Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Michael...Keeping you in prayer...on this Veteran's Day...while thanking you...for your military service...to our country.

God bless you...you are not forgotten...and God bless your dear family too.

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

November 11, 2012

Michael,

I just wanted to thank you for your service to our country. You and your family are in my thoughts and you are never forgotten. Praying for your family through the coming Holidays as they are just a bit harder to get through.

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

Tammy Persin

November 11, 2012

I recently attended National COPS Parents Retreat. I met another survivor who sought me out (I'm from IL) because of your Dad. She was honored that he writes on her son’s site – as every parent – she needs to know that her son has not been forgotten. Your Dad’s postings give that to her. You truly have a great family who keep your memory alive in the hearts of many, included me - Cathy Barnard - Mother of Patrick Michael Righi-Barnard EOW 11/25/2004 Burbank IL PD. My wish is that someday your Mom & Dad could attend the National COPS Parents Retreat were they could meet all the other parents of fallen officers throughout the USA. This event has been a huge part of my healing process. Watch over your family, as I know you do.

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

November 3, 2012

I am sorry this fine man was taken so soon and I pray for the family he left here on earth. I occasionally read the reflections left by his father to remind myself how fragile life is and also to remind myself to hug my kids every chance I get.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

October 26, 2012

Stopped at Riverside today, began telling war stories and some of yours came up. You know that the old "Deez Nuts" story always comes up. We all laughed. There is a plaque on the wall that has been there for several years, honoring you. Your photo along with a medal of honor and a small plaque next to the medal. I never really stopped to read it as it is hard for me but today I finally took the time to read it and I will add it to this note and in the future I will share it on other fallen officers pages for them and their families. I'll end this message with it, but in the mean time, watch over everyone for me, miss you every day.


We Remember Them

In the rising of the sun and it's going down
We Remember Them

In the Blowing of the wind and the chill of winter
We Remember Them

In the opening of buds and the warmth of summer
We Remember Them

In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of Autum
We Remember Them

In the beginning of the year and when it ends
We Remember Them

When we are weary and in need of strength
We Remember Them

When we are lost and sick at heart
We Remember Them

When we have joys we yearn to share
We Remember Them

So long as we live, they too shall live, ALWAYS, for they are a part of us.
We Remember Them

Plaque Given By: Illinois Chiefs of Police Assoc. 2005

Love,
Dad

October 10, 2012

Dear Michael…Wishing you a Blessed name day…on this Feast of St. Michael the Archangel. I pray you are resting peacefully…in God’s perpetual light…knowing you are loved…you are missed…and…you are not forgotten.

Keep watch over your children…your dear parents…and your brothers.

God Bless You…and your family.

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

September 29, 2012

Thinking of you and your mom and dad this morning. Time seems to just fly by anymore, however, there is not a day goes by that I don't think of you and my daughter. Continue to watch over your family from above..

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

September 15, 2012

Mike, Myself and Mom were at the Chicago Police Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony last night. Ran in to some of your friends from your district. Your brother John read your name and he is keeping your name alive by working for the Memorial and also through your Foundation. We love and miss you every day. Seems like we have a Mike story every so often that we didn't hear about. Keep watch over everyone for me.

Love,
Dad

September 11, 2012

Hey mike
We re coming up on our ten year mark and I can't believe how fast it's gone bye. I still laugh when I think About all the good times we shared in just the few years we knew each other. We'll bud I have 19 more to go before I retire so continue to watch over us. Know that your always in my thoughts and I will never forget.

PO Mike Tews
Chicago Police Dept.

September 9, 2012

Thinking about and remembering you and your family. Thank you for your service and protection.

Carol Espinoza
Mother of S.F.P.D. Officer Isaac Espinoza, E.O.W. 4/10/2004

Mother of Officer Isaac Espinoza

September 4, 2012

It has been 8 years, and still, words of comfort don't come easy. Perhaps, because there aren't any. When the love goes so deep and the hurting is so profound, only faith can carry us through.
Michael, you won't be forgotten.

Ingrid Wyatt
Mother of SA Thomas Wyatt EOW 3/3/04

August 11, 2012

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON, MY FAMILY KNOWS WHAT YOUR FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH.

LAN PIQUETTE
MOTHER OF DEPUTY PIQUETTE

August 8, 2012

Dear Mike, Today you have been gone 8 long years and the hurt is as great as the day you passed. I don't have much more to say because your Dad has said it for me.

A thank you to all who have remembered you and haven't forgotten.

Love and miss you forever.

Carol Gordon
Mother

August 8, 2012

Thinking of you and your family today with the utmost respect for your service and sacrifice and praying for solace for all those who called you beloved son, father, brother, friend.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

August 8, 2012

Michael,

We went to the cemetery today, met some of your friends from the District there. One of the Riverside guys even left a cup of coffee for you and I have to confess, I drank it as it was still warm. It has been a long and rough road for me as you know. Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. If I could trade places with you I would so that you could be here with your children, Mom and brothers.

I think about your phones calls you use to make to me every morning on your way home from working mids. You gave me the blow by blow description of what you did all night and being in one of the City's busiest districts, you had all kinds of stories. You would always star out with, "Dad, you up?" I would lie sometimes and say yes, but in reality you got me out of a sound sleep. I miss those calls and wish I had the times back that I cut you short.

I want to thank everyone that stops at your page and takes the time to leave a note, it means a lot to me that others have not forgotten you.

Take care Mike, keep watch over everyone for me. Love and Miss you.

Dad
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 8, 2012

Dear Gordon Family,

How has this day rolled around again? Time, that word that has no meaning........until we meet again and then it won't matter anymore. I know the stories and memories are flowing with the tears. How blessed we were to have the our sons.

God bless you and keep you until you are all reunited.

Our thoughts and respect are always with you and your family.

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

August 8, 2012

You will never be forgotten brother!

Ken
Chicago Police

August 8, 2012

Dear Michael…On this Eighth Year Remembrance Day…I know you are being thought about…by all those who knew you personally…and by those of us…who know about you…because of your Dad.

His compassion in reaching out to others…on this ODMP site…with understanding words of support…as we also leave reflections…for our loved ones…who like you…were called home much too young…and much too soon…while protecting and serving…have given us the opportunity and honor…to know about you…and your dear family.

I pray for you and them daily…and on this special day…as you rest peacefully in God’s Perpetual Light…know that you are not forgotten…and that your family loves you…and misses you…beyond measure.

Watch over each of them.

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

August 8, 2012

As today marks another annivesary date of your death . I think you and your family more today . YOur boys are so handsome . Rest in peace micheal.

Maureen Rolniak

August 8, 2012

Thinking of you, and your family today, you will never be forgotten. Watch over your family and let them know you are close, they miss you every day...
Gordon family you are in my prayers, I know how hard this day is, just remember the good memories, know you have many. And remember the phrase on the Memorial in D.C.
IT'S NOT HOW THESE OFFICERS DIED,
IT'S HOW THESE OFFICERS LIVED THAT MAKES THEM HEROS...
Hope I didn't butcher that phrase, but it's close... Thank you Officer Gordon for the way you lived, loved and protected everyone, you are a HERO...

Connie Barker
Mother of Officer Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

August 8, 2012

My heart and prayers are with your mom and dad today and always, your dad is my angel on earth. I am sure that you are just like him and that you are taking care of my angel in heaven. On your EOW, I know that the pain in the hearts of those left behind is as strong today as it was that dreadful day in 2004. The hearts of those left behind will never heal and will always have an empty spot. I know that you are loved and missed so very much by so many. May you continue to rest in peace Officer Gordon, you sir are a hero that I will never forget. GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN....

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

August 8, 2012

8/8/12

Thinking of your family as they remember the day, eight long years ago, when their lives were forever changed. Such a long time to be apart from someone you love.

Norie Haas

Brian's Mom, E.O.W. 4/24/04

August 8, 2012

I have sent your Dad a private message ..he is an inspiration to a lot of us grieving parents..and helps us get through some of our worst days ,,....He is in my prayers for help to get through his bad day ...

Maureen Tutino
Mother of a fallen Officer

August 8, 2012

A person that loses a partner is called a widow. A child that loses a parent is called an orphan. But there is no word to describe a parent that loses a child, because the loss is like no other.

Michael, I just wanted you to know that you are not forgotten and your family members are in our prayers. Each day is still hard to get through as always but on this special date it is harder to get through with all its painful memories. Remembering precious happy memories is what gets us through until your family once again holds you in their arms to never be apart again. God bless you all

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

Tammy Persin

August 7, 2012

Happy 4th Mike.

Another Holiday, just another day for me. I know your last July 4th you spent with the boys and shooting fireworks, don't know who was having more fun, them or you.
This journey in my life is not easy, filled with all kinds of twists and turns and sometimes I wonder why and never get the answer to that.
Your son made it back from camp. He had an opportunity to go canoeing, camping in the wilds of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan. He had a great time. He made new friends, even one from Austrailia. I remember taking you and all the Cicero kids to camp, twice. Boy, the stories I have now and think of the trouble you guys would get me into. It was fun though. I'll always remember those great memories of Scouting with you and the rest of the kids. We went on to Police Explorers and a number of them are now police officers, a fireman and yes, even a lawyer (I forgave him).
Keep watch over everyone for me. There are no words to say how much we all miss you. Think of you every day.

Love,
Dad

July 3, 2012