Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. YOU ARE A HERO. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS DURING THESE TRYING TIMES IN THIER LIVES. MAY THEY KNOW HIS COMFORT AND LOVE. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 9, 2004

I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Gordon. LEO’s can’t necessarily train for this type of terrible encounter. A drunk chooses to get behind the wheel of a car and speed recklessly through the streets. Countless lives are forever affected by such a senseless act as he plows into a police car, kills one officer, and seriously injures another. The magnitude of this mindless action impacts everyone. Think of the people these officers couldn’t put behind bars because of this. Think of the people these officers cannot save because of this. Think of the loss of a family, a partner, a department, a city, a state, a nation. We wouldn’t be posting tributes if just one person had thought first-before getting into a car. Godspeed, Michael.

Officer Donna C. Wright
Purdue University Calumet Police Department-Hammond, IN

August 9, 2004

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT FOR THESE FINE OFFICERS.MAY GOD BE WITH THIS OFFICER FOREVER AND MAY HIS PARTNER RECOVER FULLY.WE WILL PRAY FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES.

DET
NYPD-BRONX NARCOTICS

August 9, 2004

Flash, time flies when your having fun. And your time with us was too fast but you gave us a lot. Your friendship, your loyalty and your back up were there until the last hour of the last day you lived and worked with us. If anybody asks about you, Ill tell them you are Gordon, devoted father, friend and fellow officer. It was an honor working and hitting the spots with you. Keep backing us up from heaven because soon we will work together again. Your friend
Abe

P.O. Abraham LARA
Chicago Police department

August 9, 2004

Our thoughts are with the family and coworkers of Chicago Police Officer Michael Gordon. He is now with our beloved James J Mulay eow 05/21/2003.
The friends of James J Mulay
So Peoria County

August 9, 2004

On behalf of the the Wauneta PD we wish to express our deepest thoughts of sympathy to the family and freinds of Officer Michael Gordon. "Mike...we'll take the calls from here...rest easy brother."

OMY/COP/WPD
8/9/04

Chief of Police / Olen M. Young
Wauneta PD Nebraska

August 9, 2004

To those I Love and Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, Let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while for if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart,

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen wih your heart, you'll
Hear all of my love around you soft and clear

And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

We too lost a good cop in this way to a drunk driver. May Michael Rest in peace and watch over everyone forver as our friend Jim does.

Frien of Fallen ofcr Jim Mulay
PCSO

August 9, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 9, 2004

The men and women of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office would like to offer our condolences to the family of Officer Gordon and the Chicago Police Department.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office (IL)

August 9, 2004

"No greater a man than he who will lay down his life for another." Rest in peace our fallen brother, and may God be with your family

Deputy Andrew S. Hynek
La Porte County, IN Sheriff's Office

August 9, 2004

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

M/Trp. Dave "Stumpy" Miller
Indiana State Police Dist. 13

August 9, 2004

"Flash" It was a true honor, pleasure and career highlight working with you in Fillmore. It was even more rewarding when we were partnered up. My best memory is when you and I were working together and Milo and Serg were chasing that armed carjacker. We got in the fight with the other troops and it was amazing to watch you and Timmy Kinsella grab that carjacker as we eventually took him into custody. May God bless you, your family and America!

Officer Andrew Cuomo
Chicago Police Department-011th District

August 9, 2004

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation would like to express its deepest sympathies to all the members of the Chicago Police Department, as well as the family and friends of
Officer Michael T. Gordon.

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

August 9, 2004

God Bless Officer Gordon's family & Friends during their tragic loss. My prayers are also with his partner who is still injured and in the hospital.

A COP ON THE TAKE


First he takes the oath.
Now look at all he takes---

He takes it in stride when people call him a pig.
He takes time to stop and talk to children.
He takes your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket that you deserve...
He takes on creeps that you would be afraid to even look at.

He takes time away from his family to keep you safe.
He takes your injured children to the hospital.
He takes the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.
He takes his life into his hands daily.

He takes you home when your car breaks down.
He takes time to explain why both of your headlights have to work.
He takes the job that no one else wants---
telling you that a loved one has died.

He takes criminals to jail.
He takes in sights that would make you cry.
Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.

If he is lucky, he takes a retirement.
He takes memories to bed each night,
that you couldn't bear for one day!
Sometimes he takes a bullet.
And yes, occasionally he takes a free cup of coffee.
Then one day he pays for all he has taken...

GOD takes him!

Tonya Stephenson
Delaware County, PA Resident

August 9, 2004

Another sad day as we lose a brother officer. Thank you for you service sir...rest easy, we have the watch.

Trooper
Florida Highway PAtrol

August 9, 2004

God blessed this earth with a person like you. He put you here for a reason. Now, he will take you back into His arms. My prayers go out to the family. Be blessed in knowing he is in a better place. It is hard, I know. Look to your heart, for there, are your memories. They last a lifetime.

Sandi Parrott
Florida Highway Patrol

August 9, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti Ingle, Firefighter/Paramedic
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

August 9, 2004

On behalf of my family, I wish to extend to the family of Officer Michael Gordon and to the Chicago Police Department our heart felt prayers and sympathy. My family knows all to well the pain that you are going through right now. I wish there was some magical way to take that away. I pray that God holds you close during these trying times. He will see you through this.

As a wife of a law enforcement officer it is my nightly prayer that all our LEO's stay safe.

Mrs.Gordon and Children....your husband and father will not be forgotten.

Peggy Maher-Dreher
In memory of my brother
Patrick Maher (EOW 8-2-03)
Federal Way PD-Washington

Peggy Maher- Dreher
Sister of Patrick Maher EOW 8-2-03

August 9, 2004

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Officer Gordon. It's hard enough when you hear of any officer losing his or her life in the line of duty, but it's especially hard when a person so young leaves a young wife and 4 children. May God bless Michael and his family. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 9, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Gordon, We will pray for you and your family.

SGT (RET)
NJ DOC SOG K9 UNIT

August 9, 2004

All to familar to us here in Michigan. We lost one of ours in May to a drunk driver. Gary Davis, Bloomfield Twp, EOW 5/13/04. May God be with Michael's family and know that you are in our prayers.

Melissa Marquette
Oakland County Prosecutor's Office

August 9, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife and children Officer Michael Gordon. Thank you for your service sir, you will never be forgotten.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare City P.D. Michigan

August 9, 2004

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Ofc. Gordon's family. I would like to say "THANK YOU," to him for his service to his country and to those like me- citizens of Chicago. I greatly appreciate the fact that he risked and eventually gave his life to keep us all safe. My prayers are with his wife and children. I recently lost my son and I know that God will bring you comfort in this time just as he has done for me. Thanks again Officer Gordon!!!

Adam Shorter
Concerned Citizen

August 9, 2004

The officers of the 67th Precinct Anti-Crime team with to extend their condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Michael Gordon.

67 Precinct Anti-Crime Team
New York Police Department

August 9, 2004

From the men and women of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Industry Station, our heartfelt condolences to the men and women of Chicago P.D. and the family and friends of Officer Michael Gordon. Having recently experienced the tragic loss of one of our own (Deputy Michael Arruda, EOW 06-15-04), we share your pain and sorrow.

Take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family cares.

God bless, and rest in peace Officer Gordon.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

August 9, 2004