Delaware State Police have released details for memorial services honoring Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook, who was killed while on duty December 23rd. The public ceremony will take place January 5th at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center in Newark.
Delaware State Police have released details for memorial services to honor Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, who was killed while serving in the line of duty on December 23, 2025.
The ceremony celebrating Cpl/1 Snook’s life and service will occur on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center on 631 S. College Avenue in Newark, Delaware 19716.
Community members may attend a public viewing scheduled from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Following the viewing period, uniformed emergency responders present will participate in a pass and review ceremony. The memorial service will begin immediately afterward.
When the service ends, final tribute ceremonies will be conducted outside the Bob Carpenter Center, with all formal proceedings anticipated to wrap up around 3 p.m.
The burial will remain private, restricted from public and media attendance.
Regarding media coverage, the services will not be open to press, though a designated media area will be set up outside the venue. Additional information will be shared later by the DSP Public Information Office.
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