Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Mike, your job is done here, now go and help our sister Vicky watch over us. God bless the Garbarino family and watch over them. You will be greatly missed Mike:)

R.Masiello
former Fairfax Co.

May 18, 2006

Thank you for helping keep my family safe in this county.

I will never understand why God lets bad things happen to good people.

You will be missed.

Deputy Sheriff
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

May 18, 2006

As an Aussie police officer with 30 years service, I wish to pass on my deep sympathies to Michael's family and fellow officers. Life can be taken away so quickly, so please appreciate one another each and every day.

Senior Sergeant Gary EDDIEHAUSEN
Queensland Police Service, Australia

May 18, 2006

May Goad be with your family and the department.

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangle, patron Saint of Police Officers......

Saint Michael The Archangle,

Defend us in battle

Be our protection against the wickedness and the snares of the devil,

May God rebuke him we humbly pray;

And so thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,

By the power of God, thrust into hell

satan and all evil spirits

Who wander through the world

For the ruin of souls, Amen

Master Trooper R E Summerlin
NCSHP

May 18, 2006

God bless Master Police Officer Michael Garbarino, his family, and the Fairfax County Police Department

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

May 18, 2006

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God"

anonymous

May 18, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends. May God be with you through this tragic time.

Miami Beach Police Department

May 18, 2006

Mike

My prayers are with your family today and always. You will be greatly missed here on earth. Your service to the public was honorable and now you shall rest. God Bless You!!!

Sgt. Pam Nevlud
Fairfax City Police

Sgt Pam Nevlud
Fairfax City

May 18, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 18, 2006

YOU ARE A TRUE HERO...GOD SPEED BROTHER. YOU AND DET. ARMEL GAVE YOUR LIVES DOING WHAT YOU LOVED. THERE IS NO OTHER SACRIFICE.

K. MCGEE
MPD,TX

May 18, 2006

MPO Garbarino,
Even though I never have met you, I learned a lot about you on that dreadful day. Like so many others, I heard you calling out a warning to the other officers that were responding to you, and during that brief moment in time I learned that you were a man above all men, a man of compassion for his fellow officers, and most of all...You were and are a Hero... Rest in Peace Brother.

Doc

FCPD

May 18, 2006

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

May 18, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. May God Bless Your Family and May You Watch Over All of Us As We Continue The Fight! Your Sacrifice Will Not Be Forgotten. You Served Well, Now Guard The Gates of Heaven and Guide Us, While Keeping Us Safe and Alert. May God Bless Every MOS. “Fidelis Ad Mortem”

PO
NORWICH P.D., CT

May 18, 2006

Rest easy MPO Garbarino, we'll take it from here.

Officer
FCPD

May 18, 2006

I sat in court with you on the morning of May 8th talking about what was new in our lives and just enjoying each others company. Then just a few hours later I listened to you get on the radio and tell everyone what was happening. I have heard your voice in my head since that afternoon. I have thought and prayed for you and your family since that time. I can so vividly remember so many great times working with you. I always knew you were someone to look up to and now everyone else knows that you are a true hero. Know that we will continue to help and pray for your wife and daughters. I will truely miss you Gabby...you are one of the good ones!

FCPD Detective

May 18, 2006

Thank you for your years of service. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

May 18, 2006

To Master Police Officer Garbarino family, friends, and the Fairfax County Police Department, I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Master Police Officer Garbarino for 23 years of service, a job well done. I salute you, may your soul rest in peace. Hero!
RESPECT. HONOR. REMEMBER.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

May 17, 2006

Gabby,
As one of your many accomplishments while you served with us, you had the courage to co-found our police union in 1990. Two of you stood up for officers rights and founded a union. That was one of many acts of courage you displayed throughout your career. Your actions on May 8, 2006 along with those of Vicky and others where the most heroic that I have experienced. Your radio traffic definitely saved lives.
You where a great cop, never developed a negative attitude, nor did you ever lose your enthusiasm for the job.
You have a remarkable wife and lovely kids. Your family will be cared for. I promise you that. We will act on your behalf and as I know you want us to.

PFC Marshall Thielen
President, Fairfax Coalition of Police IUPA Local 5000

May 17, 2006

Dear Gabby,

It was an honor being one of your dispatchers when you worked out of Mclean. I have very fond memories of those days. Along with the entire department, I mourn your loss more than words can say. You are a true hero for all of us, and we are so thankful for your bravery and for your many accomplishments. Thank you, and we will never forget you!

Fairfax County Dispatcher

May 17, 2006

The 108th expresses sincerest condolences to the family of Officer Michael Garbarino and the Fairfax Co., VA Police Department. Officer Garbarino exhibited true heroism and bravery.

108th Academy Class
El Paso, Texas Police Academy

May 17, 2006

To the Garbarino family: My deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers as you go through the next few hard days. This has all seemed like a nightmare for the past 9 days. Know that there are many out her who do understand the impact of this profession, and appreciate all you do to make the world a better place. Your honor and committment during the incident to protect your fellow officers was remarkable.

To the Fairfax County Police Department: Thoughts and prayers to all of you as you go through the grieving process all over again. Another assault as another brother is taken away, and again the dangers of your everyday workday come to light.

Hopefully healing for all of you can begin quickly.

Mother of a Fairfax Police Officer

May 17, 2006

We are saddened once again with the sad news of another hero taken from us. It is a great loss for the family and department during this crisis. We might not know the right words to say, or even know how to say them, but we can pray for your family and friends. May the Lord give them strength through this time.

Missionary/Evangelist Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

May 17, 2006

God bless you brother for protecting your community. I will continue to pray for your family and department.

Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department

May 17, 2006

Mike;

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. A true hero, thank you for your service to the county. May god watch over your family.

PFC
Fairfax Sheriffs Office

May 17, 2006

Rest In Peace Sir, You truly were a hero to the end, and warned others of the danger to protect them from harm even as you sat in your car so badly hurt. I only met you a few times, but you were always very kind and willing to chat.
In the words of the little girl I take care of "He's in a better place now, with God, where there are no bad guys"

MW
Explorer, FCPD

May 17, 2006