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Trooper Taylor Joseph Thyfault

Colorado State Patrol, Colorado

End of Watch Saturday, May 23, 2015

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Reflections for Trooper Taylor Joseph Thyfault

"The Final Inspection"
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 of us 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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment 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."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

May 31, 2015

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Trooper Thyfault. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Colorado State Patrol.

Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

May 31, 2015

RIP Brother

Inv.James Abbott (Retired)
Cape May Co Sheriff's Office

May 31, 2015

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jerome County, Idaho Retired
Jerome County Sheriff's Office

May 31, 2015

God's peace and speed Trooper Thyfault. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. R.I.P. my Brother in Blue.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

May 31, 2015

My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends. God Bless.

Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD

May 31, 2015

Rest in Peace Trooper, Thoughts and Prayers from your OHP brothers and sisters.

Trooper Steve Nabors #586
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

May 31, 2015

Rest easy brother we'll take watch from here.

Police Explorer Mitchel G
PPPD

May 31, 2015

Trooper Thyfault, rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

May 31, 2015

Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

May 31, 2015

RIP BROTHER.

FINAL SALUTE

Stephen Bruet, PPO II
NC Department of Public Safety

May 31, 2015

Final Salute, rest peacefully in the arms of God Trooper Thyfault. Thank you for your service. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

May 31, 2015

Rest in peace Trooper Thyfault. It was an honor to be able to pay my respects at your funeral and learn what a great man you were. Please watch over us as we keep up the fight. You will never be forgotten.

Trooper Shroyer
Wyoming Highway Patrol

May 31, 2015

R.I.P. BROTHER Thyfault!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

May 31, 2015

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Ptlm Frank Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department

May 31, 2015

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

May 31, 2015

You lived so short a time as a sheepdog, Brother Thyfault, but you served our country and departed the earth as a hero. Watch over us from your earned place in paradise as we continue to hold the line and cover the watch. Rest easy, brother.

Officer Joseph Walker
Niobrara, Nebraska Police Department

May 31, 2015

RIP Trooper. We've got the watch from here.

Cadet E. Heston
Longview Police Department

May 31, 2015

Thank you for your service, Trooper Thyfault. Godspeed.

Ret, Oper Supervisor, Katherine Morgan
Farmington, NM Police Dept

May 31, 2015

Your murder should not go unpunished. The career you could have had will never be realized, nor will the life you could have lead. To go so young is disgusting. May the driver who took your life, and yes, I believe it to be MURDER, face true justice, if not in this world, then in the next.

Thank you for your service. You did more for others in just 21 years than many do in 100. God Bless and may your rest be eternally peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 30, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

May 30, 2015

Sincerest regards.
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

May 30, 2015

We honor the great service and noble spirit of a True Hero, Trooper Taylor Thyfault.

Our thoughts and prayer to his loved ones, friends
and community of troopers and officers.

Sincerely, Maridel

DR. MARIDEL T. ANDRES
An Appreciative Citizen. Grand Junction, CO.

May 30, 2015

Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here.

Officer Paul W Bancroft
Smithfield Police Dept.

May 30, 2015

Rest in Peace, battle buddy. Hooah!

Parker
U.S. Army Military Police
Amsterdam, NY

May 30, 2015

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