Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Shannon, On this the anniversary of your untimely death I wanted to let your friends and family know you, hero, have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedication and service. Keep watch over us brother, even though I did not know you, you are missed by your fellow LEO's. Rest easy sir.

NC LEO
Winston-Salem NC Police Dept.

March 7, 2007

Today, I remember you, as always my brother and dear friend
Although nothing will ever suffice to say to you, at least on this day, as well as every day you are remembered I can look toward the skies and see your face there. With the recent snow that we have had had within the last three weeks, I know that you would be in heaven on earth - enjoying your sled and the open air. Please continue to protect us all and be with your family! I love you man and always will, until we meet again in that glorified sky above. Say Hi to the big guy for me would ya!!

LOVE ALWAYS

A Friend for Life

March 7, 2007

Mike,

I think of you so often. We had many laughs together, both before we started working together and after. I will never forget the look on your face, when you saw that we were both hired at Adams on the same day. It was a sign. You were my friend and I miss you so much. Every once in awhile I come across a picture of you, whether it was at a wedding or a Christmas party. Any picture I find of you, you are always smiling. It has been four long years for you friends and family. I know the way I get through this is to know you are in a much better place and you are making everybody happy where you are at. I hope to see you soon. Love and Miss ya. CS

Carla Storm-Former Adams County Employee
Former Partner

March 7, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 4th anniversary of your EOW. I know the tears still flow from the many broken hearts that were left behind. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still on patrol watching over the thin blue line. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 7, 2007

Remembering you on your tragic day and the loss of another law enforcement officer 3 years ago. God Bless the Shannon family, friends, and the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

March 7, 2007

G-d Bless.

March 7, 2007

DEPUTY SHANNON, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY FAMILIES PRAYERS.

KIMBERLY KIDWELL
DAUGHTER OF FALLEN STANFORD KY OFFICER GARY KIDWELL

March 7, 2007

Mikee,

It has been 4 years ago that you were taken away. We still think of you often. We ran into Tim, Connie and your beautiful niece this past weekend. She is just precious. I am sure you are watching her from up above. We saw your dad and sister not to long ago and they seem to be doing good. We wish you were hear with us and know that you are watching us from above. Please keep my brother safe and all the other deputies and officers. God bless you Mikee!

Krista & Kallee

Friend

March 6, 2007

Killed over a tree, I hope the homeowner realizes that a tree isn't worth taking a life. I was glad to hear your killer wasn't able to con the system into letting him go. He is where is should be, but you are not. I only knew of you in death and not in life. I am married to an deputy that has cheated death twice now. Please continue to watch over your fellow officers, your family and friends. Keep each of them safe from harm and if it is "their time", please guide them through the gates of Heaven.

March 6, 2007

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizen's/Iowa

March 4, 2007

I never had the honor of meeting you, but your my hero. GOD BLESS!

WH

February 22, 2007

Happy Birthday Mikee!

How things have changed over the past couple of years......
I remember March 7, 2003 so vividly, as if it were yesterday. I remember where I was when I paged, the smells, the music on the radio, etc. Life stood still for days, and sometimes still does.

However, it has been almost three years now and life has drastically changed for all of us. I remember speaking with a Sauk County Deputy after your death who had lost a son/fellow deputy/best friend in a line of duty traffic accident. I remember him telling me how much things would change in the Department, and life in general, especially during the next five years. He mentioned how many of the deputies employed by the Department on March 7, 2003 would no longer be there in 5 years. Well, it has been only 3 years, and look how much things have changed. Many of those deputies/officers at the Sheriff's Department (and surrounding agencies) are no longer there, for a variety of reasons. And whatever those reasons, I don't think anyone could have imagined how drastically we would be affected by your death and how our lives would change forever. The comradery we experienced immediately after your death is no longer there. Friendships have been lost/terminated/abandoned.... The support we offered each other that tragic day is gone. Although we must move on, it seems that some have forgotten how truly precious life is, and how quickly it can be taken away.

I hope that on your birthday, and this Thanksgiving, those who were touched so deeply by you and everything you stood for, remember how precious life is, and quickly it can be taken away. I hope they remember that friends, family, comradery, and kinship are some of the greatest and most precious gifts and that they should not be taken for granted.

Happy Birthday my friend. The kids and I miss you so very much.

Thinking of you often.

TK

November 22, 2006

Happy Birthday Mikee!

How things have changed over the past couple of years......
I remember March 7, 2003 so vividly, as if it were yesterday. I remember where I was when I paged, the smells, the music on the radio, etc. Life stood still for days, and sometimes still does.

However, it has been almost three years now and life has drastically changed for all of us. I remember speaking with a Sauk County Deputy after your death who had lost a son/fellow deputy/best friend in a line of duty traffic accident. I remember him telling me how much things would change in the Department, and life in general, especially during the next five years. He mentioned how many of the deputies employed by the Department on March 7, 2003 would no longer be there in 5 years. Well, it has been only 3 years, and look how much things have changed. Many of those deputies/officers at the Sheriff's Department (and surrounding agencies) are no longer there, for a variety of reasons. And whatever those reasons, I don't think anyone could have imagined how drastically we would be affected by your death and how our lives would change forever. The comradery we experienced immediately after your death is no longer there. Friendships have been lost/terminated/abandoned.... The support we offered each other that tragic day is gone. Although we must move on, it seems that some have forgotten how truly precious life is, and how quickly it can be taken away.

I hope that on your birthday, and this Thanksgiving, those who were touched so deeply by you and everything you stood for, remember how precious life is, and quickly it can be taken away. I hope they remember that friends, family, comradery, and kinship are some of the greatest and most precious gifts and that they should not be taken for granted.

Happy Birthday my friend. The kids and I miss you so very much.

Thinking of you often.

TK

November 22, 2006

Michael-You were my brothers best friend and he misses you
more the what words can express. On days when his soul is
troubled,he comes to the place in the woods where you now
rest. He often wonders what would have been. He was so looking forward to spending the summer fishing with you.
He was going to use my Dads boat. That boat was old and I
often wonder how much longer it would float. It could tell
a few stories of its own. I think my brother finds peace when he comes to visit you. Everyday he wishes you were here. I don't always hear it in his voice but see it in his
eyes. Don't ever forget what you meant to him. All he has to
do is see the crimson leaves and hear the wind in the trees.
It is at this moment,he realizes you are very near. He sees
the stars at night and finally comes to the place where the
peace of wild things can sleep.--RRK

August 25, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 29, 2006

Your killer will not get out of jail. He tried but did not get a new court case or his release. He will not see freedom. He senselessly took you from your friends and family. Please watch over all of your brothers and sisters and the thin blue line.

Officer
St. Paul Police

June 9, 2006

to the family of deputy shannon

i was going to visit my sons page after work and michael popped up on the we remember section. i was immediately struck by his happiness and youth. what a wonderful smile. we lost our son in oct of 2003 and missed the whole odmp thing in the months before. i can tell from the reflections left for mike and the smile in the picture he was doing the job he loved. as parents of a young son who also gave his life for other our prayers are with you the parents and family of mike. we will be going to washinngton this year and if you are there also would love to give you a hug.

thank you for your son

kathe starks
mother of officer daniel starks
eow 10/25/03

April 25, 2006

Deputy Shannon, I'm sure God is embracing you as a write you this message. I pray that he will also embrace your family and friends

C.A. McGahey
Former Officer Jackson Police Dept. Ms.

March 7, 2006

To Deputy Michael Shannon and his loved ones:

On this the day of the third anniversary of Michael's tragic death,please know Mike's memory is honored and revered by even those who didn't know him personally, but learned about this dedicated officer through the many reflections left for him.
Tears began to stream down my face as I read all the wonderful sentiments and memories about Mikee. He touched so many lives by the way he lived his life. I salute his valor and courage.
Rest in Peace, Deputy Shannon.

I am thankful his family got some measure of justice and hope that has helped bring them some peace.

To his parents, I share your anquish of having lost a child to gunfire in the line of duty. I hope that you continue to be supported by your law enforcement family, and other police survivors who share your painful journey.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Deputy Shannon gave his community and the citizens of Wisconsin, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 7, 2003.

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

March 7, 2006

Will remember you in my prayers today.
God Bless.

Anne , Civilian (UK)

March 7, 2006

I still miss you my brother. you will be with me forever. I love you.

Stefanie Shannon

March 7, 2006

Well Mikee it has been 3 years ago today that you went to be in heaven and to be everyone's guardian angel. Kallee still talks about you all the time and misses you. We watch your DVD tribute quite often. I tell her your her guardian angel and that you are watching over her all the time. I know that since you been gone life has changed here alot for us. We are moving on and getting on with our life it has been difficult and hard and wish you were here to be with everyone. We miss your smile and laughter. Please watch over all of your fellow officers and friends and let them be safe. Please be with your family and watch over them. Your niece is beautiful and you would love her to pieces. You would be proud of her. Just wanted to tell you we think of you often and miss u. Until we meet again. God Bless!

Friend

March 7, 2006

Deputy Shannon, you are a hero. Rest in peace my brother in blue. May God bless you and your loved ones.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 7, 2006

In Valor there is Hope. You are not forgotten.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

March 7, 2006

Mikee
Your Spirits strength remains strong. Your Souls flame burns all night long. Memories of you keep shining like the dawn and evening dew. Your smile reminds me you are never gone as I feel the warmth of the evening sun. Now I lay me down to sleep knowing your heart is with us to keep.
Forever your burning coals to keep your flame burning! Janis

CO Janis S. Waite
Wood County Sheriffs Dept

March 5, 2006