Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you, Detective Phillips, for standing in harm's way as you defended those who were defenseless, cared for those who were forgotten and eased the burden of your brothers and sisters wherever possible. Michael, you can rest now in the arms of the Lord, knowing that you were a force of good on this earth and that your spirit lives on through the lives of those blessed to have known you.

Chief Danny T. McCoy
Roanoke Regional Airport

August 12, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Detective Michael Phillips, and the Virginia Beach P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Detective Phillips, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 12, 2008

You can now watch over the rest of us down here still fighting this crazy fight, you rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your brothers and sisters of the Virginia Beach Police Dept.

PATROL OFFICER
COLONIAL HEIGHTS POLICE

August 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Phillips. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God speed and God bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

August 12, 2008

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Detective Smith at this terrible time. May you find some measure of peace in knowing that your hero will never be forgotten!

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La. E.O.W 6/9/07

August 11, 2008

Rest In Peace, Detective Phillips.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

August 11, 2008

Yet another great officer has been called home to be with the lord,just 8 short but very long months ago I lost the love of my life to a shooting. May Det. Phillips rest in peace and for his wife and childern my thoughts and prayers are with you. may god bless....

DESIREE GRIMES
FIANCEE' OF OFC. CHRIS NICHOLSON EOW: 12/19/07

August 11, 2008

I grew up with Mike and I cannot beleive he is gone. I hadn't seen or spoken to Mike I many years but I still have many memories of our childhood, far to many to begin to list. you will be missed my friend.

Matt Thompson
childhood friend

August 11, 2008

Rest in peace brother...

Anonymous

August 11, 2008

God has his way of picking the ones he wants close to him and each time he chooses an officer, he chooses someone amazingly courageous. Your wife and children are in my thoughts, and your memory will live on forever.

Detective
Chesapeake Police Department

August 11, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

August 11, 2008

Rest in peace, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.

MPO T.J. Schultz
VBPD

August 11, 2008

Rest easy now brother. May god bless your family and fellow officers. We will continue the fight.

Ptl. WG Harrison
Ahoskie PD Ahoskie NC

August 11, 2008

Rest in peace.

FAM 9601
FAMS-WFO

August 11, 2008

Det. Phillips,

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice to protect the citizens of VA Beach. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten! God Bless your family, friends and colleagues. The law enforcement community mourns your loss. Peace Brother.

PFC Kristi Kiernan
Fairfax County Police Dept.

August 11, 2008

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

gordon hobbs
nc game warden

August 11, 2008

Dearest family/co-workers of Michael Smith Phillips,
I am so saddened by the loss of your loved one and fellow officer. You don't know me but we are now forever connected as Police Survivors. As a former police widow w/ 2 small children and co-founder of C.O.P.S, I have walked your journey.
Michael valiantly fought the evil of this world and now experiences something far more beautiful than we can even imagine. Something we will have to patiently wait for until the day we too are called "home".
I pray the Lord wraps his loving arms around you all and gives you a peace and strength that can only come from Him during this difficult time.
Be Blessed,

Probation/Parole Agent Lynn BeBeau
WI Dept. of Corrections/Concerns of Police Survivors

August 11, 2008

Will keep you and family in my prayers.

A.Bond
none

August 11, 2008

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE OF DEMISE DETECTIVE MICHAEL SMITH PHILLIPS. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

DETECTIVE MICHAEL SMITH PHILLIPS YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

August 11, 2008

Detective Phillips you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Virginia Beach Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 11, 2008

Detective Phillips, during your tour of duty, you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest we will carry on from here. To the family of Detective Phillips you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The police family will be at your side when you need them. To the men and women of the Virginia Beach Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. God Speed HERO

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

August 11, 2008

Mike,
I will miss you more than you will ever know. We've experienced me so many things over the years that still to this day make me laugh. You always began and ended your days on a positive note. You are one of the most accomplished people that I know, Veteran, Husband, Father, Son, Professional, Friend, and Hero. Rest In Peace my brother, for we will continue the fight that you heroically gave your life for.

Your Brother,
Sammy Jones BLE Class 99C
Hampton Police Division

Cpl. Sammy Jones
Hampton Police Division

August 11, 2008

Detective Phillips,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

August 11, 2008

May the happy memories that you shared with your family and friends live forever. God Bless Your Wife And Children... Rest in Peace

Cari A. Ford, RN
Sentara Bayside Hospital

August 11, 2008

On behalf of the men and women at Arresting Hearts, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies and regards to the all who knew and loved Det. Phillips.

Moderator

August 11, 2008