Officer Down Memorial Page

Mike,
No special occasion to leave this note, just thinking about you, missing your quick wit, great sense of humor and passion. It still amazes me how you could fit the word "Ad nauseam" into every public discussion with the mayor. You were a great friend. You have not, and will never be forgotten. PS- I'm sure you are glad to know, we got a new Mayor now!

Joe Jordan, Friend
March 21, 2012

Lt. Howe was a great inspiration for me. I saw him often, and his zest for life was admirable and contagious. Every time he saw me, he would always ask me to try out for TAC. It never appealed to me but I couldn’t help but to feel good every time he asked.
May god rest your soul Lt. and you will always be on my mind and in my heart.

Ofc. Larche 4855
BCoPD / PC-12
October 24, 2011

Thinking of you today on your 2nd anniversary. Til we meet again.

Officer J. Ables
BCoPD
August 11, 2010

On this anniversary, you are remembered. Thank you for your service, Sir, and thanks to your family, friends and department for your diligence and example.

Cadet
Colorado
August 11, 2010

Lt Howe,
I am a daughter of a Fallen Hero Lt Walter Taylor Balt. City PD 2003..I know first hand how your family feels. And now I am sorry to hear that your wife is grieving once again.For the loss of Jason...God Bless her and your entire family. I pray that God gives her the strength she needs to get through the loss of a child and another fallen hero...RIP Jason!!

ILM Lt.Taylor Balt. City PD 4/17/03
Heather Taylor(Daughter)
September 24, 2009

Mike,

From our days at PC1, I will never forget that sense of humor of yours. I always considered you a friend and someone I could depend on as my back-up.

Rest in peace now brother, you’ve earned it many, many, times over.

Off. A.D. Baker (Ret.)
B.CO.P.D.
September 4, 2009

RIP hero gone but never forgotten

Wife of LEO

Anonymous
August 11, 2009

Big Money,

Thinking of you today on your 1st Anniversary of your death. I know you are watching down on all of us and making us safe daily. Miss you humor and dedication to the job and each of us!

Ofc. J, Ables
BCoPD
August 11, 2009

To Lieutenant Michael Patrick Howe, his family and his fellow officers with the Baltimore County Police Department:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
August 11, 2009

Rest in peace Mike.
May your family know how much you meant to everyone in our Department. Always a kind word is heard when you are referenced. As a neighbor you are missed as well in our favorite JP's. God Bless!
Patti

Cpl. Patti Parks
Baltimore County PD
March 25, 2009

Michael P. Howe - Lieutenant, Gentleman, Comedian, Confidant, Friend. There will never be another like you. You were as true blue as they come. You loved your wife & your family more than life itself; your badge and your uniform were worn with beaming pride for 30 years. Everyone who knew you loved you, admired you, respected you. We laughed with you & at your jokes. You could have been a stand-up comic - you had the ability to make everyone laugh out loud!

Now we are crying and remembering our time with you, trying to comfort each other, as we mourn your passing. Your time with us was cut so short and we just don't understand why this had to happen. We know that God holds life's scripted playbook in His hands, so who are we to question Him? So, until we meet again, my friend - Rest in Peace - you have earned your rest. I will never forget you & I am blessed to have known you, my friend.

Sandi Bittinger
Friend & Former Non-Sworn BCPD Employee
March 17, 2009

LT Howe loved his job, his family, community and country. He stands as an example for the rest of us to follow. May God bless his family with the knowledge he is in a better place and to celebrate all he was in life.

Officer Wiencek
Metra Police,Chicago, IL
March 14, 2009

I found out this week that I will have the honor to ride in the Police Unity Tour for Lt Howe. While I didn't have the privilege to work with him in Ocean City, I know the veterans in my Agency spoke very highly of him. My thoughts and prayer are with Mike's family and friends.

Sgt Kathy McCauley
Ocean City Police Department
March 12, 2009

Lt.
I feel honored to tell people that I worked in the same department with you. I have met several people in the community who were also saddened by your passing.

Rest in peace

Cpl Starks
BCOPD
March 11, 2009

On behalf of my fellow recruits from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Lieutenant Howe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Session 46: Schenectady, NY

Recruit Hisham Khafaga
Zone 5 Academy
March 11, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)
March 10, 2009

Your leadership and professional skills will serve Gods law enforcement community well. Know all your new brothers and sisters in the badge also served honorably and paid the ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten by those you have left behind and know they will care for your family. As you now are in the company of our Lord and Savior your entire future of eternity is one of love, joy and peace. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP
March 10, 2009

Big Money,

Thank you for all you have done for this agency for the past 30 years. You were such a great leader and I know that no one will be able to fill your shoes. You looked out for all of your "boys" every day and made sure everyone was safe. You will be missed terribly. I know you will be looking over all of us everyday helping us stay safe out here.

Officer J. Ables
BCoPD
March 9, 2009

Mike,
I will never forget the day we met back in the mid 80's and your kind words. Thank you for all of the laughs and encouragement. You are truely one of the best there ever was. I am forever gratefull for all that you taught me over the years and I will pass what I learned on to others to continue your legacy. Rest in peace brother.

Sgt.
B.Co.P.D.
March 8, 2009

Thankyou for your service,you are a hero who will never be forgotten.Rest in peace sir. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
March 8, 2009

Lt-
I still catch myself hoping to see you open the door from the stairwell at PC 12 when I pass by it.

I miss your smiles and words of encouragement, and the kind words you always had for my mom. The effect they had will last a lifetime.

God bless you and rest easy now. We have the watch from here.

Ofc. T.A. Hays
Baltimore County Police
March 7, 2009

Rest in peace Brother Michael, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous
March 7, 2009

"BIG MONEY",
I was very saddened to hear of your passing while in California training for my deployment to Iraq. I want to thank you for always making us laugh and having a good word to say during the SWAT and Sniper schools. It was a pleasure to have worked with you and your guys on numerous situations and you will never be forgotten. To your family, I know your pain and grieve with you in your loss and the void it created in your lives. He was a great man, well respected and loved....
Brother-in law of
P/O Scott Wertz
E.O.W. 8-6-2006

P/O Dustin Schappell
BPD Maryland
March 7, 2009

Lieutenant Howe,
I was there that day holding the perimeter on the house until you brought your team in. It was very sad to learn of your passing. I am happy you continue to be honored. Watch over us from heaven, the watch is ours now brother. Thank you for 30 years of service, may you rest in peace. We will never forget you.

Ofc
Pc 4

Ofc
BCoPD
March 7, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek
March 6, 2009