Officer Down Memorial Page

The best boss I ever had the privilege to work for. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for you Sarge. I hope your doing well guarding those gates Devil Dog.


Give me a Libbo pass if/when I see you again.



Semper Fi,



Doc

The snuffy
March 22, 2012

From the Halls of Montezuma,
To the shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean:
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marine.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job
The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven’s scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By The United States Marines.

Rest In Peace Michael!! Love your cousin Ellie<3

ellie
December 23, 2011

It was my great honor to carry and display a placard bearing Sgt. Curtin's name in the march and wreath laying ceremony at the 09/11 Memorial today in Portland, Maine.

Mayor Nick Mavodones
City of Portland, Maine
September 11, 2011

Brother It has been 9 years today! We have all done our part and we will continue to do so. Thank you for watching over us. 113 Queens. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer J O'Connor
Fairmount Heights Police
September 11, 2010

To the family and friends of Sergeant Michale Curtin,

I just recently, for the 1st time visited NYC ( May 28, 2010 - Memorial Day Weekend ) . I had the opportunity to visit the Statue of Liberty and took a 2 1/2 hour walk on the streets of NYC to visit and pay my respects to all the Heroes and victims of 09/11. On our walk we passed a memorial with the tiles people from around our nation sent to hang on this chain length memorial fence. I took several pictures and the one that caught my eye most was the one of Sergeant Michal S Curtin, that said "Some Gave All". I, of course, came back home to Oklahoma and done an internet search so I could pay my respects to this fallen hero. Thank you so much for your service!! You have NOT been forgotten and you never will.

God Bless you, your family and all your NYPD fellow officers!!!

Jo A Hutchison ( Cantrell )
State of Oklahoma
Office of Juvenile Affairs employee

Jo A. Hutchison
State of Oklahoma Employee
June 9, 2010

8 years ago my mother gave me a memorial bracelet of a fallen officer from 9/11 and it has your name on it....although we never met, you inspired me to pursue my dream of being a police officer and i wear the bracelet proudly as a current field training patrol Deputy in Texas today, God bless you and your family and you are not forgotten

FTO Deputy G. Kennedy
WCSO, TX
December 14, 2009

A man who is soarly missed. May His deeds and His ultimate sacrafice never be forgotten. He deeply touched many in His life. Semper Fi

Charlie
Former Marine & NYPD Retired
September 12, 2009

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless you and God bless America.

Miranda
September 11, 2009

I am forever in debt to the 23-37 and the 343. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. You are a true hero, Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida
September 11, 2009

SGT Curtin You are not forgotten. God Bless. We have the Watch Brother.

Police Officer John E O'Connor
PGPD
September 11, 2009

John

Eight years since you made the ultimate sacrifice. Your heroic actions are not forgotten.

DETECTIVE PATRICK DONOHUE
NYPD
September 11, 2009

You are not forgotten...thank you

Anonymous
September 11, 2009

Sgt. Curtain,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO/Former Marine

Anonymous
September 11, 2009

The anniversary of 9/11 is coming up in a few days as you well know. I just wanted you to know that you have not been forgotten. Rest in Peace...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
September 8, 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 6, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Sergeant Curtin and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
January 12, 2009

Sorry I didn't visit you on 9/11, Rest in peace Sarge!!!

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
September 18, 2008

R.I.P. Brother, we still remember and appreciate your sacrifice. God be with your family.

Officer Wil
Modesto CA PD
September 11, 2008

I would like to share this story as we move toward 11, September 2008. Mike and I grew up together,joined the Marine Corps together, and both became Police Officer's. He was alway's a true friend and role model. Recently I had occasion to meet a Nassau County Detective who noticed I was wearing one of my many Mike Curtin shirts that I wear regularly. This Detective noticed the Marine Corps Emblem and Mike's name, and we got to talking. I began to tell him how I grew up with Mike, as I'm proud to have had that privilege. This Detective looked at me and Said "Mike was my First Sgt. in the Marine Corps and He's the reason I became a Police Officer". The sincerity in his voice and face was overwhelming to me. We plan to meet again and share some Mike Curtin stories, as we know there are many of them. Mike has set the example for many and he continues to do so. Mike has become a part of History and His accomplishment's are being taught to New recruits at Marine Corps Boot Camp. Mike was the Amazing person as are His Wife Helga and the Girl's as Mike called them. Semper Fi Mike

Detective
NYPD/Retired
September 1, 2008

I did'nt have the honor to meet you in person, but my father worked up in the squad in the 113. There were many things told to me of you. Most of all I like to think you are a Guardian Angel. Someone who knew the family, and knows the job. I had been avoiding going to the wall for sometime to talk to you. I finally got there the other day. I saw your name and etched it on several pieces of paper and sent them home. You and I both know what was said while I was there. Thank You for listening, and watching. Now it is my turn to take the watch. Good bye Sergeant I will see you when I get there.

O'Connor
Prince George's County Police
July 19, 2008

I served under Michael in the US Marines at NWS Earle in the 80's. Mike was then a Staff Sgt and my Platoon leader. Mike was a Marines "Marine" --- he accepted nothing less then the best and pushed you beyond the extreme. I was in awe of him, and quite frankly scared as hell to cross him. He taught me, Leadership, what it was to be a Marine and a Man and how and when to show a caring compassion mixed with respect and discipline. You were one of a kind Mike, tough as nails and when you though nobody was looking I saw a glimpse of the family man with love and compassion. You taught me so much and had sucn an impact on the man I would become. I am grateful and a richer person for have known you... rest in peace my Brother ---Semper Fidelis -- Corporal Eric Braun USMC 1983-1988

Eric Braun
US Marines
May 24, 2008

hey mike well u have been in hEVEN FOR A LONG TIME WHAT U AND ALL THE OTHER GUYS DID I CAN TPUT IN TO WORDS I PUT THE BADGE ON EVERY DAY THINKING OF U AND EVERY ONE ELSE WHO GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE ON THAT HORRIABLE THAT YEAR I WAS A ROOKIE AND I REMEMBER ALWAYS TALKING TO U AND A LOT OF OTHER OFFICES MADE ME THE OFFICER I AM TO DAY AS WELL AS THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (Semper Fi) MY SON HAS BEEN IS IN IRAQ AGAIN FOR HIS 4TH TOUR I KNOW U AND THE GUYS ARE LOOKING OVER HIM AND HIM SQUAD EVEY DAY

david rodriguez SGT
NYPD BKLYN ANTI CRIME
February 21, 2008

After all these years, I still miss you. You still motivate me to be the best I can be. To be a leader and not a follower. To not be afraid to blaze a new trail when one is needed. To speak even if my voice shakes. You still motivate me to be strong and to move ahead even if the path is difficult. You motivate me to have faith in myself... when times get hard, your memory pushes me through. You will always live in my heart.

Dispatcher Dean
MVH CAMPUS POLICE LEVEL 1 TRAUMA
January 15, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 3, 2008

Thank you, Sgt. Michael Curtin, for your dedication to God, your family and. ultimately, your country.

Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will never be forgotten.

God speed and God bless. Rest in peace Sgt. Curtin.

God Bless America.

LRVirgil, Civilian
Texas - Law Enforcement Supporter
September 30, 2007