Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Can't believe it has been 9 years....still missing that smile.

Cindy
wife

March 1, 2009

Thinking of you, and your sacrifice on this, the anniversary of your death...

Tim Sloat
Chandler IN Police Departmetn

February 28, 2009

Our world stopped that day. My dad was the new mayor of Oakland City at that time and I remember him weaping in the hallway of his home when I got there. Dad is in heaven now along with you Mike and that has got to be a wonderful place to be. I thought of you because I was telling a co-worker of that awful day and I just wanted to take this time to reflect. You will never be forgotten.

Sally Young
Oakland City

April 22, 2008

Mike was a great friend of mine....... Sadly missed

A classmate

March 2, 2008

Henry County Police Dept.,GA, Evening Watch North, we rode in your memory today. God speed borther. Gone but never forgotten.

Lt. Jeff Maddox
Henry County Police Dept.,GA

February 29, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

February 29, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones today and every day. Continue to keep watch over all of them and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

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

February 29, 2008

Thinking of you and your sacrifice today....

Tim Sloat
Chandler Indiana Police

February 29, 2008

Day Watch North Precicnt will be riding in honor of Officer Deno today. We will continue to keep the family and the department in our prayers.

SGT Bear Thomas

Sergeant P.B. Thomas
Henry County Police Department

February 29, 2008

I was wondering why there weren't many that had given
their lives on the 29th and then I remembered it is because it is a leap year.
You were much too young to die and had so much to
live for. Glad your murderer will never see the light of
day. Hopefully, you are living in the Light!
God bless your families who miss you. Eight years ago
you were taken.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

February 29, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION, YOU ARE A HERO SIR, JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 24, 2008

Thinking of you as always.....

Cindy
wife

October 26, 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 23, 2007

Mike, its been over seven years since you were taken from our ranks and not a day goes by that I don't think of the time at the academy with you. You were a good freind and officer, please remember to keep an eye on us all.

Rest at peace, you will never be forgotten.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS PD/ILEA 99-139

April 21, 2007

You are not forgotten.

SSgt Jami Lynn
USAF

March 3, 2007

Our son, Judah was born only minutes after Mike passed away.We had planned on naming him Judah Daniel, but when we were told of Officer Denos death , we felt that naming our son Michael would be a tribute to Mike. We have told Judah about how he got his name , and he was suitably impressed.God bless you Officer Deno and thank you for your sacrifice.

Judah Michaels' Mom
in rememberance

January 30, 2007

Heroes and the sacrifices they make are never forgotten. Officer Deno, you are a true hero and you are not forgotten.

SPO
Salem, Va

January 4, 2007

Rest in peace, my friend.

Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS PD/ILEA 99-139

May 17, 2006

Thinking of you today and always.

LISA

February 28, 2006

Mike, I still remember how cold the rain felt running down my neck the day we laid you to rest. I never knew that the tears of angels were so cold. My heart goes out to your family. You will never be forgotten.

Officer David Burris
Evansville Police Department

July 19, 2005

Michael, it just can`t be five years already since we last saw your smile, or hugged you. I am so very proud of you. Almost everyday someone comes up to me and tells me how your life and death has changed thier life. Just know Mike that you are loved and missed by so many. You will not be forgotten.

Cindy Bonilla
Mother

March 22, 2005

Not a day goes by that we don't think of you.

Cindy Walker
wife

February 28, 2005

Rest In Peace Mike

Stewart
Gibson County Sheriff Department

February 28, 2005

Still to this day, I can remember the cold chills I got the moment I heard the radio traffic of an Oakland City Firefighter calling dispatch reporting that Officer Deno had been shot. Oakland City is where I grew up and although I have not lived there for 14 years, it still my home. The day he was shot, I wanted so badly to leave my duties at my department and help in the search for his killer. I only met Michael once, but from what I have learned through the days following his unfortunate death, he was really dedicated to our profession (and that of a firefighter too)and in helping everyone he came in contact with. Rest in peace Mike, your dedication and memory will live on for-ever.

Sergeant Jeffrey S. Besing
Mt. Carmel Police Department, IL

February 8, 2005

It doesn't seem like it's been 5 years since you were taken from us. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you & your love of life,your job, & especially your love of the community & of your loving family.I am honored to have known you,worked with you, & shared a small part of your life. You are sorely missed.May God bless your family & all families who have lost a loved one in the law enforcement family.

mike nichols/retired officer
Oakland City Police Dept.

February 2, 2005