Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Correction Officer Michael Wilson Douds of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

April 5, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Correction Officer Michael Wilson Douds of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

April 5, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Correction Officer Michael Wilson Douds of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

April 5, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Correction Officer Michael Wilson Douds of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio
and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

April 5, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Correction Officer Michael Wilson Douds of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

April 5, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

April 6, 2017

RIP you are not forgotten

CPL CHIRICHELLO,LOU/ CERT
LANCASTER PRISON PA

April 5, 2017

I wish you ha gotten out early like I did when I began having problems. I so enjoyed working with you. I had a great respect for your abilities as an officer and your relationships with your co workers great man you will never be forgotten

corrections officer v strong
MaCI

January 22, 2015

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 5, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 6th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 5, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 7, 2008

Just found the website. Mike will will be missed. You were a nice guy a true family friend.

Deputy Scott Flynn
Fayette Co. Sheriff's Office

May 21, 2006

To Correctional Officer Michael Wilson Douds and his loved ones:

On this the third anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
Reading the reflections about your beloved Michael gives us some understanding of what a kind and honorable man he was, and how many good times he shared with his family members
and friends.

Rest in Peace, Officer Douds. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the fourteen years of distinquished service Michael gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 5, 2003.

April 5, 2006

Your occupation has to be one of the
most difficult there is. You gave your
life trying to save someone who didn't even want to live. How ironic is this. Our hearts go out to your families and loved ones on your 3rd
anniversary. Time has not diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

April 5, 2006

Officer Douds,
I am doing the bike ride again this May. I will be thinking of you as I do the ride and hope you will give that extra push I need. Watch over your family this holiday season.

Officer Lynn Cronquist
Minneapolis PD

December 4, 2005

Officer Douds,
I still think of you and the sacrifice you made for all of us. I made it through the bike ride with your assistance.
Thank you,

Officer Lynn Cronquist
Minneapolis PD

December 26, 2004

Officer Doud,
It is with great honor, and sadness, that I will ride with the Police Unity Tour wearing a bracelet with your name on it for Law Enforcement week 2004.
"We ride for those who have died"

Officer Lynn Cronquist
Minneapolis, MN PD

April 19, 2004

It was on this day, 8 years ago that my husband was killed in a car accident while responding to a call for backup and so I know all to well the pain that has come to Officer Douds family. I am so sorry that you have to go through this loss. Please know that your family is in the prayers of so many other families around the country.

Becky Muncy
Widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy, Columbus P.D. (E.O.W. 04/05/95)

November 26, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and coworkers of CO Douds.

While many of us in law enforcment wear different colored uniforms, we all share a common goal. We protect society from the criminal element. Rest well my friend, those of us who remain will cover your place on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

He was a great man and to have met and known this man is an honor. My prayers go to his wife and two children. God Bless Officer Douds and RIP.

Tarik Zaidi
Friend of the Douds Family

We are truly saddened at your loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
The young ones now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER DOUDS, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

To the family and friends of Officer Douds:

I am sorry to hear of your sudden and tragic loss. I hope that in this time of sorrow you can come together to support one another and honor his memory. God bless you!

Anonymous

You will not be forgotten brother.

Andi -Criminal Justice Student

Not gone...Just gone ahead

Anonymous