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Daryle Holloway Obituary
The New Orleans Police Department said Officer Daryle Holloway was shot while transporting the suspect, who managed to slip out of his handcuffs, grab a firearm and shoot the officer. The police vehicle then crashed into a utility pole and the suspect, Travis Boys, fled.
Emergency medical teams arrived at the scene and found Harrison in the front seat of the vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died a short time later.
A manhunt was underway for the 33-year-old Boys, according to Police Chief Michael Harrison.
"He will be caught and he will be brought to justice for the murder of Officer Holloway and for this assault on our entire community," Harrison said in a statement issued by the police department.
Harrison said Boys came from the back seat of the vehicle into the front seat through a hole in the cage that separated front from back.
Regional and state law enforcement agencies, along with the U.S. Marshals Service, were searching for Boys, who was arrested on an aggravated battery charge and outstanding warrant. The statement said Holloway was not the arresting officer.
Holloway, 45, had been a member of the New Orleans Police Department since 1992. He was the father of three children.
Mayor Mitch Landrieu decried the killing as "the lowest of the low."
"Killing an officer in the line of duty is an attack on our community that will not stand," Landrieu said in a statement. "The heart and soul of New Orleans is heavy today as our community mourns one of our city's finest."
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323 Entries
Jabis Joplin
November 3, 2024
Damn it's ridiculous
It still feels fresh
May you rest in peace
anonymous
August 14, 2022
Losing a dear one feels miserable but his memories are what give us strength to keep moving on.... May His soul rest in peace. Amen
Kassie Harvey
May 5, 2022
You are missed
Valerie Jackson
July 11, 2017
There is not enough, kind words that I could say about Holloway, An angel, humble, honorable, upright, straightforward man, Love, by so many, R.I.P. Holloway is an Angel Of Mine.
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Debra Skusa
November 25, 2016
RIP officer. Holloway. Your watch has ended but your kindness and generosity will always be remembered.
DEBORA Suarez
December 25, 2015
Great man. RIH now sweet angel.
Nia
December 4, 2015
Loved forever, forgotten NEVER!!
Jack Hammer
December 3, 2015
Just watched Nightwatch on A&E(Dec 3/15). Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the members of his NOPD family. May the Lord Bless them and keep them safe until they meet again.
Terry Navarre
November 26, 2015
May you rest in peace Officer Daryle Holloway. You have done the work that our Lord Jesus brought you into this world to do. So carry on the mission of protecting others on the other side of those pearly gates side by side with your eternal father. Your love and kindness for others will be forever missed. RIP Officer Holloway
Ava Ladell Debus
September 3, 2015
OLander, you were my supervisor over 20 yrs ago at Charity. I just learned that Daryle was your son. My heart is filled with sorrow to know you have lost a child. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Harris
July 30, 2015
My beloved friend sitting on this bus going back to San Antonio, Texas thinking about you. Not a second pass I don't think about you Friend. I proud to say as Parent my Boys has change their life around. One driving 18 wheeler and the other one got his self a job doing construction work. The man is geftting his children so he can be a Father figure for his children. All because of You. OMG I really miss you.
Gloria GlapionLear
July 23, 2015
Olander, you are in my heart and prayers. This is all so hard to believe.May God give you strenght and courage at this most difficut time.Your son was a wonderful person.This says so much about how he was raised God bless you my elementry and high school friend.Sincerely,Gloria Glapion Lear.
July 16, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
July 16, 2015
Sitting here in the computer lab thinking about you. It was a rough morning for me. I in one of those move. It no joy here so much going on . Miss you Friend!!!!There is no one I can call an talk too like the conversations we had. You kept me with a Kool Aid Smile OMG. Rest on my friend. Boy you could have made a movie in Hollywood you with your good jokes tell self. Boy you could talk sugar out the jar (SMILE) Honey out Queen Bee. You were off the chain.
Fell Lil better Now Since I had this talk with you talk to you later.
Shirley Lasseigne-Parker
July 9, 2015
I keep you in my prayers each day that God may give you comfort and strength. To lose a child is the greatest pain a mother can have. May God be with the family and know that he is now resting in the comforting hands of our Heavenly Father where there is no more violence only peace.
Richard White
July 9, 2015
I new Daryle Back in the days before he became a New Orleans Police Officer when he worked at TT Barge in Harrahan La 23 or 24 years ago. He was a well liked man. He had a great attitude and was liked by everyone. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone and always had us laughing. One time after he left TT Barge and came back to the yard in his Police Uniform we got him to "arrest" a fellow known as "MT". He put the cuffs on him and acted like he was going to put him in the Police car before we all told "MT" that we were kidding. We all got a good laugh about it. I was truly saddened by the bad news and I wish his family well in the future. Signed, a former friend of Daryle "Hollywood" Holloway, Richard White.
Tonia Edwards
July 5, 2015
I'm still in shock of Daryle"s untimely death. Although the days seems long and full with grief, I thank GOD for allowing me to meet 1 of HIS angels here on earth..
A definite reminder to Love and be Kind to everyone, for we do not know when God will Grant us an opportunity to entertain with an Angel.
A Life Lived on Purpose....
We can only pray to please God and do the same.
To Moma Orlinda
Raquel, Nicole, and kids
I'm praying for GOD"s loving arms wrap around each of you and usher you into a new intimacy with HIM.
I love you all and praying daily for your strength again to keep pressing forward.
Neicee Wiliams
July 4, 2015
When ever someone needed you Daryle you where there; God needed YOU with him he missed you, so he called you home. Cousin,I love you always and forever, until we meet again
July 2, 2015
George and I are so very sorry for your loss. Sadly, we didn't know until today. Our hearts break for you and your family. Daryle was a kind, generous, hard working, witty, intelligent man. He showed us kindness and family love from the first minute we met him. Our Christmas (2014) visit to New Orleans was amazing because of him and his wonderful family. Our hearts are breaking for you. We are sending you much love and prayers.
George (Ricky) Pierce and Lynn Barrett
Gaile Thomas
July 2, 2015
Sorry for your loss may God continue to give you all strength, praying for your famly.
Shannon Sims & Family
July 2, 2015
Holly -
I pray the angels came to meet you where God is.
Praying peace, comfort and strength on your children, mother, family, friends, Purple Knights, NOPD and our city.
Thank you for being the "extraordinare"!
A Maryite Sister
Shelita Causey
July 1, 2015
So very sorry for your loss you all have my deepest sympathies may God bless the family may god bless the family. Through this hard time in the family's life stay strong keep praying
July 1, 2015
Dear OLander,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved son
There are no words that can make this better but please know that my prayers are with you during this terrible time
Love and prayers
Kathy Lee Romero
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 1, 2015
May you find comfort in knowing that others share your pain but there is joy in knowing that weeping may endure for a night but,joy will come in the morning.And know that God will always be with you. Mr. Walter & Eva D Gibson
YOUR PRESS PARK FAMILY REST ON
June 30, 2015
DARYL E IT'S ONLY BEEN A FEW DAYS SINCE THE LORD CALL YOU HOME TO BE WITH HIM. IT SEEN LIKE IT A LONG TIME FOR ME. WE WHO STILL LOVE YOU IT REALLY TAKING A TOLL ON U.S.. WE ARE SITTING IN THE HOOD TALKING ABOUT THE GOOD TIME WE ALL HAD TOGETHER WITH YOU. WE USE TO LAUGHT TOGETHER NOW WE ARE CRYING BECAUSE YOU ARE GONE. REST IN PEACE OUR BIG BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER WHO WE LOVED SO DEARLY.
Dina Gremillion
June 30, 2015
Rest in Peace Officer Holloway. Thank you for your service. My deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to your family and friends.
Rosalind Riley
June 30, 2015
Prayers going up for the family and community never saw such an outpouring of love for a police officer before where the entire community is heartbroken a testament to the type of man he was much love to the family
L. Robinson
June 29, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the Holloway family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Prayers are with you and your family.
Hope Jackson
June 29, 2015
R.I.P. Holloway, You Will Be Sadly Missed
Dionne
June 29, 2015
My sympathy goes out to the family for your lost. I pray for strengh for your family to be strong and have peace.
Friend-Dionne Davis
Michelle Arnold
June 29, 2015
To the family: It seems like only yesterday that Daryle was a student in my 5th grade Reading class at Corpus Christi. I will always remember his radiant smile that could light up a room.
He was just as helpful to his fellow classmates as he was to the New Orleans community. RIP Daryle, you have made me and all of your other teachers proud of you.
From: Mrs. Michelle Bell Arnold (teacher of Daryle, Raquel and Adriana. Classmate of Clarrise)
Rosalie Simon
June 29, 2015
Sorry for the passing of your son. I pray the Lord bless and keep your family. You have my heart felt sympathy. Worked with you Mrs Holloway Rosalie Simon.
F.M.B.
June 29, 2015
To the Holloway Family, Hearts are full all over Louisiana this week as we share with you the feeling of loss. Through God we receive strength and use wonderful memories to help ease and comfort. I pray that you find strength and comfort in knowing that the New Orleans and the State of Louisiana Family stand with you at this time and may God bless your famliy.
dana wallen
June 29, 2015
To the family
I did not know your son but I am sorry to hear about his passing and may his memory be a blessing.
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family
Adrienne
June 29, 2015
RIP Officer Holloway and may your family be comforted in the arms of our Father, Jesus Christ.
LaShundra Brown
June 29, 2015
Thank You so much for your service! your life has touched many and though I never had the pleasure of meeting you, your sacrifice has touched me in an unexplainable way. May God Bless your spirit!! I salute you!!
an inlaw of charles
June 29, 2015
ms. olander, I didn't know daryle however the beautiful life that has been potrayed of him this pass week, is self explanatory that the world needs more beautiful human beings such as daryl. My heart hurts to know the people of the city has lost another fallen comrade whom was called for duty of the city of n. o. to make a difference, you and your family have my deepest sympathy ms. olander and as you return to your daily lives, remember the beautiful memories you enjoyed with daryle through these hard times and remember God loves you and he never burden you with more then you can handle, look to God as he will make each day a day of healing, god makes no mistakes daryl's work here on earth was complete god had another assignment daryle was a perfect candidate for. I will cotinue to keep you and your family in my prayers each day. God Bless You,
Cynthia Raymond
June 29, 2015
Missing You Holloway. It's not the same without you. Rest in peace my son. We had some lovely time together. They had so many people at your funeral I know they were mad in love with you. They came from all walks of life to pay their final respect for you and to the family rest on rest on my good friend. God took the best home to be with him.
Hilda Magee
June 28, 2015
My prayers are with you and your Family. Keep Romans 8:28 in your spirit and it will help you in days to come.
Cleo carriere
June 28, 2015
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Brischea Bowman-Johnson
June 28, 2015
Rest In Paradise my St. Aug brother, Holly... Love ur Maryite sister, Bree...
Gregory Gibson
June 28, 2015
A HERO HAS GONE TO REST WITH OUR FATHER I KNOW THAT IN MYFATHER'S HOUSE THERE ARE MANY MANSIONS IF IT WERE NOT SO I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU, GOD HAS A PLACE PREPARED FOR OUR BROTHER REST IN PEACE DARYLE HOLLOWAY, MY PRAYERS WILL CONTINUE TO GO UP FOR THE FAMILY DOING THIS HEALING PROCESS MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP EACH ONE OF YOU
Giselle Brunet
June 28, 2015
Your family is in my prayers. Mary brunet Julien was my aunt. Ms. Eunice I feel your pain.
June 28, 2015
Olander and Family,
Please know that our prayers and good thoughts are with you through this sorrowful time.
Pat Ferrand
Grashawn Knox
June 28, 2015
Rest in peace Holloway u was a good man may u rest u will be truly missed
Ms.Phil White
June 28, 2015
Rest in Peace Officer Holloway !!
June 28, 2015
Dear Olander, as I read about your son, I know that he possessed the Charity spirit. Your son, and all who loved him, will be in my daily prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Iannazzo Trosclair Charity'73
June 28, 2015
I SHARE MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES. RIP DSD NOLA
margo Rondeno
June 28, 2015
Margo Rondeno
Lisa LaFrance Banks
June 28, 2015
To The Holloway Family,
When Words are not enough, look to the Hills in which cometh your help your help commeth from the Lord, He that made Heaven and Earth.. Thank you for Sharing This Great Man with the City of New Orleans, we will never forget him.
Leslie Martin
June 28, 2015
RIP Officer Holloway I am praying for your family
Sylonda Davis
June 28, 2015
I offer my sincerest condolences to the Holloway family and all those who knew him well. Rest in peace, Officer Daryle Holloway.
Eddie Bethley
June 28, 2015
Rest in Peace, my good friend. You were taken away from us too soon. Your family members are in my prayers.
THERESA AND RAYMOND MCWILLIAMS
June 28, 2015
RIP HOLLOWAY. YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
Eugenia Mathis
June 28, 2015
RIP, thank you for your service, may God comfort your family in there time of need
Claudette Samuels
June 27, 2015
TO THE HOLLOWAY FAMILY HE WAS A BEAUTIFUL. PERSON ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND MY GRANDSON. I TRULY SO. HURT BEHIND THIS BUT GOD NEED HIS ANGEL TRULY HE WAS A ANGEL. AND A HERO RIP HOLLOWAY. TITO AND CLAUDETTE
Katreenia Wallace
June 27, 2015
Rest in Peace..... May God Bless Your Family....
Corpus Christi Alumni.... 1984
Joyce Edwards
June 27, 2015
To the Holloway Family, keep your eyes on GOD ALMIGHTY and the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit will cover the family with peace as the family goes through the loss, pain and the hurt of a precious jewel. GOD says "Weeping may endureth for the night but Joy cometh in the Morning.
I am praying our FATHER GOD ALMIGHTY, Our Lord/Savior Jesus Christ covers the entire family through these sorrowful days.
You have the Edwards' Family Deepest Sympathy.
We Love You All,
Joyce Edwards' Family (Tonia, Jernard, Lil Jernard, Ernest and Nyla)
P.O. Box 225684
Dallas, Texas 75222
Gail Brazile
June 27, 2015
My hearts and prayers are with the Holloway family. May the Lord God keep you as you regain your strength in Jesus name. I don't know your family personally, but looking on at the home going ceremony was moving . I felt the power of love all the way in my home town of Vacherie. I especially pray for the children, I am an educator and I will pray much for the children. Peace be with you.
June 27, 2015
The prayers of many you may never meet are with the Holloway family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
June 27, 2015
Rest In Peace...... Officer Holloway
Monica Payton
June 27, 2015
TheLord is our light whom shall we fear.The Lord is the strength of our lives whom shall we be afraid of.I personly didn't know Officer Holloway,but I would liketo say to his family sorry for your lost.Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with God.
Sharon
June 27, 2015
Rest in peace officer Holloway. Thank you for your service and dedication. You will be missed .
Wesley Hicks
June 27, 2015
RIP
Emerald and Evan L
June 27, 2015
Rest easy Daryle..... You and your family are in my prayers... Your Maryite sister and family
June 27, 2015
It is a blessing to die knowing the Lord. Thank you family for sharing Daryle with N.O.
Trust God to give you his peace and strength.
Love, Fannie Fisher Williams
Officer & Mrs. Juan Barnes
June 27, 2015
In the Simple Performance of Duty
In the simple performance of duty,
he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.
In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.
In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.
In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.
In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten,
we shall never forget.
Never judge or regret, what he did,
In the simple performance of duty.
Rest In Heavenly Peace Officer Daryle Holloway!
(Author Unknown)
June 27, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rosa Rhea -Chesser
June 27, 2015
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH THE HOLLOWAY
FAMILY !
D A
June 27, 2015
My most sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow. May God's word provide you strength and comfort at this difficult time. "He heals the brokenhearted; and binds up their wounds". Psalms 147:1. "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress". Psalms 46:1.
Ervin Tate
June 27, 2015
You will be missed. May God Bless family and friends, and know that you're at God's table looking at those who you've left behind.
Brenda Burris
June 27, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
CATHERINE WILLIAMS
June 27, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
T. Young
June 27, 2015
To the Holloway family; My deepest sympathy. To New Orleans Police Dept.; Be strong. To the city of New Orleans; Be Proud.. Rest in peace Officer Holloway.
Stephanie Gilyot (Scott)
June 27, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy
Kelly Miller
June 27, 2015
My sincere condolences to your family Holly, I remember our days at USL, watch over us and guide us with your light. You always shined so bright for everyone around you.. R.I.P my friend
Norwood family
June 27, 2015
May God watch over your family during these trying times. He has earned his wings and gone to be forever an angel.
Sharon McKinney
June 27, 2015
I know our Father in heaven said "Well done my son, well done. To your family I want to say "Thank you for sharing Officer Holloway to our city. Thank you and God bless you. Rest in peace Officer Holloway; truly NOPD's finest.
Denise Sevalia
June 27, 2015
May Ofc Holloway rest in peace. A true loss to all. My deepest condolences for his family
sheena robertson
June 27, 2015
My prayers and wishes go out to officer Holloway and his family. Thank you for being such a wonderful and great police officer around the city.
Knarvia montgomery
June 27, 2015
May God Bless Office Holloway Family and Friends. God will give u the strength in this time of ur Loss, I know, because he has given me strength on the loss of my Son.. and he will be there In the years to come, Remember, he will always be in ur Hearts...I Pray for our Police officers everyday, I have a nephew on the force and that's my Daily Prayer. R.I.P. Office Holloway, Rest with "JESUS" u are Safe now.....
J'Amulla Moses
June 27, 2015
To the family of Officer Holloway, May God comfort you in your time of need.
The Moses Family
Nicole Armstead
June 27, 2015
My heart is full. What you meant to your City and Community will never be forgotten. I have never met you, but I say thank you for what you contributed to this world. Because of you I will do more to support the men and woman who put their lives on the line each and every day for us. Thank you again for your Service Officer.
Keisha Harvey
June 27, 2015
My condolences to the family RIP Officer Holloway
MARILYN RILEY-WILLIAMSON
June 27, 2015
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF OFC. DARYLE HOLLOWAY.I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP Y'ALL LIFTED UP IN MY PRAYERS. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND HIS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. GOD'S ANGEL
Tuesday Pierce
June 27, 2015
God will wrap his arm around this family in their time of need.Uplifting the entire family in prayer. We The Wound Care Family extended our love and support. We love you all.
Trina Brown
June 27, 2015
Rest in peace Officer Holloway.
May God give your family strength to deal with your loss. Praying for the family.
June 27, 2015
My condolences to the Holloway Family, I will continue to pray for you.
Lt. N.D. Harris OPSO
The James-Thomas Family
June 27, 2015
R.I.P. Praying for the family
Keith Joseph, Sr.
June 27, 2015
Lt. Keith Joseph, Sr. and Family
Joseph Lodree
June 27, 2015
My condolences and prayers to Officer Holloway's family.
Monisha
June 27, 2015
I LUV N WILL TRULY MISS U BIG NOSE
June 27, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tuere
June 27, 2015
You will be missed DH! That smile and friendly demeanor. You and Nick did a fine job with the girls and you know she will continue being a great mom guiding them with you always in mind. I'm going to keep the image of when yall it married in my mind because that was the happiest I'd ever seen you. Rest on my friend...♡
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