Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God Bless the Peacekeepers. Thank you, Trooper Myrick, for keeping US safe. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

January 22, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

January 22, 2006

Hearts and minds may wonder but, the spirit remains strong. Trooper Myrick will never be forgotten. He leaves a lasting impression that will forever guide us. May his dedication and service be a guide for all future generations of law enforcement officers. Rest in Peace Brother.

Trooper JOhn McMahon
Utah Highway Patrol

January 22, 2006

Thoughts & prayers to family and fellow officers, Thank you for your service, rest in peace

Michael Hopkins
friend to all law officers

January 22, 2006

Rest in peace, trooper. God's peace be with you, your family and brothers & sisters in blue.

Michigan

January 22, 2006

Trooper Myrick, you, your family, friends and the Texas Highway Patrol are in my thoughts and prayers. Your service and sacrifice will never by forgotten. You are truly a hero in this world where people like you are badly needed. Thank you, sir. May you rest in the loving arms of God.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

January 22, 2006

What a tragic loss for the Myrick family. God bless you all in this time of pain. Our prayers are with you.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 22, 2006

Like the DPS spokesperson stated all police officers know the dangers of the job yet we still go out on a daily basis and serve the State of Texas. Although we know the dangers of our job, it still does not make the loss of one of your own any easier. Rest in Peace Trooper Myrick, well will take it from here.

Trooper I
Texas Highway Patrol

January 22, 2006

Rest in Peace Trooper Myrick

Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

January 22, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

January 22, 2006

TROOPER MYRICK,
ANOTHER MAN TAKEN TOO SOON. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING OUR TX HIGHWAYS SAFE. FROM YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS IN TX, WE ALL SAY THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS. ALSO GOD BLESS YOUR FELLOW DPS BROTHERS.

PATROL MAN
NEW BRAUNFELS PD

January 22, 2006

May god bless you and your family. See you soon brother...

Officer B. Dean
Norfolk Poice Dept. Norfolk VA.

January 22, 2006

Another colleague has gave his all. We may be an ocean apart but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

"The Policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church, have you been true?"

The Policeman squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times, my talk was rough...
and sometimes, I've been violent
because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep,
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times, I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much.
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the saints often trod.
As the Policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, Policeman.
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."

PC Dave STUBBS
Staffordshire Police, England

January 22, 2006

Rest easy my brother. We will carry on from here.

Senior Officer
City of Salem Police Department VA

January 22, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 22, 2006

"A MAN IN BLUE"

A man in blue has lost his life in service of law.
The love that makes this sacrifices the greatest love of all.
A Police man was killed today, the reason I cannot say.
I don't know why he had to die.
The man in blue died for me and you;
we must remember him too.
Flags fly low, let use bow in prayer
for fallen police men everywhere;
and remember this: that they are missed.
The badge burns bright like an evening star
free from a world of war.


R.I.P. Brother

Off. Mundo
Shelbyville P.D., Ky

January 22, 2006

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Matthew Myrick of the Texas Highway Patrol. Thank you for your service and dedication. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. May God Bless.

Officer Timothy T. Royster
Huntsville Police Department, AL.

January 22, 2006

Troop,
It is never easy to lose one of our own. With your loss we have now lost two of our own in a matter of weeks. Our prayers are with your family. Rest in Peace Brother, for you have made the ultimate sacrifice in a job profession that we all love but know we might not come home from. See you on the other side.

Trooper J. Rowland
TX DPS

January 22, 2006

I would like to extend my condolences to Trooper Myrick's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Texas Department of Public Safety. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Trooper Myrick, your duty here is done.

Sgt Urs Hoffmann
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

January 22, 2006

You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family. We will never forget the sacrafice you made for the citizens of this state and the department.

Trooper E. Garcia
Texas DPS/Gov. Protection-uniform detail

January 22, 2006

God Bless you brother. Though I may not have known you, you will always be a member of my family. My prayers are with your wife and children. God Speed.

Trooper K. Garza
TX DPS - Corpus Christi

January 22, 2006

Tpr. Myrick your loss in not in vain. In the years to come, the law enforcement community and the citizens of the state of Texas will gratefully remember your service and ultimate sacrifice.

God Bless you, your spouse, and your children.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

January 22, 2006

May God be with you and your family. Rest in peace brother, thank you for your service to the great state of Texas. You will be missed, we will take it from here.

Officer Rhonda Richeson
Dallas Police Department

January 22, 2006

Thank you for your service your a true hero. God Speed. Rest in peace brother.

J. McGee # 4189
Allen PD

January 22, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Trooper Myrick.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

January 22, 2006