Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I HAVE A HERO....

I have a Hero,
This person is one who gets dressed for work each day just like everyone else
I have a Hero,
Who kisses their spouse and children before they leave for work not knowing if they will return at the end of the day to hold them once again
I have a Hero,
Who must confort the scared, console the troubled, and protect even the gulity
I have a Hero,
Who arrives to a situation where a child has been killed and must remember that the suspect has "rights"
I have a Hero,
That puts on a uniform each day with a vow to Serve and Protect
I have a Hero,
Who was killed in the Line of Duty today, and with him a part of America died
I have a Hero,
Who goes by the name of Police Officer....

May God Bless all of Our Fallen Brothers and Sisters in Blue. While we honor the lives of those no longer with us.-Your Brothers
Put-in-Bay Police
Ohio

Officer
Put-in-Bay Police

March 8, 2005

Rest in peace fallen officer!

March 7, 2005

My condolences go out to the friends, family and coworkers of this fallen hero.

Andrew, Police Officer
Baltimore City Police

March 7, 2005

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Sergeant Michael Scarbrough. A family lost a father, a wife lost a husband, a department lost a dedicated officer and America lost a protector.

Ted Sjurseth
America's 9/11 Ride Foundation, Inc.

March 7, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Sergeant Scarbrough.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven. Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin line in blue.

Anonymous

March 7, 2005

R.I.P Officer, your job is done here

Michigan

March 7, 2005

Just picked up one of your T-shirts, and I hope in some small way it will help your family. God Bless

Patrol Officer
Michigan

March 7, 2005

Pat was extremely fond of you and always talked of the future of you would have with the department. I met you a few times, but knew most about you from Pat. I would get a giggle out of the practical jokes the guys would play on you, and how it was always taken in good humor. You were a sensitive, hard working, compassionate person.
Your wife and kids reflect your kindness and warmness. The love and faith shared by your family is present now, and will always be felt. Thank you for your sacrifice and the positive, happy memories left behind for all who knew you.

Jill Driscoll, wife of Exec.Lt. Patrick

March 7, 2005

God speed sir...

Police Officer

March 7, 2005

God Bless Mike....my thoughts and prayers are with everyone

March 7, 2005

I knew Mike as a parent and as a coach. He was always a positive role model for the players. Our team of boys are better for having had him for that short time they did. He was such a great man and he will be missed. The day all of our boys came back to play together, we won against the first place team. Instead of looking to the side line for Coach Mike we looked to Heaven. They didn't want to disappoint him. I know they never did, but it was bittersweet that day. To Coach Mike they said...
Thank you to his family for your strength and unselfishness. You are all amazing.

A soccer parent

March 6, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in southeast Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Michael did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Michael be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Sergeant Scarbrough's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Michael is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Michael was well respected and well loved. Michael sounds like an amazing man. You were blessed to have had him in your life, even for a short time.

Thank you Sergeant Scarbrough for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

March 6, 2005

Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Sister of Officer Duke G. Aaron, III
Md Transportation Authority Police
E.O.W. 7/20/04

Cindy

March 5, 2005

God bless family, friends, offiers of WCAAP.
JOb Well done

Friend of a friend

March 4, 2005

"He's going to be missed." This is a statement that I have heard many times in the past few weeks regarding Mike or "Scap" as I like to call him. When I heard this statement I would think to myself "GOING to be missed?"...I already do.

The first time I met Scrap I thought to myself this is one squared away cop. Later, as we became friends I quickly realized he was much more than a squared away cop. He was a squared away Husband to his wife, Dad to his kids, Son to his mother and father, brother to his brothers and a friend to his friends. I can't say enough about this guy. Mike was much closer to me than a friend; he was a brother to me....I miss you brother.

I miss him stopping by my office to help me with some of my work even though he had too much of his own to do, or just stopping in to say "HI". I miss training days with him, going to lunch, talking on the phone, or just laughing and sharing inside jokes. And of course, several movie references....Ya, I miss him.

However, I know I'll never be alone because Mike will always be with me in my heart, my sole and my memories...Till we meet again Scrap.

Ya, he'll be missed...I already do.

Cpl. Joseph Weber
Wayne County Airport Authority

March 3, 2005

There will always be a place for you in my heart...god bless famil friends and officers

March 2, 2005

God Bless you and your family.

wife of former officer
Georgia

March 1, 2005

Job Well done friend...

March 1, 2005

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO KEEPING THE CITIZENS OF WAYNE COUNTY SAFE. THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY CHANGES (MOST OF THEM BAD) IN THE WAY THAT OFFICERS OF THE LAW ARE LOOKED UPON TODAY SO I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I THANK YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.

I HOPE THAT GOD WILL KEEP ALL OF THE MEN AND WOMEN THAT PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR US EVERYDAY SAFE AND OUT OF HARMS WAY.

REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS

WAYNE COUNTY CITIZEN

February 28, 2005

To the family and friends of Sgt. Scarbrough, and to the WCAAPD members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, FL

February 28, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that "you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of Solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy "about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is "I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works "around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. "Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" (that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, "he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, "he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is "only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan "At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, "I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits (once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, "Thank you and God bless you."

Officer David Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

February 24, 2005

You still are a hero...

February 24, 2005

God Bless Family and Friends

February 24, 2005

God Bless you, Sergeant Scarbrough. our prayers are with you, your friends and your family.

Invest. Mike Bradford-ret
Tallahassee Police Dept.

February 24, 2005

Our Dearest Scrappy, You are a remarkable,and impressive young man. You were always motivated and filled with enthusiam. It has been a priveledge as well as an honor to work and serve under your command as well as with you. Your determination and your drive are relentless. You have made such a positive impact not only in me but also in our department. You`ve shown us through hard work dilligence, determination,and yes even patience that we should all reach for the sky. You were always professional,knowledgeable, and an explementary officer and such a gentlemen. I would like to commend you on all your hard work and success. You truly had a vision and you made it a reality. You were bigger than life itself. You are a legend in your own right. I remember being nervous for an upcoming interview. You took time out of your busy day to offer me some kind words. You said "don`t worry you`ll get the job if anyone is deserving of it I think it`s you." After getting the job you and I talked again and you congratulated me on the new position.It really meant so much to me coming from a man that I admired the most. Thank you so much Scrappy for making me feel special with your many words of wisdom, and for uplifting my confidence in myself. I`m sorry that I never had an opportunity to tell you that you were my hero. You have always been an inspiration as well as a mentor. You are such a class Act, and your shoes are some pretty big shoes to fill. There will never be another.
God Bless you our loving Brother in Blue.
Mike you are greatly missed. Your memories will live on forever.

To Edith, Denise,Kelsey,Josh,Mark,Brian,Matthew,Bridget,Layton and the many relatives of Mike`s I would like to thank you for allowing our department to pay tribute,honor,respect,and appreciation to an exceptional man that has worn many hats and made it look effortless.Please know that he is irreplaceable. We cherish the fond memories that Mike has given us. To the friends and the family that he left behind, always remember that even though he`s gone in the physical sence that his spirit lives on
in all of us and he`s always there with you never further than your heart. Mike you have a heart of gold.

Jesus said that in my father`s house there are many mansions I will go and prepare a place for you and I will come again. Mike I know that you are in God`s house now and that you are just fine. May God keep you in his loving arms. I pray that God gives your family the inner strength to help them through this difficult time. To Mike`s family take comfort in knowing that you were truly loved by Mike it showed in everything he did. I know that he is so proud of all of you.
Mike we honor, and Love You. We will always remember you. I promise. It`s never Goodbye..Until we all see you again..God Bless You, R.I.P. My Hero
You are the wind beneath our wings

To my Fellow Brothers and Sister`s
If we do the following things we will have strength to be strong in hard moments.

Never make a promise we will not keep.
Make meaningful promises,resolutions,and commitments to do better and share this with a love one.

Use self knowledge and be very selective about the promises we make.
Consider promises as a measure of our integrity and faith in ourselves.
Remember that our personal integrity or self mastery is the basis for our success with others.

Ofc. Toya Parker
Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department

February 22, 2005