Officer Down Memorial Page

Miss you my friend. Great officer, Better human.

Friend
Friend/CoWorker
February 14, 2012

You are remembered

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
February 14, 2011

Your father joined you in Heaven yesterday, where we know you are re-united.

Rest in peace.

Brenda Donner
WA State Concerns of Police Survivors
June 22, 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 15, 2010

Dear Mike

I was sitting here today thinking of you and missing your funny smile and quirky jokes. I remember the fun and the laughs. I am sorry Mike that I could not have been there for you at the end. I came to the hospital but they wouldnt let me see you. I couldnt bring myself to go to your funeral because my pain of your loss was and is still deep. You were a good caring friend. Every day that I go on patrol i think of you. You will never be forgotten Mike. Your friend Robbie.

Patrol Officer Robert M Rainwater
Defense Logistics Agency Friend/Co-worker
July 13, 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 for protecting my beloved state.

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

K.L.
March 6, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 19, 2009

To Deputy Michael Estes, his loved ones, and his fellow deputies:

On this the second anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left by your loyal friends that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Mike. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Mike gave to his community and the citizens of Washington, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 14, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 13, 2009

Mike, I was thinking about you today. We miss you here at dispatch. Thinking and Honoring you always.

WW Dispatcher Kris Kerr
Dispatch for Walla Walla County
July 1, 2008

Mike, it's hard enough when an officer/deputy is killed in the line of duty. But when a friend is lost doing what we all love to do, it's even harder to swallow. Every day I think about the smile you had on your face the day you told me "I got the job!" You keep that smile my friend, keep that smile. I miss you Mike, look down and keep us all safe until we meet again. God bless you!!!

Deputy Robert Breland & K9 "Winston"
Asotin County Sheriff Office
May 25, 2008

It is also my honor to ride for Deputy Estes. As I leave Portsmouth VA, I will carry the memory of Deputy Estes with me to Washington DC. Although I did personally know Deputy Estes he has given the ultimate sacrafice. Deputy Estes will never be forgotten!!!

Police Officer Anthony Galante
Daytona Beach Police Department
May 9, 2008

It is my privilege and honor to ride for Deputy Michael Estes in this years Police Unity Tour. As I leave Jersey City and travel to Washington D.C. Deputy Estes will be in my thoughts as well as his family who also made the ultimate sacrafice. He will never be forgotten!!

Det. Kevin Condon
Long Branch Police NJ
April 24, 2008

Still thinking of you brother. You will always be part of our family.. God Bless!!!!

Deputy Breland & K9 "Winston"
Asotin County Sheriff Office & Friend
March 24, 2008

NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!
So many times people get caught up in their lives and do not take the time to honor those that they should. I honor your loved one today and always.

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery Mayo Jr. STPSO Covington, La.
February 14, 2008

Henry County Police Dept., GA, Evening Watch North, we rode in your memory today. God Speed Brother, gone but never forgotten.

Lt. Jeff Maddox
Henry County Police Dept., GA
February 14, 2008

On this one year anniversary, please watch over your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue. Comfort them as they remember you today and in the future.

You are a True Hero and will not be forgotten!

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05
February 14, 2008

Today on the 1st anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for you and those you left behind.
Rest in peace DS you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
February 14, 2008

Rest in peace brother, you are not forgotten.

LAPD
February 13, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
January 15, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
December 15, 2007

"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
November 12, 2007

Never forgotten~~ Rest in peace. God bless your family.

September 16, 2007

I really dont know michael Estes at all but I have seen him in his sherriff's car a few times. even though I dont know him or ever spoke to him he will always be in my heart just because he was one of the fallen officers. I hope his family is doing well. my prayers are with his family tonight and every night.
take care.

Angela(Criminal Justice student at WWCC)
citizen of Walla Walla
August 5, 2007

I haven't spent a lot of time this year reading the memorials of the fallen officers, mainly because it saddens me that so many great men and women have fallen. It's a terrible thing that so many great lives were cut so short. As a fallen officer survivour, my heart goes out to all those that knew and loved Deputy Estes. Know that you are not alone in this journey that you walk and that Micheal will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg.

Deputy Estes, thank you for helping to make this world a safer place. If you run into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a hug for all of us down here. It's been just over four years and we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne
"Forever Loving & Missing 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
July 6, 2007

Rest in Peace brother! Heart felt condolence to your family!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside, Ca PD
May 13, 2007