Officer Down Memorial Page

Hi Michael. I met your mom last week as the Unity Tour passed by your memorial in Centreville. I was there with my children to cheer my husband on as he rode by. I stood with her and Officer Kim and Chief Rhodes. She is an amazing woman and I was so impressed by her work with COPS and how well she carries herself while still so, so saddened by your loss. I hope you know how proud she is of you and how much she loves you. I plan to stand there in Centreville with her as many years as my husband rides to honor you and your sacrifice. Your memorial is lovely, and is lovingly cared for. Thank you sir for your enormous sacrifice, and know that you shall not be forgotten.

Kate Mackenzie
Very Proud LEO Wife
May 21, 2012

Thinking about you Mike, love & miss you

Hal
February 13, 2012

Rest in peace and may god bless you. Thinking and remembering you today

Lt.J.Pease
B.P.D
February 13, 2012

A Hero is honored today, RIP Sir.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 13, 2012

Mike- Tomorrow will be 10 years to the day from when I got that phone call from Shelly. I was thinking of you tonight both because it is the anniversary of your ultimate sacrifice and I am currently registering to run the National Police Week 5K in May. It will be a challenge for me, as I have put on a few extra pounds (ok, more than a few) over the past few years, but it is for a great cause. I will be running (hopefully the whole way) in memory of you and my fellow Montgomery County Officers Hector Ayala and Luke Hoffman who were also killed in the line of duty. As I always do, I ask that all 3 of you continue to watch over us as we carry on from here. I hope you, Hector and Luke continue to rest easy.

Detective Jeff Bunge
Montgomery County Police
February 12, 2011

Thinking about you Michael, love and miss you so much.

Haleigh
October 16, 2010

Mike- Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you again today. Unfortunately, this time under sad circumstances. Another friend of mine has come to join you in looking out for the rest of us. Yesterday, April 4, 2010, Easter Sunday, a good friend of mine was killed in a crash while responding to assist fellow officers. PO3 Hector Ayala, #2128, has joined you and another friend PO3 Luke Hoffman, in watching over us. Take care of each other and remember- Rest Easy..... We have the Watch from here.

Detective Jeff Bunge
Montgomery County Police, MD
April 5, 2010

It is so hard to believe that it has been 9 years since I was able to hold you and tell you just how much you were loved. My Love and Respect for you has not faded with the years gone by. I have come to Love you even more. You gave us so much, and never asked for anything in return. You will always live in the hearts and daily lives of your family. God Bless and I am honored to have been your Mother.

Sue Nickerson
Mother of PTL. M.S.Nickerson eow 2/13/01
February 13, 2010

Mike, What can I say...Its been 9 years. Although it seems like yesterday. Sorry I haven't left you anything here lately, but know that I always think about you and Jason. And I will never forget you guys and the sacrifice you guys made. I miss and love you both. Please continue to watch over everyone and make sure they all go home every shift. You may be gone, but NEVER forgotten!
Love, Susan

Susan Martin
February 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 13, 2010

Officer Nickerson,
Quite by chance my husband met your dad, then your mom, and they shared their pain of loss. Your parents took my husband to visit your grave, which made him feel so honored.

Your mom has emailed me, and we will meet at National Police Week. The pain we have shared is some days unbearable. One small consolation is that our sons are heroes but have paid the ultimate price.

Rest in peace.

Mother
Deputy Kevin Michael Sherwood
Clare County MI
EOW 10/09/03

Mary Fisher
April 18, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 25, 2009

You are truely never forgotten, we love & miss you so much.

Haleigh
February 13, 2009

Hey Mike, It has been 8 years today that you and Jason were taken from us. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't remember/think of you both. It seems like yesterday, and it sucks. I can't bring myself to go to the service tonight, so I am going to sit around and remember the short time that I knew you and how you and Jason could make anyone smile or laugh. I know that you are in a better place but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt still. Somedays more than others. Please continue to watch over everyone and make sure everyone comes home safe after every shift, and until we meet again. Lots of Love, Susan

Susan Martin
February 13, 2009

To Officer Michael Scott Nickerson, his parents and other loved ones, and his fellow officers with the Centreville Police Department:

On this the eigth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left by your loyal friends that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Mike. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Mike gave to his community and the citizens of Maryland, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 13, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater,

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 13, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED ON THIS THE ANNIVERSARY OF EOW. YOUR HONOR TO DUTY AND SACRIFICE YOU MADE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

Harold Hutchison Police Officer Retired
Huntsville Alabama Police Dept
February 13, 2009

Mike~ It has been 8 years today that you were taken from us and it still seems like yesterday. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You are with me everyday every where I go. I know you had something to do with what happened in September and I can not thank you enough... It has changed my life forever. Keep watching over everyone and bring them home safely at the end of each shift. You will never be forgotten and will always be missed. Until we meet again. Love ya.

Anonymous
February 13, 2009

It's been almost 8 years now, every time I see your sticker in a window and wish I could have gotten to know you better, but because it worked out the way it did, we will meet again, in a place where I will get to know you better, from what I hear you are an amazing person. Just like your brothers and mother & father.

Haleigh
January 20, 2009

Hey Mike, I am dropping off some love to ya...been thinking about you guys (Jason) and the ultimate price you paid. Some days I feel like it was just yesterday when in fact we are coming up on 8 years next month. Please continue to watch over all the LEO's and make sure that everyone goes home safe after every shift. Until we meet again... love ya!!

Susan Martin
January 11, 2009

Hey Mike, Leaving you some love, and letting you know I think about you and Jason all the time. I still have my days where I wonder if I did everything right that night. I can still replay that entire day, and the first couple of weeks after...and they are painful at times.
Please continue to watch over all the LEO's and make sure they all come home after every shift.

oh Yiannakis I cry like a baby too. Even though I wasn't as good friends as the 2 of you. It does hurt to this day!

Susan

Susan Martin
December 21, 2008

Mike:

We don't know how we could have gotten through this past year without the love, support and kindness from your Mom and Sean and the rest of MD COPS, but, we know you already know that. Even though, we didn't know you, we feel like we have already have met. Your Mom is a real sweetheart and we're sure you are, too. Tell Christopher hello, and we will all see you soon to be together, forever.

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom And Stepfather/Officer Chris Nicholson EOW:12/19/07
November 30, 2008

Brother, as you already know we lost another one here in Maryland. As you have done in the past, please show Cpl Richard Findley of the Prince Georges County Police, how to, "WALK A BEAT ON HEAVENS STREETS".

I am sorry that I have not written to you in so long, but I cry like a baby everytime I get on this site. I am still having the worst time that ever trying to figure out why you were taken. Now another brother is gone. Knowing that I was supposed to ride along with you that night, and cancelling at the last minute, has plagued me to no end. I can't help but think that maybe if I had been there could have been a different outcome. But I do not and will not know, and that has been eating at me for the last 7 years.

Watch over all of us and take Cpl Findley under your wing.

You brother always.

Love ya man!!!!!!!

Pfc Jason E. Yiannakis #0197

Pfc Jason E. Yiannakis #0197
Chestertown Police Dept
June 29, 2008

Dropping some love off to you. I was at the wall Tuesday night with your family. It was honor to finally see your name up there. Although it did bring back some painful memories. It was a true honor to have your Mom ask me to go. I miss you and Jason sooo much!! Love ya!!

Susan Martin
May 16, 2008

I can not believe that it has been 7 yrs since we last saw each other and you were taken from us. It seems like yesterday. There is not a day that goes by that you are not thought about. You are loved and missed greatly. You will always have a place in my heart. Keep watch over everyone and bring them home safely at the end of each shift. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!!!

February 14, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and close friends on this 7th anniversary of you being called away from duty. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and I want them to know that you have not been forgotten as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Thank you for your committment and honorable service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 13, 2008