Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Page,

I spoke with my grandmother who lives in your jurisdiciton. She told me how she would see you from time to time serving her community. She was very sad to hear that you had lost your life and I am too. I wish I had been able to meet the hero who watched over my grndmother and thank you in person. It is so sad that it takes a loss to learn of those who take care of our families. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to you and your family and friends who all sacrificed for your service. I also pray for the proteciton of those you have left behind, that they will have a hero like you to protect them. You have paid the ultimate sacrifice and we are in debt to you. Rest in peace dear brother and God Bless.

Sgt. Joe Hooten
McKinney Police Dept

July 9, 2007

Mike,
It has been a little over a week since you left us, but the days seem like years. I wanted to say THANKS for your friendship. I miss your practical jokes, and your laughs. We had a lot of them. You were a good police officer, but even more important, you were a good man, and the best friend anyone could have ever asked for. Those of us who new you were lucky, and privileged to do so. Your family was your world, and I'll never forget the love that you had for them. I thank them for sharing you with us.
Rest easy my friend. I will never forget you.
To your family, I'll be praying for you. Mike is always with you now, doing what he always tried to do and that's watching over you.
When something out of the ordinary happens, that can't be explained, but makes me laugh, I'll know it's you Mike. Thanks for the goodtimes, and the memories.

Louie Emfinger
Friend

July 9, 2007

Tragedies like this one are never easily understood. We are so gracious that there are people of character and courage like Deputy Page in this world to help protect us all. May his family, friends, and colleagues be blessed in their attempt to deal with this tragic event.

Godspeed to you Deputy Page and thank you so much for serving our profession with dignity and bravery.

“Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

July 8, 2007

Deputy, you died a hero. May your loved ones some day realize that. You did a job few can. Watch over those of us you left behind and keep us safe.
In Valor There is Hope.
Rest in peace brother. Your brothers and sisters in blue will pick up the watch from here.

P/O Joseph Leighthardt
Philadelphia Police Department

July 8, 2007

Page,
It has been over a week now, and slowly the heeling process has begun. There doesn't seem to be as much traffic on the radio's, and the tears don't fall as often. I still go to the Court House early and make coffee, and then stand outside waiting for whoever is working the West end with me. When Lonnie, Gary, or Russell show up, we have our morning talk, collect civil pappers, and then hit the road. I know each one of us hesitates just a little, hoping that you would pull up. I never would have let you go, had I known you weren't coming back. I find peace in knowing that you will be with me, Rob, Mike, Gary, Lonnie, and Russell every day now. I'm proud to have been your Supervisor, but most of all I'm proud to have been your friend. We have it from here, God Bless you, and may you rest in peace.

Lt.George W. Huggins
1st Shift Commander

Lt. George W. Huggins (Jr)
Bowie County Sheriff Dept

July 8, 2007

God speed..and God bless...may God lay his hands upon you and your family and bless you with all the love and glory that only he can.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

July 7, 2007

To Deputy Page's family,

Know that Michael will live on through his children. I pray you will find the strength to keep his memory alive. You are in my thoughts. May he rest on peace.

Wife of an Officer
Michigan

July 7, 2007

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE...
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

July 7, 2007

Deputy Page, you always seemed to call me out to pick up estray cattle, some we caught, some we did'nt. I will do my best to catch them all from here on out in memory of you. You have been an inspiration to all that you have come into contact with. You are truly a HERO in my eyes for your dedicated service and sacrifice. To the family, thanks for sharing Deputy Page with us. He was truly one of the best cops I knew. May God Bless You and I know Deputy Page has a watchful eye over you now. 323 you will never be forgotten.

Reserve Deputy
Bowie County Sheriff's Office

July 7, 2007

Deputy Page, thank you for your courage, honor, integrity and the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Bowie County. You will never be forgotten. I will continue to pray for your precious family and I am sure the very best of you will continue on in the lives your children.

Terrie
Bowie County, Citizen

July 7, 2007

Page, The last time you and I talked was at the Bowie County Courthouse the night before you departed us. You asked me if A-1 auto salvage had a bumper for my new dodge charger because you just tore mine off. You also had to go get 2 cups of coffee and walked out with both of them after we had talked about our family's and what we were going to do for the weekend. To his family.... He had no greater love than his family and talked about them often. To all of the people who responded that night and the next morning, I think i can speak for the whole dept. and say thank you and thank all you for the prayers. We were told tonight to write something down that it might help in the healing process and so far it's working. The quote that summed it up the best was " It was not how you died that made you a hero but the life you lived here on earth that made you the hero that everyone of us will remember. Gap #309

Deputy David Gipson
Bowie County Sheriffs Office

July 7, 2007

To the family and co-workers of Officer Page, we are so very sorry for your loss. We know all to well the pain you are going through and we pray that God will wrap you in His love and strength. Officer Page you will never be forgotten and thank you for the SACRIFICE you gave for all.

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

July 6, 2007

With sincere condolences, and prayerful thoughts from the Pacific Northwest.

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace. You are a true hero and will be missed by your family, friends, and brothers in the law enforcement community.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police (MD)

July 6, 2007

As a former Little River County Deputy, I send my condolences to Deputy Page's family and friends. I will pray for you all. There is no greater loss than the loss of a hero. God be with you.

Officer Sharon Mooney
St. Francisville Police Department

July 6, 2007

My heart is broken for the Page Family. He was a great Officer. God bless and keep you all.

Melissa Cashatt
Citizen

July 6, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Deputy Page, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

July 6, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Deputy Page, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

July 6, 2007

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City lodge #9 in Columbus, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our country! God bless your agency and family!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

July 6, 2007

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest condolences. The kind words from those who knew you are proof that your a respected and admired person. I admire your courage on that tragic day. You swore to an oath, and you made the ultimate sacrifice while adhering to that oath. You are the true definition of a HERO and an inspiration to us all.

To the family, your father, husband, son, and friend will continue to watch over you from above as you are most important to him. May God Bless you and the members of The Bowie County Sheriff's Office.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

July 6, 2007

GOD BLESS THE PEACEKEEPERS. Thank You for keeping US safe. GODSPEED!

Lisa
BARROW COUNTY, GEORGIA CIVILIAN

July 6, 2007

The family and friends of Deputy Page will be in my prayers. Thank you for your service, you will be remembered always.

July 6, 2007

rest easy my brother. may god forever watch over you and your family. we now have the watch!

officer joseph winterer
carlin police dept. carlin nevada

July 6, 2007

We are so sorry for your lost. We loved seeing Mike in the shop he was a very fun and loving person. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with each and everyone of you.

Bubba Green & Family
Bubba Green Towing/Friend

July 5, 2007

Mikey, where do I even begin? I know we all wish we could turn back the hands of time and still have you here with us, but we must find peace in knowing that GOD has much bigger plans for you in Heaven. You were such a wonderful person to all those around you. We always knew we could count on you for a good laugh. There was defnietly never a dull moment with you around. You were a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend and a great police officer. You will defnietly not be forgotten. You were our friend here on Earth and now you are our guardian angel in Heaven, our very own Hero! It is with great honor that I had you as a friend. We love you MONKEY! Until we meet again....R.I.P.

Julie Johnson
Friend/Former Dispatcher TTPD

July 5, 2007