Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

From what I have read about you, it seems that you were a dedicated and professional officer. Its too bad your great life had to be taken at such an early age. I feel for your family and co-workers. Hearing of your death strengthens my resolve to lock up as many drunk driver's as I can. They are real criminals. Rest well brother, we have the tour now.

R. Hoague, Deputy Sheriff
Marion County S.O., FL

August 16, 2004

Thank you for your years of service, although way too brief. I pray for peace, strength, and comfort for your family and friends. "Go rest high on the mountain, your work on earth is done!"

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

August 16, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 16, 2004

Mike,
You were an excellent cop, that will be greatly missed, but never forgotten...I regret not getting to know you better while working in Riverside...Please watch over us all....until we meet again..

Officer Jeff Hahn
Aurora P.D.

August 16, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON HIS MEMORIES!

911 DISPATCHER, ERICA TOLSON
LANCASTER/GARRARD 911

August 16, 2004

You served your country in many ways. From one MP to another thank you. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace brother.

SSG William HUdspeth
FT Sill Military Police

August 15, 2004

GORDO WAS BOUT IT BOUT IT!

Sgt.
CPD

August 15, 2004

May he rest in peace. All of your family are in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Rhonda Vandall
wife of a police officer

August 15, 2004

If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go, Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always, Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own, And in time when men decide and feel safe to call the streets insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind. Heroes are never forgotten..

OFC Crociata, Jason
GPD

August 15, 2004

Mike,

There are no words to describe the grief we are expereincing right now in our family with your loss. I saw you 54 hours prior to your death, you were happy and I said "Be Careful" as you walked out the door of our house. My only regret is that I didn't hug you and say I love you one more time. The only thing keeping us going is knowing that you died doing what you loved, being a Police Officer. We Love and miss you. Until we meet again. Love Mom and Dad

Asst. Chief (Ret)
Riverside PD, Illinois

August 15, 2004

God Speed Ranger. You will never be forgotten and I shall honor you each time I visit or even think of your wonderful city. See you on the high ground Warrior.

Officer Todd Christensen
Kalamazoo Public Safety, Michigan

August 15, 2004

We took a big hit that fateful morning, and a brother was tragically taken away from us. But please find solace in the fact that we will continue the fight - but not without you in our hearts and on our minds.

Blake D. Smith
DEA - Chicago

August 15, 2004

P.O. Gordon,
Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and sacrifice. I pray for your family. God bless you.

P.O.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

August 14, 2004

Not just one man dedicated to service, but a FAMILY dedicated to service. Surely knowing the risks of our job makes this senseless loss no more easy to bear. I have family in Chicago, and I thank the Gordon family for watching over them. May God keep and guide you all in this dark hour.

MCY947
Suffolk County PD, Highway Patrol

August 14, 2004

My sincerest condolences to the Gordon family. May the Lord provide comfort to your family in your time of grief. My prayers are with you.

P.O. JOE GALLARDO
CHICAGO P.D 020th District Tact.

August 14, 2004

Officer Gordon,

May your soul be at peace as you join your bretheren in blue. May God bless your family during this difficult time and always keep them safe. My heart bleeds for your wife, children, parents and siblings as well as your brothers and sisters in blue. I know too well what lies ahead for your family and I will be here for them in any way that I can. Rest soldier as your duty here is complete.

Shawn Lee ( widow )
( Eric Lee EOW 8/19/01 )

Shawn Lee

August 14, 2004

A first class man from a family full of first class people.

I did not know Michael as well as I know his brother Bob, (Broadview Il PD), but the little I knew of Mike was that he was a fine American killed senselessly.

My family and I mourn the death of Officer Gordon and we are there for the family for anything.

Det. Joseph Melone
Cicero Police Department Cicero Il.

August 14, 2004

I only saw you once and that was in court. I heard you testify on numerous cases and knew you were the "REAL POLICE." You gave the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of this city. Your wife and children must know that YOU are a true AMERICAN HERO. May GOD have mercy on your soul and may you family be richly blessed forever. Thank you OFFICER GORDON.

PO.
CPD, 001 DISTRICT

August 14, 2004

May GOD bless the family and friends of Officer Gordon at this terrible time. There are no words adequate to say how sorry I am for your loss. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

August 14, 2004

Condolences to your family and to the Chicago Police Department. You will not be soon forgotten.

PTLM
New Castle County Police - Delaware

August 13, 2004

Mike, as you now walk a beat on heavens streets, I know you see how loved you ARE, and how missed you will be. God bless you and your family.

police officer
cpd

August 13, 2004

Mrs. Gordon you and your family are in our pray.

Velda Brunner
Area 2 CAPS

August 13, 2004

I remember one time I was on my ride along with the Explorers, and I saw Mike sitting in the parking lot eating his sausage biscuits. The last words that Gordon said to me were "You da man." I am very proud to have known him. I have never met such a strong man as him. I have really enjoyed knowing his dad for many many years, and I really enjoyed meeting his wife yesterday. Sincerely,
A family friend,
Ben

P.S. I am very very sorry for your tragedy.

Riverside Police Explorer Ben Adelman
Riverside PD

August 13, 2004

I would just like to say how truly sorry I am that yet another person has passed by the hands of a drunk driver. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each and every officer as they give thier all to protect and serve. May GOD's love be with you all.

Marnae
Daughter of an officer

August 13, 2004

on behalf of the men & women of the Northeastern Illinois University police Department, we send out most heartfelt condolences to the family of Officer Michael Gordon & to the Chicago Police Department for their loss
rest in peace Officer gordon. thank you for your service to our city.

POLICE OFFICERS
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

August 13, 2004