Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Darryl Louis Haywood, Sr.

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, October 2, 2004

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Reflections for Trooper Darryl Louis Haywood, Sr.

you are a great grandfather now, Chloe has a beautiful girl named Brielle, and the baby is named Messiah.
We can only imagine life with you here. You are never forgotten, you come into my dreams often.
It seems like every week we are sending your cronies up there with you. keep watching over us and keep us safe.
we miss you so much.
Until we meet again, your wife linda and family.

Linda Haywood Andy
wife

July 28, 2023

Darryl , once again you came up in conversation showing you are still with us.

P.O. Timothy J Joyce
Westchester County Police

October 19, 2021

17 years and my heart is still broken. I wish that you are resting in peace. Continue to watch over your family from Heaven.

Linda Sharpe Matthews

October 2, 2021

Ran across this post just recently. Darryl was a good guy and friend. His locker was right next to mine during my time at Highway 1 (NYPD). We had the banter of brothers. Was sad to read of his passing. Fidelis ad Mortem, Brother.

Det. Bill Kowalski
NYPD (Retired)

September 26, 2021

Twenty years in one of the toughest cities in the world and then to continue your service elsewhere when far easier and less stressful jobs are available is beyond selfless and heroic. Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 2, 2020

Hey Troop I remember where we met. LPGA Blvd and Derbyshire I said give me a stack of blue forms, I'll handle this. I used to be a city cop. You said as you wish brother here you go. Out of the trunk of that damn Camaro came an unopened stack of driver exchange. I was the first deputy at your crash, and I cry about it all the time.

Investigator Mathis
Volusia County Sheriff's Office (retired)

August 24, 2020

Hi pop pop,
You’ve been on my mind a lot lately. I miss you so much. I really wish you could be here with us. Everything would be so different with you here. I wish heaven had visiting hours. We miss you so much. I love you forever.

Chloe Malloy
Granddaughter

June 4, 2020

Worked with Darryl on calls for several years. He was a good guy and a good cop. RIP brother

Sgt. Keith Peck (Ret.)
Volusia County Sheriffs Office

October 2, 2019

You are a never forgotten hero. May you continue to Rest in Peace.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Ret.

September 3, 2019

I attended the LEO memorial in Daytona on Friday. It doesn't get easier. I still miss you terribly.
I heard some funny stories about you, made me laugh for the first time in a while. You are always in my heart.

Linda S Matthews
loving wife

May 6, 2019

Hi pop pop,
I miss you. Really wish you were here with us. Continue watching over all of us.
Love,
Chloe.

Chloe
Granddaughter

April 23, 2019

Happy birthday in Heaven. We love you and miss you.
You would be so proud of your family. But, you already know.
Sleep in peace.

Love always,
Linda

Linda Haywood Matthews
loving wife

December 7, 2018

We love you and miss you. Nothing changes that. Ever.
Continue to watch over us while you Rest In Peace , my hero.

Linda
Wife

October 2, 2018

Trooper Darryl Louis Haywood Sr. ( Detective Haywood Sr. NYPD), thank you for ALL you have done for our great nation. You are truly a Law Enforcement hero who continued to work in Law Enforcement because you wanted to continue your vocation to help others. May your soul rest in Heaven, and may God bless your family, especially your son who also served with the Florida Highway Patrol.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

February 17, 2018

I remember when you showed up at a kidnapping scene to help us out, when we were rescuing the victim and you were off duty. So happy to see you then, before, after and when we meet again at our final, heavenly assignment. "On the job" brotherly love always-

Ret. Det Anthony Alicea
NYCPD Major Case Squad

January 18, 2018

Big D,

It's just me on the check in, still miss you Brother.
Peace and Blessings to Linda and The Family.

KB

Friend

December 7, 2017

Thirteen long years have passed since you were taken from us;. We still hold your memory close in our hearts and minds.
You will always be our hero. We will never forget.

Until we are together again,
Linda

Linda Haywood Matthews
Widow

October 2, 2017

Darryl was an academy classmate of mine with the NYPD, 80-07. He was a quite guy with a good sense of humor. During our time in the PD I came across him a few times when he was with the Highway Unit. Condolences to family and friends. He's missed.

PO Martin A Gonzalez
NYPD Classmate

September 6, 2017

Hey Pop Pop
Not a day goes by that i don't think about you and how much different everything would be if you were here with us .. I passed by a cemetery the other day and immediately started tearing up .. I miss you so so much ..
please continue to watch over us and guide me on my journey to Highschool.
I love you,
Chloe

Chloe
Oldest Granddaughter

August 19, 2016

Darryl I worked with you in Highway Patrol unit#1 of the NYPD. You were a kind quiet funny and good cop. May you watch over all of us from above. God bless you and may you rest in eternal peace

Police Officer Joseph Komp
NYPD (retired)

March 2, 2016

Rest in peace, my love, and know that you are love and missed by your family and friends.
I know that you are keeping watch over us, our Guardian Angel in Heaven.
Rest in peace. You are my Hero.

Linda Haywood
loving wife

October 2, 2015

hey pop pop we miss you so much! please watch over us as we travel from destination to destination in hopes of a safe journey. i love you pop pop!

chloe
oldest granddaughter

July 19, 2015

Hey my friend, I was just talking about you the other day. I was showing off your baton that Linda gave me and explaining what happened and how we became friends. I keep the baton in my patrol car and your FHP shirt is hanging up in my closet. I also told them some of the stories we all talked about while at Dr. Dixon's home. FUNNY, FUNNY AND FUNNY . Well man you continue to rest and watch over all of us. Well will chat later, LORD WILL

TFC Paul Stokes #801
Ga State Patrol

June 25, 2015

Though I never had the privilege to work alongside you, I think of you every time I see your memorial signs on I4 at the 118 eastbound and 129 westbound mile markers. Please continue to look down and keep your fellow Troopers safe everyday. You are not forgotten!

Volusia County Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

May 23, 2015

Bless Darryl and his family former coworker NYPD Highway Patrol Pct 1

PO Robert Gaul
NYPD

March 23, 2015

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