Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Brian Edward Hayden

Choctaw County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Brian Edward Hayden

Brian, we laid you to rest yester with hearts heavy with grief and minds numb with disbelief. This loss seems so overwhelming to everyone who knows you, Tabby, Sampson, and your wonderful family. God placed in you a bright light that touched so many people through your huge smile, contageous laughter, and your wonderful sense of humor. You were a husband, son, father, brother, uncle, friend, patriot, hero, role model, and an inspiration to more people that I think you ever realized. Your loss leaves a huge hole that will not ever be filled. Those of us left behind mourn, not for you because we know you have gone to be with your Savior Jesus, but for ourselves because we miss having you here with us. You watched over us for 20 years in the Air Force and for many more years as a police officer. Your sense of duty never faded and never tired. You would have been so proud of Sampson. He did a wonderful job watching over you and providing love and comfort to Tabby and your parents. Cody was honored and priviledged to handle Sampson during the funeral and only want to do his best to honor you. I know you would have been proud of him too. Tabby is an amazingly strong woman and has been handling your loss with a grace that I know comes from Jesus and you, standing quietly behind her supporting her still. I pray in the days and weeks and years to come, the rest of us left behind can step up and provide her with the support and comfort that I know she will need. I thank your parents and your sister and the rest of your family for sharing you with us. Our lives are definitely much richer for it. Thank you for the years of friendship and service you have given so many. You will never be forgotten.

Jennifer Palmer
Wife of Deputy Cody Palmer, Candian County Sheriff's Office

April 27, 2012

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY HAYDEN..............GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DEPARTMENT. OUR SHERIFF'S OFFICE MOURNS ONCE AGAIN FOR ANOTHER OFFICER LOST.

DEPUTY ALAN W. MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ( AUGUSTA GA )

April 27, 2012

Thank you for all that you did, you are a true hero and your loss will be felt from all your brothers and sisters in the law enforcement family. May God watch over you as you have watched over us.

michael schumacker
Macomb County Sheriff's Office

April 27, 2012

A Hero may fall but shall never be forgotten. You served well Sir and for that I would like to say thank you and RIP now as your brothers have the watch. My prayers are with you family and childern as I'm sure it is going to be a tough road a head.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

April 26, 2012

RIP Deputy Hayden and thank you for serving brother.

PA Constable Rossman

April 26, 2012

You were there for my entire career at Tinker with the 72nd SFS. You were a true leader, mentor, and friend. I still remember going TDY with you to California. It was a long TDY, but was my favorite. You really are the one who instilled the learning nature I use today. Trying to have every answer for every question. You were always about solutions. I always appreciated that about you. I miss you brother, and you left us way too soon. I felt like it was just yesterday talking to you on Facebook, and now you're gone. Rest in Peace Msgt Hayden, you are truly missed.

SSGT Sam Riojas (sep)
72nd Security Forces Squadron, USAF

April 26, 2012

Brian,
You were a true professional and leader. God bless you and your family. R.I.P Sir! It was an honor to have served with you.

Ofc. Steve Hoppe
Mankato Police Dept. MN / 72nd Security Forces TAFB

April 26, 2012

May God bless each of you during this difficilt time.

DEPUTY T.BABB
CIVIL ENFORCEMENT SUFFOLK SHERIFFS OFFICE VA.

April 25, 2012

God needed a hero, so he chose Brian. He will be greatly missed. Tab. Love ya. Thoughts and prayers with all the family and my fellow Officers. Tomorrow respects will be given to a great hero and it will be rough.

Capt. Donna m. Sims
Hugo Police Department.

April 25, 2012

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY HAYDEN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT. SAY HELLO TO MY SON WHEN YOU MEET.

FELLOW OFFICER AND FATHER OF FALLEN OFFICER
ANDREW S. DUNN E. O. W. 3-19-11

OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY P.D. (OH)

April 25, 2012

Hate when this happens, but for some reason unclear to us God needs you more up there than he does down here. Prayers going to your Friends, Family & Agency - Rest in Peace!

Radio Service tech
Fannin Co. Texas

April 25, 2012

Rest in peace my fellow brother! My condolences to his family!

Police Reserve Officer, Gerald T. Smith "Smitty", Guam Police Department

April 25, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother...

Mark Maskule

Detective
Lowndes County Sheriff's Office

April 25, 2012

Rest in Peace brother. We ALL mourn your loss. Let's support his survivors to the best of our abilities...forever. God bless Choctaw SO!

Chief Investigator Kurtis Cardwell
Solano Co. (CA) District Attorney

April 25, 2012

Rest in Peace Sir, thank you for your dedication and service to the law enforcement family and for protecting your community..... Everybody who wears a badge mourns your lost..... God bless you and your family and co-workers in this sad time.

Officer Carlos Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections

April 25, 2012

RIP brother

sergeant Tri Mason
brinkley pd

April 25, 2012

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your family

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Motorcycle Division

April 25, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the dear family and children of Deputy Hayden. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

April 24, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

April 24, 2012

Rest in peace Deputy Hayden and thank you for your service. Condolences to your family and friends for their great loss.

Cpl Bill Cuddy
Riverside Sheriff's Department

April 24, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 24, 2012

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle
Wife of US Marshal

April 24, 2012

I am praying for the Family. as a Preacher and a former Deputy Sheriff from Kansas I have a Heart for my fallen brethren. God Bless you folks, know this he is a true local hero

Preacher/Former Deputy Sheriff
Crawford County Kansas

April 24, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss Tabitha. Bryan was a good man and good friend. I will miss him greatly. You have my family's prayers and sympathy.

God, He has served you well, take extra good care of him please.

TSgt (Retired) Ven Sova
Security Forces and friend

April 24, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy E. Zargo #7027
Clay County Sheriff's Office (Florida)

April 24, 2012

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