Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sergeant Poe.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2021

Sgt. Poe,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Duncanville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 3, 2019

I just saw this page about Mike and it brought back the memory of the day Ofc. Jim Cowsert called me to tell me Mike had been killed. I worked with Mike at the Duncanville PD in 1978/79 and he was the most genuine police officer with the biggest heart. I'll never forget you brother.

Investigator R.Looney, Retired
Bastrop County Sheriff's Office

October 23, 2019

I was working as a detective with the Duncanville P.D. on the night that Sgt. Michael Poe and Ofc. Roger Hobden were killed. I remember it as if it was yesterday; I had trained Hobden for two weeks prior to that day. I attempted both funerals and it made a permanent impression on my life. Sgt. Poe was an outstanding Officer and true friend!

Retired Chief of Police
Pinehurst Police Department

October 4, 2018

Never forgotten.

Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department

December 3, 2014

I was working with Sgt. Poe and Officer Hobden the morning they were killed and it still haunts me today. Rest in Peace.

Officer John Cole III ret
Duncanville PD

June 26, 2012

Mike was the best big brother any girl could have. There was 14 months between us and he was always there for me and took up for me. When we were little and someone gave him candy or anything, he always asked for one for his sister. :) I will always miss him and think of him often.

Judy "Poe" Davis
sister

May 25, 2012

Sgt. Poe and I were roommates prior to his marriage to Cindy. He was a great police officer but an even better friend. We worked evenings together before he was promoted to Sgt. and backed each other up many times. I have nothing but fond memories of Mike, we would crank up KC and the Sunshine Band every day while preparing to go to work. Great guy and missed by all who knew him. And Chelsea, he loved you very much and was very proud of his little girl.

Officer Mike Chambers
Duncanville Police Sept.

June 26, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you. Both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 3, 2009

Sgt. Poe,
On today, the 29th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Duncanville. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

December 3, 2008

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

November 17, 2008

Sgt. Poe, you have not been forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

March 24, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 6, 2008

You are remebered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 3, 2007

You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones, let them feel your presence so they know you are near and watching over them. Also, continue to watch over those still out on patrol.

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

December 2, 2007

Chelsea, plase take comfort in knowing that your dad will FOREVER be a hero and NEVER be forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss and I know the years haven't taken all the heartache away. Yes, you will ALWAYS be daddy's little girl and I am so glad that he left such a great legacy. To Sgt. Poe, I salute you Sir. Keep walking the beat on the Golden Streen until the day in Heaven we meet.

Sergeant Mark, Retired
AR

August 3, 2007

RIP, Sergeant and thank you for your service to the Duncanville Police Department, and To The Great State Of Texas.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas.

October 25, 2006

I will never forget the night my Dad died, I was only 5 at the time but I understood all too well what was going on. That single act changed my world and my perception of things forever. I will always miss my Dad and the fact that he did not get to see me grow up and become a wife to a wonderful husband and the mother of 4 beautiful children. But the one thing I took from this tragedy was to cherish, cherish everyday with those you love and never take for granted that they will always be there or that you can tell them you love them tomorrow. Sometimes tomorrow never comes. I may be a grown woman now but inside I will always be my Daddy's little girl and I am very proud to say that Michael Poe is my Dad!

Chelsea Macdonald
Daughter

December 10, 2005

I received a phone call from dispatch around 0200 hours. I thought I was dreaming, she was crying when she told me to report to the station that Sgt. Poe and Officer Hobden had been killed. I was CID Sgt. at the time. I met Inv. Crawford at the station and we began to investigate this tragic incident. It was the hardest thing I had to do in my 23 years with Duncanville PD. I will always remember MIke Poe, we answered many calls together and talked and bonded as officers do. I know he is in heaven now, he told me during one of those conversations he was ready to go should the Lord call him.

Harry Stillings
Duncanville PD retired Sergeant

March 29, 2005

I went to the Dallas Sheriff's Academy with Michael Poe and recall him as a quiet, reserved type fellow. I attended his funeral service and it was awake up call to remind me that we're all subject to mortality.
I suppose his passing helped me to do my best to return home at the end of each shift but I realize that it's only by God's grace that I did so.
May God's blessings be on his family.

Patrolman D.E. Hutchison, retired.
Irving, Texas Police Department

March 15, 2005

My father was a sergeant with the Duncanville Police Dept. for 19 years and retired in 1985. I was a young man and remember the night that he recieved the call from dispatch that officer Hobden and Sergeant Poe were involved the the accident it was the first time that I ever saw my father cry. I just wanted to say that we still remember and GOD BLESS!!

Sergeant B. Bushman
Dallas Transit Police

November 28, 2004