Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As 4th of July nears, I want you and your family to know that your service, sacrifice and continued inspiration is felt even out here in California. I pray that God watches over you and all of your family, especially the special parents you left behind.

Dispatcher and Wife of LEO

July 1, 2012

I just wanted to let you know that everytime I need a boost your dad always seems to send me something that is exactly what I need. I know how much your family is missing you and I also know how proud of you they are and will always be. Continue to rest in peace Officer Gordon, and continue to walk sided by side with your family....

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

June 29, 2012

Mike, Wishing you a Happy Father's Day. Your son Cullen left for summer camp today so please keep an extra eye out for him and also Malik and Grace.

I remember when you went away to camp and called us the first three days because you were lonely, after that you adapted. Remember that quote from Heartbreak Ridge?

Love & miss you forever. Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

June 17, 2012

Happy Fathers Day Michael

Wanted to stop in and wish you a Happy Fathers Day. This is not one of my most favorite Holidays anymore. It use to be a day of fun, BBQ and putting up the water slide for the kids and of course, Running Bases with you and your brothers being the guys with the baseball mits trying to tag all the kids and some fo the adults who are brave enough to run and not have a heart attack.
Your younger son is on his way to Camp today, way up in Northern Wisconsin. Your brother Bob is trecking up there to drop him off. Very pristine area, almost in Canada so he should have a great time. I remember the days sending you off to camp. We heard from you 3 days straight by phone, you were homesick. After that 3rd Day, we never heard from you again until you arrived back home. That was the summer you received 14 Merit Badges on your way to Eagle Scout. If we could only go back in time.
Please watch over everyone for me, especially your son while he's up in the wild. We miss you every day and miss you.

Love,
Dad

June 17, 2012

We are coming up on Father's Day and I just know how much your dad misses you ..just as my husband and I miss our son. .. he is an inspiration to many of us parents. . I hope someday you and my son Jim cross paths up there in Heaven, and that you both are watching over your families down here .

Maureen Tutino
Mom

June 14, 2012

Mike wanted to say I have never forgotten the inspiration you and your family has brought me. Thank you for your sacrifice. Watch over us and rest in peace.

Joshua Henderson
Friend of the Family

June 5, 2012

Mike,
I thought I left you a reflection on Memorial Day, I forgot to check the Terms of Use Box at the end so it wasn't posted. The other vets that I visited on this site my messages got through, sorry. I know on Memorial Day weekend you enjoyed all the war movies that are aired, they even ran the Band of Brothers series which you liked.

Today I was out in the garage repairing your old GI Joe figurines that the kids still play with. You use to ask for them way back in the mid 80's and your Grams use to buy them for you as well as us. Hard to believe they have lasted as long as they have, probably around 1984. Still have a large storage bin filled with all your GI Joe stuff. Probably this was the groundwork for you becoming a soldier later on.

Myself and your Mom made it through the month of May. Very hard month for us with all the memorials. We have cut down on attendance and attend Chicago's when they have it in the fall. Well, take care, continue to watch over everyone for me. Miss you every day.

Love,
Dad

June 2, 2012

Dear Michael...Thinking of you...on this Memorial Day...and your service...to both the Military...and...Law Enforcement.

May God Bless you...for the sacrifices you made...in honoring the oaths your swore.

With my prayers for you...and your family.

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

May 30, 2012

As I sat at the wall in DC on Mother's Day I thought about your mom and dad, and know how much they miss you and that the pain in their hearts is so strong and unbearable at times, but I also knew I was there with the most special heroes in the world. As I held my candle high I thought of all of you, I promise to never forget the sacrifice that you all made for all of us. Continue to rest in peace Michael.

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

May 22, 2012

~~~When Tomorrow Starts Without Me~~~

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready in Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all my life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things I'd miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through Heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you. Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free, so won't you take my hand and share my life with me?" So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart.

Author unknown

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

May 21, 2012

Mike, Your fellow police officers did a great job yesterday holding back the NATO protesters - even McCarthy was out there with the men.

Watch over CPD today - more protesting.

Love, Mom

Carol Gordon
Gold Star Family

May 21, 2012

Michael,
I wanted to take the time while I could and thank you for all you have done to make this world a better place. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers this Police Week. Thank you for the sacrifice you gave for us all.

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

Tammy Persin

May 15, 2012

Dear Michael...Remembering you in prayer tonight...on this 24th NLEOM Candlelight Vigil.

God bless you...and your dear family.

You are not forgotten.

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

May 13, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Gordon. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Mike, Your Cubs Rooftop was another success. Friends were there from Chicago, Riverside and a few from high school. Thanks for letting the Cubs win since they have been in a slump.

Love and miss you.

P.S. Your Sargent from Jump out Boys was there too!

Mom

April 21, 2012

You my son
have shown me God
Your kiss upon my cheek
Has made me feel the gentle touch
Of Him who leads us on...

(written by Grace Coolidge upon the death of her son)

Thinking of you and your family

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

April 20, 2012

Thinking of you and your loved ones as plans are being made for another NPW...your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten, Mike.

Linda Lamm
LEO wife and sister of Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

April 13, 2012

Bob ...I didn't realize you were in Chicago area ....My Daughter lived in Naperville for about 11 years ... I finally got her back in the state of Ca a couple of years ago .. she wanted to be closer after her brother's death. My other son is a Deputy as well and Jim's son became a Deputy 3 days after the trial..and now wears his Dad's badge number proudly. The reflections you see from him always have the number in them ... Thank you for the beautiful Easter sentiments...where do you find these pretty verses ? ...I wish you would join us for the Parent's retreat ...it is always at the end of October for a week end ..we would love to meet you. try to have a peaceful Spring . My birthday was the best ever but we all missed our Jim...

Maureen Tutino
Mom

April 9, 2012

Happy Easter Michael
Another Easter has arrived and I can still remember the last Easter you spent with us and helping your sons with the Easter Egg Hunt. Not a day passes without us thinking about you or shedding some tears, more or less we have accepted that as our life for the rest of the time we have on this earth. We will keep your memory alive and please and try and send down some Mojo to help the Cubs for they really need it. Love and miss you.

Love
Dad

April 7, 2012

I am sitting here tonight just thinking of all of you, my heroes who I have on my home page of ODMP. As we get closer to NPW my heart gets heavier and heavier as I know your mom and dad's does as well. As I go to DC again this year and light my candle for all of you, I will again cry and look towards heaven where I will see all the shinning stars and know that you are all standing right beside us all and walking step by step with us down the pathway of hereos.. Rest in peace tonight and always Officer Gordon. I will never forget...

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

April 7, 2012

Man brother you wwere my first room mate when we were stationed in Korea together. I remember on those lazy Sunday mornings we would buy 2 large pizzas and watch good fellas all day... I still laugh at how upset you got with me for using spaghetti sauce out of a bottle!! The last time I saw you was in Bosnia, You were stationed out of Bragg and i was at Polk... We laughed talked about being stationed stateside and promised to keep in touch... Sad to say life happens. Gordon I know you are in a better place now... Just know you were and awsome Soldier and a great friend. Condolences to your family... Your boy... Scruff

SFC Stephen Cuffy
U.S. Army

April 1, 2012

Just wanted to stop by and let you know that I was thinking of you this morning.

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

March 20, 2012

Mike, Happy St. Pat's Day - we all know how much you loved being Irish.

Love & miss you and think of you everyday.

Carol Gordon
Mother

March 17, 2012

Michael,

Happy St. Patrick's Day. I know you would have been at the parade downtown, either working or there just to watch it and observe the green Chicago River. Had a dream about you last night, maybe I was thinking about today as it was one of your favorite holidays and you loved being Irish. We were both laughing and you were telling me war stories. Before the dream ended, I gave you a big hug and then I woke up. We all think of you all the time. A week ago your little nephews and niece were here, a few were babies when we lost you and two were not even born yet. I was playing past Christmas videos and there you were, lauging and talking sitting on the couch by the Christmas tree. The little ones were fascinated as they have only seen you in photographs but now they saw you talking, laughing and in full view. I had to replay the scene over and over so they could watch. Was hard on me but I figured it is a way of not letting your memory die. You have not been forgotten. Keep watch over everyone for me. Love and miss you.

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

March 17, 2012

Dear Mike, Well here it is, one of your favorite days, St. Patricks day..And I know that you were watching as they turned the water green. Hope you know that you are forever with me in thought Mike. Until my last breath, I will think of you. And then I will get to see you in person..I know that God turned Heaven green for today. Tell all of my Irish relatives hello for me. And continue to watch over all of us that love and miss you so much. So here is wishing you a HAPPY ST. PATTY"S Day. Still think of your Mom and Dad as my very best friends..Thanks for leading us to each other, and I bet you really got a laugh to know that we are distant cousin's. Your dad discovered that on Ancestry. But I think you already knew as soon as you arrived to your new home. We can't reach out and touch you, but we know that you keep watch over us all..You were a Hero that remains forever in our heart's. Love you Mike. And I bet God let you pour green dye into the River of life just for today...

Carolyn Taylor Moore
Friend of your Family

March 17, 2012