Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HEROES LIVE FOREVER! You will not be forgotten.

Officer Kyle R. Landgrebe Bloomington,

September 12, 2004

Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l

February 29, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, February 29, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Patrol Officer Michael Edward Deno who died in the line of duty on this date four years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Deno's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

February 29, 2004

It's been almost four years since you were taken from our ranks my friend. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you and pray for your family.

Keep your eye open for us who are left behind, and remember that you will never be forgotten my friend.

A Friend

February 16, 2004

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Officer Deno and to all the personnel of the Oakland City Police Department who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

February 16, 2004

God bless you and your family for you sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

January 19, 2004

Deno's death has affected me in many ways. It has changed the way that I approach a car, pat people down and especally how I have someone step from a vehicle. Although I can't say that Deno was my friend, we went to the academy together and I remember him fondly. To his family, know that a day does not go by that I don't think of him, the life he gave and you. My prayers and thoughts for you all, especially Cindy.

Ofc. K. Mickey
Hammond

November 30, 2003

Though I did not personally know Officer Deno, I know why he went to work every day. All of the citizens of Indiana will miss what he had to offer to his community because someone didn't want a ticket or to go to jail. This was a tragedy compounded by the lack of reasoning of one individual. My deepest condolences to Officer Deno's family, friends and co-workers. You will be in my prayers. Godspeed, Michael.

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department, IN

Our deepest sympathy to the Family and Friends of Officer Micheal E.Deno. We are greatly saddened by your loss. We greatly appreciate the call of duty and professionalism of your loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm23:4

Officer John D.Sainz
Tucson Police Department

May    the  lord   walk  with  officer  Deno  showing    him  the  way  as  he  should!  Many    times  i  think  what   could  happen  to  me  in  my   line  of  duty     ,,,,,,and  then  i  reflect  on  the  thoughts  of  my    fallen   comrades!........."what  happens   happens!!"  ,,,,,,thats  what  i  hear     ....never  once  thinking  of  themselves..as  the  victims  of   violent  crimes......  only   concerned  with  the  innocent......and  the  protection  of  life!...."blessed  are  those  who  rule  the  earth" that  is  us.....we  try,,,,,,,sometimes    laying  down  our  lives.....MY  heart    goes  with  the  deno  family!!..and  my  door  is  always  open!  We   feel  your  loss!............peace  be  with  you!

Chris  Proctor
Morganfield   Ky  PD

Our hearts go out to you Officer Deno, and your family, friends and co-workers.  You gave it your all.  You will be missed, and we all salute you.  God bless you Officer Deno!

Jon Perillo

Security Officer (and hopefully soon to be Terre Haute PD Officer).

PS:  I hope that when I am gone, people will say HALF the great things about me that they say about you Officer Deno.

Officer J. Perillo
Secure Detective and Security Agency--Terre Haute

May God bless each and every one you in the department and be with his family.   We in Orlando just went through the same thing a couple of weeks ago. I know personally how hard it is to lay to rest one of your own.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous

Mike, May you rest in peace my brother and God bless you and your family.  Rest assure your presence will never fade away!  Cindy, you are in our thoughts and prayers and remember we are all family and our doors will always be open to you.

Officer Jeffrey A. Young
Jasper Police Department

from one who has been there,{ilea 83-75},THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SERVICE.

GOD BLESS

Anonymous

Rest in peace my friend, though you were taken from our ranks to early, you have earned it.  Know that the rest of 99-139 will take cover your watch on the thin blue line my friend

Anonymous

Mike, I am so proud of you not only for what you did by protecting the community but also for being who you were.  You accomplished so much in your short life that no one will ever be able to forget. I know now that you are in a better place and that you are looking down upon each and everyone of us and that one day we will see each other again.  I love and miss you very much.

Carrie Willis

In my heart,I'll pray to the mighty LORD above for Officer Deno's family.He did not deserve to die in the manner he did.He was only doing his job,which is to protect the innocent. Well,he is in good hands now.May he rest in peace. From a Lilburn Middle Schooler

Twinkle
Concerned Citizen

Last fall, my  daughter was envolved in an altercation at school, and the other child's parents filed a police report.  Mike Deno answered the call, and came to my home to speak with me and my daughter.  At that point, I had already heard my daughter's version of the story.

As Mike and I were speaking I told him, "I know you're just doing your job, but these are a couple of 10-year-olds.  If you ask me, I think this is stupid."  He looked at me like he wanted to laugh out loud, cracked a small smile and said, "I agree with you there."  Then he talked to my daughter about controlling her temper and responding appropriately to provocation. My daughter has tried to keep his words to heart, she hasn't been in trouble since.

Mike you were a good man, and this town misses you very much.  God bless you and keep you forever.

Kaye Walker
Concerned Citizen

Mike, you were a great man.  You gave your life protecting the town you loved.  That same town loves you too.  I miss you so much.  Our fishing trips and all the other things we did that I took for granted.  You touched all of our hearts with your friendship.  You could always make me laugh, and it really didn't matter to you whether it was at you or with you.  We love and miss you very much! 

Scot Poe
Oakland City Fire Department

I am so proud of you.  Since the day your tears fell from Heaven, I have missed you.  Your oath to God, your community, your family, your nation, will not be forgotten.  You will live on thru us and the legacy that you left behind.  One day we will be together again.  I love you!

Cindy Deno
wife

It has been a little over a year since Mike was taken from me. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him in some way. He will always be in my heart. I still have my good and bad days, but generally when I have something crummy happen, or I am saddened by what happened to Mike, I remember a funny memory of him and it puts a smile on my face. That is Mike working his magic if you ask me. Mike will never be forgotten in my eyes and hopefully not in those that knew and loved him. I love you, Michael!

Cindy Deno
wife

MIKE ITS BEEN A YEAR NOW ALTHOUGH IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS AND ON OUR MIND I THINK OF YOU OFTEN WHETHER ITS A SONG PLAYING ON THE RADIO OR SOMETHING SOMEONE HAS SAID THE MEMORIES I HAVE OF THE TIMES WE LAUGHED AND WORK TOGETHER WILL LIVE ON FOREVER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

LISA
GIBSON CO SHF DEPT

thanks for all the memories mike. you are a true frind. thanks for all times we went fishing toghther. and everything in beteween. i miss you alot man!!! i want you to know after 8 years in the navy you have inspired me to go into law enforcement! i want you to know i graduate rookie school this december and hope to get picked up by one of the local departments here where i live. i want you to know im proud of you and miss you.

thanks always
john

Anonymous

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

I miss you, and think of you everyday.

Cindy
widow