Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Michael,
I have seen you since you have passed, and I understand what you are saying. I love you and your family more than you know.

Always with you,
Kevin Selva

Kevin
Selva

July 19, 2008

Just thinking of you....

Miss you like always, Jen

June 29, 2008

May Ofc. Waters' family and friends take comfort in knowing that the Lord keeps a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others, and that you will be waiting there for them when they arrive. May you rest in peace and may your parents and loved ones live in peace.

Lt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage PD, Alaska

June 19, 2008

You took my hand
You showed me how
You promised me you'd be around
ah huh that's right

I took your words
And I believed
In everything you said to me
yeah huh that's right


If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
Cause they're all wrong
I know better
Cause you said forever
And ever
Who knew

Remember when we were such fools
And so convinced and just too cool
oh no no no

I wish I could touch you again
I wish I could still call you a friend
I'd give anything


When someone said count your blessings now
'Fore they're long gone
I guess I just didn't know how
I was all wrong
But they knew better
Still you said forever
And ever
Who Knew

Yeah yeah

I'll keep you locked in my head
Until we meet again
Until we until we meet again
And I won't forget you my friend
What happened


If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
Cause they're all wrong and
That last kiss I'll cherish
Until we meet again
And time makes it harder
I wish I could remember
But I keep your memory
You visit me in my sleep
My darlin' who knew

My darlin' my darlin' who knew
My darlin' I miss you
My darlin' who knew

Who knew

Who Knew Lyrics by Pink

May 24, 2008

I never really got to know you like my husband did.... But, I know he misses his friend & I know you are watching over him....for God so loved the world////

April 3, 2008

I miss you. I miss you. I miss you. -- Jen

April 2, 2008

Miss you, Michael.

March 12, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 26, 2008

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE, MY ONLY SUNSHINE
YOU MAKE ME HAPPY WHEN SKIES ARE GRAY
YOU'LL NEVER KNOW DEAR HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU
PLEASE DON'T TAKE MY SUNSHINE AWAY

THE OTHER NIGHT DEAR WHEN I LAID SLEEPING
I DREAMT I HELD YOU IN MY ARMS
WHEN I AWOKE DEAR I WAS MISTAKEN
SO I HUNG MY HEAD AND CRIED...

MOM

February 25, 2008

December 18 is our son's birthday, his 29th birthday. On his birthday, as we do every day, we thank God for the precious gift of Michael's life to us. God knows how much we love and miss Michael. We think about Michael every second of our lives and we remember and treasure every day, every moment we spent with him. We love Michael forever...

Thanks to all who have taken the time to honor our son.

God bless,

Michael's Mom

Cuca Waters
Mom

December 17, 2007

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 20, 2007

Mike,
I'm submitting a new picture to go on your ODMP. I don't like the one that is up now -- it's just not you. You were always smiling and living life to the fullest - so I've submitted a picture that shows off who you are. I hope you like it.
Love always, Jennifer

November 13, 2007

Mike,
As I sit in front of this computer, I can not believe it has been 4 years since that horrible night. I still remember working the ball game listening to the radio, when the pursuit started. I was talking to one of the parents, and after a short time could hear the panic in the voices then all was silent. I remember that night vividly, like most tragic events that happens in life. Mike you are greatly missed by everyone, Ed especially. Miranda is in 7th grade now, you would not believe how she has grown! She has asked about you, still remembering how funny you were. Mike please watch over us, keeping harm at arms length from us as we work. I hope you and Carthan have seen each other again-with both of you looking out for us, I think we will be okay. Until we meet again.

Tatum

PFC Elizabeth Tatum
WMPD

September 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Waters on the anniversary of his passing. My heart aches for your wife. May she know you will always be a hero. God Bless you all.
Officer Waters paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place for us all. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

September 11, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 4th anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and protect them from harm, also watch over those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and have not been forgotten by many of us out here.

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

September 11, 2007

I remember sitting in the training room with you and Edd that first week. You drove a different car everytime you came back from break. Or how about that time you and Jen came over and stayed after the party watching Friends triva. Welaughed so hard that night. I thought you were going to pop from eating so many bugers. LOL.. You were a great guy Mike, crazy, but GREAT!

Powers #237
West Memphis

September 11, 2007

Well it has been 4 whole years since you left this world Mike to go on to a better place where one day we will all meet again. Have you know that Jen is doing well and has a beautiful son. I remember that night well, but the way I remember it the most is being pissed off that night because I wanted to get to be the one to ride with you that night. I remember begging with the supervisor to be able to get to ride with you cause I thought that would be cool. Well I didn't and here we are still doing this job in the same town, wishing we still had our buddy 238 with us, but deep down inside all of us know that in some strange way that at all times you are still with us in different ways. Entering buildings and then all of a sudden you get that feeling that something isnt right or you need to look for that person you are looking for in another spot I thank you for the guidance and the extra help, Also when we got these new cars I could be going down the road and all of a sudden the radio would kick on or if the radio was on the volume would max out and I would think to myself I sure do wish u would stop turning my radio up in the car, but deep down I was happy and felt at peace knowing that in some way that you were there with me.
Life has changed for me alittle: I am no longer with stacey, Emma is 4 now and growing like a weed, sold the house and paid off all my debt once again. I still get to talk to Jen every once in a while and their is no change in the antics of your buddy Edd williams. He is still hated by the community in WEst Memphis. I believe tht if you were still here in person and not in spirit you and Edd would've had a hell of a run for complaints within the community.
I just want you to know that was one of the hardest days in my life, and I will never forget your presence at this place. I still have dreams of that horrible night, only of course when I have been drinking heavily, or have had not gotten enough sleep.
All will be well till we meet again,watch over us all and keep on giving us the since of comfort with all the dangerous situations that we enter into.

Charlie Dabbs III
WMPD

September 11, 2007

As I reflect on the memories we shared I always think of how ambitious and happy guy you were. It was just plain uplifting to have you here with us. I always reminded of the good times we had together. I really do believe that you would have went a long ways in this department with the personality you had. I will miss you dearly , there's not a day goes by that you don't cross my mind. Rest in peace buddy. I remember when you rode with me and wanted to stop everything and just wore me out that day!

PFC Rocky Dilks
West Memphis Police Department

September 11, 2007

It just hit me that it is 4 years since you were taken from us. Things have just never been the same, and you are still greatly missed by those of us who worked with you. You were always a blast to work with and always the first to step up to the plate when something needed to be done. I just wish you were still here, jumping in the chases first and tearing out of the parking lot code 3 before you even knew which way to go. I never doubted you had my back and never once had to worry about whether you were doing the right thing...rest easy and watch over us my friend.

Sgt. V. Plumhoff
West Memphis PD

September 11, 2007

Jennifer,
Your story reminds me so much of a young deputy we
lost here in Whatcom County on Sept. 13, 2001. I don't
think the tears will ever dry. At least you have lots of
sweet memories. I wish you much peace and happiness in your future. You truly had a very special
love. I wish it could have lasted longer. God bless you!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

September 11, 2007

I had to fight back tears on the way to work! It's been four years since we sat in roll call, looked around and realizied that there was enough people at work to have some FUN! I remember telling my rookie that we were going to show you who was the best! Man I was so upset that night, because we couldn't find anything to get into, until that robbery call went out in my ward. When the chase started I was so mad that you were leading it and I was following you, but I knew that you were so excited! I almost quit that night, when you died in that car chase! I talked to your dad for several days and he told me to keep fighting for you and that's what I do!!! No one can replaced the love I have in my heart for my little brother! Bad boys for life!

PFC
West Memphis Police Dept

September 11, 2007

I really miss you. I miss going out dancing. I miss all the laughs. Every day with you was a blast. My life has changed so much but I still miss you more than ever. I can't believe you have been gone 4 years.
I miss you and no one even realizes how much. I just go on about life like nothing is wrong, like my heart isn't broken in two. People don't ask about you anymore. I guess the world keeps spinning round and they forget. I haven't forgotten. I will never forget you or how happy you made me. My heart aches so bad and the tears just keep coming....
I love you.

September 6, 2007

I remember the road trip to Talladega, your were so excited. You mentioned several times that you wished your dad was here with us. Before i met your mother and father, i knew what kind of son they raised so they hand to be great parents as well as great people!!! I miss you a lot and miss the days we would eat lunch and talk only about the " GOOD STUFF "!! I still have the cross Jennifer gave me. She said you carried it all the time. I will carry the load for us now. until we meet again. Watch over us.


With love
Ptlm. Bryan Martin #283 ( Your badge number backwards )

Ptlm. Bryan Martin Badge #283
West Memphis Police Department

August 29, 2007

Hey Mike! I havent left a reflection in a while, but I have never stop missing you. Im still wearing the memory band in your honor. I find myself comparing every new rookie to you and saying to them that they just dont measure up! I still love you MAN, and find it soo hard to believe that you are gone! I walk into roll call, look at the seat that you sat in and sometimes fight back the tears. It will never be the same here without YOU! Your brother forever, Edd.

PFC Edd Williams
West Memphis Police Departmnet

August 29, 2007

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and NEVER be forgotten. I guess God needed another LEO in heaven, so until one day we meet, keep walking your beat on the Golden Street looking over the rest of the thin blue line. May God Bless your family, friends and colleagues.

DET SGT, Retired
Fayetteville PD, AR

August 19, 2007