Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You will always hold a place in our heart. We will forever be thankful that you touched our lives. You were the best.

Retired Police Chief
Wayne County Airport Police

February 11, 2005

SGT,
Thank you for your service. You will NEVER be forgotten.
May God wrap His loving arms around your family and help them in their time of need.
God speed Brother.

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office

February 11, 2005

On behalf of the employees of the 34th District court, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Sergeant Scarbrough. The Airport Police Department is a part of our community, and this is a loss that has affected us all. Our prayers are with you.

Chief Judge Tina Brooks Green
34th District Court

February 11, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Wayne county Airport P.D.

Fallen but never forgotten!

Bryan Laurie Son of Fallen Officer
Nathan Laurie E.O.W. 7-29-04

February 11, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mike, and with your family. May God bless you and keep you forever. Rest in peace and know that we will carry it from here.

David M. Green CPL
Wayne County Airport Authority

February 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are of Mike, his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department

February 11, 2005

God bless the family, friends and coworkers of Sgt. Scarbrough. My heart and prayers are with you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

February 11, 2005

May you have eternal rest with the lord

February 11, 2005

ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR AGENCY AND YOUR FAMILY.. YOU DIED A HERO!

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS DIV OF POLICE OHIO

February 11, 2005

God Bless the Family, Co-Workers and Friends of Officer Scarbrough.

Bessemer Police Department
Bessemer, Alabama

Detective Hank Edwards
Bessemer Police Department

February 11, 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, son."

Officer David Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

February 11, 2005

First of all, thank you to you Sergeant Scarbrough and all officers for protecting us civilians on a daily bases.You are all true heros. Secondly thank you Sergeant for instilling the values that my friend Officer Jonoshies carries with him today. You will be missed more than you could ever realize. May you walk with god in peace and look down with pride on all officers everywhere. God Speed

Melissa Pelkey CPhT, friend of an office
Mount Clemens General Hospital

February 10, 2005

I would like to extend my condolences to Sergeant Scarbrough's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Sergeant Scarbrough, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2005

Scrappy....you by far were one of the best cops I've ever had the pleasure of working with (and learning from). Your knowledge, enthusiasm, and work ethic was second to none. You symbolized the professionalism of your agency and you left an everlasting impression which stayed with me to the suburbs.

May God bless you, your family, and Wayne County's Finest.

Sgt. Ulysses Hernandez
Rochester Police Department

February 10, 2005

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Scarbrough. Peace be with all of you; rest in peace, sarge, you will all be in our prayers.

Up North Michigan

February 10, 2005

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Raleigh, NC Police Department

February 10, 2005

may you find comfort in knowing that your love one will always live and shine through the many memories and the light that shines in you.
god blesses the peace keepers.

detective moses
dpd

February 10, 2005

I always respected Scrappy's attitude, whether at SWAT training with the Bureau, stopping by the CHIEF Task Force office or requests for assistance at DTW. You will truly be missed. . . while there are many that served well, there are few that served as well as you.

With heartfelt loss,

SA Jeffery E. Peterson
"Hawkeye"

Special Agent Jeffery E. Peterson
FBI

February 10, 2005

Rest In Peace Sergeant Scarbrough.....

Ryan & Amy Caldwell
Marion,Ohio

February 10, 2005

Sgt Scarbrough you tour is now done here on earth. You are a true warrior and did make a difference. I pray that the hand of god will touch your family in the days to come. Please watch over your brothers and sisters as we continue your fight. Thanks SGT.

PSO K-9 ROBERT CAUDILL
BRISTOL TN POLICE DEPT

February 10, 2005

Blessed are the peacemakers. Rest in peace brother. Tonight, you will be in my prayers.

Officer
Florida DEP Police

February 10, 2005

I just wanted to say "Thank You" Michael for teaching me how to become the officer I am today. With you as my Field Training Officer, I have learned a great deal, and have taught others the way you taught me. You will be missed by many. My heart goes out to your family, and friends. You will always be in my prayers. Goodbye "SCRAPPY".

Patrolman - Jeff Tylutki
Wayne County Airport Authority

February 10, 2005

SGT. SCARBROUGH WAS A COMMAND OFFICER WHO FELL SECOND TO NONE. EVERY TIME HE GOT INVOLVED, OUR JOBS BECAME THAT MUCH EASIER. HE WAS MISSED WHEN HE LEFT THE PATROL AND WENT TO K-9/EOD, AND HE WILL BE MISSED ONCE AGAIN. RINEHART

SGT. SCARBROUGH, YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED BY ALL. I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE BROTHER..... ETHRIDGE

YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL UP IN RADIO. GOD BLESS.

RADIO
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT

February 10, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER OFFICER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT. ALOHA AND GOD BLESS.

POLICE OFFICER
HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 10, 2005

My words can not express the saddness I feel for the loss of yet another fine police officer. There are many things I would like to say to you but please just know that there are many people that love and care for you and will be there for you now and as the days go to help you get through this terrible loss. May God walk with you and give you strength and comfort.
Love from a "Mom" of an officer killed in the line of duty Jan. 1998

February 10, 2005