Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Micheal Robert Doty

York County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, January 17, 2018

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Reflections for Detective Micheal Robert Doty

I just watched all 3 videos of the ambush on YouTube and cried through the whole thing! I've always supported my brothers and sisters in blue and the bravery you face each day! My prayers are always with you! To the family of Det. Mike Doty my deepest condolences and prayers as well as to all his fellow officers and friends. No words can take away the pain and heartbreak you each feel! I'm so very very sorry for your loss!

Pastor Naomi Krstinic
Pastor of Crosses of Hope Ministry

October 15, 2023

Mike,

I can't believe it's about to be three years my friend. I miss all the fun times we had working at Carowinds together; not a day goes by I work there without you being on my mind.

Thank you for always sharing your wit and humor with us all, and thank you for always having my back. You are truly missed.

Until we meet again brother.

Detective Joseph Garcia
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

November 25, 2020

Thank you mike, I think about you every day. You were a great man and truly left an impact on your community.

Officer A..J Rogers
Gaston County Police Department

January 14, 2020

Mike we had a good group of us honor you this week in D.C. I hope you know how much you are missed by us all. I think about you every day and am proud to have called you my friend. RIP brother. We’ll see you again soon.

Detective Jonathan Reed
York County Sheriff’s Office

May 18, 2019

I hope that everyone can find comfort in Revelation 21:4 where it says, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Until we see him again in Paradise, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 16, 2018

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detective Michael R. Doty. Please know we are eternally grateful for Michael’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Doty, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the York County, South Carolina Sheriff, for Michael’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Detective Doty’s Family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department Retired
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Dallas Police Department (retired)

July 30, 2018

My Hero, truly!

Corporal Kim Morehouse
York County Sheriff Office

July 26, 2018

Doty, where do I begin?...you were such an amazing and kind soul. Thinking about you hard as you are being honored at the officer memorial this weekend. Please watch over us and the brothers and sisters in Blue.

Heather Delaney, Officer wife
Abington PD

May 11, 2018

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County PD, NY

April 25, 2018

Deepest condolences to Family, Department and Friends. Visit the web site ImagineHeaven.net for a glimpse of the Glorious Reunions awaiting. All law enforcement men and women indeed qualify as "Foxhole Christians" with their duty dangers. As Ray Comfort at LivingWater.com says "Passing is the doormat they wipe their feet on before entering Heaven.” It is our belief they will hear from the Lord Himself. “Do not fear. for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:12).

Joe Lanier (a former Asst. Chief of Jasper, Texas PD)

April 16, 2018

In looking for a LEO that was killed in the line of duty from the York, PA area, I found Detective Doty's name. I extend my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

Rebecca Neustel
Civilian supporter of law enforcement

April 10, 2018

Mike,
You are a good friend and inspiration to all that have taken the oath “To Serve and Protect”.

Each year at Salemburg, as we stood with the Police Explorers during the Officer Memorial, I prayed that this year would be last year a new name was added to the Memorial Monument. And now in 2018, yours will be among the many that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We miss you Mike, but are comforted knowing your in a better place!

Thank You for your commitment and leadership to the NC Police Explorers and citizens of York County......

YOU are our HERO

Wil Fine, Sergeant (Retired)
Winston-Salem Police Department Winston-Salem, NC

April 1, 2018

On behalf of Point 27, I would like to offer condolences for Michael R. Doty. Please know we are eternally grateful for Michael ’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Doty, Point 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the York County Sheriff, for Michael ’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Doty’s family members.

Point 27 is a Non-Profit Organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Sincerely,


David Dodd
Colonel, US Army Retired
Director, Point 27

David Dodd
US Army Retired and Point 27

March 22, 2018

Hey Mike. Just want you to know not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Miss you brother! Keep an eye out for us up there. Until we meet again....

Detective Jonathan Reed
York County Sheriff's Office, SC

March 13, 2018

Our thanks and prayers are with you and your family always.

O Almighty God, Whose great power and eternal Wisdom embraces the universe, Watch over all policemen and Law enforcement officers everywhere.
Protect them from harm In the performance of their duty To stop crime, robbery, Riots and violence.
We pray, help them keep our streets And homes safe, day and night.
We commend them to your loving care Because their duty is dangerous.
Grant them strength and courage In their daily assignments. Dear God, protect these brave men and women.
Grant them your almighty protection, Unite them safely with their families after Duty has ended.
Please God, grant us this wish.

Co-teacher Eric Siefferman
Civil Servant

March 7, 2018

Rest in Peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

LT. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD

February 23, 2018

Detective Doty, thank you for your service. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow Deputies of the York County Sheriff's Office during this very difficult time. May your family and friends know that your sacrifice is part of a bigger plan that the Lord will always use for a positive outcome and will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Sir.

K. Shipp, Special Agent
Dept of Veterans Affairs-Office of Inspector General CID

February 16, 2018

Rest In Peace My Brother! To Be Absent From The Body, Is To Be Present With The Lord.

R. A. Robinson
Retired Deputy Chief Of Police

February 14, 2018

I miss you every single day. I love you, man. Rest well my friend.

Marcy McClanahan
Friend

February 13, 2018

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Michael was killed.

To the Doty family, fellow officers, and all who call Michael beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Detective Doty gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 17th, 2018.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

February 11, 2018

"Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for others."
Thank you for answering the call brother, we will take watch from here.

Deputy T. Smith
Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Johnson County, Kansas

February 11, 2018

R.I.P. BROTHER Doty!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

February 10, 2018

Rest in Peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

LT.A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD

February 6, 2018

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

February 5, 2018

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten......................

Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield Village Police Department (OH)

February 3, 2018

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