Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your years of service to your department and loyalty to the citizens of VA Beach. You will be missed, but never forgotten. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

Anonymous
NPD

August 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to you and the family. I know you are at peace, but you will always be remembered.

Rest in Peace My Brother; May St. Michael welcome you in his arms and bring love and protection to your family.

Ken

Ken O'Neill PO II
Norfolk PD/Federal Agent

August 10, 2008

Job well done. Rest in Peace Hero!

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

August 9, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B.Grajek

August 9, 2008

Oh God. As a wife of a UC that does buy-bust all the time, my heart stopped for a brief second as I read about your murder. There is never a time that we take you for granted. Virginia Beach is a favorite vacation spot for us. Your sacrifice will be honored every time we visit. You will never be forgotten. The thin blue line. My heart aches for your family and friends who love you. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.

a wife

August 9, 2008

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

August 9, 2008

Anyone who ever met Mike knew him well. He was the kind of person who when you met him you felt like you knew him your whole life. My husband and I were fortunate enough to have met him several years ago through a mutual friend. We loved it when he came by. We would sit there and swap stories about our military days and funny things that happened over the course of our lives and careers. He was one of the most kind, loving, caring, and giving people I have ever known. He will be missed terribly!!!

I pray for his family! He loved them all so much! Those children had an amazing father, a true hero in so many ways! God bless you Mike for giving your life for us, for or doing your best to make all of our lives better!

Amanda Littlfield
Friend

August 9, 2008

To Detective Phillips' family, friends, and the Virginia Beach Police Dept-- my thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. May justice be swift and exacting.

Officer E. Davies
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

August 9, 2008

Godspeed to you my Brother in Blue...Thank you for your service and Peace be with your family...

Officer C. Mullaney
UTSW PD

August 9, 2008

Sleep easy with God, Michael. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

August 9, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Detective Michael Smith Phillips,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Detective Michael Smith Phillips. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Detective Michael Smith Phillips is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

August 9, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9-24-1976

August 9, 2008

Mike,
Although I didnt know you very well, I do remember seeing you around and always smiling, and offering a kind word. You will be missed every day and we will never forget your sacrafice. Rest In Peace my brother.

MPO Brian Decker
VBPD

August 9, 2008

Thank for your sacrifice. Your dedication and service was nothing less than incredible. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous
Virginia Beach EMS

August 9, 2008

Mike,

When I heard it was you who went down Thursday night, my heart sank. I wish could hear just one more of your long stories. Your friendship and selflessness is and always will be an inspiration to me. I will miss you Mike. I know SI is what you wanted. I will miss those times in court when we could actually talk like we used to at he 2nd. Every time my AC unit turns on brother, I will remember you. Thank you for the honor of serving with you and for the privilege of being able to call you my friend.

P.O. T. J. Curtis
VBPD / Friend

August 9, 2008

Det. Phillips thank-you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and your department. Your watch is over, we will take it from here. Rest in peace my brother. Always remember and never forget.

VPO M.L Buckley
Fredericksburg Police Dept

August 9, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

August 9, 2008

Detective Phillips
I was working the streets when I heard of the tragic event. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your extended family of the Virginia Beach Police Department. You died protecting all of us from the evil that the world has. Thank you for your service and dedication. We have the watch now, please keep us safe as your start your new life in heaven.

"We ride for those who died"
Police Unity Tour Chapter IV

Police Officer
Chesapeake Police Department

August 9, 2008

Again, a piece of America died today and we must bury another of our heros. Thank you, Det. Phillips, for keeping US safe. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

August 9, 2008

I know a few VBPD officers from the Police Unity Tour. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Detective Phillips. My condolences to his family and friends.

Officer Lynn Cronquist
Minneapolis PD

August 9, 2008

Rest in peace brother...my thoughts are with your family and your fellow officers during this very difficult time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

August 9, 2008

I wish to send heartfelt prayers to the family of Detective Phillips and also to all at the VBPD. God Speed to you all. Rest in Peace Brother. We all will carry on the good fight.

Det. Sgt. S.L.Dillon
Charlottesville VA PD

August 9, 2008

He was a warrior. 1*

Corporal
Greenville Police Department

August 9, 2008

My heart sank as I read the news of another of my brothers killed in the line of duty. We are all a family and thank you for your courage and service to Virginia and the nation. You are a true hero who gave your "last full measure." God bless you, your family, and the VBPD.

Lieutenant Kim Wilson
Portsmouth PD, VA

August 9, 2008

We have just recently lost one of our officers in the line of duty. My heart goes out to Det. Phillips family along with his PD family. It is an overwhelming feeling of loss to loose one of your own. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Always Remember, NEVER Forget... Rest in Peace and thank you for your service. FPD 330

Anonymous

August 9, 2008