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for Tye Downard
February 28, 2016
Deepest Sympathy to the Downard Family.
Gary Carman
February 28, 2016
Words cannot express my love for Tye. He has the smiliest eyes in the world and he lit up a room no matter the company. I am proud to call him a roommate (BGSU) and friend. The memories we made will always live in my heart my friend. God bless you and your wonderful wife, boys, and family. You have touched so many hearts including mine and I am forever grateful to you. I look forward to seeing you again in the kingdom of heaven. Rest in peace my friend.
Becky Rhodes
February 27, 2016
I worked with Tye in the RPD Detective Bureau for many, many years. I watched his hair get slowly longer over the years from the police academy until now. Lol. He was the most respected guy. He told me he had always wanted to, not only be a police officer, but be a Reynoldsburg Police Officer. He was a Raider through and through. I am heartbroken for his family, friends, and his law enforcement family. I will remember his smile, laugh, jokes, rocking, and singing to me every time he saw me. No one can compare to the positivity he exuded. You are forever in my heart Detective Tye Downard, #98, mostly as a friend, but definitely as one of the best human beings I've ever known. So Sorry Downard Family, I'm praying for you all.
Mike Hartman
February 27, 2016
RIP to a great young man that I had the pleasure of coaching and watch grow up in Reynoldsburg with my son Chadd.
Jeffrey Wilson
February 27, 2016
Deepest Sympathy to the Downard family. My mother and I knew Tye back when he was in elementary school at Herbert H. Mills. My mother Nancy Wilson was the librarian there for over 30 years total. I was 8 years older then Tye but knew a lot of the young people that went to Mills. Tye was and still is a great guy. He will be missed.
Tom, Cheri, Michelle & Tommy Hood
February 27, 2016
RIP Tye.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. May God bless and keep them safe.
You will be missed by many!
February 27, 2016
Strength and hope to the Downard family to make it thru the dark days ahead. He left too soon, with no words of goodbye. Only God knows why.
Prayers to you all to find your way to the light.
Tammie Davis-Royer
February 26, 2016
My heart is so heavy hearing of the passing of Tye. His memories will forever live in our hearts.
February 26, 2016
Are prayers and thoughts are with you all. Please let us know if you need anything? Tom, Kathy, Wilson, Sophie and Gracie Misiuk
Joe Cohen
February 26, 2016
It has been years, but Tye will be missed even more now. He was always there when someone needed him and it was an honor to participate in school sports with him because you knew he would always do his part.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his immediate and extended family/friends.
Shannon Kenney
February 26, 2016
We are so sorry at the passing of Tye.
He will be remembered with the fondest of memories!
God Bless
The Kenney Family
Wendy Darst- Willet
February 26, 2016
My dearest longest friend may you rest in peace. I have so many memories to treasure from our 35 year friendship. I was the new kid at Herbert Mills elementary 3rd grade, I broke my foot & got glasses the week I started lol Tye was the first kid to talk to me & help me. We became fast friends, the pool & riding bikes all over. We kept in touch even when I moved away in 9th grade. Tye stayed close to my whole family. I remember Robin so fondly she was funny, loud and silly and had she most adoration and love for her sons. They were her life & breathe and my heart breaks for her. I recently saw Tye in Nov he just gloated and bragged about is his sons and wife. He beamed with pride and love...and that is how I will always remember him. Until we meet again my friend.. I will always think of you & laugh when I hear Barry Manilow
Kevin & Dannette Maddux
February 25, 2016
Robin, Kevin and I are so sad to hear of the passing of your son. We hope your heart will heal and his family will remember the great father/man/son/friend he was. Please dont hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Dave Smith
February 25, 2016
Prayers for the family. RIP Tye.
Coach Smith
Millie Smith
February 25, 2016
RIP you will always be remembered,you was such a great person growing up.you will be missed.
February 25, 2016
R.I.P
Prayers goes out to his boys & wife
Jackie Miller
February 25, 2016
Karen, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God bless your family in this time of need.
Lorraine Rasso
February 25, 2016
Karen,
So Sorry for your Loss. May the Lord comfort and bless you and your boys at this time.
Wyatt and Wesly
February 25, 2016
We miss you Uncle Tye...
February 24, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Tye.
He will be remembered with the fondest of memories. Our thought & prayers our with Tye & his family.
God Bless
The Kenney Family
Jess
February 24, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My heart continues to break for your family. May God comfort you all during this horrible time. Tye was a great guy. And he will be missed. Rest in Heaven, Tye.
Tye Downard
February 24, 2016
My heart is breaking foir the Downard family. I have known Tye since he was in elementary school with my daughter. He spent a lot of time at our house. He was one of the sweetest and most respectful kids I had the pleasure of knowing. My daughter called him her "big brother" and could always confide in him. He was a dear friend to her and like one if our own
Karen Hamler-Sanchez
February 24, 2016
Robin and family, I am so sad for your loss of such a wonderful man. I can still remember his contagious smile and unforgettable laughter.
February 24, 2016
I will always remember your smile and those brown eyes, so kind. Rest in peace.
Joyce and Paul Campbell
February 24, 2016
Our family is heart broken! Tye was a good person and good friend to my sons! My husband and I will always remember how nice he was and so respectful! We will always be glad and proud to have known such a wonderful person! God bless his wife and kids let us all pray for them and wish them well!
Howard Holmes
February 24, 2016
I was Tye's junior high guidance counselor and remember him sharing with me a drawing he made in first or second grade when they were told to draw a picture of what they wanted to be when they grew up. Tye drew a policeman! He was one of my favorite students ever and I will always remember him with fondness. My blessings to his family.
Stacy Rockey
February 24, 2016
My heart is broken and I will always remember Tye as one of the most positive people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dave and Kim Milliren
February 24, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for the Downard family. We will always remember Tye with a smile as a loving, supportive, proud father. May God bless Tye and all family members in this most difficult time.
Chris & Carolyn Lowe
February 24, 2016
So sad to say goodbye (for a little while) to a favorite nephew (inlaw) but know we will see you again Tye, in Heaven ! Cannot say enough good things about you...how you always had a smile for everyone and were so diligent in making sure that you did everything you could to make a fun atmosphere at family gettogethers...how much you loved your wife and family....so proud and happy to have known you !
Beth Lambert
February 24, 2016
We wanted to express how very sorry we are to learn about Tye's passing. We are keeping everyone close in our thoughts and prayers.
-Chuck, Beth, and Teresa Lambert
February 24, 2016
There are those whose lives death cannot diminish. Their love radiates forever in the hearts of family and friends. Tye will be missed and remembered. Our prayers are with Tye and his family. Frank A. & Jean Roberts
Lisa Montgomery
February 24, 2016
My heart is broken over the passing of Tye. I met Tye while working in the Duty Room. The first day that I met him he was among one of my favorite officers. Rachel and I referred to him as Riggins. You will truly be missed and I will always keep the black pen that you used whenever you came into the office. My heartfelt prayers go out to all of his family and friends. May God comfort you as only he can.
art cummings
February 24, 2016
tye was a friend of my son. i've known him since he played little league football and have never met such agood person. i pray for his family and hope they can find peace
Diane Intoccio-Stultz
February 24, 2016
Tye was the best! I was a Reynoldsburg teacher and remember him well! I am so saddened to hear of his passing.Prayers for Tye and his family.
Eric S
February 24, 2016
I was truly blessed to get to know Tye over the last couple of years. Being around Tye you couldn't help but be affected by his positive energy. He will truly be missed.
Jeff Waugh
February 24, 2016
Tye was always kind and accepting of me as a brother-in-law. He loved his boys, Karen and his friends and family. Christmas day was always a treat with Tye because we had to watch the "Christmas Story" He always got a kick out of the leg lamp from France. FRAGILE!!!
I will miss you Tye.
God bless!
Love, your brother
Jeff
Char
February 23, 2016
My heart is broken for all of you. You are in my prayers.
Kacy Cahill-Bonaventura
February 23, 2016
Robin, Steve and Marlene, so sorry for your loss. Words can't say how badly I feel for you. You are in my prayers.
February 23, 2016
Robin and Family I am sorry for your loss.
You are all in my prayers
Helen Marie Cahill Coyle
Las VEGAS NV
Cindy McComb
February 23, 2016
RIP Tye. I'll always remember your dedication to your work & your family! Praying for God's comfort to Karen & your boys.
February 23, 2016
Sorry for the Downard Family
Ron Davitt
February 23, 2016
I served proudly with Tye and will always remember him as a brave and dedicated officer and friend.
Eric Bell
February 23, 2016
One of the most admirable people I have known. A friend to everyone. I am so incredibly sad for the Downard family. I am proud to call Tye my friend.
February 23, 2016
Tye, you will be so missed! We will miss driving by your house seeing you on your riding lawnmower. We will miss your hilarious sense of humor. We won't forget the time we sat with you at the football game and talked about our look a likes. Marky Mark! From the short time we knew you, you were a dedicated man to your family and your job and you were so full of life. Karen and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Deepest Condolences,
Chris and Mindy K.
Robin Madden/Watkins
February 23, 2016
My heart is broken, I was Tye's art teacher in elementary school... I ran in to him last year and he remembered me...we talked and he hugged me goodbye... the same wonderful guy I remembered. May GOD bless and take care of him in heaven.
David Love
February 23, 2016
Rest easy, buddy!
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