Officer Down Memorial Page

It's that time of year again that I dread. I thought I was holding it together pretty well and not dwelling on it this year but once we attended the PA State memorial service last week that was it. It's been almost 8 years and it still hurts. I meet new widows and remember being in their shoes. I wish I could tell them that it gets easier but it just doesn't. I also wish I could explain how I can be in a good place and be happy but be sad at the same time. All I know is that I miss you and hate that you are not here. Kendall misses you but doesn't remember you. She doesn't remember how you used to play with her and snuggle with her and shower her with love that only a daddy could.

So we'll continue our lives here on Earth while you live it up in Heaven with Scott, Kyle and Sierra. :) I know that you're okay and at peace--thank God--I just wish I was, too.

Denise Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise II
May 10, 2012

Shared some great stories about you tonight. Between us, Chris and I have some good ones. You're still making us laugh. Miss you man.

Bill
April 1, 2012

Happy 40th Birthday Mike!!! Please continue to watch over your brothers and sisters in blue. We all miss you very much. Denise has done a great job with Kendall I'm sure your very proud of them both. Hard to believe you are not here to celebrate your big day. Until next time xoxox

Veronica & Chris Jenkins
April 1, 2012

April 1, 2012, would be your 40th birthday my Dear Michael, I still can't believe you are not here with all of us to celebrate your birthday. Each year, each day you are not here gets harder. It breaks my heart to see all you are missing.Kendall is wonderful. She is showing signs of your personality, which makes me laugh sometimes. Julie and Matt are so very special and have 2 Beautiful little girls. Lilly and Evelyn , who you would just love. They keep me going. We all miss you so very much. Kendall and I will bake the cake you liked, and we will send you some balloons tomorrow. We love you so much, You are our ANGEL, Mom and Dad. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Karen Wise
Mother
March 31, 2012

Kendall was really missing you this Christmas. She's still very upset that she doesn't remember you. She was crying one night and said that she would pay anything to have you back for 5 minutes just so she could see you again. There are no words for how sad I was for her. A child her age shouldn't have the opportunity to have these feelings.

And, of course, I really missed you, too. I miss talking to you. Fortunately for me, though, I remember what it was like to be around you. I even remember the sound of your voice.

Missing you as much as ever. xoxo

Denise Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II
December 28, 2011

Thinking of you a lot lately. You will be missed tomorrow at "The" Catered Event. You would enjoy all the fun we are having with this. Love ya man.

Chris
Cousin
October 14, 2011

Tomorrow our baby girl will turn 9 years old. Her birthday always reminds me that you were only here long enough to celebrate her first birthday--ripped from our lives just before she turned 2.

We have a good life and she's a great kid but I get very sad when I think about what a great dad you were and that she barely remembers you. She'll only know through the stories I tell her about how you spent your free time with her and that she was the apple of your eye. I will ALWAYS make sure she knows that you loved her more than anything.

We love you and miss you.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael Wise
August 6, 2011

With Berks County law enforcement experiencing another tragic loss this week, I can't begin to imagine how it has affected your family and friends. While I'm certain your loss is felt daily, I can only imagine this must amplify it. Please know that your sacrifice has not and will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones.

civilian
July 1, 2011

Missing you more than anyone can imagine.

Denise Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II
June 15, 2011

It was seven years that I received numerous phone calls that my friend and academy classmate was gone. I remember that night when I left work and Mike told me that he could not wait until the next morning to spend a few days on your boat. Mike you were a true friend, a great officer, a great husband, and a great father. Miss ya and we will be riding in your honor on Sunday.

Matt Mish
Reading Police
June 4, 2011

It's been way too long, Mike. So many memories, especially your smile, your laugh, and your goofy dancing! It'd be good to talk to you right now, could use your advice. Thanks so much for being my friend. I'll see you again.

Tom
Friend
May 22, 2011

It's Police Week again. I didn't even know about Police Week 7 years ago. Then you were killed and we were thrust into this new world of families who have had their loved ones ripped from them in an instant of idiocy at someone elses hands.

Now there are too many things I know now that I didn't know then. Washing your husband's last-worn clothes that were in the hamper when he died is hell. Taking down the towel he used after his shower before his very last shift is unbearable. Finally having the strength to throw out his toothbrush is superhuman. Trying to explain to your daughter what a perfect daddy she had because she can't remember him is absolute torture.

And there is one more thing I know now that I didn't know then. I still miss you as much as the day you died. xoxoxoxoxo

I love you and miss you terribly.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6/5/04
May 10, 2011

I'm sure heaven is a great place to celebrate you birthday but we sure could use you down here. The beer I'm drinking sure would taste better if we were toasting your birthday. Be thinking about you next week at Hockey Night. Love ya bro.

Chris
Cousin
April 1, 2011

Happy Birthday Brother. I'll be thinking of you as the Flyers-Pens battle heats up.

Bill Reigle
Cousin
April 1, 2011

Happy Birthday, We miss you!!!

Veronica Jenkins
April 1, 2011

Dear Michael, Your Birthday is coming up soon, it gets harder, because you are not here to spend birthdays, holidays, or anything with us. I miss your phone calls, I miss you very much. I wish you were here to watch Kendall grow and Lilly and Evelyn. We would have so much fun. I Love You! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Karen Wise
Mom
March 26, 2011

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32

You are not forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
February 18, 2011

Another year of missed weddings, birthdays, parties and other family events. It certainly doesn't get any easier not having you around. We should be growing old together and you should be teasing me about turning 40 this year. Take care of Lillian. Don't tease her too much. Take her for a day at the beach. Wish you were here to enjoy the family as we continue to grow. Miss you buddy.

Chris
Cousin
January 2, 2011

I cried the whole way home from the Wise family Christmas party tonight. Julie and I were looking at the photo albums starting with 2003. It was the last year you appeared in the family Christmas party photos. Ed played Santa that year. Kendall was 16 months old. The rest of the albums were missing you, Kendall was getting older and more kids were being born into the family. . .including your two beautiful nieces. You would be having a blast with all three girls, I'm sure of it.

I hate that you were taken from us. I hate how you died. I hate that you're gone. I hate that we don't have you.

I miss you.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II, EOW 6/5/04
December 18, 2010

Hey brother! Damn I miss having you around. I just read Denise's Facebook post. Hell, you never had a chance to be on that darn site. I would have loved to read the posts you would have put on there!!! Anyway, her post reminds me that you are never too far away from all of us. One last thing...you know how much you have meant to my career and making me the man I am. Well this past year your foundation supported us with sending one of our EMT's to Medic school. You continue to impact our community and me brother!!! Miss you.

Bubba
Friend
October 29, 2010

I recently ran in the 5k run in honor and rememberance of Michael Wise; and I recently sat here and read the reflections on this Memorial Page; Sadly enough, I sit here with tears just streaming down my face for all the words and posts here from the widow and family and friends.. and my heart just breaks. You will never be forgotten Officer Wise, and thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice to us the people of Reading.. To protect us . .. You gave it all.. thank you
My sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Kristin M.
citizen
September 28, 2010

Our baby girl turned eight years old yesterday. Wow, what happened to the time? She kept asking me questions throughout the day about the actual day of her birth. It was neat that she wanted to know these details but it was bittersweet for me to remember this important event in our lives together. We didn't know on the day she was born that our precious girl would only have her daddy for 22 months of her life. Even now that she's eight, she knows that you loved her and that she was the light of your life. I will NEVER let her forget that.

We love you and miss you and wish you could be here with us.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II
August 8, 2010

Praying for your family.

Deputy Sheriff
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
July 12, 2010

Mike you are never far from our thoughts and prayers. We not only honor and remember you during this anniversary weekend, but we remember your sacrafice every day all year long. Denise and Kendall you are forever in our hearts and prayers. Please continue to watch over our RPD families and officers. Still hard to believe that it is 6 years...you are truely missed.

Kelly Buck
June 6, 2010

Michael...I'm thinking of you and your family today. I know that you are always on their mind, but I'm sure today is a lot harder.

I still get that sinking, angry feeling when I think about what happened to you 6 years ago today. You and Julie have always been like our little brother and sister so it's especially hard. I like to think of you as being happy, healthy, and watching over all of us. : )

Sherri Kauffman Schauer
Family friend
June 5, 2010