Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God be with your family, and loved ones in these most difficult times. Rest easy now my Brother in Law, as our watch on earth is over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

February 14, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family, friends and co-workers of Officer Califano. God Bless him for his dedication and duty to the Nassau County New York, Police Department. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

February 11, 2011

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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 11, 2011

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

February 11, 2011

"The influence of each human being on others in this life is a kind of immortality." John Quincy Adams

God Bless the family of Michael Califano.

Sgt. Neil O'Keeffe
New York City Police Department

February 11, 2011

You fought the good fight, rest in peace Brother. May God show his mercy and grace on your family, friends, and coworkers.

Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police

February 11, 2011

Prayers to Officer Califano's family and friends, as well to the entire Nassau County Police Department. RIP.

Emily
NE

February 11, 2011

Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. Proverbs 14:32

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

Anonymous

February 10, 2011

Thank you for your service.
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Sergeant
Connecitcut State Police

February 10, 2011

Police Officer Michael Califano, Thank You for your years of dedicated service to make Nassau County safer. You, Your Wife, Your 3 Children, and the rest of your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.


Think of how they must be wishing,
that we could know today,
how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think of them as living in the hearts of those they touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost,
and they were loved so much.
-Unknown

Anonymous

February 10, 2011

With deepest Sorrow for your loss.

PO Craig Keitel
Scarsdale,NY

February 10, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Califano.

Lieutenant
N.Y.P.D.

February 10, 2011

May You Rest In Peace Brother Califano

Deputy Donald R. Edwards
Southampton County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Califano. God bless you, your family, your fellow officers and friends. You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

February 9, 2011

Officer Califano, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

February 9, 2011

Rest in Peace brother

Patrol Officer
Windsor Locks CT PD

February 9, 2011

To Officer Califano, thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice in order to make this a better and safer place to live. I pray for your family and agency to stay strong during this tough time.

K-9 Officer Jason Williams
Henry County Indiana Sheriffs Department

February 9, 2011

Rest easy brother.

SPO 4920
Austin Police Dept, TX

February 9, 2011

Officer Califano, Yesterday, I spoke with someone from your Agency. As I told him, please know we are here for your family, including your family of blue.

You, your family, and your coworkers remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance
President Genesee Valley Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance /President GV C.O.P.S.

February 9, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Califano as well as the brotherhood at Nassau County Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

February 9, 2011

My heart goes out to your wife and 3 children in this difficult time. Your ultimate sacrifice will NOT be forgotten. R.I.P. Officer Califano

PO
NYPD 44pct

February 8, 2011

My prays and thoughts go to the family and brother officers of Police Officer Michael Califano. A life cut to short by a series of tragic events. Rest in Peace my friend and may God watch over your family. You will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 8, 2011

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for all you did keeping our county and highways safe. I did not know you but from what I've read You are a shining example on how guys should do the job and live thier lives. We pray for your family's strength and faith and hope they feel some comfort in this tragic time to know that you are with your daughter now in heaven. You will be missed!

Police Officer John T Horn
Nassau County Police Dept.

February 8, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

February 8, 2011

Rest in peace brother. In time I hope your family and agency finds peace in your passing.

We will keep the fight going down here. Enjoy patrol on the streets of heaven. I will see you up there one day.

Dan Vaquero Police Officer II
San Diego Police Department

February 8, 2011