Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

June 2, 2020

God Bless Hero Nate Lyday, God bless his wife, his extended family and friends.

NJD
PA Police Officer/State Inv Ret

June 2, 2020

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Nate Lyday, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the Utah Adult Probation and Parole Agent who was wounded for a safe and speedy recovery.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

June 2, 2020

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

June 2, 2020

Rest in Peace Sheepdog

Retired Dispatcher Zoltowski
Waterford Township, MI

June 1, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 1, 2020

RIP Brother Lyday. Prayers being sent up for your families, at home and at work. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department Illinois

June 1, 2020

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Police Officer Nate Lyday. Please know we are eternally grateful for Nate’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Police Officer Lyday, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Ogden, Utah Police Department for Nate’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Police Officer Lyday’s wife.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

June 1, 2020

I still can't believe you are gone! I will always remember your amazing laugh and contagious smile!! I remember you running around during church activities! Always making everyone's day! RIP Brother! Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice!! Everyone is so honored and proud of you, Nate! Until we meet again!! I love you, buddy!!

Celeste Hipwell
Family friend

May 31, 2020

Officer Lyday, only God would know why you were taken out of this world just when your life is about to begin. Maybe He needs more good people like you to help Him in His mission of peace. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

May 31, 2020

God bless you Police Officer Nate Lyday! Thank you for your service with the the Ogden Police Department . Thank you for making the residents of Ogden, Utah feel safer. We are all thankful to you for service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

May 31, 2020

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND REST IN GODS ARMS.

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMEN Linda Ke
None

May 31, 2020

Prayers to his Immediate family from his North Carolina family❤️

Elizabeth Stegall
Distant Cousin

May 31, 2020

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

May 31, 2020

RIP Blessings to your family

Mrs Cindy Shinners
Step mom to Master Officer Joseph Shinners EOW 1/5/19

May 31, 2020

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

May 31, 2020

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

May 31, 2020

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

May 30, 2020

God speed brother. Never forget

Sergeant Zach Adams
Herriman City Police Department

May 30, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

May 30, 2020

Requiescat in Pacem

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

May 30, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

May 30, 2020

So sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family, friend, and fellow officers.
The following is a poem I wrote as a tribute:

The Badge

John 15:13 King James Version (KJV) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends, (others).
The first responders wear a mask;
"Why?" Some may ask.
Because we believe in humanity.
Each of us, who laid our left hands
Upon the Bible, took an oath,
To protect and serve, this was
Our solemn troth.
Not only do Law-Enforcement,
Firefighters, and EMT's wear these
Badges of valor, but all whose
Reflections shine:
These are the Doctor's, Nurses,
PCT's, our Health Care providers,
Techs, Social Workers,
On down the line.
All of these precious lives do matter.

We knew, when we strapped
On our belts, we might not
Come home after our shift;
Each day could have been our last.
We are the role-models
And must pass on the eternal torch
Of self-sacrifice to our next generation.
We have quieted the child with tears;
We've sat with those those whose spirits
Needed a lift; we've cried with those who've
Suffered loss so they did not
Have to alone bare their heavy cross.
Love is an amazing gift.

We've been called by every name
Known to man;
Talked down those who've sought to maim
Whenever and whomever they can.
We've witnessed atrocities
Vengeful hearts,
Casting lots, and devising evil plots.
Yes, we lay down our lives everyday
To protect and serve.
We are the hero's ordained by God
Here on earth.
Say a little prayer for us,
And tell us you love us before
We walk out that door.

© Janice Bumbalough Marler
[email protected] 2020

I am a retired police officer. I am eighty years of age and now reside in Troy, Ohio. I graduated, in North Carolina, February 19, 1984-1994

May 30, 2020

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

May 30, 2020

God rest his soul. He gave his life for others. May he Rest In Peace and May he NEVER be forgotten.

Ret. Off. JR Neary
East LA, CA

May 30, 2020