Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike-
Long before you were given your badge you looked out for us. It was your destiny and while your body was on this planet, you tried your best to look out for us. You are in a better, safer place now where you can watch over us ALL...all of the time. Peace be with you and your family. I always have fond memories when I think of the time we all spent together so many years ago!

Anonymous

February 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 12, 2010

Mike,
I've tried to leave a thought on this site every year since 2002 and just couldn't find the words to express what a class act you are and just how much your missed. I still can't find them. Me and some of the guys from our old FTC days still get together and your always in our thoughts.

Ofc. Scott Bardell
Detroit Medical Center Police Authority

February 10, 2010

Mike

Your 43 birthday just passed and you were remembered. We toasted to you. Your memory is alive and well. You are greatly missed. Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

February 5, 2010

leighah hope u and the kids doin okay now that time has passed.god bless yall never 4gotten.cris came thru neighborhood 2 relive some memories not 2 long ago.from ur old lawn guy
mike

5points captain
neighborhood watch

January 17, 2010

Merry Christmas Mike love and miss you.

Carol Suggs
friend

December 21, 2009

To the Scanlon Family, How nice it was to get to know
your Sister and her family on the "Thin Blue Line" this
past weekend in Lexingon Harbor. How comforting it is to
talk to someone whom knows your loss. We are still missing
our Sarah, EOW 10-19-08 everyday, your family is still
missing you. Proud to have met them!!
Sincerely,
Connie Jones, ONA WHIM

Connie Jones
Survivor-in-law

August 10, 2009

I have no idea who Michael Scanlon is, I just feel burdened for the family and friends of fallen officers. My dad was a Wayne County Sheriff for 30 years, and there were many nights, including during the Detroit riots, that we prayed he would return safe. I guess i just needed to vent and express my heartfelt sympathy, even 7 years later, to the family that is still grieving his un-necessary death.....Bonnie

Bonnie Beck
no relationship

April 29, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 23, 2009

Mike,
Your sacrafice will never be forgotten. Keep an eye out for us down here.

And when our time has run out,
And we're facing our own end,
We will walk a beat in Heaven,
With our loved one and our friends.
Joseph Ferra - "The Thin Blue Line"

David Stahl
DEA / Fresno, CA

February 16, 2009

To Officer Michael Scanlon, his loved ones, and his fellow officers with Detroit Police Department:

On this the seventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Mike. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Mike gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 12, 2002.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Michael Scanlon

February 12, 2009

I think of your sacrifice often, I miss the up north trips, Heaven got a hell of a cop six years ago I just wish you were still here. Rest well my brother

Anonymous

February 6, 2009

Happy Birthday dear brother.

I think of you everyday and so miss your smiling face. They have said with time the images fade, but I will never forget the smile only you can smile and your laugh.

Rest in Peace. Love you always.

Jeanne
Sister

February 2, 2009

Happy Birthday, Mike. I miss you and wish you were here with us. Keep watch over us until we come home and we'll have a big bash like old times. Love You.

Carol Suggs
friend

February 2, 2009

Merry Christmas Mike. I remember and pray for your family this Christmas. Never forgotten.

David Stahl
DEA Fresno, CA

December 19, 2008

Mike,

You are never forgotten and you are missed very much.

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season up there.

Anonymous

December 15, 2008

Shine Your Light
The cry of the city like a siren's song
Wailing over the rooftops the whole night long
Saw a shooting star like a diamond in the sky
Must be someone's soul passing by

These are the streets
Where we used to run where your Papa's from
These are the days
Where you become what you become
These are the streets
Where the story's told
The truth unfolds
Darkness settles in

Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so i can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength
To carry on, carry on

Don't wanna be a hero
Just an everyday man
Trying to do the job the very best he can
But now it's like living on borrowed time
Out on the rim, over the line
Always tempting fate like a game of chance
Never wanna stick around to the very last dance
Sometimes i stumble and take a hard fall
Loose(?) hold your grip off the wall

Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so i can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength to carry on
Carry on

I thought i saw him walking by the side of the road
Maybe trying to find his way home

He's here but not here
He's gone but not gone
Just hope he knows if I get lost

Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so i can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength to carry on
To carry on

Anonymous

July 31, 2008

Another year gone by. You are deeply missed by your friends and family each day. We will keep fighting the good fight till we meet you in heaven.

Michelle Houston-Miller
Friend

February 13, 2008

well mike, I just wanted to say that i miss you and wish that you were here to help me with a question regarding an accident i'm handling. I have a beautiful little girl who is almost 6 years old and each day I remember the great sacrifice that you made on that cold night 6 years ago and I hug her a little tighter and never forget the last words I say to her is "I love you." I so wish I could have been working that night so I could have seen you initiate that traffic stop and I would have made sure the stop was completed and you were headed into the barn to go home to little ones. Rest well and I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!

p.o. eric e. ewing
dpd #8 and friend

February 11, 2008

Mike,
Six years now and everyday I remember your sacrafice. I think of your family often. Keep watch'n out for us!
God Bless You Brother!
-former Dbn. PD #424

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the policeman waited quietly
For the judgement from his God.
"Step forward now, policeman
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
-unknown

S/A David Stahl
Fresno DEA

February 11, 2008

Another year goes by and my thoughts are haunted still by the memories. When someone older dies, you kind of expect it, it's painful, but in a way it's accepted and you move on. When you lose someone well before their time I don't think it ever goes away. The pain and anger continues on year after year knowing you'll never see that person again. Michael, all of your friends and family miss you and we keep you in our hearts always. We keep yours and Steve's memories alive by staying connected through the year with family and "ol time" gatherings and I know you are there with us. We will never forget you or your sacrifice to keep us safe. It stinks to not have you here, but I know you are watching over us and for that I thank you and feel safe.
All my love, Say HI to Steve for me! miss you too!

Carol Suggs
friend

February 10, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 9, 2008

It is almost the anniversary of your death and the time has given the people who knew you a little comfort, but we never forget when we lose one of our own. February is a sad month for me, I lost my partner on February 9, 1999 and came to Eighth Precinct after his shooting. We never worked together but at the hospital I felt your partners pain. Please keep us in you wing span as we continue to our job.

Police Officer La Shanna Potts
Partner in Blue

February 5, 2008

I cannot even begin to explain to the family how badly I feel for you! I am haunted by this everyday of my life,I wish I could just speak out to his family and let them know everything I feel! I have read all types of stories about him and I cry every time. The world truely is missing one of thee most heart felt people ever to grace this earth. I am happy to say though that my family did help raise money for the Scanlon family and we did drop it off at the 8th department. My only wish is to talk to the family and let them know how deeply sorry I am for them and how badly I hurt everyday!!! I am one of the people who helped put "him" behind bars for the rest of his days. I know that Michael hears my crys and knows the Gods honest truth about EVERYTHING!!! And for that I am thankful and relieved. I do have some sort of closer with that but still feel the biggest void in me for not being able to speak to the family, I did try once but I was then informed I couldnt do anything during the trial. I just want them to know I am sooooo sorry for their loss and I hope you know that I did everything in my power to help this case and I told the truth 100% to my knowledge. From my family to yours, May God bless you and your family!
Im sorry and I hope you understand everything I am trying to get out there in such a small and unconventional way.
Thank you for reading!
I'd rather not type my name but I am "the girl"

February 2, 2008

"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 13, 2007