Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Scanlon: Thank you for making the world a better and safer place. words can't describe the respect i have for you, you will be missed. to give your life in the service of your fellow man is the greatest sacrifice one could ever make. god bless you and your family.

Anonymous

rest in peace my friend

Anonymous

Mike, I just got in from your funeral services. The outpouring of support to your wife, Leah, and the rest of your family and friends was tremendous! You would've been proud at the support you received and the kind words your colleagues and family members had for you. You will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace!

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI Detroit Division

My prayers go out to the family and fellow officers of Michael Scanlon. May God please bless and heal all of us.

Gail Drouillard

I am sorry that I could not do more to help you on that cold night. You are a hero and I take comfort in the belief that you are in a better place and can see how you've touched so many peoples lives. You, your wife, and your children are in my thoughts and prayers every day. God bless you.

Officer Jeffrey D. Bero
Redford Township Police Department

I just want to let you know it hurts everyone when an officer loses his life....my thoughts are with you.

Technician Ron Lendway
Greenville County Forensics

It saddens me to see so many Police Officers losing their lives while doing their job.
God bless ALL those officers from EVERY country who have given their lives to protect others.
Rest in peace all of you.

Constable
New South Wales Police, Australia

REST IN PEACE OFFICER SCANLON. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND THE MEMBERS OF YOUR AGENCY.

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS OH DIVISION OF POLICE

TO OFFICER SCANLON, I DON'T KNOW YOU, BUT A FALLEN BROTHER IN BLUE IS ALWAYS FAMILY! I JUST LOST A FRIEND ON 02-12-02, TROOPER LAWRENCE GLEASON N.Y.S.P., TO A COWARD. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU.

PATROLMAN RICHARD A REGAN
HORNELL CITY POLICE DEPT
HORNELL N.Y.

patrolman
hornell city police dept

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Michael Scanlon. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdiction Association

You will always be in our prayers.

Retired Deputy Chief/Detroit PD

On behalf of all the employees at FBI Detroit, I offer my condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of officer Scanlon.

I grew up in this city and at one time worked as a Probation Officer in the very precinct Officer Scanlon worked and died in. He will be missed by the residents of the City of Detroit.

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI

My prayers are with the family & friends of Officer Scanlon. No one can take away the pain & anger that you are feeling now. We can only hope that time will help ease the pain. Officer Scanlon, you have joined Trooper Calvin E. Taylor (NC Highway Patrol) E.O.W. 10-3-01 in a group like no other.....willing to risk your lives to protect other people. May God be with your family & help them find the strength to carry on.

Denise L. Taylor

The Badge

It is polished and shiny and looks so fine.
Once you earn it you have to tow the line.
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.
It means honesty, integrity, and fairness to all.
Your life is never your own, but at the publics call.
Night or day, any hour, it makes you a mark.
It doesn't protect you from a shot in the dark.
Over the years the shine starts to fade,
but brighter still is the man its made.
It is often what seperates you from the crowd.
It is a second family of which you are proud.
So now comes your time, you can't be denied.
When you pin on your badge, wear it with pride
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.

Sleep well brother, you will be missed.

Anonymous

I regularly read the Detroit Free Press on-line, and was saddened to read about the death of Officer Michael Scanlon. His actions and conduct were in the highest traditions of the police service. The short bio in the Free Press shows he was, in addition to a dedicated peace officer, a truly good man. That particular combination is tough to find. I hope his friends on The Force, and especially his family, find solace in that fact.

Rest in Peace, Officer Scanlon; you did well.

Captain Mark L. Heino
Carroll, Iowa Police Department

To our brother in blue. May you rest in peace. Your family, friends and co-works will be in my prayers.

Good Bless

Officer D. Johns
City of Decatur,GA Police Department

I remember our first days of our academy class when Sgt Hodge passed on these words- "Take a look around this classroom. Some of you will retire from this department. Some of you will move on to other departments and continue your careers. Some of you will leave police work and move on to other careers. Some of you may end up in jail and others may die on this job." These words came rushing back to me when I heard the news. It's obvious that you never lost the motivation you had in the academy. May you rest in peace and May God bless your family.

Cpl John MacDonald
Taylor Police Department

Rest in peace brother. May God bless your loved ones.

Tpr Chris Sweeney
NYSP

I check ODMP at least twice a week when I come to work, each time hoping there is not a new name listed. Once again, I see a fellow officer has paid the ultimate price. May God bless Officer Scanlon and comfort his family and coworkers in their time of loss. May the rest of us never forget his sacrifice and that he died doing what he loved. Rest in peace, Mike. From your Texas brothers in blue.

Detective E. Sheffield
Tyler (TX) Police Department

Rest in peace my friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your young family. You will be greatly missed.

8 NEU/N
Detroit Police Narcotics

Our prayers are with you and your family. From your brothers on the west side of the state.

Officer Sean LaHuis
Grand Rapids Police,MI

To Officer Scanlon family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah PD, FL
1959-1986

terry miyares
Hialeah Police Dept, (SOUTH FLORIDA COPS)

Officer Scanlon,
Thank you for your service to Country, your City and your Community. Rest in peace.

Anonymous

The police officer stood and faced his Maker,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, police officer
how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To your Maker, have you been true?"

The police officer, with squared shoulders, said
"No sir, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've worked most Sundays
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are tough.

But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed by a cry for help
though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, please forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
amoung the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm thier fears.

But if you have a place for me here,
well....it need not be too grand.
I never expected or had too much
so if you don't....I'll understand."

There was silence all around the room
where the saints respectfully stood.
As the police officer waited quietly,
for the judgement....bad or good.

"step forward now, police officer,
you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
~Author unknown

Anonymous

God bless you and your family in these trying times. Thank you for your dedicated service.

DE
St. Louis Metro Police