Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike,

I wanted to take a minute to let you know our boys are hanging in there. Some days are harder then others, but for the most part they are doing pretty well. Don’t get me wrong, they miss you more than words can explain, but they know you love them and you will always be in their hearts.

Malik finally managed to get himself on the honor roll! He was sad that he couldn’t have done it sooner so you could have seen it, but I reassured him that you are still with him and you would be very proud.

Cullen won’t get his report card until February, but when I talked to his teacher she said he is doing extremely well. He started off a little rocky, but he seems to have turned it all around. She said he excels academically; he must get that from me!

Your Mom and I have been talking and the boys are going to go to Chicago sometime over the summer. Your Mom and Dad are planning out all kinds of events for the boys. They all seem very excited. It’s going to be hard for them not having you there physically, but I think it will be good for them to see everyone. They can’t wait to see how big Gracie has gotten. Cullen insists on singing his “sunshine song” to her every time he talks to Guin on the phone. He always puts his little twist in on the end.

Well, I guess that’s it for now. Please continue to look after us and thanks again for being such a great Father and friend. You will never be forgotten.

We miss you,

India

India S. Gordon

December 14, 2004

Mike
Your uncle Jer is very proud of you, along with so many others. I wear your pin as you wore my wings on your uniform. For such a young guy you made a large positive impact on a lot of people. I know your up there with that big grin on your face and that makes me feel good to know. I will always continue to have our little talks even though I know that no reply or laugh will come, but I know your listening. Keep an eye on gram & grampa till I get there. we realy miss you kid.
Your Uncle Jer

Jerry Spero
Retired

December 12, 2004

Michael may you rest in peace. God Bless You and Your Family. From a Father (Tommy) and His Son (Robert).

Deputy Tommy Scalise Cook County Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff and DuPage County Sheriff

November 20, 2004

I go to this website every day. I remember seeing your picture on the day you were called home. Today, I read a touching message your dad left on my son's page. It took great courage for him to do that, no wonder he has a hero for a son. I hope you have met Kevin, Jessica, Scott, and all the others and that they are all showing you the ropes. You are all in God's hands now....but even though we know that, why do we hurt so bad? Thank you for your service. May God bless and keep your family. AS survivors, we all belong to the same club, and the dues are way too high. But we will keep going if only to keep your memories alive.

Mary Fisher
Mother of Deputy Kevin Sherwood, EOW 10/9/03

November 16, 2004

Dear Michael,
Your father wrote my brother a reflection, (Sgt. Jeff Hewitt). I know he and your family have endured a great loss. I know their pain, as does my family. From my family to you and yours, may there be comfort and peace. I know you are watching over them, perhaps riding with them as I feel Jeff rides with me. I know your children miss their father, as you now guide them from heaven in place of earth. Resume your watch from heaven for all of us, as we still need our officers here. Thank-you for your service in the Army. Jeff was also an M.P.. He was in the Marines. I would like to leave you and your family with a poem sent to us by Deputy Sheriff Kevin B. Kelley, Carteret Co. Beaufort, NC.. These words comfort me and I hope they bring some comfort to you family as well.
DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME FOR NOW I'M FREE,
I'M FOLLOWING THE PATH GOD LAID FOR ME.
I TOOK HIS HAND WHEN I HEARD HIM CALL,
I TURNED MY BACK AND LEFT IT ALL.

I COULD NOT STAY ANOTHER DAY,
TO LAUGH, TO LOVE, TO WORK, OR PLAY.
TASKS LEFT UNDONE MUST STAY THAT WAY,
I FOUND A PEACE AT THE CLOSE OF THE DAY.

IF MY PARTING HAS LEFT A VOID,
THEN FILL IT WITH REMEMBERED JOY.
A FRIENSHIP SHARED, A LAUGH, A KISS,
AS YES, THESE THINGS I TOO WILL MISS.

BE NOT BURDENED WITH TIMES OF SORROW,
I WISH YOU THE SUNSHINE OF TOMORROW.
MY LIFE'S BEEN FULL, I'VE SAVORED SO MUCH,
GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD TIMES, A LOVED ONE'S TOUCH.

PERHAPS MY TIME SEEMED ALL TO BRIEF,
DON'T LENGHTEN IT NOW WITH UNDUE GRIEF.
LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS AND SHARE WITH ME,
FOR GOD WANTED ME NOW, HE SET ME FREE.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9.
Susan Hewitt
Waynesville, NC.

susan hewitt/sister of Sgt Jeff Hewitt
susan hewitt/sister of Sgt Jeff Hewitt

November 14, 2004

flash, my daddy came home one day crying and i asked him "whats wrong?". he didnt want to tell me but finally said that a good friend had gone up to heaven today. i told him not to cry because because now he had two guardian angels and he statrted to smile. the other day he came home and showed me some pictures of your benefit and i recognized your wife from the softball game and i saw you next to her and your daughter and told my daddy that you and those happy times will live forever. god bless you and please watch over my daddy and all his cpd friends because i know they miss you a lot. it hurts so much to think of what your family went through but tell them they are not alone we are all in this together. i know when you daughter gets a little older shell be as proud of you as i am of my daddy.
my guardian angel, my sweet company, never leave me night and day, until the day you present me in front of joseph and mary (it rhymes better in spanish)
daddy's little girl

daughter of a cpd

November 12, 2004

Mike,

Thirteen weeks ago tonight you walked out the door to go to work and all our lives changed forever. I have been What If -ing this whole tragedy since then. What if you took one more minute to finish your last report before going back on the street, what if you weren't called to the Walk Down call, what if the men found you sooner, what if I would have warned you about the feeling I had. We can all what if, but it will not change what has happened. No one is to blame for this tragedy except the careless person that drove drunk that morning. I want to thank all the men and women of your district that were with you that night and did everything they could to help you and were with you and never left you. All I can say is a simple and humble thankyou for being there for my son. All of you are warriors just as he was. Mike, you were a part of me that I watched grow up and I can tell all your brothers in blue that if God would have been at your last roll call and asked for a volunteer that would not be coming home that morning so that everyone else could, you would have stepped forward because thats how your were. I love you son and miss you terribly. You will be in my thoughts every day that I have left on this earth. Love, Dad

Dad

November 6, 2004

We miss you Mike in Riverside. We miss your honesty and candor. We miss your sense of humour, crooked smile and laughter. We miss your enthusiasm for policing and the loyalty you demonstrated both to the Riverside and Chicago PDs. Riverside misses you and won't forget you.

Even though I couldn't talk you out of going to CPD, I knew you had what it took to do policing in the big city. I want your family to know that I thought of you as a father would a son. I know you knew that and from our talks you knew I only wanted the best for you and your family.

Your family and our profession has sufferered a big loss with your passing and time really won't heal all the pain. I know you will be waiting to greet us at heaven's gate (with your crooked smile) when it is our time to join you in heaven.

Chief K.

Chief E.S. Karczewski
Riverside Police Department

October 26, 2004

God Bless Officer Gordon & His family. Having family members on The CPD this is a matter that hits home. Im sure that Officer Gordon was a great Man, Great Officer, & Great Son. He will be in the thoughts & Hearts of the McHenry County Sheriffs Department Staff.

Officer Ballou (Corrections)
McHenry County Sheriffs Department

October 21, 2004

God Bless Officer Gordon & His family. Having family members on The CPD this is a matter that hits home. Im sure that Officer Gordon was a great Man, Great Officer, & Great Son. He will be in the thoughts & Hearts of the McHenry County Sheriffs Department Staff.

Officer Ballou (Corrections)
McHenry County Sheriffs Department

October 21, 2004

I've only known you from the always friendly "Hey" at the White Hen. God Bless your family, and rest in peace my brother.

C.P.D.

October 19, 2004

May god bless the Gordon family. I served with Mike in the 65th MP CO (ABN) when I was a platoon leader. He was a great paratrooper and MP!! May he rest in peace.

Paratroopers forever.

Mike Johns

CPT Michael Johns
10th MP BN (CID) (ABN), FT Bragg

October 19, 2004

My heart goes out to your friends and family during this time. You were to young to be taken from us. God bless you and your family.

Detective Tony Brisinte
Orange Co Sheriff, Orlando FL

October 19, 2004

Know that the Battalion has you and your family in our prayers. We know that St. Michael (Patron of Paratroopers) has you by his side and you are doing great things in Heaven. Gods speed! Airborne, All the Way!

CSM Brian Lambert
503d MP Bn (Abn)

October 18, 2004

Mikey, I really wish I had gotten to know you better, other than the few times we saw each other at the RPD station, or the couple of times I saw you when our moms and dads would be together. I spoke to your dad tonite and I thanked him for giving me someone to look up to, someone that can be a role model and someone that I know I can look at and want to be just like. I told him that although he lost a son, he also gained one through me. I'll never forget that goofy smile of yours, or some of the stories that I've heard from your dad. Thanks for being that guy and for giving me someone to look up to. Sincerely, Brian Greenenwald

Officer(SOMEDAY) Brian Greenenwald

October 11, 2004

For the sounds of the notes and the tears of your friends will never fade away. You will be missed, Gods Speed.

p.o.
cpd

October 3, 2004

One day Gabriel saw Jesus standing on the bank of a river in Heaven.
Jesus had a sad look on His face as he watched the water flowing by.
Gabriel asked Jesus about the history of the river and why He had such a look
on His face?
Jesus told Gabriel that the river ran from the foot of God's throne and that
the water was the tears God shed each time a Police Officer was laid to rest.
Jesus said, "Each year the river grows larger and flows more rapid."
As Gabriel and Jesus stood gazing across the waters Gabriel asked, "When can
we bring them home?"
Jesus replied, "The great waking up morning will soon come."
Gabriel then asked, "What will happen to the river?"
Jesus answered, "God will bring them to the banks of the river and let them
see the tears He shed for them and then the river will run dry, never again
to flow."
"Each of His Peacemakers will be called forward one by one to lay their
badges at the foot of the throne and there they will receive their crowns of
gold."
Gabriel looked into the eyes of Jesus with a questioning look about his face.
Jesus simply whispered.... Soon Gabriel.... Soon.


With love and respect for my falen brother and his family

Deputy Karl Gusentine
Williamson County Sheriff's Department

Deputy Karl Gusentine
Williamson County Sheriff

September 29, 2004

Officer Michael Gordon helped us young adults with our goals and dreams of becoming police officers by teaching us different skills and tactics, along with marching at trainings and meetings with the Riverside Police Explorer Post. He made a mark on our lives, and gave us more experience and guidence towards our careers. Without him, we might not have the extra knowledge that we do today.

Jacquie Mathis
Riverside Police Explorer Post

September 24, 2004

Officer Michael Gordon helped us young adults with our goals and dreams of becoming police officers by teaching us different skills and tactics, along with marching at trainings and meetings with the Riverside Police Explorer Post. He made a mark on our lives, and gave us more experience and guidence towards our careers. Without him, we might not have the extra knowledge that we do today.

Jacquie Mathis
Riverside Police Explorer Post

September 24, 2004

Michael Gordon I didn't know him but I met him through his family and friends.
God Bless You & Your Family the Lord took away a good person to be by his side you will be missed and you are loved by many.

Investigator David Saucedo
CPD Asset Forfeiture Unit #196

September 14, 2004

Mike,
You will always remain in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of all our brothers and sisters in law enforcement. To those of you that knew Flash..... are active or retired law enforcement, I encourage you to attend the memorial(s) during May in Chicago, Springfield and Washington D.C. to show the Gordon Family our brotherhood and commitment to them to..."Never Let Them Walk Alone."
Rest in Peace Brother

Sgt Al [018]
CPD

September 13, 2004

Flash,

We have never met, but I had the honor and privilege to meet your brothers and sisters of the CPD 11th District last night. I could tell there are still many heavy hearts there, and rightfully so. When I lost my former partner, "Hollywood" Walsh, I had many questions about why. After hearing the type of cop you were, I understood. You must've needed a partner with your flair for the job, and Walsh would be it. I dont want to make this long, but my prayers go out to CPD's 11th District and the family of Michael Gordon.
So "Flash" and "Hollywood" keep each other safe in the defense of Heaven's streets, you are both sorely missed.
God's speed brothers.....
-Stew

Detective Mike Steurer
Joliet Police Dept

September 10, 2004

May God bless your family in this time of loss. I spent time with Michael in the military working the MP Desk. His laughter, sense of humor would make the slowest of nights flyby. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!

Trooper Kris Ford
Colorado State Patrol

September 9, 2004

May Gods grace and warm hand hold the family of officer Micheal Gordan. May His love surround all of you. With sympothy, Marc A. Rogers, Piper, Rutland Vt.

Marc A. Rogers

September 7, 2004

My condolences to the Gordon family and Mike's partners. All too often we forget how quickly things tend to unfold on the street. Mike, watch over your partners and family, keep them safe..

Det. John Zalatoris
CPD Area One Violent Crimes

September 4, 2004