Officer Down Memorial Page

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Keep watch over all of them. Those that love you dearly will never let your memory be forgotten.

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Author Unknown

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 9, 2012

Thinking of you today and keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers always.

Theresa Grzechowski
Friend
February 9, 2012

Seven years I can't belive it's been that long. How blessed I was to have you for a son.hug
your missed everyday,in so many ways. your smile, your way of walking but for me the big hug you always gave when you said good bye. I love you Michael---Mom

Edith Scarbrough
Mother
February 9, 2012

Thinking of you and your family on this seventh anniversary date. Your memory will always be honored and revered. The sacrifice made by you and your family will never be forgotten.

Thanks to all your family for sharing their devotion to you in their reflections. I hold them all in my heart's embrace today.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 9, 2012

Denise and family,

Another year has come to pass. I hope all is well with you, the children and the familly. Seven years...its hard to believe our husbands have been gone that long! I pray all is well and that you have seen many blessings this year and have made many memories. Wishing you all the best!

Ashley Koester
Widow of Deputy Wayne Koester EOW 02-09-05
February 8, 2012

hi i was just thinking of u all. How i miss the old days on Amherst. Mike u will always be missed. I know i would love to see ur mom, mathew and brian again. And i will keep this picture of u forever.

Love
Kim beverley

Kim Beverley (Gapski)
friend
October 29, 2011

Hunting season is here Mike !! Wish me luck. I'll be looking for your energy in the timber ! I miss talking to you about my successful hunting trips. Love you bro !!

Brian L Scarbrough
Brother
October 4, 2011

Hey Mike. Working the midshift. It's 2:25am and thinking of you. You've been on my mind alot lately. Went to see Layton play on the drum line yesterday at band camp at the University of Virginia. Wow you would be so jazzed to see him whale away at those drums. I was grinning ear to ear and even got choked up watching him. I wish you were here to see it. I've been attempting to correspond with Michigan Legislature to get a memorial sign put up on I-94 in your honor but to no avail. Can't seem to get any cooperation and it's frustrating. I guess they see I'm in Virginia and since I don't vote in Michigan they don't see a reason to help me...I'm not giving up Mike.!!! I'm gonna keep trying I promise. I miss you so much. Love you buddy.
:-(

Brian L. Scarbrough
Brother
July 18, 2011

Scrappy,
Just sitting here in Shift Command going down memory lane.....

I miss you dude.

Lt. Brett Michalski
Wayne County Airport Police
May 23, 2011

Never forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
February 9, 2011

Six long years Bro. I miss you everyday. I miss hearing your voice on the phone. I miss playing catch or just goofing around. :(

Brian

Brian L. Scarbrough
Brother
February 9, 2011

Denise and Family,

Six years! Wow, such a long time to some but seems like yesterday to all us. I find myself wondering what Mike and Wayne are doing throughout these past few years. Cops being who they are and their sense of humor. What jokes they are playing on us and the many who has the privelege to have shared even a small part of their life. One can only imagine! I think of you and the children often and pray that you are doing well. Be safe and take care!

Ashley Koester
Widow of Deputy Wayne Koester EOW 02-09-05
February 8, 2011

Hey bro. Just stopping by to say hi and see your picture on here. You wouldn't believe how fast Layton is growing up. I still have that picture of you with LJ on the Metro Train in Washington DC. I wish we could go back to that day relive it over and over again. I remember going to the baseball museum with you and then dinner at ESPN Endzone. That's one memory I will keep with me forever because that was the last time I saw you. It's obvious by the many postings here that you were loved by so many people outside your family. It's a testament to the man you were and how you lived. I love you Michael and I miss you everyday. Till next time.....

Bri-

Brian L. Scarbrough
Brother
October 24, 2010

Hey Mikey,

5 years later, I still think about you. I remember when we worked together and what an impression you made on me, and well, all of us. I remember thinking what a class act you always were and how kind you were to everyone. Most times, people who have left us seem to fade into the past, but for some reason, you don't. I guess that's the impression you left on those of us lucky enough to have had you touch our lives. I still, to this day, cannot believe you have left us, but know that it was God's plan. Why? I have no idea; but I know He knows what He's doing. In reading these reflections, it breaks my heart to hear how much Denise, the kids, your family, and your friends miss you; a true testament to the kind of person you were. I miss you too Mikey......all those you've touched miss you. Watch over us; especially your family.

Ellen Morrissy
Airport Authority Fire Dept.
October 20, 2010

RIP my Brother.

Deputy S. Yates
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)
July 19, 2010

hey dad it's been a really long time since I've been on here but I thought it would just be a really good time to write something! I've been doing really really good in school and I'm having a great time with all of my friends. Track is really amazing right now I beat the school record for the two mile on saturday and whenever I do good mom always tells me that you would be so proud! I wish you were here to see all of my accomplishments :) I really miss you and I think about you everyday <3

Josh
Son
April 30, 2010

Thinking about you and your family. 5 years is both a long time and not very long at all to be missing a loved one. I know that you are missed by many.

Anonymous
April 21, 2010

5 yrs Bro!!! Seems like yesterday to me!!! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you in some sort of way. Sometimes I swear I see you...feel you near. I've learned as I get older how unfair life can seem. I miss you buddy and still can see us playing catch at moms house and bullshitting about nothing....I miss you Mike. I'd give anything to have you for just one more day. Your still my hero bro! Love you

Bri-

Brian L Scarbrough
Brother
February 9, 2010

To Sergeant Scarbrough's family,

I pray for strength and wonderful memories on this 5th anniversary. Reading all the reflections left by the people who loved him the most, brings tears to my eyes and gives me a sense of also knowing him.

Sergeant Michelle Bradley
Cincinnati Police Department
February 9, 2010

I saw this quote and thought of my journey through this grief. Today marks 5 years since you've been gone...

I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.--Rita Mae Brown

Love you, boo

neece
February 9, 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 9, 2010

Denise,

As tomorrow approaches, I just wanted to let you know we're thinking of you and your family. I hope all is well as it can be. It's hard to believe that it will be their 5th birthday in heaven tomorrow. Take care and know you are in our hearts!

Ashley and Family
Widow of Deputy Wayne Koester EOW 02-09-05
February 8, 2010

Happy Birthday Mike, We miss you

Sgt Willy
IPD
January 2, 2010

Happy Birthday Uncle Mike!

Layton
Nephew
January 2, 2010

Happy Birthday Michael. It's almost been 5 years since you left and there is not a day that goes by that you don't enter my mind at least a hundred times. I miss you so much. I could never have picked a better big brother. Thank for always being there when I needed you. I'll be toasting you tonight at dinner. I love you bro.

Bri-

Brian Scarbrough
Brother
January 2, 2010