Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and dedication.Bless your family and God speed.We now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

June 20, 2010

On behalf of all Missouri officers, dispatchers and the like, I extend our sincere sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Perry. Rest in peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/President
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

June 19, 2010

1199 Inc The families of 1199 Inc. would like to express how sorry we are that Officer Michael Perry has died in the line of duty. To the family, friends, brothers and sisters in law enforcement our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you Officer Perry for your dedication and service. God's speed, Officer Perry.

Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers

June 18, 2010

Rest in Peace Det. Perry, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

June 18, 2010

May God Bless and comfort your family and friends. Thank you for your bravery, duty, and ultimate sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

June 17, 2010

Michael

I am happy to have known you and worked with you. I will never forget you. Thank you for always being there for us all. We know you are watching and protecting us from above. You are our gaurdian angel now. You are loved and missed friend. May you forever rest in peace.

until we meet again

P.O. Jeanette Parra
White Plains Police

June 17, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 17, 2010

I did not have the honor of knowing Det. Perry but as a fellow officer from Westchester County, NY my heart hurts. My prayers are with Det. Perry's family and friends and with all of the members of the White Plains PD. Det. Perry you have served with honor and dignity and now God has called you away to serve with the rest of our fallen Brothers and Sisters in a much better place. Rest easy now and let us take it from here. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Mount Vernon Police Department, NY

June 17, 2010

Our hearts are saddened by the loss of a fine officer who fought the good fight. May God be with all those who were part of this fine Officers life and give them strength to deal with this adversity that renders many helpless on their own. You will not be forgotten and 'til that day when we meet again, God keep you in his tender mercies and care.
Thank you for your service.

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

June 17, 2010

R.I.P. Officer Perry

S. Bateman, Agent I
MD Division of Parole and Probation

June 16, 2010

My your soul rest in peace and your family find comfort in the knowledge that you were a hero until your untimely end. God Bless the men and women in blue who do exactly what Officer Perry did, serve and protect us all.

Mom of CO Springs Officer

June 16, 2010

For Police Officer Michael Perry:

Our brother Mike was among the very few law officers who are unfortunate to die as the result of some hidden health problem. We regret learning of this incident, but recognize him as a hero for having forfeited his life in the protection of others.

We pray for his family, friends, co-workers and all who care about Mike. May they be ready to reach-out to one another during the impact of this tragic loss to them.

I am proud to render Officer Michael Perry a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police

June 16, 2010

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Perry and the White Plains Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Perry, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

June 16, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Perry. Please watch over the rest of us on our tours. Prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Perry.

PO Ari Maas
NYPD

June 16, 2010

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you and your family. May you Rest in Peace.

Trooper
New York State Police

June 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

June 16, 2010

Officer Perry,
Your community and this nation are forever in your debt. You paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe and to make this world a better place. Your family will be in my prayers. Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

June 16, 2010

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

June 16, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother...

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

June 16, 2010

R.I.P. my cousin Michael. You always had a smile on your face and a warm, loving heart. I will miss you.

Denise McKeeff Melillo
Cousin

June 16, 2010

RIP OFFICER JOB WELL DONE AND GODS SPEED. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY

Ofc.K.W
UMES PD

June 15, 2010

None of us ever knows when God calls us to His kingdom to serve with our brothers and sisters who have also served His children in our communities with valor, honor, dignity and love maintaining a profile of high integrity and professionalism as you have. Those brothers and sisters left behind will see to your family and will let your record of outstanding service be remembered for generations to come. Rest in peace brother, In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, Az State Chap. FOP

June 15, 2010

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Perry.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

June 15, 2010

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

June 15, 2010

Thank you for your service. May God grant you eternal rest. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they need during the rough days ahead. As a fellow cop from Westchester I want to say to your family that your legacy will live on. The cops here in Westchester do not easily forget our own. Rest in Peace, we'll take it from here!

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

June 15, 2010