Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Know that you have not been forgotten and that your name appears with honor at the Chicago Police Memorial on the Lake front. Thank you for your service to the City of Chicago

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 30, 2013

Tony, my cousin the years have passed, but not
the warmth of love... I've always been proud of
your, and just loved your personality.

" We love you more today than yesterday..."

Love,
Cousin
Linda

Linda Gray- Berdell
cousin

August 4, 2013

I had a quiet moment the other day, and cousin Tony you came up in my heart. you have always been more than a cousin , you are my hero have always been, rest in peace,much love for you forever

Richard J Gray
cousin

March 22, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer Creed. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

It has been 28 years since your ultimate sacrifice but the CPD will not forget. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

September 3, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them and those still out on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 30, 2011

Saw this site today and wanted to leave a reflection! I worked with your father Gerry for many years in Area 4 SOG. I met you several times over the years in CPD. Your father was one of the finest men to ever work in the Chicago Police Department. He was very proud of you and the rest of his family. Your mother was also a great person who also was proud of you and your accomplsihments. Rest in Peace and know that you and your family had a major impact on me and my family's life. May God bless you and keep you in his arms.

Retired Chief of Police Gene Karczewski
CPD and Riverside PD (retired)

December 19, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 26th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 30, 2009

July 4, 2008

On America's Independence Day; I think of " Heroes, " you, my cousin are a " Hero." The Creed / Gray families think of
you often... Fond, Loving Memories abound...

Cousin,
Linda Gray
( William 's daughter )

Cousin

July 4, 2008

Officer Creed, thank you for your service and dedication. It is sad that your own Dept. appears to have forgotten you and the ultimate sacrifice you made. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

March 26, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

January 27, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
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
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 30, 2007

Rest in God's loving arms, hero.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 31, 2006

No one is forgotten as a hero never dies. Thank you for your service.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

August 30, 2003