Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This young man was from Kings Mountain,NC which is where I’m from. I have kids that went to school with Officer Herndon. And my youngest son also serves now as Sheriffs Deputy, Sgt Tyler Chapman, Lincoln Co Sheriff where he has been now for several years. My son began career with Shelby PD, NC and was on duty with
K-9 Officer Tim Bracken was killed serving a warrant on a felon on Sept 10,2016. The dirt bag ambushed Bracken and shot him close range. The house where he died is almost center downtown, a block from Shelby PD Office. Those officers are faced with that spot daily much like Officer Herndons fellow officers are. As a very proud mom of a Deputy and seeing all that they face today it’s hard to think when you see these brave men and women go out daily to fight for us. They are a precious commodity and we need to be in prayer and always greet and thank these people who are our local “military” who keep our homelands safe.
To the Herndon family I say thank you and bless you for the sacrifices made by your son and your family. I live in Oak Grove area I believe near you and know your son will not be forgotten. As family of those who work to protect we are proud and know that I am proud to be part of the extended family of the officers and security and workers who put their life on the line daily.
God Bless

Deanna Brown
Mother of a current officer who knew your son

September 29, 2025

Tyler,

As a citizen of Mount Holly, I'm remembering you and saying prayers for your immediate family and law enforcement family on the anniversary of your passing. Thank you for your service to our city.

Laura Jordan

December 11, 2023

The Thin Blue Line is tattooed on the heart of every officer's family member. It is real. It is powerful. It is a solemn community. It brings us pride. It brings us sorrow.
This time it has brought great great heart break to our close Mount Holly community. The blue house lights and all the yard signs have been glorious to see!
RIP Officer Herndon. I pray peace for your family.

Ret. Officer C.A. Montgomery 's wif
CMPD

January 19, 2021

You were the one who stole the title of baby of the family from me, the one boy grandchild surrounded by girls. We love you more than I could ever express. I was always so proud of my Police Offier Cousin. Everytime I was driving through Mount Holly I was always looking for you. You knew what you wanted in life and you went for it.

I love you and I will do my best to honor you in my everyday life. Rest in peace my hero.

Jennifer T.
Family Member: Cousin

January 9, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
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Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 31, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family of Officer Tyler Avery Herndon, and also to his LEO family. May Tyler's soul forever rest in peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

December 31, 2020

I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for everyone who knew him and for his family

Jan

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

December 19, 2020

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

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

December 18, 2020

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

December 18, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon in this very difficult time. Thank you Officer Herndon for your service. God Bless!

DeKalb, IL Police Department

December 18, 2020

RIP brother

Ofc. Cummins
SLPD

December 18, 2020

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY.

December 17, 2020

May he rest peace

Mitchell F. Barnes
Captain, Retired
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department

December 17, 2020

Rest in peace, Tyler. We'll take it from here.

Deputy Benjamin Beaver
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office

December 17, 2020

Semper Fi brother...A life cut short by a lawless, useless loser. May God bless you and May God see that this loser goes straight to HELL..It’s time for all good men and women to stand up for our law enforcement brothers and sisters and become the loudest advocates for justice and stop the ignorant slogan such as DEFUND our police. Stand up for our brave officers of law and stop all this anti police activity.I will always have you in my heart and May God bless your family and always know that you will be remembered. .......

State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

December 17, 2020

Rest easy with God Son.

Lieutenant W. P. “Bubba” Thomas, NCSHP
NCSHP

December 17, 2020

Rest In Peace

Po Shaun Walters
Nypd ~ Retired

December 16, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother. Gone way too soon.

Special Agent Allen Sipes
NC Dept. of the Secretary of State

December 16, 2020

My prayer is that God will strengthen the Herdon Family during this very difficult time of loss. Lord please be with the Mount Holly Police Department. REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!

Police Officer & Antoine Thomas
Wilson's Mills Police Department

December 16, 2020

Rest in peace Brother Tyler, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

December 16, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Tyler Herndon on their tragic loss. May our Lord give you the strength and comfort needed during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community, and for making our country a better place to live. Rest in peace Police Officer Tyler Herndon.

CBP Officer(retired) Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

December 16, 2020

I am so sorry to your family and pray they will make it through their loss. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and unselfish act of duty. God bless our police officers and God bless America!

Paramedic / PA-C Stephen G
Cardiology San Diego, CA

December 16, 2020

Thank you for your selfless service for our community! You forever remain in our hearts

Citizen of Mount Holly NC Jessica Crisp
River Park Neighborhood

December 15, 2020

Rest easy Brother.

Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office NM.

December 15, 2020

Rest in peace brother

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

December 15, 2020