Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I can't believe it has been 2 years. Standing along 422 yesterday watching all the bikes go by in your honor was absolutely amazing. Mike, there is not a day that goes by that someone at First Aid tells a story about you. You are always in everyone's heart. You are very missed. Denise and Kendall, there is nothing we can ever say or do to make it better but we love you. I pray for you every day.

Judd Howdyshell
First Aid and Safety Patrol of Lebanon

June 6, 2006

With deepest honor and respect we hold the life and memory of Officer Michael Harry Wise 11 in our hearts. We are so sorry for the pain and loss that is now part of your lives and hope some comfort comes from knowing we vow never to forget this great sacrifice.

With love,
Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

June 5, 2006

Denise, stay strong today. Unfortunately, it doesnt get any easier with the second anniversary but you will have your little angel Kendall with you and your guardian angel Mike. I am thinking of you today and am sending you a big hug honey. Love Denise

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman 02-05-04

June 5, 2006

Mike,

I will never forgot the knock at my door 2 years ago and hearing Bill tell me that you were gone. It still feels surreal sometimes. It tears me up to know that my boys will only know you through pictures and the stories that I can tell them. I know you would have taken such pleasure in teasing them.
We held the 2nd Annual Golf Outing and Ride for Wise this weekend. Both were huge successes. There were over 100 golfers and over 400 riders honoring your memory. It was an unbelievable weekend but one that I would not hesitate to trade to have you here to drink some beers and watch our kids play.
Rogan sometimes says that there are monsters and ghosts in the house. We tell him that there are no such things just angels like Mike. So please watch over him and Cael as well as the rest of the family especially Denise, Kendall, your mom and dad, Julie, Matt and Lily. We all think of you often and laugh and cry all at the same time.
I miss you buddy.

Chris

Chris
Cousin

June 4, 2006

Honey,

Below is a poem I borrowed from a fellow widow whose husband was killed last year. It is exactly what I feel and I couldn't have written it any better. . .

"A million times I've missed you
A million times I've cried
If love could have saved you
You never would have died
Things I feel most deeply
Are the hardest things to say
My dearest one
I have loved you in a very special way
I often sit and think of you
And think of how you died
Noone can know my lonliness
And noone can see me weeping
All my tears from an aching heart
While others are still sleeping
If I had one lifetime wish
A dream that would come true
I'd pray to God with all my heart
For yesterday and you

If death and I met suddenly
And I were given a choice
Of all the sounds I'd ever heard
I know I'd choose your voice."

I love you and miss you and I still haven't figured out how to live my life without you.

Yours always,
Hon

Denise Wise, widow
Michael H. Wise, II, EOW 6/5/04

May 11, 2006

Dear Denise ~

I heard you speak in Harrisburg on May 1st; I was there with my 2 children to receive a medal on behalf of my husband, Easton Officer Jesse E. Sollman. Jesse was shot and killed by another officer after SWAT training, he has been gone now almost 14 months.

I wanted so much to talk to you.....First I wanted to tell you how courageous it was for you to speak at the event, as well as how inspirational it was for those of us just beginning this journey. I wanted to ask you so many questions ~ how you have survived and how you have continued on and how you have rebuilt your life without Michael. Noone knows our suffering unless they've been there. Noone understands the pain in our hearts until they've lived through this nightmare. I've found so much comfort and so much support through this site, but all from widows who are 2005 survivors. You are unique in that you are almost an entire year ahead of me in this journey. I'd love to talk with you.

I hope you will be in DC this weekend ~ I will look for you.

Thank you for your strength, courage and support. You are an amazing woman. Your little girl is just precious. I am sure the 2 of you are making Michael very proud.

Thank you, Officer Wise, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you continue to rest in eternal peace, forever safe in the arms of the angels.

~ Carin

Carin E. Sollman, surviving spouse
Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

May 9, 2006

God bless you and watch over us all.

MPO Michael N Wise
Suffolk P.D.

April 15, 2006

Happy Birthday! Do they let you have Lagers up there? I hope so. I'll have a couple at hockey night. I miss you buddy.

Chris
Family Member

April 1, 2006

April 1, 2006 will be Mike's 34th birthday. He's not here to turn 34.

Following is a poem written for Mike by Cody, a cousin-in-law and very dear gentleman:

"A Hero In You
A Poem for 626


A father, a familyman, a friend,
Once made his family a promise he'd keep to the end,
His life was ended before it meant,
Now we come to find he was heaven-sent.

A fatal bullet to end it all,
One family changed by a single call,
A girl will one day walk the aisle alone,
All this realized that day on the phone.

A wife became a widow that day,
Everyone wished that Andrew would pay,
A father, a mother became distraught,
A sister haunted by a wedding thought.

Cousins came together and cried,
Because their best friend had died,
Fun times which were renown,
Came together with silence sound.

Lights and sirens;a gun salute,
Some called you Brutus the Brute,
Birthdays and holidays are through,
But we all know there was a hero in you.

A family torn through and through,
Everyone wished Andrew pay what's due,
Never again will he hear his daughter coo,
But we all know there was a hero in you..."


God Bless and keep you, Honey. We all miss you so much. I love you.

Denise

Denise L. Wise, Widow, Officer Wise

March 26, 2006

To the family of Officer Wise,

I saw the reflection you left under Mark's name and am sorry about Michael. Yes, it is a shame what we have in common. Both our boys were killed on the same day. Both left a wife and daughter. I think I met someone from Michael's family in Washington or at the retreat. I remember hearing the story. The same story we all hate to tell. I know this time of year is especially hard but I wish you a happy holiday. Michael and Mark are in Heaven celebrating together. Take care and God bless you and your family.

Mother of Officer Mark Sawyers
Sterling Heights, MI EOW 6-5-04

December 13, 2005

Mike,
I keep your picture in my truck as my inspiration to be the husband, father, gentleman and friend that you were. Even though we lost touch after high school, our reunion at Julie's wedding fealt like we just picked up where we left off. I say a prayer everyday for Denise and Kendall and your mom and dad. Thanks for being such a good guy. I miss you!

Shawn Kuhle
Friend of PO Michael Wise II

November 9, 2005

Mike. Thanks for keeping an eye on me through the academy and walking the beat . Denise, Kendell your Mom and Dad stopped by today. Kendell has your eyes and Denise's hair. I told your Mom and Dad about your little visits and jokes you pull on me every once and a while. I tell my partners "that was stick boy" when somthing silly happens. Keep in touch bro and watch my back

P.O Bill Huhn
City of Pittsburgh Police

November 6, 2005

Rest in peace brother.. a job well done.

Ptlm.
Macungie Borough Police Dept. Macungie, Lehigh County, PA

October 11, 2005

Michael,
I have come to this page so many times. I have wanted to leave a reflection but I could never find the words to say how much we miss you. You daughter is getting so big. We enjoy spending time with her and we get so angry that you are not here to see her grow up. I miss the fact that you are not here to torment my children. I miss that goofy grin and laughter. Everytime one of the boys celebrates a birthday, I always know who is missing. You were always there. During the hockey season I wait for the phone to ring so you can give my family a hard time about the Penguins beating the Flyers.
I know you are in a wonderful place, But you were taken from us too soon.
Please continue to watch over Bill as he heads to work and We will watch over Denise and Kendall.
Next time we chat, "I'll bring pizza"
I miss you so much!

Jen Reigle- family member

October 1, 2005

Mike,

I'm sure you already know but Cael Michael was born on Tuesday. I sure do wish you were here to see him. I know you will keep an eye on him from above. I think Rogan will like being a big brother. When they are older, they will know all about their cousin Mike aka Brutus. Rogan already points and your picture and says your name. I miss you buddy.

Chris
Cousin of Officer Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6-5-2004

September 29, 2005

It has been more than one year since Mike's death. I miss him as much today as I did in the weeks after he died. Kendall will be three in a matter of weeks and he should be here to help her blow out her candles and open her gifts. She'll be attending preschool in September and he should be going with me to drop her off and hug her at the door. He should be here for all of the neat things she says and does. I'd like to wake up from this horrible nightmare but it is my reality and will be my reality for the rest of my life.

Michael, I love you and miss you.

Forever yours,
Denise

Denise L. Wise, widow of Michael H. Wise

July 15, 2005

Mike, it seems like yesterday that we were in High School. Our lives after school drifted apart. You became a great husband, father, and co-worker. You have become an inspiration to me, as I finish my tour overseas. You are very missed on this earth, by many people.

TSgt. Chip D. Koons
557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron, Balad, Iraq

June 10, 2005

The 1st annual "Ride for Wise" was a huge success. Mike showed his presence in unusual ways. One of his partners won a rafle and another had to scramble to find another bike to ride after his broke at the beginning of the day.It was great to see many members of Mike's family smiling. Thanks to all who came out and participated and we will see you all June 4th 2006 for the 2nd annual "ride for Wise" God Bless you Denise and Kendall.

Sgt. Bruce T. Monteiro
Reading Police Dept.

June 9, 2005

Denise,

I am sending you a hug. I just saw a photo of you on the NLEOM site. I wanted to let you know that I said a special prayer for you and your family today. I am preparing to attend a candlelight vigil tonight for Mark Sawyers who was taken from us on the same day as your beloved husband. We share in your sadness. Please know that you are not alone. And know that Michael will NEVER be forgotten.

God Bless You

Friend of PO Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04
Sterling Heights PD

June 4, 2005

Denise and family...I just wanted to let you know that I was one of the 2 nurses that carried Mike into the hospital that night...I want you to know that he was NEVER alone...Jessie(another nurse) and I held his hand and prayed with him while the other nurses worked on him...It was the hardest night that most of the nurses ever expirienced but we held it together because we knew Mike and we all liked him and we wanted to help him...I can't tell you how often I think of him...I wish that I had known him better...he was a hero in every sense of the word as are all of the police officers who put their life on the line for us everyday...Thank you Mike for your dedication...Denise I think of you often and pray for you and Kendall...

Cindy Kelly
St Joseph Medical Center ER

May 31, 2005

A dedicated,good man who is missed by all his friends here in Pittsburgh. We will all get together this Friday and honor our friendship and know you'll be right there with us.

Tony DelRosso Paramedic Crew Chief
Pittsburgh EMS

May 25, 2005

Denise, it was so great meeting you at police week. After we had that last seminar together, I felt instantly connected to you. I could have talked to you for hours on our situations. I felt like I knew you forever in the few short times we got to talk. I hope that I can be a support system to you.

Our husbands received such wonderful respect and honor this past national police week, exactly what they deserved. I know they are our guardian angels in heaven and I hope they are able to help each other the way you and I can. If Mike was anything like Bert, they are sharing police stories up there while they are patrolling the highways of heaven. I am so sorry for your loss and for your pain. I hope you know that if you ever need to talk, I will always be here for you.

Mike, your wife is amazing. I don't know how she goes through the pain of losing you while trying to raise a child alone. I know you didnt choose to leave her, but you only left her physically. She feels you in her heart and in her memories. You will ALWAYS be with her. Mike, you are a true hero and although I have not had the pleasure of knowing you personally,I think about you often. Stick with Bert up there. Denise and I will never let anyone forget about the ultimate sacrifices you both made. You are truly one of the nation's finest and I am honored to know your wife.

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman

May 17, 2005

Mike/ I know you will be at the ride, with that silly wig

Bill Huhn
Pittsburgh Police/ Former medic

May 12, 2005

to mikes wife daughter and family i wish to express my sadness now even though it has been a while. i can remember the good times from when i first met you as a young emt. your family was always proud of you and they had a right to be. you were a good ent medic and police officer. i thought it was a very moving tribute to you by the response on that sad last day when we had to say goodbye. your brother officers,fellow ems and friends showed truley what a great guy we lost. rest in peace mike we will meet later.

bob jones

April 15, 2005

I can still picture Michael, as a little 4 year old boy, running from his house to ours, his *WILD* hair bobbing up and down. He'd always call out "WHERE ARE THE 'GOILS'(meaning my sisters and myself...)? when he opened the door to our house. Those memories, as well as many others from our childhood sustain us now and bring a smile to our faces.

Of course we will always miss Michael ... but we are so glad we had the privilege of knowing that little guy who we grew up with, to the one who became a fine young adult.

Happy Birthday, Mikey :)

Sherri Kauffman-Schreckengost
Family Friend

April 2, 2005