Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike, Wishing you a Happy 40th Birthday in Heaven.

Love and miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

February 20, 2014

Wishing you a Happy 40th Birthday today. I know you would have been out on the town with your two brothers today. I'm sure they will celebrate and have you with them in spirit. Somewhere, there is a shot of Jameson sitting on a bar in honor of you. There are no words to describe or even come close to what we have felt without you here with us over the past 9.5 years. Not a day passes without thinking of you. Continue to keep watch over every one for me. Happy Birthday

Love,
Dad

February 20, 2014

Mike...Thinking of you today...at the beginning...of this New "milestone" Year...hoping you know...that you are not forgotten...and that you are prayed for...by so many of us...who come to this ODMP site.

Keep watch over you dear parents...and your family.

God bless you...as you rest in His peace.

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

January 1, 2014

Mike, Wishing you a Merry Christmas in Heaven. Went to the cemetery today and on our way back I thought to myself, this is not how you should have to visit your child.

Watch over your children and guide them to make good choices in life. Malik just got a car today so definitely watch over him and whoever is in the car with him and let them be safe.

Love and miss you always.

Carol Gordon
Mother

December 26, 2013

Dear Mike...I recently spoke to your parents...and I know how much...you are loved and missed...by them...and so...I prayed for you and them...at the Christmas mass...I attended last night.
Loss doesn't get easier with time...so keep close watch over them.

God bless you...and know that you are not forgotten.

Merry Christmas...and Rest In Peace.

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

December 26, 2013

Merry Christmas Mike,

This is our 10th Christmas without you here with us. Believe me, it hasn't gotten any easier. I think the only thing that keeps me and your mother interested in Christmas are the grand kids and how important the day is to them. This year we put up your own special tree on your table and Mom placed all the ornaments associated with you on this tree. We even found a Curious George ornament and that sits proudly on this little tree. Please keep watch over your children for me and also your two brothers, it would mean allot to me and take some of the stress off of us. We will never forget you as you are in our thoughts every day. We all love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

December 25, 2013

MERRY CHRISTMAS MICHAEL!

Merry Christmas to all of your family!

Tammy Persin
Mother of Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

December 25, 2013

The Department named their DUI Lab after you and have a plaque on the door and in the room in honor of you. At the dedication yesterday we met up with a number of your friends that you worked with in the 11th Dist. or who you went to the police academy with. Was great seeing them and most of all that they came to support us and to keep your memory alive. The DUI Room is located right next to your Academy Home Room. We will never let your name be forgotten. Keep watch over everyone for me, me miss and love you.

Love,
Dad

November 23, 2013

Thinking of you and your family today.

Love is the shelter from the storm

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom 9/16/2004

November 11, 2013

Dear Michael, Thank you for your service. You will always be remembered. Special thanks to your family also.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian Thomas Gleason
8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

November 11, 2013

I finally got to meet your Dad at the COPS Parent retreat this year and spend time with him. It was so very nice to finally be able to put a face to a person who has given me strength during the darkest of times and compassion that only another parent could give. I know I don't have to tell you but your Dad is a wonderful man and such a help to all of us parents. I do have to say he made myself and my husband laugh like I don't believe we have laughed since our son joined you in heaven. Keep watch over him......it's clear how much he missed you, loves you and how extremely proud he is of you.

Kim Weigand
Mom of Fallen Officer

November 9, 2013

Happy to hear that your Dad attended COPS Parents Retreat - sorry I missed out. Other parents there said he seemed to have a good time. I would love invite he and your Mom to one our Parents Dinners. We vary locations to get the best attendance. Keep watching over them and the rest of your family. I know how they miss you.

Cathy Barnard
Mother of Patrick Michael Righi-Barnard EOW 11/25/2004

November 4, 2013

Thank you for your service, sir. Gone...but never forgotten!

Josh J.
Civilian Supporter

November 1, 2013

Mike,
I haven't been here in several weeks, that doesn't mean I've forgotten as that will never happen. I think of you every day, throughout most of the day. Was at the COPS Parents Retreat past weekend and I roomed with a guy who lost his son back in 1994 and he saw your Airborne wings on my hat and asked when I was in and I said they were yours. He was with the 101st back in the mid 50's, had his Airborne tattoo too. He really had some war stories about jump school and his jumps. A really great guy. I described your tattoo, said you were a really dedicated Airborne Soldier. Your boys finished up their football season. Both are still growing. Life goes on but it seems like I am caught in a time warp as I now measure time before your death and after your death with a big void in between. The holidays are fast approaching with Thanksgiving a little over 3 weeks away. Now that you and Gram Gordon are gone I have no one to eat all the dark meat, everyone wants the white meat. I will end for now, know that we will never forget you and we think of you each and every day. Please watch over everyone for me.

Love,
Dad

November 1, 2013

Michael - I've "met" your dad through our website for parents of officers killed in the line of duty. He is such an honorable man and loves you dearly. He's helping others through this site - this is the only way we parents can basically survive. Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice - you will never be forgotten

Jean Hill
surviving mom of Deputy Barry Hill - 12/4/2000 (HCSO (TX)

October 8, 2013

Dear Michael...Saying a special prayer for you at Mass this morning...the Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel.

You are not forgotten...as I continue to keep you...and your family...in my daily prayers.

God Bless you as you rest in His perpetual light.

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

September 29, 2013

Hello, I am so sorry for your loss. Your son, friend, and brother will always be in my family's heart. It is always a tragic event when this happens. I loss my son in a vehicular assault in 2006, and I understand your feeling of loss and pain. Thank you for thinking of my son, I will always be thinking of yours and the many others that have to encounter this suffering. I hope that his memorial was worthy of the man he was in life.

Lan Piquette
Mother of Fallen Officer David Piquette

September 2, 2013

Mike, we got a bottle of Jameson's and a toast was done in your honor here in Mogadishu. Been a bit crazy here, if you had anything to do with stopping that plane full of ammo that crashed on the runway about 60 yards away from where we were sleeping, we appreciate that!

Karla
Former 011 Chicago

August 11, 2013

Dear Michael…I didn’t forget…that yesterday…August 8th…was the Ninth Year Remembrance Day...of your untimely loss... and I know...it was a particularly difficult day...for both your parents...and your family...and although my computer was down yesterday...preventing me from leaving a reflection... you and your family...were in my thoughts...and as always... in my prayers.

I just read an email from your Dad…and I share the feeling…about “sacred ground.” It is infuriating…to even think…let alone have it happen…that anyone...would have the audacity…to disrespect…in any way…any tribute…in memory of those…that made the ultimate sacrifice. All I can say is…shame on those...who would do such things...they are without a conscience…and God bless each of you…who served and protected.

Rest Peacefully Mike…and God bless you...as you continue to watch over all your loved ones.

You are not forgotten.

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

August 9, 2013

I am so sorry I missed your EOW and writing to you, but please know that you and your family are not forgotten. I know the pain in the hearts of your mom and dad and that no matter how long it has been, it seems like just yesterday. The loss of our little babies is so very difficult. Michael, continue to watch over your parents, family and friends and THANK YOU for a job well done. Heroes live forever and you sir are a hero to me.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02, Union County SO, FL

August 9, 2013

Dear Michael,
Once again its that time of year that floods our minds with so many memories good and bad. I know your family tries to hold on to the good memories as tight as they can as we do our Brian. We try so hard to not let one good memory escape our mind. Our families have lost so many precious years of what could have been and what ifs. We always feel a part of our hearts have an empty hole that can never be healed. Every day we wish for just a few minutes and would take seconds if we could just hold you in our arms just one more time. We all carry a void and a bond that have lost a child and only we can truly understand the pain that torments our hearts every day from the time we wake up in the morning until we go to bed at night. We try our best to move on but a part of our lives stopped the day we lost our children. I know your family misses you very much and loves you with all their hearts. I will say a special pray for God to bless them with strength and that they feel your love and presence. You will never be forgotten Officer Michael Gordon!

Tammy Persin

August 9, 2013

Michael,
Your Mom and I made it through another anniversary death date. They are never easy for us as our thoughts are constantly of you. We were out to the cemetery today, evidence that a number of your friends visited you over the last few days, for that we are thankful as they have not forgotten you. A number of people say that they can't believe it has been 9 years that have passed. To me it has felt like a lifetime as myself and your mother live your loss every day. We love and miss you. Continue to watch everyone for me. You will never be forgotten.

Love,
Dad

August 8, 2013

Dear Mike and Family,
My heart goes out to you. I know the pain of missing a loved one so very much each and every day. May the Lord give you strength and may the precious memories you have made with each other sustain you.

Ingrid Wyatt
Mom of Tom Wyatt, EOW 03/03/04

August 8, 2013

Mike, Today is a very draining day for your father and me. It's been 9 years and some may say we should be over your passing. I say to them - you have never lost a child.

You made us proud in the short time you were here on earth and your family will never forget you as long as they are alive.

Watch over your children, family and your Brothers in Blue.

Love you always & forever.

Carol Gordon
Mother

August 8, 2013

Mike,

I didn't know you. I've never met you. You were killed 2 years before my husband Tom Wood k-9 officer of Maywood was killed. Your boy Cullen and our son Devinn were sent to a YMCA camp in upper Wisconsin last summer through the 100 club of Chicago in honor of you and Tom. This summer, India and I drove the boys 7 hrs one way to the camp which doubled up as the first time of all of us meeting. It was crazy, weird and amazing all at the same time. We laughed about you and Tom chillin' up in heaven together looking down at us, knowing you somehow knew we needed each other. I'm torn to pieces everyday about our loss, we miss you and watch you both grow day by day through our children. Nothing is good about the way you were both taken, but there are so many blessings due to your presence.

Helene Wood
Wife of Maywood Ofc. Tom Wood #272

August 8, 2013