Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who unlocked your car after you accidentally locked the keys and your baby up at the mall.
I was the one who gave you a ride to the gas station when you ran out of gas on that back road.
I was the one who changed your tire because you couldn't figure out how to work the stupid scissor jack.
I was the one who directed you safely through that busy intersection when the traffic signals weren't working.
I was the one who gave you a jump-start after you left your lights on.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who found the item that identified the guy who raped your daughter.
I was the one who spent my days off in court to testify and help convict the man who beat your son so badly.
I was the one who located your grandmother in the woods that night when it was 22 degrees and she had wandered away from the nursing home.
I was the one who loaned you the raincoat the night we stood and watched your house burn.
I was the one who talked with you for two hours about your son running away from home.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who held your hand, wiped the blood out of you eyes, and calmed you down while the Fire Department cut you out of what was left of your car.
I was the one who called you at 2 a.m. to come pick up your 16 year old daughter because she had been drinking too much.
I was the one who knocked on your door at 4 a.m. to let you know your 16 year old daughter would never be coming home again.
I was the one who did CPR on your 3 year old after you found him in the pool.
I was the one who helped deliver your new baby when you didn't quite make it to the ER.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got that snake out of your bathroom around midnight.
I was the one who got my knees and elbows scraped up fighting with the shoplifter with your carton of cigarettes.
I was the one who took your son for a "ride-along" so he could see what it was really like.
I was the one who gave you the right directions so you wouldn't miss that business meeting.
I was the one who stopped you to let you know your right rear tire was going flat.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who escorted your son's funeral procession from the church to the cemetery and cried behind my sunglasses because he was my friend, too.
I was the one watched over your place while you were on vacation.
I was the one who worked for you on Christmas Day so you could be off with your family.
I was the one who joked around with you after your truck got hit by a train and you walked away without a scratch.
I was the one was able to talk your husband into going into counseling with you.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got shot when I pulled over a car for a traffic violation and the driver turned out to be an escaped convict who had sworn he would never go back to prison.
Oh, by the way, my memorial service is at 2 p.m.

Will you remember me now?

I will remember you!! RIP

Deputy
Wood County Sheriff

December 7, 2005

Mike - today was Thanksgiving and I gave thought to you and your unselffishness that day and all the days that you lived. May you look down upon your family and us all with grace and love this day. Miss you man, and keep it safe up there....

Anonymous
Wisconsin

November 25, 2005

Happy Birthday! We miss you more and more.

November 22, 2005

This week is Thanksgiving.The hour has arrived. Take this second, a moment of silence. There could never be a more Spiritual feeling, a moment of deep Spritiuality in Reverance of Mikee, our FALLEN WARRIOR. We are the small smoldering coals that egnite and keep the FALLEN HERO'S flames burning! Their FALLEN SOULS are our candles of light glowing strongly in our darkest hour when we question our very own purpose in life. I am proud to be a smoldering coal giving Breath to the Burning Light of our FALLEN WARRIORS. They are the SILENT ANGELS who watch over us as the Sun rises, the Sun sets, a Burning Light in the Darkest Shadows of the night. Their Tears are the Rain Drops falling gently upon us. Their Smiles are the touch of the Gentle Breeze which surrounds us. Their Soft Kisses are the warmth of the Sun. Their Hugs are the Heat of the Fire burning in the Cold Winters Night. I Stand Proud with Great Honor and Dignity as an Officer guided by my Guardian Angel, Mikee. He has taught the real definition of True
Morals, Ethics and Self Respect. Not only to me, DLW, AV, LH, CL, but to many of our Fellow Law Enforcement Officers, Fire Fighters, EMT's, DOC Agents, Friends and Families. I LOVE YOU MIKEE! Your SMOLDERING COALS of your SPIRITUAL SOUL to KEEP YOU BURNING!

Spiritually Forever from My Heart!
Your Spiritual Warrior
Officer Janis S. Waite
WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
ROME POLICE DEPT

Officer Janis S. Waite
Wood County Sheriff's Dept-Rome Police Dept

November 19, 2005

Hi Mike,
Just thought I'd drop you a note to let you know we are all still thinking of you, take care brother.

W149

September 24, 2005

Even tho I never got to meet you, I admire the sacrifice that you paid to keep the community safe!

Rest in peace!

Anonymous

August 20, 2005

MIKEE, since my son passed away in march this year the only thing keeping me going is the fact that i know he is with you and that your taking care of him. He was only 14. kick him in thr butt for what he did then give him a hug and tell him I love and miss him.
thanks dude. stu

lutenent
BFFD

June 23, 2005

Mikee,
It's been two years since you were taken from us but I still see you every where.The hurt has not gone away like I was told it would. Some times when I'm fishing on one of the lakes or go past your old place, I just break down and cry( as I am doing now).
I miss you my friend. A day doesn't go by I dont think of you. Some times it makes me smile thinking of something you did, or the way you played pool.
Even my children talk of you now and then. They will never for get either.
WE love and miss you bro.

stu
BFFD

March 15, 2005

My old friend... may all that is great in the heavenly skies that you now serve be unto you and may you watch over us as we look to the skies above and see you there with that glorious smile and laughter as we note another year has passed without your presence in body. I look to you in the future and remember how things use to be for all of us here that know you and am comforted by all that you were to all of us. May you sit at his side and follow his wisdom and may you bring comfort to your brother, sister-in-law, mother, father, and sister as we remember you. LOVE YA MAN AND KEEP IT SAFE!!

ANONYMOUS
WISCONSIN

March 6, 2005

Was thinking about you today. With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas right around the corner it just brings to mind all of the people going through this normally happy time who are missing you. Hope you're smiling down on everyone who is remembering and appreciating you and all that you stood for.

Anonymous

November 27, 2004

I find myself coming to this website on a daily basis. I was in Washington, D.C. last week and visited the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. It was the most peaceful experience. I said a prayer for Deputy Shannon, his family and friends, and especially his brothers and sisters in blue. May God bless and watch over you.

Probation/Parole Agent
Wisconsin

October 28, 2004

Buddy...today I though about you quite a bit. I heard this saying today and it made me think. It went, "LIFE IS NOT MEASURED BY THE NUMBERS OF BREATHS THAT WE SHALL TAKE, BUT RATHER THE MOMENTS THAT TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY". Thank you that day, today, and the days that are in front of us all, for your undying unselfishness. As you have and will continue to remain next to the big guy upstairs here is a smile from us all that love ya man...

ANONYMOUS

October 21, 2004

I was so glad when I checked back here today and read updated information about what happened with the court case! I never got to know Deputy Shannon, but when I read about what happened last year, and then read all of the things that people close to him wrote in here, I felt deeply saddened. I'm so glad that justice prevailed here, but I know that it can never make up for the loss of somebody so dear to his family, friends, coworkers and community. Please know that you are all still held in prayer, and I hope that you will always share your memories and keep this hero alive in your hearts.

Anonymous
Colorado

August 5, 2004

To the Shannon Families: I'm deeply pleased to hear the results from the court procedings. Finally Justice Will Be Served.... Officer Michael Shannon will never be forgotten......

As a A-F Resident all my life; I indeed had a run in or two with Officer Shannon even though I was issused a ticket for speeding, every time I seen Officer Shannon after that point he always asked if was speeding recently!!!!!! I just smiled and greeted him as another A-F Resident NOT Officer Shannon. I will never forget you MIKEE.................................
May you rest in peace..........

Anonymous

April 15, 2004

Deputy Shannon, I have never met you, but the impact you left of my life is very great. My husband works for one of the Sheriffs Departments that responded to the call the day you gave the greatest sacrafice of all. When I came home to find my grandmother watching my kids and my husband called out to work was nothing out of the ordinary. When I called my husband to let him know I was home with the kids, he told me he didn't know when he would be home, and that an Adams County Deputy had been shot and killed. I prayed for your family immediatly. You have taught me not to take anything for grantit. You have also taught me that a police officer never has a ordinary day at work. I pray for my husband every day when he leaves for work, he never leaves without a hug and kiss and me telling him to be safe. I don't understand why this happens to the good guys! I am so sorry that your family had to go through this. I pray they have the strengh to live from day to day even though it will be the hardest thing they ever have to do. I am pleased to know that my husband not only has God looking out for him, but that he has one brave gaurdian angel. I know you were there looking over each one of the officers the dreadful day that awful man took your life. So, let me say thank you for watching over my husband. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God Bless You All!!

Anonymous

April 11, 2004

Mike
There isnt a day that goes by that i dont think about that day March 7 2003. I still dont understand why this had to happen! You were a good man a very caring man and you did your job the best way you knew how u never judged anyone and were always there to listen and help in any way you could.
There are so many people that will never forget you and your smile. Your life was cut so short there are so many things you wont get to have in your life. I'm thankful for the time that I did know you.
We finally got justice he will never get out of prison but that doesnt make the hurt go away and it will never bring you back to us.
Please watch over all of the officer and protect them im sorry we couldnt protect you!
YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!

Anonymous

April 8, 2004

May you finally rest in peace Mikee. Kramer was sentenced to life without parole today. May the healing process continue, for everyone. I love and miss you.

Anonymous

April 2, 2004

Mike -

I never had the opportunity to meet you but have thought of you nearly every day for the past year. Having read the reflections of you that your friends left on this site and having heard about you from my brother, it is obvious you were a great guy with an incredible future ahead of you.

Thank you for making me realize just how much danger my brother and his fellow officers/deputies can be in at any given moment, even in a place as safe as central Wisconsin seemed. I now value the time I am able to spend with my brother more than ever.

I will always think of you often. Thanks for being one of the good guys.

Anonymous

March 7, 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, March 7, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Michael E. Shannon who died in the line of duty on this date one year ago.

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

Deputy Shannon's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

March 7, 2004

Well My Friend........
03-07-2004, it still just seems like yesterday and I still can't find the words to express just how much I miss you. My brother, please help ALL of us get through this day and keep watchful eyes over your brother and your sister-in-law, along with your mother, sister and father. We love you Mike and I think of you daily. You are always next to my heart in silver shining form, just as bright as the last day that I saw you. Guide and protect us Saint Michael. Love Ya Man....

Police Officer
Wisconsin

March 6, 2004

Well Mikee, the jury has come through for us. The trial was hard on alot of us and especially the ones that were so close to you, Dhein, Chuck and Gator I think were down there every day for you Mike. Goodspeed and watch over us all. You can never be forgoten my friend.

Anonymous

January 31, 2004

The trial is over but the hurt remaines. We miss you each and every day.Your killer will spend the rest of his life behind bars, but that is not even close to the sentance we are all serving eith out you. God bless you mike and God bless the Shannon family. my prayers are with you all

safety officer
BFFD

January 30, 2004

JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED MIKEE!!! GUILTY ACROSS THE BOARD. GOD BLESS YOU, WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND WILL KEEP MAKING YOU PROUD.

Anonymous

January 29, 2004

Well Mikee the trial has started. I can only hope that the people of the Jury see that brutal man for what he is and that Justice will be served . I know you are watching from above. I hope that your family will receive some satisfaction and a sense of closure. God willing this man will put away for a long time ( The rest of his life ) so he will not be free to hurt or kill again. Soooo Mikee keep your wings held high and your halo on straight. We will always love and remember you!

Anonymous

January 24, 2004

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Anonymous

January 13, 2004