Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was hear today, just remembering, and reading all the post, you will never be forgotten your family especially your Dad and everyone else will never forget... Thank you Officer Gordon you are a true hero, we will always remember you even if I didn't know you in life, I know you now and I will never forget you and I'll help your parents to keep your memory alive. Thank you for your service......

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville P.D. E.O.W. 1-14-04

March 2, 2012

Michael and families, I had left a previous birthday post but made numerous typographical errors so I wanted to repost it.

Michael, you are remembered in this birthday week in which you would have been thirty-eight. I know you were a blessing to your parents, children, siblings and other family members for each day that you were in their lives. I know each memory of you is like a precious jewel.

Rest In Peace

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

February 23, 2012

Michael, you are remembered in thiis birthday week in which you wuld have been thirty-eight. I know you were a blessing to your parents, children, siblings and other family members for each day that you were in their lives. I know ech memory of you is kije a precious jewel.

Test In Peace.

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

February 21, 2012

Mike, Happy Birthday! I miss you terribly.

Love,
Mom

February 20, 2012

Happy 38th Birthday son. There are no words to describe the pain we live through every day and how much we all miss you. Today we stopped at the cemetery, your Mother cleans up not only your grave but the entire Valor Section where you rest. We also drove to downtown Chicago to the Chicago Police Memorial to place a small blue rose at the base of the panel where your name appears. We glued it onto a small photo of you. The blue rose had what appeared to be water drops on the leaves, I told Mom that is wasn't water but tears. Please watch over everyone for me and also those officers still out there protecting us all. We love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

February 20, 2012

Dear Mike...I said a Birthday Prayer for you this morning...as you Rest in His Eternal Peace.

I know each day without our sons...is a sad day...but these special days...the ones...where families would get together... to celebrate Birthdays and Holidays...and have the joy of each other's company...these are now the saddest of all...for the parents and siblings...of those who have been called back home...much too soon...so I pray for them too.

Mike...you are very loved...and very missed by your family... so please watch over each of them...as they will continue to cope...one day at a time...with the greatest loss...a family can know.

You are not forgotten Mike...God Bless You...and...Your Very Caring Family.

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

February 20, 2012

Dear Mike
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and let you know that I'm thinking of you...As I do every day...Your picture will forever sit on my TV, until I leave this world. Then I'm gonna meet you in person. Mike, I would have taken your place in a heartbeat...because I know how much your family miss you. I'll be burning a blue candle for you, for the ultimate sacrifice you gave for us Mike. A Hero lives forever in our heart's and memories....Love you, Mike and cherish your families frendship. Thank's for sending them my way...

Friend
Mother-in-Law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04

February 19, 2012

Thank you, Michael, for your service to Chicago and the great state of Illinois. I've never met your mom and dad but I do know their hearts are broken. Rest in peace, you'll never be forgotten.

Jean Hill
Surviving Mom
Harris County (TX) Deputy Sheriff Barry Hill
EOW 12/4/2000

February 10, 2012

Bob, I shared your quote about bereaved mothers to the parents web site and it is touching to all who read it as I believe the spitrit of it appies to all surviving parents. I second Maureen Tutionoin hoping that you and your wife can attend the next parents retreat. So many of us have been touched by your kind words to us.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers today and Michael's memory, as always, is honored and revered.

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

February 10, 2012

Bob ..I will leave one for you and your family ....
In the rising of the sun & in its going down
In the blowing of the wind & in the chill of winter...
In the opening of buds & the warmth of summer...
In the rustling of the leaves & in the beauty of Autumn...
In the beginning of the year and when it ends...
When we are weary and in need of strength....when we are lost and sick at heart...
When we have joys and yearn to share...
So long as we live , they too shall live
for they are part of us and part of you ,O God, as we remember them.... Hugs

Maureen Tutino
Mom of Deputy James Tutino EOW 1/26/05

February 10, 2012

Bob a lot of us on the parents web site have been printing what you leave on our pages ..It is very profound and also true ...you and your wife should come join us at the Parents retreat so we can thank you in person.... I personally am grateful for the understanding and kind words ...we have a really good time there and we all stand together as we all have suffered the same loss......please think about it ..it is always the end of October...for a weekend ... may you and your family and your son's as well have some peace.

Maureen Tutino
Mom of Deputy James Tutino EOW 1/26/05

February 10, 2012

Mike, Your old Captain from 11 (now Commander in 8) passed away suddenly from a heart attack - please welcome him.

Love, Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

January 22, 2012

Michael,

Happy New Years! Another year has come and gone, and I am sure your mom and dad miss you so very much.. It's as if you were taken away from us yesterday, the pain really never heals.. There is a hole in our hearts, but I know you are watching over your loved ones today and always.. XOXO

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

January 4, 2012

Happy New Year Michael, just wanted you to know that we have not forgotten the sacrifice that you made for all of us. I pray that your mom and dad have a healthy New Year, your dad is such a special person and always there for everyone, I am certain you are just like him...

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

Deb

January 4, 2012

To Bob and the family,

Bob you are so wonderful to always remember others, we are parents that has lost a child, yet you always remember our son on special occassions. I may not mention or write but I will never forget the sacarifice that Michael, Clint and all the other L.E.O's that have gone way too early. We will miss them everyday, thank you for visiting my sons site and writing, I always look and read any new postings. And yes I come to Michaels site often. Thank you for your words, it helps to know that Clint is not forgotten.
We hope that you and your family had a memoriable Christmas, we will never forget.

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

December 29, 2011

Dear Gordon Family,

Thank you for always remembering Matt with your comforting words and thoughts. At the cemetary this Christmas the tears just flowed as I looked around at all my family members buried there........my daddy now lays just within feet of my precious Matthew. I found a quote a while back that says "Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven". I always feel like I am stretched between the two trying to mesh reality with what still does not and never will seem real.........living without our sons.

God and bless and keep and comfort you.

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

December 28, 2011

Merry Christmas in Heaven Mike...... please watch over your mom and dad.......their 2 very special people. Your a Hero not only to them, but to all of us who have our own Heroes now in Heaven.

Merry Christmas,
Kim Weigand
Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008

Kim Weigand

December 26, 2011

Mike, Wishing you a Merry Xmas in heaven. We went to the cemetery today and as I stood by your grave I looked at your father and said - this is no way to have to visit your child.

We celebrated Xmas Eve with the family but it will never be the same without you. Think of you everyday.

Love
Mom

December 25, 2011

Thinking of you and your family on this Christmas Day, their eighth without you. Your dad was so sweet to leave me a poem on Larry's reflection page. It meant a lot as there are some people, including some even in my own family, who don't understand why I post so much on ODMP. Your dad understands completely.

Sometimes I think others feel uncomfortable when I speak of Larry so often, but this is a parents way of still cherishing our children. Death ends a life, not a relationship and this is never truer than in the parent-child relationship. So we will continue to speak of our sons, to post reflections for them, to tell our stories of them, to post reflections for their brothers and sisters who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, to keep fighting for justice, to keep supporting those still in the trenches. This is not just our duty but our honor.

Rest In Peace on this most holy day, Michael.

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

December 25, 2011

Dear Michael...I missed wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving... although you...and your family...were in my prayers.
Today is Christmas...so I prayed for you and your family...at the morning mass I attended.
You have wonderful, caring parents...and the apples never fall too far from the tree...so without knowing you personally.. I do know...that you must have been...the best of both of them...and that yor are loved...and missed...and you will not be forgotten.
God bless you Mike...as you watch over your children....your parents...your brothers...and their families.
Rest Peacefully...and may your Christmas...in that better place...be Blessed and Merry.
With My Prayers...

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

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Michael, we will never forget you or the sacrifice that you made for all of us. My heart and prayers are with you mom and dad today and always, continue to watch over them from heaven above.


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

Deb

December 25, 2011

Michael,
Once again Christmas has arrived and it will be our 8th one without you here with us. I remember you hiding from me in 2003, our last Christmas with you and I was trying to make the video of everyone, how I wish you would have been in it and talking to us, but you always would hide on me. We will always do everything in our power to keep your memory alive because it is my belief that as long as your memory is out there, you are still alive within us. I can't tell you in words how much we miss you and wish that we could go back in time to be with you, if only for one night. People have asked me why I write on so many officers sites and leave long messages and I will answer that with a short little poem that I found:

A Love Song
(Author Unknown)

The mention of my Child's name may bring tears to my eyes,
But it never fails to bring music to my ears.
If you are really my friend,
Let me hear the music of his name!
It soothes my broken heart and sings to my soul.

Merry Christmas, love and miss you, keep watch for me.

Love
Dad

December 24, 2011

Dear Michael,
I just wanted to stop by and let you know and your family that you are not and never will be forgotten. I know how much they miss you all the time but especially during Holidays. Its always hard to have an empty chair at the table and watching everyone open their gifts knowing your missing. Your father is an amazing man who always brings joy in some way or another to us all even through he is hurting. Its not just kind of him but a gift given by God to continue to reach out to us all and put a smile on our faces. You have a special family. We are truly blessed to have become friends with yours. Keep watching over us all and your wonderful family. MERRY CHRISTMAS MICHAEL!

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

Tammy Persin

December 24, 2011

Dear Mike,
Wanted to stop by and wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and let you know that I haven't forgotten you..I know that the Holidays are the hardest on your family and friends..But Mike you will live forever in our heart's and memories..I still talk to your Mom every week. Will always beleive that you and Jeff put us together.
Always know how very much you are loved and missed by so many people..Family, friends, and those of us that never had the honor of meeting you in person, but yet we know you..
I know that Heaven must be a joyful place right now as you celebrate Jesus' Birthday.. And I bet all of you Officers are having a great time..Mike so many more have joined you over the years. And I think that when we all get to Heaven, there will be more Officer's, Military, and those who sacrificed their lives for us, more than any other..Our Forever Hero's..And the one who gave His life for all...Jesus.
Mike, thank you always for your ultimate sacrifice. You remain alive in our heart's forever..Love you, Mike

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-Law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04

December 24, 2011

You, your parents, and beautiful children are in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season. I know you are watching and guiding them all from above.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

December 9, 2011