cannot be filled. God be with all those who mourn and may His promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 9, 2005

To the family and friends of Correctional Officer Hyatt and his fellow officers, and most especially to Officer Hyatt himself;

On this the second anniversary of your brutal murder, please know that you are remembered and honored. Your courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Officer Hyatt.

May your family continue to be supported by their law enforcment family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the eleven years of service Officer Hyatt gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 8, 2003.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
( I was also a CO at San Quentin State Prison so fully understand what a hard job corrections is)

November 8, 2005

We honor the life of Correctional Officer Hyatt. You are not forgotten brother. Our thoughts and continued prayers are with your family and friends, as we know you are walking with the Lord now. Forever.

Northeast Correctional Complex
Tennessee Department of Correction

August 26, 2005

On behalf of the Fci Schuylkill correctional services department, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Hyatt. No one can explain why we do what we do for a living....you just do it the best way you can. Certainly God has a special place in Heaven for people of Fred's calber...people who take the worst life has to offer, and tries to make it better. God Bless.

Senior Officer M. Hart
Federal Bureau of Prisons

June 30, 2005

Today marks the 1st anniversary of your death, Sir and I just wanted to say thank you for serving and protecting us all. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts-La.
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

November 8, 2004

Fred, I hate that I lost yet another friend. I know that we are all always aware that we may give our all for this badge one day, but I never expected it to happen to you. I really hate that I cant come in and go look for stuff in your guild anymore. I miss chatting about things that were and telling you about wanting to be a Clarksville officer. I hate to know youre gone along with Yamil.. you two were great friends.. and now you rest not far from each other... along with all of the other heroes that have given their all. I hope to one day be able to live up to all the things you said i could accomplish. Be good ole friend.. God bless you and tell Yamil I miss him when you see him.

CPL N. Rodriguez
TN Dept of Correction

June 8, 2004

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

DE
St. Louis City Police

May 24, 2004

Fred was my friend.

I have known Fred for many years, from way back in Germany when he was an MP in the Army. Fred had such a soft soul, who really could not hurt anybody. He did not deserve to die like this.
Fred will always remain in my memories. I am glad I was able to visit with him just a few months before this happened.

My prayers are especially with his dear wife and son.

Rest in peace my Hero and Dear Friend.

Wolfgang Hill

April 20, 2004

fairwell brother in gray, be well to know all of us in the tdoc put our uniforms on for you and all you have done.

c/o eric morris
tennessee dept. of corrections

February 19, 2004

most people would tell you that law enforcement is a dangerous job. i never listened. I was always afriad when there was a domestic call or when i heard dispatch say use caution with someone. My husband was a little man but his size never mattered to him. He wanted to be a policeman, he wanted to make the small town we lived in a safe place for everyone. i never thought that directing traffic would be the worst thing that he could do. I just want to say to all the officers that read this "To be careful out there and watch out for other drivers and be careful so you can go home to your family" GOD BLESS

Wife of Officer Toby Dirickson
EOW 11-2-03

January 2, 2004

This is a wake up call for us all, to not take anything for granted especially our call of duty God has a plan for us all and this one just happen to be yours now you are free and have left many memories for us all.

Anonymous

November 29, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

November 28, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of C.O. Hyatt.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am certain that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

Anonymous

November 27, 2003

Your time behind the wall has ended my friend for a walk along God's upper tier. May the Lord grant your loved ones and colleagues His support in this time of need. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Fresno, CA

C/O IV Paul Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

November 20, 2003

I am a former N.Y.C. Dept Correction Officer 'Rikers Island' and i know how demanding this job can be. You are in a better place now my fellow officer and friend. God bless u and your family.

P.O. Rodriguez
Howard County,MD

November 20, 2003

It is with great sorrow that I send my prays to the friends and family of officer Hyatt. It is sad that this is the way we are noticed is life. When we do so much and sacrifice so much in our jobs. Again I am deeply sadden by your lose.
Sgt. Marc Barnett
Florida Dept. of Corrections

Sergeant Marc Barnett
Florida Department of Corrections

November 19, 2003

Rest in peace Brother, and may God Bless your Family, your Friends, and your Fellow CO's

Officer Lopez, CO IV
Texas Dep. of Criminal Justice

November 18, 2003

It is so hard losing a brother Correctional Officer. As in Tennessee, we lost a sister officer in Florida a short time ago. It was another attempted escape.
My deepest sympathy to the relatives of this wonderful officer and all of my prayers to them, as well as the fine officers of the Tennessee Dept. of Corrections.

Sgt. B. Schuster
FL. Dept. of Corrections

November 18, 2003

Brother your sacrifice will not be soon forgotten. We now have another soul watching out for those of us who walk to most dangerous beat in law enforcement.

Officer Curtis Sellers
Florida Department of Corrections

November 17, 2003

Stand tall, stand proud C/O Hyatt for you served us well. For those who pass through the steel gates day in and day out let us not forget those who have fallen and risen into heaven. When you hear the sound of brass keys clanging, that is the voices of our guardian angles reminding us to be safe and be proud! For you walk the toughest beat of them all.
God Bless Correctional Officer Frederick Hyatt.

Law Enforcement Specialist
Dept. of Homeland Security / Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

November 17, 2003

We pray for your family today and we thank you for the hard work you have committed your life's work to. We, your brothers, will not forget this day and remain ever vigilant. On behalf of the officers and employees of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, we salute you sir. nd to the family of this fine man, we thank you for making him everything that he was. It truly takes a special person to do this work but it takes a stronger family to support this work. We now have the watch for you sir...

Officer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte NC

November 17, 2003

This is a sad day for all. I am a police officer now, but have worked prior for the department of correction here in north carolina. I have the deepest respect for C/O hyatt and know what he went through in his day. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends, rest in peace my brother and take your place in the lords kingdom you have earned!

T.G. Vincent patrolman
asheboro police dept

November 16, 2003