Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

ALL SWORN AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS YOU MIKE

MIKE C
CPD#UNIT 172

August 11, 2004

My condolences to the Gordon family. Michael's exemplary reputation preceded himself and may you find peace with your loss... Good night Mike, your spirit will always be with us. You are a true "Fillmore Ranger".

P.O. John Jeanne
CPD

August 11, 2004

Flash
You came out of the academy a month before me, and we both went to midnights in the busiest and the best district in the city. We both had terrific FTO's and we always worked as a group. I'll always remember coming to 011 and telling myself, "I want to be like him, he's no dog!". You backed everyone up and you'll always be awesome in my eyes. They say time heals the pain, but this loss will be hard for all, your family, friends, and the community. I pray daily for the family for their loss, and God bless those protecting our streets.

P.O. Sego
CPD- 9th District

August 11, 2004

To Michael's family and personal friends, my prayers are with you.

Sgt Greg Doig

August 11, 2004

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE GORDON FAMILY.AS A PROUD FATHER OF A CHICAGO POLICEMAN I PRAY EACH DAY FOR HIS SAFETY,BUT HE LOVES HIS JOB AND ALL WE CAN DO AS PARENYS IS TO GUIDE HIM TO A CAREER CHOICE THAT HE LOVES.GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM VENCKUS
CAPS

August 11, 2004

You will always be remembered a hero. You defined bravery, courage, and ultimate dedication. God bless.

George Vosnos, #258
Chicago Police Department / 113

August 11, 2004

My heart is with Michael's family and loved ones. I never knew Michael or heard his name prior to this tragedy, but I felt touched by the love expressed by so many that I wanted to extend my deepest and very sincere condolences.

C. Torres--CPO wife

August 11, 2004

TO THE FAMILY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT AS LONG AS YOU REMEMBER HIM, MICHAEL IS NEVER REALLY GONE. HE IS NOW IN GOD'S HANDS AND HE WILL BE FOREVER SAFE.

kymberly hargrett
chicago police dept. OPS

August 11, 2004

Farewell my Brother. We are grateful for your faithful dedication to duty. Rest in peace and be assured your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

August 11, 2004

I STOP AND LOOK AT THIS PAGE EVERYDAY, EVEN ON MY OFF DAYS, MY GOD BLESS YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.

J.E. GRANTHAM / DEPUTY SHERIFF
CRENSHAW CO. SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

August 11, 2004

[1] To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: [2] A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted; [3] A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; [4] A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; [5] A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; [6] A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; [7] A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; [8] A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. (Ecc 3:1-8 KJV)Officer Gordan, you've done your time in hell, rest assured that you will be missed by us dearly!

"Sarge"
Chicago Police Department

August 11, 2004

It is sad to see a brother depart in such a terrible tragedy. Rest in peace and forever live your eternal life in heaven.

P.O. j. Ojeda #16721
CPD 010th District

August 11, 2004

Rest in peace brother. God be with your friends and family in there time of need.

Officer
Fairfax county P.D. Virginia

August 11, 2004

I just wanted to put into words what kind of Officer Mike was to his family, friends and peers. Mike displayed a Zeile and Commitment to his craft that is not often matched in todays age, he will be sorely missed by all that knew him, and all that will know of him from the fond recollections and funny stories that will be told by all. We miss you mike and will never be able to replace you. God speed

P.O. Dan Fontaine
C.P.D. 11th District 1st watch

August 11, 2004

TO ALL MY FELLOW POLICE OFFICERS WORLDWIDE. . .WE ARE NOT INDESTRUCTABLE. . .PLEASE WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS. . .THEY SAVE LIVES!

ANONYMOUS
CPD

August 11, 2004

My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Officer Michael Gordon's family. May God's Angels watch over them and keep them safe.

I only knew Officer Gordon very briefly as a customer in one of the Chgo PD uniform stores where I work. He always came in with a smile and had a warm and kind way about him.

He will truely be missed.

Rest in Peace.

Karen

Karen
Civilian

August 11, 2004

Flash, I couldn't believe it when I got the call Sunday, for I had sat next to you at roll call recently, then another day you had told my parnter and I that "there was still time" to get a pinch at 0630 when we were off at 0700. Little did we know then, that time, was something we were running out of. You got a good spot to watch from now. Your work ethic, enthusiasm, and spirit will be sorely missed. I was on furlough, came to see you in the hospital. The heroic super human efforts displayed by the officers on the scene, as told to me, would leave you bursting with pride to work on the first watch, to work in the 11th district, and to work as a Chicago Policeman. For I am proud to have served with you. I am proud to serve with the men and women of the first watch in the 11th district and I am proud to be a Chicago Policeman. We got it from here.

Timothy J OBrien #17651
Chicago Police Department

August 11, 2004

I watched you grow up, hit you ground balls with your Dad in Little League. I watched you make it to Eagle Scout...your family so proud...I watched you join the Military, 82nd Airborne/Military Police...watched you go to Korea and Bosnia...all that you saw there...watched as you came home, your family so proud and grateful...but you still wanted to be the Police...watched as you made it to Riverside Police...watched as you excelled here but it wasn't enough...you had a higher calling...I watched as you applied for the Chicago Police Department...I watched you at graduation...your family very proud...I watched and listened as you came back to Riverside and told me stories of "getting the bad guy" Telling me "Sarge, I did what you taught me!"...and all the time "what I taught you" I learned from your Dad...the wheel goes 'round...I watched as you found Guin...the love of your life...Mike...it wasn't supposed to be like this...if nothing else, you EARNED better...but...you touched a lot of lives in such a positive way...You made a difference...I will miss you "little brother."
Rest easy, Mike, your tour is over. Your "Family" will miss you.

Sergeant William Legg
Riverside, Illinois Police

August 10, 2004

As a former Chicago resident I am saddened to see another fine Chicago Officer loose his life due to the senselessness of another person that choose to drive drunk. Your service and dedication to your profession is appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest now and watch over your other brothers and sisters walking the thin blue line.

Officer David Tedrow
Furman University Police Dept.

August 10, 2004

God Bless you and your family Officer Gordon. Thank you for helping to make this world a better place. I will say a prayer for you tonight, which I know you'll hear from Heaven. You are a hero! God Bless!

Supervisory Special Agent
US Treasury Dept.

August 10, 2004

It was honor to have had the opportunity to work with you I will always share the memories we had. Next time we meet I'll bring a bag of sunflower seeds. I just wish I could have done more to help you that morning.

AIRBORNE!

G. Perez #19697
C.P.D. 11th District - 1st Watch

August 10, 2004

I have lost yet another brother in the line of duty. I pray that you will be the last.

Officer Robert Dworak
Chicago Police Unit 213

August 10, 2004

God Bless you Michael.

Deputy Chief Sandra Day
Chicago Police Department

August 10, 2004

Gods Speed Brother, your tour here is done, now you can sit back and relax. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Cpl. D. S. Lapides- DUI Task Force
Fulton County Police Department (Atlanta, GA)

August 10, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Gordon's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Chicago Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Gordon, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2004