Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Following militry retirement I was employed by Savin Corp in Elk Grove Village. John Knight worked for me. He remains in my prayers. John, while employed with Savin, worked as a Technician servicing Savin products. He was a outstanding employee setting an example of competence, customer care, and integrity to all his associates. John Knight remains in my memory as a heroic police officer who gave his life in the service of his brothers and sisters. Paraphrasing our savior, no greater love hath he who lays down his life for his friend. John's memory lives on.

Colonel, US Army (Ret)
Former boss and friend

April 22, 2008

John, you and your family will always be in our prayers.
Egan Family

OFC Patrick Egan
CPD

April 14, 2008

I find it hard to imagine that it has been 9 years. It feels like yesterday. I have been blessed for the way you touched my life. For that I am truly thankful.

January 25, 2008

Nine years have passed and you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

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

January 9, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 2, 2008

Its been almost 8 years when I was a young rookie and went to D.C. for the survivors march. When I visited the wall I saw a letter your father wrote and I almost remember the exact words he left for you. When I got home that night I told my wife about the letter and she cried. After that everynight I went to work I would here my little ones who were only 2 and 3 at the time pray for me to come home to them in the morning. I asked my wife about that and she told me they always did I just never payed attention to those things. After that moment I remembered your fathers words when he said he saw you that morning and it didnt occur to him that you wouldnt come home from your tour. I try never to take anything for granite. I think about that often and I pray for your family often. God bless you and all of your family.

Warren Hudson
Former Chesterfield PD

December 15, 2007

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

October 17, 2007

REST IN PEACE.

CPD

September 13, 2007

JOHN, I REALLY DIDNT KNOW YOU AT THE TIME OF YOUR DEATH. I WAS YOUNG WHEN YOU DIED, BUT WITH BOTH OF MY PARENTS ON THE JOB THEY KNEW YOU VERY WELL. THE STORIES THAT I HEARD OF YOU ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO THERE FACES. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE PLAYED IN THE MEMORIAL SOFTBALL GAMES WHICH BRING MORE AND MORE PEOPLE EVERY YEAR. YOU HAVE HAD A MAJOR IMPACT ON MANY PEOPLE. YOU ARE, AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. NOW THAT I AM GROWN AND AM A POLICEMAN NOW FOR CHICAGO, I NOW REALIZE THE SACRIFICE THAT YOU GAVE... YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, YOUR MEMORY AND YOUR MISSION LIVES WITHIN ALL POLICE OFFICERS AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR FAMILY OR THE LIFE YOU LIVED...YOU ARE TRULY A HERO JOHN AND ARE MISSED GREATLY

CPD P.O
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 27, 2007

WE REMEMBER YOU ON THE 8TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR SENSELESS DEATH. YOUR SACRIFICE HAS NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN.
REST IN PEACE.


NEIU PD
CHICAGO,IL

northeastern Il univ. Police

January 14, 2007

Eight years have passed and you have not been forgotten by those that love you nor has the Blue Family forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen CPD Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8.8.04

January 9, 2007

It's hard to beleive it's been 8 years, seems like yesteday I heard the news and attended your funeral. I didn't know you but from what I heard the day of your funeral and reading the reflections you could have been the inspiration for the motto on the Law Enforment Memorial in DC. RIP brother. 1/9/07

Brother in Blue Retired)
Mt. Prospect PD

January 9, 2007

May The Lord Bless you.

January 9, 2007

You have not been forgotten and are a true hero and heroes never die. Your name now appears with honor and dignity on the wall of the new Chicago Police Memorial in Gold Star Park on the Lake front. Keep watch over your loved ones and those officers still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon

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

October 12, 2006

Can't believe it's been 7 years. I, along with many of your Brothers was out at the scene the night you died. Whenever I would run into you on the street, you'd crack me up with jokes and wisecracks..John, you were the "Real Deal" on the street, the Real Police..Rest easy, Brother.. Thanx for watching over my family in 022 while I was at work..

Det. J.Z. Area 1 V/C
Chicago PD

February 17, 2006

It's been 7 yrs. today you were taken from your family. What a price to pay. My prayer for the Knight family, that God continue to bless you and give you strength on this anniversary and everyday. Thank you Matt for your poem, your dad would be so very proud of you.

Ret. PO T. Russell
City of Miami PD

January 9, 2006

RIP BROTHER JOHN. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

DETECTIVE Mike
CHICAGO P.D.

December 14, 2005

John,
On this day in 1960 you were born and you would have been 45 years old today. I miss you today and every day of the year since you left us. You will not be forgotten, your name is engraved in marble on the walls of the Memorial in Washington, DC, Illinois Police memorial at Springfield, Illinois, Chicago F.O.P. memorial wall and the Police hall of fame in FL. You and the thousands of other Police Heros listed on these walls will never be forgotten.
I love you
Dad

Ptlmn. Charles L Knight
Chicago Police Dept. Retired

November 18, 2005

John, A poem witten by your 12 year old son Matthew John Knight.
A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER
His name was Officer Knight
He didn't get much chance to put up a fight His killer shot him dead And Knight was eternally put to bed His wife said to be safe that day but he had an ultimate price to pay He loved the city that he served and protected
He never wanted anyone to be neglected
Knight has been put to rest Knowing that his kids will do their best Now
his killer will spend his life in jail
with no chance of parole Now the Knight kids will grow up with out their
Dad Who knows what kind of memories they could have had But Officer Knight's children will move on Even though their Dad is gone.

Charles L Knight
Chicago Police-Retired

October 20, 2005

John, On Janurary 9th, 1999 I lost a son and brother Officer. You were a great son, husband and father. Joan and the kids are all doing well and visit your grave often. Matt and Brian
are growing into fine young men and lauren is a young beauty.We all love and miss you. Your Father Charlie

Ptlmn. Charles L Knight
Chicago Police Dept. Retired

October 19, 2005

John, we lost an officer the other day. Steve Zourkas. Please help him on God's beat. I think about you often and remember our academy days. Your friend forever.

Sergeant Tom Davis
Niles, Illinois P.D.

April 21, 2005

We won't let you be forgotten....rest in peace, my brother

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

April 20, 2005

As i continue with my journey into Law Enforcement, you are an 'unknown' individual that has been my guiding force. The pages i have written, with you as my topic, have impacted many individuals that read along. My life has been changed learning not only who you were, but who you are. The world has suffered a tremendous loss that cannot be described. Thank you for everything you have done....and tell my old man i miss him.

Tony Blasco, Criminal Justice Student

March 6, 2005

rest in peace ofc Knight

skip roberson

August 18, 2004

Tonight your killer was found guilty of 1st degree murder...I broke down in tears when I heard. We lost a good friend and a good cop five years ago, and you can never be replaced, but your death was not in vain, you are a true hero. Godspeed, Sparky

CCSPD

January 27, 2004