Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Officer Gordon. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

It is so hard to believe that a year has passed already, but Officer Gordon we will never forget the sacrifice that you and your family made for all of us. Continue to rest in peace sir. My prayers are with your family today as they face another EOW.

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

Deb
October 4, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
October 4, 2010

To the Gordon family, may you know that we will never forget your hero... You are all in my thoughts and prayers today, I know the pain in your hearts is a strong today as it was on that dreaded day in 2007. I met Officer Gordon's son at the Central FL COPS meeting, what a truly fine man he is and I am sure that Officer Gordon is so proud of him as he watches from above. Stay stong and may God bless you all.

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

Anonymous
October 4, 2010

Thank you officer Gordon for your service. I will always remember your gentle, kind smile, and encouraging words. May you rest in peace, sir.

Trisha Hanley
Former OPD Emergency Communications Specialist
November 8, 2009

Go with God.

PC Racicot
Toronto Police Service
November 5, 2009

Officer Gordon, thank you for your service both to your Country and Orlando's PD and its people. Your career was that of dedication, loyalty and bravery. Your Sacrifice will never go unforgotten. Rest easy hero!

Deputy and Firefighter
Southwest Florida
September 18, 2009

I was on vacation when I read about your murder. I can not help but think about our time "Bravo" midnights. I could always count on you arriving and getting out of your car with a comb, breath spray and a cigarette in your chrome case. Your attitude and jokes have made an impression on me more than you know. I watched and sat through both the trials for the thugs who tried to rob you and then murdered you. As bad as I wanted to see them sentenced to death I can see you compassion working in the court room as they were sentenced to life. I only wish you could have seen them having a good time in the court room with each other today as the Judge sentenced them to life in prison. Either way when it comes to life or death in your case, I am glad that both these bad guys will never see the light of freedom as long as they live. I feel that justice was done through you, and I prey that you rest in peace. Just a note, I hope you don’t go through that drive through in heaven in your underwear!

Rest In Peace Brother,
Bryan

Bryan Ansley
Metro
August 11, 2009

I was just in orlando with the kids and it just seems that with all the amusement parks that this city would be a magical city where it could escape the violence and senseless killing that the rest of us are accustom to,but with your death and others we are reminded that beyond disney world there is no magical place. REST IN PEACE.

officer Delamier
HPD
October 6, 2008

To Officer Alfred Gordon Sr. and his loved ones:

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

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 your family and 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, Officer Gordon. I hope that you,your family, and department gets the full measure of justice deserved.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer Gordon gave to his community and the citizens of Florida, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 4, 2007.

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

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
October 4, 2008

Officer Gordon,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
October 4, 2008

Its been one year, and your heroic actions are not forgotten.

Cpl. Chris Black
Maryland State Police
October 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cadets of the Basic Recruit Class 333 of Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, Tallahassee, FL, thank you for your sacrifice.

Cadet Strzalkowski
Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy
May 23, 2008

First I would like to give my deepest sympathies to the family and agency on your lose. to loose a member of the Law Enforcement Community is always a great sorrow. As a member of the Police Unity Tour/Chapter VIII, it is my honor to ride for Officer Gordon to the memorial in Washington DC. This approximately 1000 Officers and Survivors will ride their bicycles from various points throughout the United States in to Washington Dc in remembrance of our fallen but never forgotten Law Enforcement Family members. I will wear a bracelet with Officers Gordon's information on it during this journey and if members of his family or agency are at the memorial I will present them with the bracelet. Again I am sorry for your lose and may God Bless you ALL.

Lieutenant Tim Powers
Pasco Sheriff's Office
April 10, 2008

I was very saddened to hear about your murder. While it's refreshing that the culprits were apprehended, your family and friends are left to pick up the pieces of their lives without you. My greatest sympathies to your wife and children.

Although I have been gone a while now, I certainly remember you as a kind, gentle but strong soul. May you rest in peace.

Kelly Corsetti
former OPD Officer
January 31, 2008

Just reading through the reflections and letting you know that you are not forgotten.

I patrol the area where your incident took place and I vow to do my best to keep this from happening to anymore of our brothers and sisters.

Rest in peace.......

Deputy
Orange County SO
January 2, 2008

Lawrence and I went to college with Alfred,therefore, we have known him for quite some time. We have had good times together. We will miss you and we know that you will be greatly missed by your family.

love you,
Wrens

Faithy Wren
Friend
December 7, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
November 21, 2007

Ofc. Gordon you have a promise written down for you 2000 years ago – "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9)

Future Police Officer
City of Orlando
November 1, 2007

Officer Gordon:

We stand at attention for you. Your death has not been in vein, because your life was exemplar as those close to you have written.

God Bless your Loved Ones, and may they Rember you and Honor you always.
Eva A. Ayala

Investigator, DA Eva Ayala
Kern County D.A. Bakersfield, CA
October 31, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Gordon. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Alfred, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Alfred's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Alfred's life was about so much more than the way he died. Alfred will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Gordon, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
October 28, 2007

My heartfelt gratitude goes out to Officer Gordon for his service in the US Army where he served as an MP for 11 years and for his service with the Orlando Police Department for 18 1/2 years. May God comfort and strengthen his loved ones and friends he left behind. America needs more people like this man.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas
October 25, 2007

May God bless your soul!

Officer Nahoum Daniel
Orlando Police Department
October 24, 2007

Rest in Peace, Alfred. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall
October 22, 2007

I am so sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to your family my brother, may GOD suround them in his love and comfort in these times. Maybe one day the system will keep thugs like this from getting back on the streets. You fought an honorable fight and we will keep the battle up until we meet in the high streets, GOD speed my friend.

T.G. Vincent,MPO
Asheboro PD, NC
October 22, 2007