Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Merry Christmas Mike.We LOVE you. Never forgotten

Brothers in blue

December 25, 2006

Rest in Peace P.O. Ceriale. You have not been forgotten.

Detective
Chicago P.D.

December 17, 2006

WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

class 97-2
police officer

November 11, 2006

Mike, It's been 8 years and how time flies. I continually visit this site to read of our fallen brothers and sisters who've given the ultimate sacrifice such as you did. It doesn't get any easier as others are taken from us and we go through the mourning process that never seems to end. Here we are 8 years later and the pain is greater today than it was that night we all found out what happened to you. I still feel that numbness from when I heard the news and it still feels like just yesterday that I, along with all of us in 13 were trying to understand why. We were still "rookies" (under 5 years) when you were taken from us. The reality of this profession really kicked in, for me because now it was someone I knew personally and man I tell you, there isn't a day that passes by that you are not in my thoughts/prayers,and I'm sure anyone would be lying if they didnt feel the same here in 13. As I pass the front desk everyday coming down from roll call I always glance at the plaque with your photo and when ever i'm sent or go to HQ's I always stop to view your retired star in the case. I've carried your memorial prayer card with your picture in my hat since that day you were laid to rest and it keeps me focused and I tell myself that you walk along heavens beat and watch over us.You are greatly missed friend, You have not been forgotten and you remain forever in my prayers and thoughts.

Officer E. Pacheco
Chicago P.D. District 13

September 7, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer Michael Ceriale and his fellow officers with the Chicago Police Department:

On this the eighth anniversary of Mike's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Mike's professionalism and dedication will never be forgotten.

In reading the loving reflections left by his friends and co-workers I can see that he was very well respected and is sorely missed. I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Mike was robbed of his life so young and so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Mike gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 21, 1998.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 21, 2006

It will be 8 years since your tour of duty ended. You have not been forgotten and are a true hero. Next month the Chicago PD will finally dedicate their police memorial to all the fallen officers from the City. It was a long time in coming and only fitting that individuals such as you be remembered with honor and dignity. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

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

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 20, 2006

Michael.

You will never be forgotten. Thank you.

CHICAGO POLICE WIFE

August 2, 2006

Officer Ceriale, thank you for your courageous service. You were way too young to go. My prayers are with your family, friends, and Police brothers and sisters.

Tim Reise

May 30, 2006

Mike,

You were a second cousin of mine that I never got to meet. My mom tells me that we are alot alike. I wish I would of had the chance to meet you and shake your hand, one day...I promise.

Tony Wojo

Tony Wojewocki
Scottsdale Police Officer

April 19, 2006

God bless you Mike, you were taken before your time.

Dave
CPD

March 3, 2006

Michael,
You, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers this Christmas season.
Keep an eye out for us please!

Mike Murphy
Chicago Police

December 20, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

August 21, 2005

Thank you! I will never foget your commitment and love for your job!

August 21, 2005

every ceriale in the USA, and there are not many, is a distant relative of mine. i am sadened to have found out about this tragic episode...what a wonderful looking man full of life...may he rest in peace with all of the other ceriales in heaven....william ceriale seattle, wa.

william ceriale
none

June 28, 2005

Mike:
Although yours was not the last funeral I attended it was the first. It was clearly apparent just how much your family loved and cared for you. May you rest in peace and may your family find peace in their hearts knowing you gave your life doing what you loved to do.
may god keep your family safe.

Mike Barnes
BRPD

May 17, 2005

May God rest your soul, you are not forgotten.

Deputy B. P. Styles
Buncombe Co. Sheriff's Dept., NC

March 4, 2005

Rest In Peace , Your sacrifice will not be forgotten .

Police Officer
Chicago Police dept

October 1, 2004

rest in peace mike

skip roberson

August 17, 2004

Sometimes the feelings won't go.
Sometimes the words won't come.
Some people will never be forgotten.
Rest now Michael, We have the watch.

P.O. Jacobs
CPD

June 10, 2004

i am so sorry, i cried over this, i am now in the process of becoming a police officer to help people like michael tried to do, he was a young kid, i am 34 and i believe he lived to stop all this crime out there, god will bless him and i admire him, i want to be a police officer because of him, he was young, but he wanted to do the right thing, get the badness out of this world, god bless him and his family, he is an angel.

Anonymous

Michael was a close, life long friend of my brother.  I looked up to him like a brother when I was a child.  He paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.  My prayers are with his family and friends.

Amy Fanter

I didn't know Officer Ceriale personally, but I stood in prayer with his family, friends, and colleagues when I learned of his injuries. He, like all the rest of the fine officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, was my brother-in-law (enforcement). May God protect and keep all of us as we go about our daily sworn duties.

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
Federal Bureau of Investigation, IL

"The single shot"

It doesn't take much,

to take someone down.

Just a single bullet, that can bounce around.

A vest or not,

the bullet will find a way.

On any kind of night,

it can take someone away.

The bulletin was heard,

and every officer knew,

the one they called their own

had just left the team in blue.

Everyone knew,

this day could come.

and now everyone is left

feeling helpless and numb.

The killer is in jail,

but how little it eases the pain.

Because a mother and father,

know things will never be the same.

He was one of many

who answered the late night calls,

and now he will be one of many,

who's name is left on Washington walls.

written by:

Kayhla Brown

dedicated to Officer Michael Ceriale

shot in the line of duty on 15-08-98

died on 21-08-98

Chicago Police Department.

Kayhla Brown
Baltimore, MD

Mike I will never forget the day this tragedy took place and we lost you an ambitious officer and a great friend. We shared alot together from the days in high school to the days you were handling the wars on the streets. Rest in peace my dear friend, you will never be forgotten. "Blessed are the peacekeepers, they shall be called the sons of GOD" Matthew 5;9

D/S BRIAN GALLAGHER
COOK COUNTY SHERIFF~S DEPT

I have cried over your death many times and I read the story over and over again. I hope you're looking down on me as I begin my law enforcement career.

MR

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