Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike, We had your 13th Cubs Roof Raiser - fun was had by all. Cubs won 13 - 6 which means that all 13 roof raisers have been a win for the Cubbies.

The Pufpaf cousins were there in force, both your sons and of course it was another sold out event. A little different now that the Cubs bought out most of the Roofs in the area. People had to be scanned, bags looked in and no guns. John had to take the guns, of the police that were there, to the Firehouse on the corner.

The highlight for Dad was when Brian Kramer gave him a Cubs World Series ring. He wore it the whole event and will now put it on your memorial table.

Love and miss you. Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

May 22, 2017

Dear Michael...Remembering you in prayer..as always... but especially during this National Police Week.

Keep watching over your parents...your children...and your brothers.

God bless you...as you rest in His Perpetual Light.

Your are not forgotten!

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

May 17, 2017

Dear Mike, Your son Cullen went to his prom this past Saturday - 25 years after you went to yours. He looked very handsome in his tux.

The prom was at Navy Pier and the after party was held on the boat Odyssey. The same boat you were on all those years ago. He said he had the time of his life.

Now on to graduation in a couple of weeks and then to college in the fall.

Watch over your children and rest of the family.

Love and miss you forever. Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

April 25, 2017

Gone but never forgotten, Rest In Peace my brother in blue

Officer 84804
CDCR

April 13, 2017

Happy Birthday Mike, miss you every day. If I saved all the tears I've cried over the last 12 1/2 years since we lost you, we would have a nice pond that we could be sitting next to with a cold beer and listening to you telling us one of your great stories and making us all laugh. Please keep watch over everyone for me.

Love,
Dad

February 20, 2017

Mike, Today you would be 43 - you left us at 30. I often wonder what could have been in those 13 years.

Happy Birthday, my son, know that you are loved and missed by your family everyday.

Love you always and forever. Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

February 20, 2017

Dearest Michael, 2/20/17

The years seem to pass so quickly now, but there is not a day that goes by that you and your family are not in my thoughts. Happy Birthday sweet angel. There are no good byes just love....

Pugsley

February 20, 2017

Dear Mike...Thinking of you and your family...on this very special day...and wishing you a very blessed birthday.

Keep watching over your children...your parents...and your brothers. They all love and miss you.

God Bless You...as You Rest Peacefully...in His Perpetual Light.

You are not forgotten.

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

February 20, 2017

Dear Mike, As we celebrated Xmas Eve with the family, of course your name came up and then your brothers started in with the stories. Laughs were had by all.

Your sons are now as tall as you were 6'5 and when I look at them I get a little misty wondering how things would have been had you been able to be here.

Watch over everyone. Love, Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

December 26, 2016

Merry Christmas Michael. Missed you last night and everyday. You would have been playing hockey with the boys on playstation like you would always be doing. The void of you not being with us will always be in my heart. Love and miss you. Please keep watch over everyone for me. Love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

December 25, 2016

Dear Mike...Just want to say God Bless you...for your military service to our country...and may God watch over all those who are still serving to protect our freedom.

For those who have made the ultimate sacrifice...may they all be resting peacefully in His perpetual light.

Keep watching over your dear family...as you all remain in my daily prayers.

You are not forgotten!

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

November 11, 2016

Mike, Just wanted you to know (you probably already know) Trump won big, soooo all I have to say is Cubs won, Trump won - it's been a good week.

Love you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

November 10, 2016

They did it and I know you were there, the Cubs are the World Champs. How you wanted that to happen, so unfair you weren't here to see it all happen. We love and miss you every day. Please watch over everyone for me.

Love,
Dad

November 4, 2016

The Cubs won the pennant last night by beating the Dodgers. Last time they won was 1945. Hopefully, they can go on and beat the Indians and bring home a World Series. I know how much you loved the Cubbies and all the time you spent out in the Bleachers at Wrigley Field. I wish you could have been here to see it happen and I know you would be really teased your partner stones, the avid White Sox fan. We love and miss you every day. I can not tell you the void I have in my heart as no parent should ever outlive their children. Please watch over everyone for me and also the Cubbies too. Love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

October 23, 2016

Dear Michael,

Your are our are angel. Watching over us in heaven.
We continue to pray for your personal family and your police family.
I felt the need to let you know you are in our hearts forever.
You are truly missed.

David LeClercq Sr
Village Trustee
Retired Firefighter/Paramedic
Village of Gilberts

October 9, 2016

Dear Michael...Thinking of you...on your name day...and offering my prayers for you...on this Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel...patron saint of police officers.

May God bless you...as you keep watch over your family... your dear parents...and your brothers.

You are not forgotten...as you rest in His heavenly peace.

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

September 30, 2016

Dear Mike...I knew the 8th was coming...marking Year Twelve...of your tragic loss...but because of some family medical distractions...I somehow let the date get by me.

The saving grace is...you are...along with your parents... always remembered by me...in my daily prayers.

Keep close watch over your dear family...as I know...they all miss you so very much.

God bless you...as you rest peacefully...in His perpetual
light.

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

August 19, 2016

I am sorry that I missed your EOW, but know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers all the time. Your dad is always sending emails that arrive exactly when they are needed. I know that your mom and dad are still feeling the emptiness in their hearts as each day comes and goes without you. You sir will never be forgotten. Continue to rest in peace, and watch over your loved ones.

Deb Azure
Mrs.

August 14, 2016

Michael, It has been a while since I have gotten on the site. I wanted to thank you for all you did to make this a better place to live in. Sounds like your children are growing up fast. Thinking of your family, friends, and your parents. Such special people in all they give to others. Again thank you.

Tammy Persin
Mother

August 10, 2016

You are a true hero. May God give solace to your loved ones for all their pain. Rest in peace brother and may you watch over them forever.

N.Y.PD. Lt. Ray Flores
Retired

August 9, 2016

May you rest in peace. To your family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May god be with you and have a lot of support with you and your family at this tragic at this time.

Mrs J S
Mpd

August 8, 2016

Mike:

Still hard to fathom that 12 years have passed, but you will never be forgotten in my memories. You were a great officer and I was very sorry to have you leave Riverside. You always brightened up my day whenever I seen you. Tell Lydia I still love and miss her, but I am sure she knows it.

Retired Chief of Pollice
Riverside Police Dept.

August 8, 2016

Today it has been 12 years since that early morning phone call. I knew what it was when it rang and I didn't want to answer. Every day is a real challenge for me as parents are not suppose to outlive their children. I always wanted to have a little summer place on a lake. Well, I have the lake from all the tears that have fallen over the last dozen years, now all I need is the little cabin. We miss you every day and ever day there is something that reminds us of you. Please watch over your children and your brothers. Love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

August 8, 2016

Gone but never forgotten...watch over all family members in Blue...

Monica Wilk-Cowger
Former RPD

August 8, 2016

Michael - Sunday was another tragic day for L.E in that 3 beloved offices died by gun fire. I know you will welcome them to God' gates of heaven and watch over their families along with yours. May Gold bless you and all the fallen.

Detective Mike -Retired.
Chicago P.D

July 18, 2016