Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike it's coming up on 5 years but it seems like just yesterday we were ribbing each other about who had the brightest lightbar. I come by a keep a check on you whenever I can so till we meet again watch over us from above.

Trp Steve Nabors 586
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

October 22, 2003

Having known and having loved a person such as you

Is an honor many seek and make their claim to know

Never ever will these hearts forget the life you gave

Selfless and so giving, so complete and so sustained

From a family held so dear and as your closest friends

Thoughts are ever with you as in life they have endured

Loyal friend and husband with a father's heart of gold

Servant of the people, bringing honor to your badge

All the things you've suffered or intended to do best

Earns a well respected place amongst those fervent few

In a place above the stars where blessed spirits dwell

Pages in your book of life are written with such pride

Our minds and hearts retain you for eternity and more

And yearn a time when we will be together once again

Roby Daws
Bryan County Sheriffs Dept

MIKE,

I REMEMBER WHEN YOU TALKED WITH ME ABOUT TAKING A FULL TIME SPOT AND I KNOW YOU LIKED WHAT YOU DID, I COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT OCCURRED WHEN I GOT THE PHONE CALL, YOU WERE A GOOD FRIEND IT IS SAD THAT LIVES HAD TO BE LOST TO GET THAT DEADLY INTERSECTION CHANGED, THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT HAS A MEMORIAL FOR YOU ON THE WALL AND I THINK ABOUT YOU AND YOUR SMILE, WHEN I WALK IN AND SEE IT, YOU TAKE CARE MY FRIEND WE KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER EVERYONE IN BRYAN COUNTY FROM YOUR WONDERFUL HOME WITH GOD.

TROOPER RONNIE HAMPTON # 237
OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL

When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set on me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your heads lowered low, remember the love we once shared, miss me but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone, Its part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely, and sick at heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds, miss me, but let me go.

I Love You Michael

Melissa - Sister

His Journey's Just Begun

Don't think of him as gone away-

  his journey's just begun,

  life holds so many facets-

  this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting

  from the sorrows and the tears

  in a place of warmth and comfort

  where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing

  that we could know today

  how nothing but our sadness

  can really pass away.

And think of him as living

  in the hearts of those he touched....

  for nothing loved is ever lost-

  and he was loved so much.

E. Brenneman

Submitted Anonymously

In Memory

He who stands beside this grave

weep not for me

for I am now in eternity.

Yes, my body must return to dust

but my soul is with my glorious Christ.

For where you stand my life began,

and where I am in eternity

one day you will be.....

Weep not for me my friends,

my dear family.

But talk to God today and everyday,

I too will be listening just across the way.

When you cry, I will be your comfort.

When you hurt, I will ease your pain.

When you are happy, I will be your laughter.

When you are weak, I will be your strength.

I am still a parent, a sibling, a husband,

a son, a friend to you all. Only now, you

will not feel the warm touch of my hands.

Now, you will feel me in your heart, mind, and soul.

Now you will be touched by an angel.

No, I never left you, for I am with you all.

Submitted Anonymously

I knew you mainly
My years as a child
Those years were good ones
When be both just ran wild

I saw you if I was lucky
Only three to four times a year
And every time we said goodbye
My eyes swelled up with tears

You would hug me tightly
Not wanting at all to leave
Then I would get in the car
And wipe my tears with a sleeve

We always joked on the phone
We would laugh and call names
When we were around eachother
We played such childish games

In my teenage years
You were already an adult
If ever something was wrong
It was never your fault

I found your graduation picture
And what was written on the back
"Mom, I love my baby sister"
And I've grown up with that

I never got to say I love you
I hope you heard me when I did
Looking back I wish I would have now
I hope that in ways I showed it

As I sat in the hospital room
And stayed beside you on the bed
All the times we had together
Kept running through my head

When I held your hand
That last and final time
I felt a sudden peace over me
I knew it was your time to shine

I still cry to this day
I miss you all the time
I can still hear your laugh
And your smile that always shined

But now you are in another place
As you fly with eagles, watch over me
I hope you will be proud, brother
Of the woman I soon will be....


Hey, brother. I wish you could be here to see your kids. They are beautiful, and miss you so much. We've all become so close these past few years. Because of you, the streets in Oklahoma are so much safer, and everyone still remembers you to this day. Can you believe I graduate this next year? I wish you were here, and I miss you. Every time I hear the bands you used to listen to, or see an eagle I think of you. I love you bro! I'm becomming more like you every day.

Melissa - Sister

God bless, brother. Rest easy knowing we continue for you and that you shall never be fogotten. A hero.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

MIKE,
YOU ARE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. I LIVE FAR FROM THERE NOW BUT I STILL STOP BY ON EVERY SINGLE TRIP TO SEE MY CHILDREN, TO VISIT WITH YOU AS WELL.ITS TRULY AMAZING OF HOW LOYAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE TO SEE THAT YOU ARE THOUGHT OF AND UNFORGOTTEN EVERY DAY THAT PASSES. UNTIL I SEE YOU ON MY NEXT TRIP, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

PTL. JASON SMALLING
MONROE POLICE DEPT.

FINAL RACE
CRY YOUR TEARS OF SORRW,
THEN LAY YOUR TEARS ASIDE;
DON'T WEEP FOR ME FOREVER,
NOR IN YOUR SORROW HIDE.
FOR I AM MORE ALIVE TODAY,
THAN I EVER WAS BEFORE;
I'M JUST ONE HEARTBEAT FROM YOU,
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR.
I'VE STEPPED BEYOND THESE EARTHLY BONDS,
TO A NEW LIFE FULL AND FREE;
BECAUSE OF CHRIST I'VE WON THE RACE,
AND NOW HAVE VICTORY.
SO DON'T STAND THERE AND WEEP FOR ME,
MY BATTLE NOW IS WON;
PICK UP YOUR HELMET, SWORD AND SHIELD,
YOU HAVE A RACE TO RUN.

Mike, I come to your grave all the time to take care of you and make sure your final resting place is a beautiful one. I talk to you all the time and tell you about everything that has been going on and especially about your children. I thank God everyday that we still have a piece of you with us. Thank you for being such an important part of my family and for giving me the most beautiful husband in the world. Without you, I never would have had him or my son and I will always be grateful. I love you dearly and miss you so much! Please know I will always take care of you and make sure that your resting place is peaceful and perfect for you! We love you very much!

Love from your family,
Mike, Dana and Dylan Overton

Dana Overton

Mike, It's been a little over four years since you have left us for a better assignment. I still think about all the times we met while working nights, sometimes just to visit, other times you was backing me up or I was backing you up. You are missed by everyone here. I come by your final resting place to check on you as I know you are keeping a check on us. Till we meet again you were a true friend and family man and I was glad to be your friend. Thanks for the memories. Trooper Steve Nabors 586

Trooper Steve Nabors 586
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

To the family of Deputy Pace. I had the honor to meet Mike and he was a very good man. He is a true hero and will be remembered. R.I.P. Deputy Pace your watch here is done. Now u r our guardian angel. May god bless your family.

justin smalling
brother of ex caddo police officer Jason Smalling