Officer Down Memorial Page

"Jesus wept."

John 11:35

Helen Schilling-Wallace #630 Retired
Arlington, Texas P.D.
August 17, 2010

Lord, he was yours to give,
and yours to call home.
Please stand by his brothers,
so they're not all alone.
Dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly can see,
that he gave us his all,
so all could have peace.

Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy
on HEROES IN BLUE.
Amen.

Rest easy Mike,
Wife of a NJ Detective

Anonymous
September 14, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR HELPIPNG PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
March 12, 2009

I worked with Mike, and I just want to say, he was an excellent Police Officer, Father, and Friend. His devotion to the job was second to only his family. He was an incredible man, and I am better for having known him. He truly was a gentleman.

Police Officer Louis Capuano
Port Authority of New York and New Jeresey Police Department
December 17, 2008

Thank you for all you have done for our country. Please know that you will never be forgotten.

Anonymous
September 11, 2008

2415 days without seeing your smile.
2415 days without hearing your voice.
and eternity of sadness and yet I feel your love.
Love wins.
B

April 24, 2008

You sacraficed your life so that others may live. That is the definition of a hero. May your wife & children feel your love as you watch over them from Heaven. While your body may not be here, your love for your wife did not end with your life. Your wife is a wonderful woman who is doing a great job raising your children in a manner that would make you proud. V-6.

NJ Citizen
March 5, 2008

You are not and will never be forgotten. You and the other brothers we lost that day are HEROES and will be remembered forever! Rest high on the streets of Heaven!

Deputy Brant Pewitt
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Dept TN.
September 11, 2007

Dear Mike:
I am keeping my word to you and all the rest who gave their all that fateful day, to write a reflection in your honor. And so here it is:
without doubt, there are 25,000 people walking around today, who owe their very lives to your heroic actions and bravery. That is enough people to fill up a small town.
When God put you here, there was a purpose for that. And you proved what that purpose was on 11 September 2001. Most Americans don't know, or care to know, what we the police can and will do for them, not until they need us. But yoor actions and bravery gave many people some insight as to what the police are capable of doing.
I am certain that somewhere there is a family that is hurting with your absence, as is the law enforcement community. The cowardly bastards that did this have only succeeded in doing what the Imperial Japanese govenment did on 7 December 1941: "to awaken a sleeping giant, and fill him with a terrible resolve". Now they can feel the wrath of the American people and her military.
But I would rather spend this time reflecting on your dedication and professionalism, than discuss vermin. God sent St. Michael to be the patron saint of police officers, and he sent you to be the guardian of our people. Like a true "man on a mission", you went out and successfully completed your mission, and then you went home.
And as you walked through the Gates of Heaven, I know in my heart that St. Peter greeted you and when he welcomed you, he said, "Welcome Home, Mike".
Now you are among America's Finest, forever memorialized, and always an icon. May God continue to hold you in His sacred hand, may He bless your family, and as always, may God Bless America.

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida
June 1, 2007

Rest in peace hero. Your bravery saved alot of people's lives that fateful day. Rest assured the cowards that caused this world so much pain will pay the ultimate price for trying to destroy our freedom. GodBless

Joseph Palmer
NJ Resident
January 2, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Officer Michael Wholey and his fellow officers with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department and most especially to Mike:

Mere words seem insignificant to honor your heroism and courage which will never be forgotten. On this the fifth anniversary week of the tragic devastation wreaked upon our nation, those brave men and women who lost their lives safeguarding others are remembered and revered.

May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect and gratitude for the distinquished service Mike gave to his community and country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on Septmeber 11, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Department, CA; eow 4/24/05

September 14, 2006

a hero lives forever...

September 13, 2006

HERO! Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
Tennessee
July 25, 2006

Mike,
We had just gotten to know each other when you passed. I think of you and the others every day, trying to come to grips with what happened...May God hold you and all our brothers in the palm of his hand...
Jonathan

PO Jonathan Collins
PAPD
September 15, 2005

In loving memory of P.O. Michael Wholey: We are thinking of you and remembering you today and the
tragic events that struck our beloved
country that fearful and awesome
day. The battle against the terrorists
who threaten world peace goes on
today. Your memory lives on and we
will never forget the extreme sacrifice
that you gave. We also remember
those officers that made it through, but are experiencing health problems from the extensive and
dangerous clean-up. We are in a
fierce battle to make America safer.
May God continue to be with your
family, co-workers and loved ones
who are still grieving the void your
precious life left. This is a God size
pain. We'll never forget. Let's Roll!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

August 1, 2004

I did not know Michael but I know his family. I know it is hard to lose a loved one but he died doing what he thought he should have been doing, helping others.He is a hero.

Chief Franklin E. Deal
Cape Carteret Police Department
May 13, 2004

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because God honors it.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

Thank you for your service to America. Your efforts saved thousand that horrible day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You will be in our hearts forever.

September 11, 2001---Gone, but Never Forgotten.

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 6, 2004

Rest easy BLUE ANGEL ... you and your many comrades that parished that day will NEVER be forgotten. You are all true heros.

October 21, 2003

I tried to attend as many funerals as I could during these darkest of days as my way of showing respect to families and coworkers of all of my brother and sister Officers and Firefighters. I cannot find the words to say how sorry I am that we have lost these great heroes. I cannot express my thanks enough for your bravery and sacrifice. My prayers are with you and all of your families......................AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
September 15, 2003

Rest Easy Blue Angel...the "Good Guys" are winning the war for you and all you died with.
Rest easy...

CPD

My heartfelt sorrow goes out to the Wholey Family. I met Michael in 95 when I was assigned to the Bus Terminal with him. It was an honor to know and work with Michael. I shared a bond with Michael when we were on our way into work and a guy shot at us (later stated he was shooting pigons). I'll remember how calm Michael was both during the incident and after. You'll never be forgotten my friend.
Goose

Officer Keith Siragusa
Enid Police Department (Oklahoma)

Your death will be avenged and your heroism, courage and bravery will never be forgotten!

My Prayers are with all the friends and family of all the officers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
I lost my brother tragically, Det. David Taylor, Greensboro PD, On August 7, 2001. I was in NY for my fiancee's Mother's funeral the first of Sept. I was stranded there for 3 weeks due to this atrocity. As I watched the events on TV, I cried for all those who lost their lives. But was especially emotional about the Police Officers and the Firefighters and their families, as I had just recently suffered a tragic loss myself. As I walked through the streets in the days following the attack, I cried with pride as I saw the officers on duty on all the corners in the city. I knew how hard it was for them, knowing they had lost their friends. On the Sat. following the attack I was at St. Patrick's for mass. The last 2 people to go up and take communion were 2 NYPD officers, again I cried. I hope all of you are getting the support that my family and I got when we needed it, from the Deparment. I know the comforting words and even the funny stories the officers tell us about my brother helps. I know that our loved ones who are gone from here, had a higher calling and are happy and at peace in Heaven. Hopefully we can all feel that same peace one day! God bless All of you! And God bless America!
Tracy Taylor
Thomasville, NC
Sister of Greensboro Det.David L Taylor
EOW 8/7/01

TRACY TAYLOR

I met Mike ten years ago through our wives. Mike's wife and mine were roomates in college and the friendship grew from there. I can't think of any one word to describe Mike other then he was the type of person that just emitted positive energy and kindness. He was the kind of person who was just fun to be around. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. His greatest accomplishment was his family. The word "LOVE" would not do justice to how Mike felt about his wife and kids. They were the center of his being. The only other thing that came close to them was his wife's and his family and the the family of the PAPD. He loved you all because on more then one occasion he told be so. Let us be blessed by his life and his being.

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

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