Officer Down Memorial Page

Hi Mike; Today marks two years sence the accedent. We think of you all the time. I love you and will always miss you. Your sister and I talk abought all the good times while the two of you were growing up. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. Love, Pops.

Stephen Michael Gallagher Sr.
Father
August 16, 2011

Hey Stephen Michael,
Missing you lotts and just wanted you to know that you will never be forgotten! I just keep remembering the fun times we all had and I just keep telling myself.......It's all good! :o)

Patrol Officer
May 15, 2011

You are still missed so very much each and every day ...

Anonymous
April 26, 2011

Hey Mikey,
Its been almost two long years since we lost such a wonderful warrior. Everybody here still misses you so much. I continue to see your smile and drive on in hopes that I can help the "guys" get home safely to their families. It is such an honor to know you. We miss you #246

Anonymous
April 22, 2011

Happy birthday Mike. Love ya, Pops.

Stephen Michael Gallagher Sr.
Father
February 25, 2011

Hey Mikey, its been so long since I got to go ride with you but I still remember every day from the day I met you right after you finished probation to all the days I got to act with the rest of the explorers in your in-service mockscenes :) those were some great days and I still remember all the advice you gave me to help me some day have a chance to be one of your partners at LCSO and I'm so thankful for everything you taught me. Just wanted to say thanks Mikey, even though I didn't get to know you very well you had a huge impact on me and I'll never forget that.

Explorer Captain
Lewis County
January 10, 2011

Hey Mikey, you are still missed by many. its still hard on everybody, but we try to see the brighter side of things. I miss you. You are my hero thank you for your sacrifice.

Anonymous
October 18, 2010

Mike; Its been 14 months now and my heart is still in pain. I miss you so very much Mike. I miss our talks on the phone. I wish we didn't live so far apart. I know I told you before and I'll say it again how proud I am of you in all that you have done in your life.I know you are watching over Alex and Andrew. Thay are two grate kids. And I to was blessed by God with two grate kids. Mike; You touched so many people with your kindness. Until we meet again. Always love you. Dad

stephen michael gallagher sr
father
October 7, 2010

I was in Academy class 619 with Mike. For odd reasons I wathced our OC video recently and the one thing I noticed was Mike, there in the background supporting each of us as it was our turn to get that awful fire in our eyes. Mike, I'm glad I had the chance to know you and I hope you rest in peace brother.

T. Speer Patrol
Seattle PD
August 26, 2010

I was in Academy class 619 with Mike. For odd reasons I wathced our OC video recently and the one thing I noticed was Mike, there in the background supporting each of us as it was our turn to get that awful fire in our eyes. Mike, I'm glad I had the chance to know you and I hope you rest in peace brother.

T. Speer Patrol
Seattle PD
August 26, 2010

Hey Mikey I cant believe its been one year. This year has flown by so fast. Everybody here misses you. I cant believe also how hard it has been on everybody to lose a great guy. Stay safe up there. R.I.P 246. Gone but never forgotten

Anonymous
August 19, 2010

Can't believe it's been a year since we lost you. You are still thought of every single day and missed so very much.

Anonymous
August 18, 2010

To Deputy Stephen M. Gallagher Jr, his family and his fellow officers with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
August 18, 2010

A special flag is being flown in your honor Mikey. We all miss you brother 246.

Anonymous
June 22, 2010

Thank you mikey for your Service. I still miss you everday

Anonymous
May 31, 2010

I still go on rides. Many ask me why i do it but i do it for you and all the fallen. I do it for the satisfaction of helping others to make their lives better.I wanted to take the time to thank you for your service to the country and the great lewis county. You definetly made the ultimate sacrifice i also thank you for that. You are our angel and our hero. Some days are tougher than others. You will not be forgotten. We miss you 246. When I hear somebody trying to put us down I tell them about the sacrifice you and the others made. When i go on a ride tomorrow i will help the others to make it home safely. Thank you

Anonymous
May 15, 2010

Still thinking of you and missing you every single day ...

Anonymous
April 15, 2010

Deputy Gallagher and I grew up together in Germantown, MD

When I first started school at Germantown Elementary, I was the kid who was always left out. At times, teachers would force others to let me in on their fun and games. Since it has been so long, I am not sure exactly when I met Deputy Gallagher, but it was the early 80's. What I do know is the fact that he would always make sure that I was invited to whatever he and others around were doing. Either be sitting around talking, riding our bikes through the neighbornood and of course soccer, he would invite me to join. Although younger than me, I always thought of him as my older brother; as my mentor for the future. Thank you for making me a better person. Thank you for helping me understand what a true friend really is. -sb

Shakeel Bokhari
Childhood Friend
April 12, 2010

I know its a couple days late But i just wanted to say happy birthday Mikey. you are still missed by many. i think about you all the time. ive seen the accident scene and i get chills. i miss you so much. happy birthday Mikey.

Explorer
Lewis County Sheriff's office
February 27, 2010

Mike,

I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to you today. I haven’t had the courage to write on here yet after so many times of just not knowing how to put things into words. Not a day goes by that you aren’t thought of and missed so very much. I never could have imagined the impact this would have on me, all while realizing that one of my worst fears had now come true. It has only been in the last couple of weeks that I have been up to the collision scene. Driving through Randle starting to cry already, as I knew what lie ahead in the miles to come. I will always remember how your voice sounded on the radio and I will keep that with me forever. You will never ever be forgotten. 246 Out of Service.

Dispatcher
Lewis County, WA
February 25, 2010

I am saddened by the loss of Deputy Gallagher and my condolences go out to his family and fellow officers. I will be riding in this year's Police Unity Tour in honor of Deputy Gallagher and would like to make contact with a member of his family or department. You may email me and I will respond. This will be my fourth year riding in the Tour and I consider it an honor to represent those who have fallen and their survivors. May God bless.

Sergeant Stephen Vaughn
Tallahassee Police Department
February 1, 2010

I still get sad knowing we lost a brother. He was a great guy in the short time i knew him. he will always be missed. i worked security for the private ine and i was outside and workin at the front gate his partner drove in first when they brought deputy Gallagher in I started crying almost immediately. His partner nodded at me the one telling you its going to be ok. I thank all that are serving as the times with our loss are still very tough on us. RIP 246 Gone but not forgotten! my prayers are with your family always.

Explorer 2E2
Lewis County Sheriff Explorer Sergeant
December 22, 2009

I served with Mike in the Army and have many great memories of our time together. He gave me the honor of being in my wedding. My wife and I had lost contact with Mike after my enlistment ended. We had searched for him several times on the internet hoping to reconnect. This evening I received a message from another Army friend whom I had just found telling me of this tragic news. My wife and I sat in shock as we watched the video of Mike's funeral. I am sorry I could not have been there to honor him. Thank you Mike for your kindness and friendship during our time in the Ranger Battalion. Your smile and laugh will always be remembered.

Officer Mark Gasteiger
San Diego Police Dept.
December 9, 2009

I have struggled with the words to write here as I know there are none that can lessen the pain. Sine Mikey's death, I have prayed for his family and friends. I pray their memories will one day lessen the pain. Mike will live on in our hearts.
We will miss him always.

Correction Officer T. Scharber
Lewis County Sheriff
December 1, 2009

I remember hearing about the horrible accident..I heard about it on the radio station..I was hoping for the best.But by the next day,I heard the news and was really sad...
I still see officers everyday both city and county deputies and I always pray that they will return home safely to their families.
I have lived in Chehalis,WA (not far from the Courthouse where the deputies are) and I have always had respect for the badge..One of the things that crossed my mind as soon as I heard about the accident was "hope it wasnt Dept. ________" since there was only one deputy I knew the last name of..Because he had helped my mother once..But this one I didnt know but I may've come across and didnt realize it.

M Gislason
Lewis County,WA citizen
November 30, 2009