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Back the Blue honors memory of Cpl. Matthew ‘Ty’ Snook

Delaware State Police Master Cpl. Ashley Stetser installs a Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook End of Watch sticker on a window Feb. 8 during a Back the Blue event at the Georgetown Division of Motor Vehicles. The event honored Snook, who was shot and killed shortly before Christmas while working an extra shift at the New Castle County DMV. Proceeds and donations from the event will help support Snook’s family. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
February 11, 2026

A Back the Blue event hosted by the Blue Line Network Feb. 8, honored fallen Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew Tyler Snook at the Georgetown Division of Motor Vehicles. 

Attendees drove through the DMV to receive a memorial sticker on their vehicle in memory of Snook, who was shot and killed just before Christmas while working an extra shift at the New Castle County DMV.

Many now display a memorial sticker on their back window in honor of Snook, who served with the Delaware State Police for a decade and left behind a wife and a 1-year-old daughter. Proceeds and donations go directly to the Snook’s family.

This was the second of two events. The first was held Jan. 3 at Keen Elementary School in Glasgow, adjacent from DSP Troop 2. More than $38,500 dollars was raised at that event. 

Darren McCarnan, co-founder of the Blue Line Network, said the event could not have happened without the help and support of the DMV, DSP, the fire police, paramedics and the many volunteers who braved the cold weather. 

“It was very touching,” he said. “It’s great when the people of the law enforcement community and the general public come out to support the cause. It’s 100% priceless.”

Robert Quirk, also a co-founder, also spoke at the event.

“When you have contact with a state police officer, say thank you for your service,” he said. “You don’t know what they experienced on their last call. It may just get them through their shift.”

“I can’t put into words what it means to see how everyone cares,” said an emotional Cpl. Josh Snook, brother of Cpl. Snook. “The outpouring of support is overwhelming. Our family is so grateful for the community and how they have come together to support our family.”

There will be pop-up memorial sticker events this weekend at the Hockessin, Christiana and Mill Creek fire departments. 

 

Volunteer Callen Justiniano installs a memorial sticker on a car.
Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook end-of-watch stickers were put on the windows of cars at the Feb. 8 event.
Retired law enforcement personnel volunteering at the event are (l-r) Wendi Feesler, Judy Forester and Jane Mullin.
Blue Line Network volunteer Wendi Feesler, right, accepts a donation from Michele Christopher at the Back the Blue event.
Cpl. Josh Snook, brother of Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, thanks the community for its support at the Back the Blue event at the Georgetown DMV Feb. 8.
Delaware State Police Lt. Troy Ralston salutes the Cpl. Ty Snook End of Watch sticker after he installs it on a window at the Back the Blue event at the Georgetown DMV.
Supplying coffee and refreshments for volunteers are dispatcher sisters Holly Trego, left, and Kay Trego.
Darrin McCarnan, co-founder of the Blue Line Network, reviews the day’s event with volunteers.
Honoring America during the national anthem are (l-r) Master Cpl. Lewis W. Briggs III, Lt. Troy Ralston and Sr. Cpl. Patrick Jackson.
Matthew “Ty” Snook banners and the Thin Blue Line flags are displayed around the DMV at the event.
The cars are welcomed with a Matthew “Ty” Snook end-of-watch banner and Thin Blue Line flags.
Volunteers from the Rehoboth Beach Police Department include Sgt. Dana Wyatt, left, and Pfc. Marie Fuller.
Darrin McCarnan, co-founder of the Blue Line Network, speaks during the opening ceremony.
Delaware State Police Master Cpl. Lewis W. Briggs III speaks to volunteers during the opening ceremony for the event.
Blue Line Network co-founder Robert Quirk speaks of the sacrifice made by Cpl. Matthew Snook.
Delaware State Police Col. William D. Crotty speaks with Josh Snook at the event. DAN COOK PHOTO
Cars line up Feb. 8 to get a memorial sticker. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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