Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Most can not understand why we do this job, but I assure you that these reasons are never selfish. To have lived your life with courage, honor and in service of others, is a life well lived. To the family left behind, please find solace knowing your loved one has made a difference in this world and that you again will be together in paradise. Thank you my brother officer for your service and now, rest in peace.

Detective Tom Cronin
Winter Park Police Department

August 23, 2009

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

August 23, 2009

Rest in peace Deputy Gallagher, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

August 23, 2009

Your Husband and Daddy was an American Hero. The bravest of the brave.My prayers are with you always.

Trooper D Osborne K-9 Alec
Tennessee Highway Patrol

August 23, 2009

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Mike Gallagher. Your wife and children will always be in my prayers and those of countless others.

Detective #20637
Chicago PD

August 22, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Stephen Gallagher~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Deputy Sheriff Gallagher .

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

August 22, 2009

We did not know Mike well, but constantly heard good things about him. He left his children and wife with reasons to believe in both marriage and fatherhood and that was a good legacy. He helped to give Christianity a good name, and that was the legacy that surpasses them all.
Our prayers go with all those close to him in this difficult time of transition to life without Mike. Just know that God goes with you and will hold you up. And when the burden gets too heavy to bear, remember these words that have helped us through more than one crisis:
"When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Thy consolations delight my soul." Psalm 91:14

With MUCH love and MANY prayers.

Walt and Ethel Herr
Extended Family

August 22, 2009

Mike and I were in the academy together, Class 619. He was always quick to help others in the class. He had great experience, and it showed. After graduation, we mostly went our separate ways to our different agencies, but I know he made an excellent deputy. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Gone But Not Forgotten.

PPO B. Terwilliger
Tacoma Washington Police Department

August 22, 2009

Mike was a great officer, husband and father. I will miss him deeply, myself, my family and those who serve our communities have lost a true hero. I served with Mike since he became a deputy and will miss his passion and love for his job serving our community. Thanks to all who serve our communities everyday giving their lives.

Sgt. Robert R. Snaza
Lewis Co. Sheriff's Office

August 22, 2009

God has received another honorable brother into his kingdom and has gained a man of great service, outstanding integrity and with a heart as great as the mountains. Youn will be dearly missed by all your family and your brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Your work will serve as a model for those who follow in your agency, Rest in peace brother. In Christ,

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chaplain FOP

August 21, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2009

It is with a heavy heart that I wish to express my sympathies to the family of Dept. Sheriff Stephen M. Gallagher of Lewis, Country Sheriff's Offices, Washington.
Rest in eternal Piece dear brother. You will be remembered for your honorable service and was called home while in the act of rushing to help those in need. Your watch will be carried on in the legacy you have left behind. Now may God send the Comforter to offer up support to your family and friends at this time. God bless all. Marge*****

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

August 21, 2009

Deputy Gallagher,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

August 21, 2009

Deputy Gallagher, 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 21, 2009

What a terrible accident. Deputy Sheriff Gallagher, thank you for your service and dedication. Watch over your family as they begin this long, dark journey without you.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

August 21, 2009

Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

August 21, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother. May God Bless your family and department in this difficult time.

K-9 Officer Jason Williams
Henry County (In) Sheriffs Department

August 21, 2009

Lewis County Sheriff's Office, We fill your pain, your loss is our loss. Rest in peace Deputy Gallagher, may u never be forgotten.

police dispatacher/nancy mcmahon
seattle police

August 21, 2009

DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME"
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path god laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turn my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Than fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow,
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

Sgt. Stacy Flynn
Adams County Washington St.

August 21, 2009

RIP brother. Thank you for wearing the badge and serving your community. My prayers and thoughts go to your family and dept.

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept

August 21, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Gallagher as well as the brotherhood at Lewis County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

August 21, 2009

Rest in Peace - Our prayers are with your family

Deputy Marc Ayers
Broome Co Sheriffs Office - Binghamton NY

August 20, 2009

REST IN PEACE, BLUE BROTHER.

Agt Rodriguez Orengo
Puerto Rico PD

August 20, 2009

Our prayers are with Mike, his family, friends, and co-worker in these difficult weeks and months ahead.
Our deepest condolences to all of you.

Ptlm. P.K. Harding (Ret.)
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

August 20, 2009

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

August 20, 2009