Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I didnt get the chance to know you, but I do know someone that had the honor of serving with you in Hampton PD. He says you were a great man. It is a shame that this had to happen to anyone that is trying to make the world a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, and my fellow brothers in blue in the Virginia Beach PD. RIP.

Officer Matherson
Portsmout PD

August 8, 2008

Michael,
My thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family. May you rest in peace Brother.

Motor Officer James M. Brunt
Meredith Police Dept. NH

August 8, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 8, 2008

To The Phillips Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. You, along with Officer Phillips will be in our prayers. What a tragic loss to his family and the citizens of Virginia Beach. May he rest in peace.

Curtis BLANC ~ Chicago Police Department ~ Retired
Karen BELLUOMINI-BLANC ~ Chicago Police Department ~ Active

Retired Sergeant Curtis BLANC
Chicago Police Department

August 8, 2008

Rest in peace Detective. You are a true hero. There are few that have the guts to take on the War on drugs in this country. I appreciate you doing your part.

Master Deputy Sheriff David Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

August 8, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 8, 2008

How truly truly awful to be hearing of another loss in VA Beach. I have chills and feel so bad for the family members that have to hear this horrible news.

I feel real bad for all the VA Beach Officers that must relive another line of duty death.

The Pocceschi Family, The Boyle Family, and The Mosley Family all send their condolescences to all of you in this time of grieving.

Only time heals the pain of missing someone and I know that Michael Phillips memory will live on and on in Virginia Beach.

If any officers read this, please don't let this make you think twice about being an officer. We look up to you and we know that you are human. We need you to continue to do what you do. We honor you and respect you.

Officer Michael Phillips, you were a hero just by doing your duty and you will forever be remembered.

I'm going to post Officer Michael Phillips picture on my myspace myspace.com/fallenofficersremembered. This website is dedicated to my brother and I want to show one of my brother's brother in blue.

Rest in Peace Officer Phillips, we will help your family through this time.

Gina Pocceschi Boyle
Sister of VA Beach Fallen Officer Rodney F Pocceschi EOW 062303

August 8, 2008

Well done, my brother. You have been a good and faithful servant and did not die in vain. My prayers are with your family and the other brothers on your force. Keep them safe, God. Rest in peace, my brother.

Ptl. James Hovan, Retired
Teaneck, NJ PD

August 8, 2008

My heart is heavy for this officer and his family as well as the Virginia Beach Police Dept. May you rest in peace!!

Officer B.W. Christopher
Frankfort Police Frankfort Ky.
Retired

Brooke W. Christopher
Frankfort Police Dept. Frankfort Ky.

August 8, 2008

"Jesus wept."

Chesapeake Detective

August 8, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin Police Department

August 8, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Detective Phillips. God bless the Virginia Beach Police Dept. & the wife, children & family of Det.Phillips and may God help you through your time of sorrow. Rest in peace Det. Phillips.
P.O. M. Cooper

Police Officer Michael Cooper
Aurora, MO Police Department

August 8, 2008

For your devotion to duty, I thank you. There are no words to describe the helplessness I feel when I think of this heinous act. For the family... my prayers... thank you

Darryl Revoc ATC(AW) USN Ret.

Darryl Revoc CPO USN Ret.
member of the community

August 8, 2008

I remember Mike as a hard/solid worker and a great police officer. I remember when mike came on the Hampton Police Division as new officer and he seemed like he never wanted the day to end. Mike always went the extra mile on anything he was working on and gave it a 150%. I remember he was in his training and we responded to a domestic call,he handled it like a seasoned pro. I knew then mike was going to be an excellent police officer. Mike was much more than a great police officer, he was a great friend. We would meet and talk about questions he had about the police department and just life in general. I know that mike was always helping out his friends when ever they needed it. I remember one time my air conditioning went out at my house and he dropped what he was doing to come over and fix it. I will always remember the stand up guy and good friend mike was, as well as the stand up police officer that he was. I'll miss you friend and thank you for all that you've done.

Corporal Greg A. Williams (former)
Hampton Police Division (former)

August 8, 2008

Our hearts are heavy as Hampton Roads has lost another one of it's finest. Our prayers to the VBPD and Phillips family.

Chaplain D.E. Karnes
Chesapeake (VA) Police Dept.

August 8, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Detective Michael Smith Phillips. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

August 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Detective Phillips. Thank you Detective Phillips for your service and sacrifice, you are a HERO..
Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

August 8, 2008

All though I didnt know you personally you will be in my thoughts as I hit the street tonight. Rest in peace brother we have the watch. To my brothers at Va Beach PD you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deputy 6814
Portsmouth Sheriffs Office

August 8, 2008

Brother Phillips, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.. Rest in peace for you are now home...

Sergeant R.E. Rauhala
Fairfax County Sheriffs Office

August 8, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Detective Phillips' family as well as the members of the Virginia Beach Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

August 8, 2008

Detective Phillips,

You will not be forgotten. You made the ulitmate sacrifice to protect our community. I know you will be remembered forever by your fellow borthers and sisters in blue. My husband was there last night. The pain in his face when he woke me up at 4 this morning to tell me was hard to see. Rest in Peace, sir.

To Mrs. Phillips,

My heart and prayers go out to you. I cannot begin to imagine the fear that ran through you when you heard that late night knock on the door that we all dread. Your husband gave his life to protect his community. Words cannot express the sympathy I have for you and your children. Please know that not only are his brothers and sisters in blue here to support you but so are the spouses. As they have a special bond because of the service they provide, we too have a special bond for the sacrifices we make in supporting their career. May God be with you and your children as you begin the process of healing.

Tara Frederick, Wife of a VBPD Detective
VBPD

August 8, 2008

Rest in peace my brother....

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

August 8, 2008

God is holding Michael in his arms and you must ask God to help get you thru this. My Son Tom was killed exactly 6 months ago and he too was 37. He too left two children and a wife without a father or husband. Also it was another senseless murder of a Hero. Toms EOW was 2/07/08. It has been a rough road of grieving and crying but I know Tom is in a good place as is Michael - its just not here with me or you. I miss him as you do too. Ask for help and never try to go alone thru this terrible time. I pray for you and for Michael.

Sue Carol Miller, mother of fallen Officer Tom Ballman, EOW 2/07/08 Kirkwood Police Dept, Mo.

Sue Carol Miller
Mother of Fallen Officer, Tom Ballman, Kirkwood, Mo.

August 8, 2008

Go rest safe in the arms of the angels. Rest in peace. There
are no words to comfort your family except May God's love surround them and guide them during these terrible days.

Thank you all you have done. You are a true American Hero!

Deborah Erwin/Georgia
daugther of Officer Slayton EOW 1-24-78

August 8, 2008

My heart goes out to your your wife and children and your brothers and sisters in blue at the VBPD. It's a terrible tragedy to lose an officer who leaves behind not only his LEO family, but his family at home. You will not be forgotten. And your sacrifice will not be in vain. Justice will be served. Rest in peace now, your brothers and sister will take the watch now.

Wife of a VB Detective

August 8, 2008