Officer Down Memorial Page

Mike, I've met your mom and dad through our C.O.P.S. organization - the organization that none of us want to belong to but, because of the unfortunate circumstances of losing a child in the line of duty, we automatically have become members. They have become leaders to other survivors and are helping them to get on the road to hope. They're surrounded by loving family and friends and they're going to be ok - they'll never be the same but they'll be ok. So, you can rest in peace. Your bravery, your commitment and your dedication to the job you loved will never be forgotten nor will you. Thank you so much for all the good you did in your short lifetime. God took one of our best.

Jean Hill
Surviving Mom
Harris County (TX) Deputy Sheriff Barry Hill
EOW 12/4/2000
February 14, 2012

29 years ago today I got the best Valentine gift a mom could ever hope to receive when they placed you in my arms for the first time. We all miss you so very much and always will. I still can't believe your not here with us to celebrate your birthday but I know your in Heaven with Gram and Pup celebrating. I love you honey......... Happy Birthday in Heaven, your in my heart forever.

Kim Weigand
Mom
February 14, 2012

Merry Christmas in Heaven Honey. Even though your up there celebrating Jesus's birthday with him, I know your here with us also and in our hearts. Your friends, our family, all still come over on Christmas Eve to be with us and we all miss you so very very much, but Bob is right.....you are the topic of conversation, never ever far from our thoughts. Your little girl LOVED the necklace you sent her from Heaven.....you always did get her something special to open on Christmas day and that's something that Daddy and I will continue for you. No matter what she got, her Daddy's gift was all she talked about. I love you Mike, your always in my thoughts and in my heart and that's where you'll always stay until the end of the ride.
With all my love now and forever.
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
December 26, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this very special holiday. Many that love you have a hole in their heart that will never heal, but their love for you will live on forever. I know you will be the topic of conversation at the dinner table and that is how is should be, everyone telling stories about you as a true hero never dies and keeping his name alive for others to remember him is how it should be. Thank you for your dedicated service to others and for being there for so many. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
December 24, 2011

Hi Honey,
So much going on and yet there's an emptiness in our hearts...a void that will never be replaced. Everyone was here for Thanksgiving but you were missing. It's so hard to get through the holidays without you not being there to tease about something that I cooked. I know you were around though..... somehow I lost the cream cheese, cans of gravy and green beans that I KNOW I bought!!!! A friend of ours, Sherri, gave me a Christmas Angel last night. She makes us one every year to put on the tree for you and one to put down at your grave. This year the angel is done in Steeler colors, how appropriate and beautiful it is!!!! Your always remembered by not only us but by all your friends. Kim's daughter did an essey on you for her senior project and made me a copy of the DVD. I can't wait to get it but don't know if I'll be able to watch it right away. Your in the hearts of so many, you touched so many people and are so loved and missed. Your in my heart forever and there you'll stay until the end of the ride.
I love you....
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
November 30, 2011

Just wanted to pass by and say hello. Still think of you often and pray for your family. I still get to see your mom and dad every year in D.C. and keep in touch via Facebook. You're not forgotten.

Ian Dubac
Police Unity Tour
October 10, 2011

Hi Honey,
We had your scholarship ride today...it was a beautiful day, just like the day you took your final ride and were taken from us. Daddy said that when they came up on the site the bikes crept past slowly to honor you. Afterwards, one of your brothers in the Blue Knights made a speech thanking everyone and said when they hit the site of where you were taken from us that they picked you up to finish the ride with them and finally finish the ride you never got to finish 3 years ago. Lanie was there with us the whole time and Erin ran the registration for us, she's become quite involved in helping with the Blue Knights and COPS. Your family in the fire department did all the cooking and as always.....took care of us. You'd be so proud of everyone, all your friends...they all still love and miss you so very much and take care of Daddy, me, Lanie and your sister. You left us in such good hands with your friends but we all wish more then anything that you were still here with us. I miss you more and more each day that passes and long so badly to see your face and hear your laughter. Your forever in my heart and will stay there until the end of the ride my son.
Love and miss you,
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
September 18, 2011

Hey Mikey, just wanted to make sure that you knew I was still thinking about you. You would be really proud of your family, they have keep your spirit alive. You would be especially proud of your mom. She has worked tirelessly making sure that the memories of all of your brothers that are killed in the line of duty has someone to comfort their families and lets face it, your mom comforted a whole community. I know where you got your caring gene now. Don't rest in peace yet my friend, your work here isn't done yet. You are so missed.

Kevin Dunlap
Friend
September 14, 2011

Mike,
It's been three years today that you were taken from us and yet it seems like yesterday. My heart became broken that day and contiues to break a little bit more each day. I remember so clearly everything that happened that day...it's like a movie playing in my head, a horrible nightmare that I can't wake up from. Not a day goes by that your not missed by Daddy, myself, your sisters, family members, friends and of course Lanie. Always know how very much you are still loved by all of us........you were and always will be my Hero and my son. I love you.

Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
September 14, 2011

Mike,

I can't believe it has been three years since you were taken from us. Everyday there has been a void that just can't be filled. We bring your niece and nephews down to see you all the time, they also know where your at the house with us. Keep watching over all of us and know how much you are loved an missed. We will never forget you and will see you again in Heaven some day.

Rest in Peace Hero.

CPL Burnell P. Bevenour
LTPD/Brother-In-Law
September 14, 2011

Mike,

It's been to long since I wrote, Sorry brother. You're missed dearly! You could always make a joke and laugh. It's been hard, with yet another brother falling in the loss of Kyle. But I know you were there to welcome him and "show him the ropes". Your mom has done an amazing job and with the Mike Weigand Law. Senior is still, well you know you your dad! I know your always watching over us, here at home or in a combat zone, I know your there. Keep doing what you do best brother! One day again, the beer is on me! Stay frosty...

Doc

Doc
Friend
July 8, 2011

A mom and dad's love never ends.......neither does the pain of losing their son. Your sisters, nieces, nephews, grandparents, your little girl Lanie, Daddy and I miss and love you so very very much. There's a void in our lives, a piece of our hearts missing that went to Heaven with you. You'll forever be our Hero.

I love and miss you... until the end of the ride.
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
July 8, 2011

Happy Fathers Day in Heaven Honey. You were the best Daddy your little girl could have ever wanted and did everything with and for her. I know that being a Daddy was so very important to you and a role in your short life that you truely loved. Your little girl remembers all of it, what you did together, where you went together and most of all how much you loved her. She talks about you all the time and loves looking at pictures of you and her together. I am so very proud of you, the man, the son and Daddy you were. Your in my heart and you'll stay there forever, safe, where no one can ever hurt you again. I love you honey, more then you ever knew and miss you more and more every day.
With my love until the end of the ride.
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
June 19, 2011

Hi Honey,
I know I haven't been on here for a while and it's not because I haven't thought about you...believe me, your in my thoughts and my heart every day. My heart still breaks a little every day and it sure isn't getting any easier. Someone on Mother's Day left me a beautiful bouquet of flowers at your grave with a card that was signed "Happy Mother's Day". I can't even begin to tell you how that made me feel that someone took the time to do that for me on your behalf. Your little girl told me that "you couldn't do it because there were no stores in Heaven so you had to have someone else get them for you because you always got me flowers on Mother's Day" Police Week came and went and I did the Law Ride for the first time since you were taken. I still can't get used to seeing your name on the wall there and cry every time. Even going to the cemetery every day to see and talk to you....it just doesn't seem real or possible that your not coming home. I guess it's just denial or I don't want to face it, but then it smacks me in the face. Just please know how very very much your loved and missed. Your forever and always in my heart.
I love you honey,
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
May 29, 2011

May 15th, Law Enforcement Memorial Day

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this Special Day. Continue to keep watch over all those that love you dearly. You will never be forgotten as true heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 14, 2011

Please be with your mom not only today, but everday. Kim, Mike wishes you a Happy Mother's Day.

Family member of a fallen officer
May 8, 2011

Honey,

Happy Easter..... it's just not the same without you, but then again, nothing is!!!! We had Lanie with us and I know you would be so very proud of her and all your nieces and nephews! Andi keeps talking about Unc, even though she's never met you there's not a doubt in my mind that she knows you and who you are!!!! I love you honey, more and more each day.
With all my heart,
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
April 25, 2011

Mike,

Happy Easter.
Watch over your mom, your little girl and all your family.

Karen Reever
Mother of Officer David Tome EOW 10/21/08
April 24, 2011

Hi Honey,
Your little Lanie stayed with us last night and Dad took her to Rutter's to get chocolate milk. He said when they came out she asked him if he would take her over to the firehall like you used to do. Of course he took her and asked her what you two did when you went there. She said we just sat and talked and then went to see the big plane and tank. So that's exactly what they did. She was so excited when she came home and told me where they were and how they talked to all the guys down there! She clings so tightly to all the memories of you and what you two did together and wants us to do those same things with her...... especially Daddy. She talks about you all the time to Daddy, I and Erin.... she'll never forget you honey, the bond between the two of you was and is so strong, she'll always be your little girl. We all miss and love you so very very much, that at times it's unbearable, but I know your with us. Keep sending those signs and messages, they keep us all going.
I love you honey, always have and always will, until the end of the ride.
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
April 15, 2011

Hey Honey,
I know I haven't been on here in a couple of weeks, it doesn't mean I haven't been thinkin of you.... it's just been a really rough couple of months actually. I guess with the weather getting nicer out I still keep expecting to see you ride up the driveway on your bike knowing that will never happen again. I went to your memorial site at the park the other day and your supervisors planted such pretty flowers there for you.... they beat me to it!! I also saw a quarter laying there in the mulch and thought someone dropped it until I picked it up and looked at it and the year on it was 1983, the year you were born. Funny how the simple things people do or leave for you can touch me so deeply, like coming on here and seeing a message from Mr. Gordon, just for him to take the time to write something to you and always a message for me, I hope he knows it does make me smile. I know you probably met his son, his name is Michael too and like you according to his dad was devilish. I wouldn't trade all those jokes, pranks or anything that you did... I wish I could have more of those times with you. Always know how very very much I, Daddy, your sisters and of course your little girl love and miss you. Not a day goes by that your not in my thoughts and your forever in my heart, safe.
With all my love now until the end of the ride,
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
April 11, 2011

Thought I would drop in and leave a reflection. I see your Mom is like I am, writing to our sons, both named Michael. I remember reading a Dear Abbey article years ago that said one of the worse names to name a boy is Michael as they become involved in mischief. Whoever said that was right when it came to my Michael.
I know every day is a challenge for a bereaved parent. We wonder what we did wrong in life to deserve this never ending heartache and then look at the world and see some individuals who should not be breathing the same air as we do. My thoughts are with all of your loved ones. Continue to watch over them. Wrap your wings around your Mom, help her with your grief. I leave this for your Mom:

"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God." Author: Eileen Elias Freeman

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
March 30, 2011

St. Patricks Day is coming up... one of your favorite days! I was cleaning off shelves the other day and came across a book I did for you one Christmas called "A Mom's Memories". I made the mistake of reading through it and remembering all those times I wrote about. When I came to the end there was a note I wrote after you were taken from us, kind of an epiloge I guess. Funny, I don't remember writing it but it kind of was like a slap in the face. That same day I got notice that the "person" who killed you was let free after only 16 months. Somehow that just doesn't seem fair that he can now enjoy life when he took the joy out of all of our lives. There's not a day that goes by that your not on my mind or my heart doesn't break a little more. People say it gets easier with time and I've come to the conclusion that they really don't know what their talking about. Just always know that we love you and miss you with all our hearts, every day!
Forever in my heart until the end of the ride.
Love Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
March 15, 2011

28 years ago today when I gave birth to you, your dad and I got the best Valentine gift we could ever hope for. I remember like it was yesterday the first time I held you in my arms, looked into your eyes and held your tiny little hands. I fell in love all over again, you stole my heart. Happy birthday to our angel in Heaven, our son and our Hero forever in our hearts.
With all our love now and forever until the end of the ride.
We love you,
Mom and Dad

Kim Weigand
Mom
February 14, 2011

I think I realized what has me so down lately. Stupid of me really not to realize it before now. Your birthday is coming up in 2 weeks, Valentine's Day. I used to love that day because I was given the best Valentine a mom could ever ask for....you, but knowing how your last birthday here on earth was breaks my heart. I promised you that next years would be so much better and never got that chance. Also, the person that took you from us will get out in one month to live his life, see his family, celebrate his birthdays, have his mom be able to hold and kiss him and I will never have that again with you neither will Dad, your sisters or Lanie. She'll be missing out on a Daddy loved her more then anything in the world. She talks about you to us all the time and remembers so much of all you and her did together. I love you honey. Your in my heart forever and there you'll stay until the end of the ride.
With all my love,
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
January 30, 2011

I don't know what it is.... the weather or maybe your little girl's birthday tomorrow and you not being able to be here with her,but my heart just seems to keep breaking a little more each day. The past few days have been especially hard for some reason, crying for no reason or because of something really stupid that sets it off.I got notice that I'm receiving an award for community service next Friday for getting the bill in your name passed into law. I'd gladly give it back to have you here with Daddy, me, Lanie and your sisters. I miss you so much!!!!!!
Your in my heart forever.
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom
January 20, 2011