Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dearest FOP members… I am not a policeman… just a retired disabled serviceman who has had a nice part time job within the town of Rome… my job is to go out and take care of the little towns parks and recreation areas… paint… clean restrooms… mow lawns and trim and weed whack trees and areas..
One of my jobs along with fellow employees… is to help maintain the SPRING BRANCH CEMETERY in which Deputy Shannon is interred.. everytime I went there be it by myself, or with others my heart would always sink a little just mowing the area around his headstone… as there is a metal hook decoration behind his headstone… where I took a plastic bouquet of flowers that someone had just laid on top of the nearby waste receptacle… I wiped it off as gently as I could.., and placed it upon the hook… to my knowledge it’s still there… I know this sounds crazy… as I never met “Mikeee”…. As we share the same “nickname” in our lives… I spent 24 years in the military… and all my friends and CO’s called me that.. I just wanted to say how sorry I am having heard how he passed… your up there now, Deputy Shannon…. But just know that I lovingly tend your resting place as well as the other dearly departed…here on earth.. when it’s time to take care of it.. I hope to see you one day when it’s my turn to meet HIM… God bless you and rest you, Michael.. ☦️
sincerely,
Michael John Raysses
Sergeant/USAR-Retired

Sgt Michael John Raysses/SGT USAR RET.
Retired U.S. ARMY RESERVES SERGEANT

December 24, 2024

Condolences to the Shannon family

Carson loveless

April 22, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Shannon,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens ofAdams County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 7, 2023

Mikee 20 years ago today you left us. Not a day goes by that we dont think of you. You are missed. Your humor, kindness, and professionalism. You were amazing.

Elana
BFFD

March 7, 2023

Mikee, you were my best friend! it has taken me a long time to visit this page. You were my dispatch partner. You always had my back! I have so many memories of the goofy things that happened over the years. It was truly a pleasure to be your friend. You were such a kind person. I often wonder what kind of trouble you would be instigating now! or would you have children that we could corrupt? or where your law enforcement career would have taken you? Still miss you today and will never forget. Rest Easy and keep watching over all of us in this profession.

Lori Heideman
Wood County Dispatch

December 31, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

March 8, 2020

Today and always friend we remember you! Continue to protect us all and until we meet again. Again thank you for your courage that day. Miss you bud

anonymous
anonymous

March 7, 2019

16 years today Mikee you were taken. Not a day goes by that you are not missed, both personally and professionally. You were the best of the best. Continue to keep watch over us from above as we know you do. Know your loved by many.

A friend
Big Flats Wi

March 7, 2019

I was a friend of 'Mikey". He truly was the kind of person that brightened everybody's day. He always had a quick smile and a positive word. I am sure he would have had a beautiful family, if he hadn't been robbed of the lifespan he deserved.
R.I.P. Mikey

Friend
Rome, WI

November 10, 2018

Hi. Im coming at 2018 on my mothers account. I feel so bad for my dad and my mom. its been 15 years now. Yesterday was your ceremony. I wish I wouldve gotten to meet you. Maybe things would be diffrent then. I hope you have rested is peace for the past 15 years. Everyone misses you. You will never be forgotten.

Student at AMS Nekoosa Michelle Shannon
Michael Shannons Niece

March 8, 2018

Deeply remembered today and always my friend! Be close to your family today and always Mike! Miss you friend

Anonymous
Anonymous

March 7, 2017

Thank you for your service my brother. Heros go to a better place, cowards go to hell.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

March 7, 2017

You are not forgotten, Michael. You will never be forgotten.

Thinking of you and your family today.

UWP alum

March 7, 2016

Just rode three days in the Law Enforcement United "Road To Hope" from Reading, Pa to Washington D.C. by bicycle for police memorial week and had the honor of wearing a bracelet with your name on it. Thank you for your service and you will always be remembered.

Police Officer Chad Caudill
Columbus Ohio Police

May 12, 2015

Hey Mike, stopped by your grave the other day while out fishing. It still looks good. Miss you my friend...

lieutenant Stuart McGregor Sr
BigFlats fire and rescue

May 10, 2015

Hey Mike,
Every few days I look at ODMP and knew that soon I would be seeing your memorial. As we all remember when a loved one is taken from us there are times when we question the reasons and never realize the answers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten by your family, friends, and the law enforcement community that knew you as well as those who didn't (like me) but respect you for your service and sacrifice. Know that you will never be forgotten.

Ken Daniels
WISO - Retired

February 21, 2015

Hey Mike,
Just sitting at Pritzle's using the WI-FI and stated thinking of you. You come to mind often and I visit your grave a few times a year. Just wanted you to know you are still on our minds.
Love ya bro,
stu

Lieutenant
BigFlats Fire and Rescue

June 30, 2014

After spending 28 years with the Adams Co. Sheriff's dept and being involved and watching other officers having so many close calls, I thought I had escaped it all after retiring in 2002. I had already known the pain of losing friends and loved ones, especially after spending two years in Vietnam. I was not prepared to hear the news of your passing. Our loss of you was especially tragic as you were so young, full of life, and a kind and gentle spirit. I wish I had been there to protect you!!!
Your brotherhood and my brothers in Vietnam share the same good intentions. We "Sheep Dogs" attempt to protect the herd of sheep, are only wanted when the Wolf is around. Few will remember yet those of the few that do, I take pride to be a part of them. I/We will never forget.
Some say that heaven is a place where all your dogs wait for you. I believe that as well as all those heroes that went before us. I pray that I see you all one day.

Sgt./Inv.
Brother in Arms Adams S.O.

May 9, 2014

You are still in our hearts Mikee. We miss you every day.

Elana
BFFD

March 15, 2014

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Retired Wisconsin L.E.O.

September 15, 2013

It will be ten years and seems like yesterday. You left us too young and are dearly missed. Thank you for watching over all of us and your family. you will never be forgotten.

Krista and Kallee

Krista Coon
Friend

March 6, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 6, 2013

Thinking of you today as another shooting took place thank you for watching over everyone you truly are missed.

Krista coon
Friend

February 20, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 5, 2013

On August 24, 2012, Adams County dedicated a memorial for Officer Shannon. This revived his memory and renewed the loss that his family and friends have felt. But what a joy to know that he is also remembered in this way. May God comfort you and sustain his memory.

Rev. Franklin H. Giebel

August 24, 2012