Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, August 13, 2001
Reflections for Senior Deputy Michael Benjamin Meyer
well daddy its been awhile since i left you a reflection. but i love and miss you, im expecting my child with my husband ronnie. you will get to meet them one day..i love you and miss you alot...
your baby girl
kathlene tucker
daughter
January 8, 2009
Thank you for your service, Senior Deputy Meyer. My prayers go out to your wife and children.
Darla
Huntsville AL
October 4, 2008
Mike,
Just wanted to let ya know that I still think about you. You were a good friend and a good sup to work for in the S.O. as well as in the Corps. Fair Winds and Following Seas my friend.
me
Deputy Luchene
YCSO
August 31, 2008
Mike, tomorrow it will be 7 years ago that we lost you. We have never forgotten you. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again..........
Al Whitney
August 12, 2008
My friend, it's been a while since I visited you. It's not that I don't think of you. I do that almost daily. Lots of new faces around the SO. I wish you were still here. Until we meet again. Rest in peace.
AZ Narc
August 1, 2008
Rest in Peace, Senior Deputy Meyer. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
May 19, 2008
Hey my friend. They are all at the Crossing Park this evening to honor you and the others who have gone on before us. You are always remembered. Rest in peace. Semper Fi.
AZ Narc
May 15, 2008
Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. GOD bless your family
POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
March 26, 2008
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I am thinking of the things I am truly thankful for. Your friendship is right up there at the top. Semper Fi, my friend.
AZ Narc
November 21, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 18, 2007
Hey buddy. It's been a while but I wanted to say hi and that I was thinking of you. I met your Son Jacob today. I know you are watching over him and can see what kind of man he is. As always, Semper Fi.
AZ Narc
October 31, 2007
Mike,
Hard to believe that it has been a little over 6 years now but I just wanted to drop a line a let you know that you are still missed but not forgotten.
Deputy Neil Luchene
Yuma County Sheriff's Office
September 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Senior Deputy Meyer on the anniversary of his passing. May God continue to comfort you all.
Heros are never forgotten!!
911 Dispatcher
Virginia
August 13, 2007
hey daddy,
Today is 6yrs and were not gonna weap but rejoice cause we all know that you are in a much better place. we will never forget all the great times we had together. you are always in my heart and i feel you walk beside me everyday. i wish you were here though because im getting married and i know that you are looking down from above. i love you and thomas very much and i miss you both
August 13, 2007
Deputy Meyer,
Today is the sixth anniversary of your EOW. People across the country are remembering your family and friends today, and the sacrifice you made in order to make this world a better place for your children. You exemplify bravery and courage.
Pennsylvania citizen
August 13, 2007
Thought about you a lot at work last night. Not sure why. What were your trying to tell me? I go by your cross often. I ride up that way when I need "down" time. It helps. You are missed every day....................
AZ Narc
May 12, 2007
Mike,
Sometimes I think about the fun that we had in Jacksonville. I remember the times that we would play spades with the wives and take our sons four wheeling with our Jeeps. I Always felt better when you were around and I always enjoyed your sense of humor. You were one of those people that made a positive impact everywere you went. I think about you often and will continue to pray for your family.
Randy Stalvey
DOD and Friend
May 7, 2007
hey daddy i was jut thinking about you and thought that i would write to you and say that i love you so much and i miss you terribly you are everything to me and i need you more then ever right now im having a hard time still dealing with your death i just wish you here and that everything would be ok so we can be happy again and so that mom can be happy again..i love you and mis you so much...
kathlene elizabeth meyer
May 1, 2007
Just missing you. Drove up 95 a few days ago and stopped by to say hi to you. I could almost feel you there with me..............
AZ Narc
March 2, 2007
hi dad
just wanted to say hi and that i miss a lot its been real tough for me lately and i fell like nobody understands me i miss you dad and i need you right now well i have to go love you dad
Mike B. Meyer
Gone-but-not-forgotten
February 10, 2007
hi dad,
i just wanted to say hi and that i miss and love you and that i am thinking of you everyday i hope you and thomas are having fun tell thomas i said hi and that i miss him and that i cant wait to see you two well i have to go i love you dad see you soon
your loving son wayne
Mike B. Meyer
Gone but not forgotten
wayne
January 23, 2007
Mike, nothing in particular to say except that we still miss you. I still miss you. I was just thinking about you.................
AZ Narc
Yuma County SO
January 17, 2007
happy birthday daddy..we miss and love you sooo much...i love you..your baby girl kathlene
December 10, 2006
hey daddy,
i hope that you and thomas are just having a good time up in heaven..i wish that you were still here but i know that that is not going to happen because it was your time to go and im still trying to accept that but its just hard...well i have to get back to my school..i miss and love you soo much daddy...
love always and forever,
your baby kathlene
KATHLENE
December 7, 2006
Mike, I was in the area again. Seeing old friends and thinking of past events. While visiting the lake area I could not help but take a minute and thing of the many good times we had while at the lake. I hope the fishing is better on which ever shore your at than it was on the lake. Know your family is allways in our thoughts.
Lieutenant Duffy Campbell
October 25, 2006
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