Officer Down Memorial Page

The entire Callin familly is in my thoughts and prayers.

Chief Frank Fabrizio
Ponce Inlet Police Department
May 17, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Callin. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

Thinking of you today buddy. Saw too many motors going to another funeral. Miss you bro.

Ben
OCSO
January 4, 2012

Deputy Callin,
I found out recently that we are related through my mother's side of the family. I am sorry we never had the chance to meet. It is an honor to call you part of my family, sir, both in blood and law enforcement. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. May you forever rest in peace.

Officer Bill Weber
Atlanta Police Department

Officer Bill Weber
Atlanta Police Department
October 22, 2011

Mike,

I can not believe it's been 5 years. I wear a green band on my wrist with your name and date you passed away so that I can be reminded everyday of your friendship and kindness. I miss you brother. I think about the OCSO everyday and wish I had stayed. I wish I had listened to you.

Today, I went to an officers funeral from the Winston-Salem Police Dept. who tragically burned to death after hitting a tree while enroute assisting another officer on a DWI. Please be with him as I know you will find him.

I miss you Mike. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Fred

Ofc. Fred Pinson
Greensboro Police Department
August 4, 2011

I never met you but I went to the police academy with your sister. I still remember the pain our entire class felt and what the instructors went thru. My brother is now a Deputy with OCSO and I have spoken of you a few times with him. Watch over him while he is there.

You have had a major impact on more than the people that have met you. Your name runs across the sleeve of my academy shirt and I think about what happened to you every night before I start my shift. Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Dombeck
Atlantis PD
August 3, 2011

Mike -

It's hard to believe five years have already passed since you were so cruelly taken from us. I know that you and Brandon are both enjoying the rewards of the virtue you displayed while here with us, and it is reassuring to know that we have angels on our shoulders.

Until we meet again...

Cpl Tim Nazzaro
Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office
August 2, 2011

Thoughts and prayers are with the Callin family today. We were all so blessed to have known such a fine Christian young man and we miss him so much.

Sandy Depew
Friend
August 2, 2011

To the Callin family you are in my prayers today as you face another EOW without your loved one. Deputy Callin, you sir are a hero we will never forget. May you continue to rest in peace...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
August 2, 2011

Mike,

There isn't a day that goes by that I do not think of that horrible day. The void in our lives left by this tragic event is still there today. You are missed and you will never be forgotten.

DFC Mike Parmenter
Orange County Sheriff's Office
July 31, 2011

Hey Mike,
It's been 5 yrs now and the pain of not having you, your smile and presence is still so fresh, yet in many ways it seems like it's been forever as not a day goes by that I dont wish things were back the way they were..You were a great friend and buddy, but really more like a son to me. We had such good times together wakeboarding and restoring vettes and mustangs and talking always about everything. I have so many irreplaceable memories. I really miss you Michael. We are golfing on your day next week in your honor so your legacy lives on thru fine young deserving men and women. Looking forward to seeing your family, but oh how emotional it is for us who are left here without you. I know you were not a fan of tattoos, but it felt right to get my one and only tattoo in memory and honor of you and i will never regret it. I have heard it said that you looked up to me, but brother I fall so short of your life example. You my good friend lived your life as a hero for the Lord and you died a hero for us all.

Jeff Depew
friend
July 29, 2011

Hey buddy, we lost another one last night. Welcome him home. You are never forgotten.

BT
December 9, 2010

Thinking about you today, we all miss you here brother.

Cpl Tony Brisinte
Orange Co SO
October 27, 2010

Four years to the day...you have no idea how much you are missed. I am sorry I have not been to visit you, but maybe today; we have many things to catch up on. Even after this long it seems surreal and impossible to believe you were torn from this life. Well brother, your presence is still felt in my life and in spite of all my shortcomings I hope you would still be proud of me.

With great respect,
Ben

Ben Thorpe
OCSO Best Friend
August 2, 2010

Thinking about you today bro, I cant believe its been 4 years ago today. We all love and miss you. Please continue to watch over us.

Cpl Tony Brisinte
Orange Co SO
August 2, 2010

Hey Mike,

I am always thinking of you wishing you were still here making us laugh and feel complete. Amanda just had her third baby you would of loved the twin boys Michael and Jason and little baby girl Alana. One of the twin boys is named after you. Josh and I are still trying to get settled in our new home while figuring out how to train our new puppy Hudson from chewing up everything. Mom and dad are really enjoying being grandparents. They have been a huge help to Amanda and Larry while they adjust to being parents of three kids under the age of 1. Vicki is a teacher in Orlando and continues to be a remarkable young woman. You would be so proud of your wife.
I can still feel your presence in my life by remembering our many family gatherings of cookouts on the lake, birthday celebrations, and game nights. You will always be in my life through the memories you left for us. I smile knowing the day will come when we will see you again. :)

Valerie Madden
Sister-in-law
May 7, 2010

Dear Mikey,

Today you would have been thirty years old. I miss you so much. It is so hard to believe that it has been so long since I have heard your laugh or your voice and seen your smile. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you and miss you greatly. Until you were taken from me you had always been in my life as my big brother. There are no words to describe the loss I feel without you. I hope you are still looking out for your little sis from heaven. I love you. Happy Birthday Michael!

Love Chrissy

Deputy Christina Callin
Sister
March 4, 2010

Mike,

I still talk about you. I am teaching a block in the Academy again, and as always, share your story, and the day we lost you. I share this for a reminder for new cops. I show this to honor your life and remember your passing. You will never be gone! You're just not HERE. Please know that time goes on, but we have not forgotten.

Det. Marcus Robinson
Orange County Sheriffs Office
January 22, 2010

Michael

Another year has begun and there has not been a day in which I have not thought of you since August 02, 2006. All of our plans for the future have changed but know even though you are not here in person, your memory still lives in us. You were such a great son, a dedicated and loving husband, and an endearing brother. You were such a joy to your mother and me. Your testimony lives on!

We will always be thinking of you.

Love Dad

Master Deputy-Retired
Orange County Sheriff's Office
January 7, 2010

Mike,

We had the annual holiday ride yesterday and you were brought up at the luncheon. We all love and miss ya bro, please keep a watch over us. WE MISS YOU MAN

CPL TONY BRISINTE
ORANGE CO SHERIFF, ORLANDO FL
December 10, 2009

Thinking about you brother, still miss ya.

Cpl Tony Brisinte
Orange County Sheriff
November 14, 2009

Mike,
This summer we visited Washington D.C. One destination we had planned on seeing was the Officer's Memorial. We wanted Alex to be aware of the dangers Ben and Nick face on the streets and sometimes the ultimate sacrifice officers pay for protecting us. It's hard to believe that it has been 3 years. We found your name on the wall and spent time reflecting about AWANA, youth group trips and your friendship and fun times with Ben. I find that I take care of a lot of your fellow officers at my work and we always exchange stories and thoughts of you. You are so missed!!!!!!

Mrs. Thorpe

Anonymous
August 18, 2009

Michael -

although this post is coming a day after the anniversary of your passing into His arms, the delay is not because you were forgotten. Quite to the contrary, I was out last night remembering times when we were finding bad guys, field testing drunks, and just hanging out on cold nights in front of the convention center. I was also toasting your memory with anyone who would raise a glass with me.

Rest well, Mike - we will meet again, in His time.

Cpl Tim Nazzaro
Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office
August 3, 2009

To Deputy Michael Anthony Callin, his family and his fellow officers with the Orange County Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Callin’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Callin and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
August 2, 2009

Michael,

On this night, I can only imagine how proud you are of your entire family, Vicki, your mom and dad, and Christina. It has not been easy but so many times your family has lifted up so many hurting souls when they themselves have been in so much pain. They are such amazing people.

On this night, know you are thought of and saluted for such bravery in the face of grave danger.

Rest easy. God speed brother!

Sgt. Mary Huggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office
July 31, 2009