Officer Down Memorial Page

MG
its been awhile since the days at Bloomsburg and Montogomery Place Apts. I was very sad in just finding out of your passing. Your did your country proud taking on a job few would do. may you rest in peace brother. i will keep your family in my prayers

DJ Cahoone
delaware county probation/parole
April 1, 2011

To the family and friends of Border Patrol Agent Michael V. Gallagher,

May you find peace during this time of tragedy and comfort in knowing that a fallen officer is never forgotten.

Sincerely,
Session 49
Zone Five Police Academy

Session 49
Zone Five Police Academy
November 22, 2010

My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and friends. Thank you for serving our country with such great courage. Rest in peace.

PA Resident
Friend of BP Agent David Tourscher
November 4, 2010

Agent Gallagher,
Thank you for your service. Your family and co-workers are in my prayers.

Dispatcher Jefferson
U.S. Park Police
October 9, 2010

Michael,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey
EPT/EPS

Border Patrol Agent Michael Casey
U.S. Border Patrol
September 23, 2010

Mike,
I had known you only a brief period of time and the time I was able to spend with you I was graced by your awesome attitude and love of life. You always had a way of makin me smile even when times were bad. Im so thankful that I had the chance to know you, You have left footprints on my heart that will never be forgotten...
My prayers and thoughts go out to his family, his sons and his wife..Truly!
Never to be forgotten Michael Gallagher!

Anonymous
September 20, 2010

Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. May he grant you eternal peace. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they will need during the rough times ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY
September 20, 2010

Michael was a great little brother; precocious, funny and lovable. I was two years old when he was born, and am grateful for the 32 years I had to know him, love him, and share him with the world. Thank you to the Border Patrol and the Army, who gave him a wonderful memorial service last week. It was amazing to see the hundreds of people who came to pay their last respects. I love you, Mike.

Jeanette Gallagher
sister
September 16, 2010

To BORDER PATROL AGENT Michael Gallagher, to all family members and friends who call him beloved, and to his law enforcement family:

I was sorry to learn of Michael's death and extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered. Words are insufficient to describe the sadness I feel for the Gallagher family. May you find comfort in your faith and the support of the law enforcement community.

There are many police survivors who share this same journey with you, and that community will be there to support you. Michael's memory will be forever honored and revered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Michael gave the citizens of our country and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 2, 2010.

From mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 16, 2010

On behalf of the 6,190 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Agent Gallagher’s family as well as the members of the U.S. Border Patrol. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers
September 15, 2010

Rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.....

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)
September 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Border Patrol Agent Michael V. Gallagher.
R.I.P Sir.

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit
September 14, 2010

We are deeply sorry for the loss of U.S. Border Partol Agent Gallagher. Our hearts are with you all as you honor and mourn him. We thank him for his sacrifice and will honor his memory alongside all of you.
With our hearts turned towards yours,
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association
Colorado Springs, CO

The Wives and Girlfriends of
The Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association
September 13, 2010

Rest in peace Agent Gallagher, we at my organization wish your family peace and condolences we will honor your service by placing this on our web site also WWW.PSOF.ORG

Gun Task Force Officer Jack DeHeer
Chicago Police Dept
September 12, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek
September 10, 2010

Thank you for your service Agent Gallagher! God Bless!

Dep. M. Chavez Jr.
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
September 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department
September 10, 2010

Rest in peace brother.

Y-7
USBP
September 9, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
September 9, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Border Patrol Agent Michael Gallagher, and the USDHS - Customs & Border Protection - Border Patrol. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Agent Gallagher, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
September 9, 2010

Rest in peace my brother. We don't always know the reason that things happen the way that we do, but you can rest assured that we will never forget you. May God bless and protect your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with your family and CAG station.

SBPA R. Colburn - Chaplain
U.S. Border Patrol
September 9, 2010

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Agent Gallagher and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Agent Gallagher for your dedicated service to the people of the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
September 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Agent Gallagher as well as the brotherhood at U.S. Border Patrol. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
September 9, 2010

Rest In Peace and thank you for your service, my prayers are with your family.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
September 8, 2010

Thank you Agent Gallagher for your service.

Carol
September 8, 2010