Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this blessed of all holidays. Continue to stay close to them and watch over them. You will never be forgotten.

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

December 24, 2011

Hey, Mr. Tucker,

I don't know if you'd remember me, but I was a next-door neighbor of yours for four years when I lived in Apex before moving to Baltimore with my family. I used to play with your sons Matt and Chad in our backyards. Anyway, I was completing a personal history questionnaire today for the Howard County Police Dept. and in the midst of recounting my residential history, I thought of you. I decided to conduct a Google search to see if I could find any news of you when I stumbled upon the unseemly story of your passing. I am very sorry to hear you are no longer with us, but I am very glad to have known you. Thank you for your heroic example as I embark on my own career in law enforcement. You will not be forgotten.

RIP,
Matthew J. DeFusco, formerly of 8917 Willow Trace Court

Matthew DeFusco
Old Neighbor at Oak Chase

May 9, 2011

Hey uncle Mark. I just wanted to say hello and that I was thinking about you today. Tell Jesus hello as well as the others in Heaven we know and continue to watch over us from above. See ya later.

Chris Tucker
Nephew

February 12, 2011

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Special Agent
FBI Washington Field Office

February 11, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today, Police Memorial Day. I know that all those that love you carry those precious memories along with their love of you, in their broken hearts. Continue to watch over all of them.

"The bitterest of tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone." Harriet Beecher Stowe

You have not been forgotten and thank you for being the hero that you are.

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

May 15, 2010

Investigator Tucker, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

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

Never forgotten, always honored for his ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs

February 9, 2010

Hey old man, it's almost been 6 years since I last saw your face. But what I've found to help me the most after you were taken is that I see you everyday. Every time I look in the mirror. I know that I will never equal what you meant to our family, your friends, or Mama. But I know that I have a special place in their hearts. But it will never fill the gap in their hearts where you once resided. We all miss you. I think I got it under control for myself right now. I love you. Keep a ready sword to protect all of us. I promise I will come see you on the 13th. I'm coming into town then. I love you Mark. You are always going to be my Hero, and one hell of a father. See you on the other side.

M.A.Tucker
Son

February 3, 2010

You are on my mind every day. I will continue to do the work that you dedicated your life to. I thank you for paving the way for young Deputies like myself and many others. You are a hero.

Anonymous

February 2, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones as Christmas arrives. I know you will be with all of your loved ones in spirit and that you will be thought of by all those that love you for they carry your memory in their hearts. Come to them in their dreams so that they know you are close and watching over them.

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

December 23, 2009

Mark,

I miss you son and I wish you were still here with us. I think about you every day and I have really missed talking to you and hanging out with you like we did so many times in the past. Life goes on as it has to even though it’s not the same without you. I thank God every day for letting me be a part of your life and for the time we were here together. You taught me a lot about law enforcement and a lot about life in general. I tell the guys I work with to always leave a positive mark wherever they may travel in life and you were the perfect example of that. You touched a lot of lives along the way and I will never forget the good things you did for the people you cared about and loved. You still mean the world to me. I love you like a brother and that will never change. Even though your watch has ended, you still live on in our hearts and souls.

Take care brother until we meet again.

Lt. David Woodruff
Wake County Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2009

Mark, I remember the early times when we were youngsters in law enforcement. They the kick butt take names days when cops were cops. You are a great guy, and I will search you out soon as I get to heaven. I saw your photo today on ODMP and remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard the awful news. Please know I think about you often, can't believe it has been over 5 years now, ,, keep Heaven safe my friend, I'll see you one day,,

Moose

Ret. Capt. Mike Murray
Raleigh Police

June 12, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on Police Memorial Day, May 15th. You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

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

May 15, 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 20, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. I know the first thing they think of when they awake each morning is of you and the last thought of the day before they drift off to sleep at night is of you. Continue to watch over them and protect them. You have not beenn forgotten.

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

February 12, 2009

I just wanted to say I miss you. Natalie and Alyssa are doing well. I got promoted to LT. at work so everything is going well. Continue to watch over us and tell Grandaddy and Aunt Lois hello. We love you all, Chris, Natalie and Alyssa.

Lieutenant C. P. Tucker
Raleigh Fire Department

February 12, 2009

"The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our signt, but they are always looking down upon us." - Jean Paul Richter

Five years today ... You're not forgotten.

Anonymous

February 12, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 5th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to the native state of myself and my cherished son Larry Lasater who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 12, 2009

Hey there Uncle Mark! I've been thinking about you a lot the past several days. Next Thursday is Feb 12, five years after that tragic Thursday afternoon in 2004. For the life of me, I cannot get over what happened. I doubt I ever will. I still carry so much anger and hatred around with me daily. The day your killer was sentenced to life in prison, I had the opportunity to look him in the eye and tell him I could never, ever forgive him for what he did and for the impact his actions had on our family. To this day, nearly 5 years later, I still mean it with everything I am. Things would be so much different if you were still here, so much better. I know I can't change the circumstances, but I do wish I had a magic wand to heal the hearts of so many that were left in so much pain the day you were taken from us.

Please know that you are still missed beyond belief. Nothing is the same without you, Grandaddy and Aunt Lois. Our family seems to grow smaller and smaller as time goes on. Christmas didn't feel like Christmas. Thanksgiving didn't feel like Thanksgiving. Nothing is the same, and the change is hard to accept.

Continue to watch over us. Give Grandaddy and Aunt Lois my love! Love and miss you all!!

Angela Tucker
Mark's Niece

February 5, 2009

Hey Mark, well it almost been 5 years since you were taken from us. The hurt and pain at times can be just as overwhelming now as it was in 2004. I'll never get over that day and how much it changed our family. Nothing and I really mean "NOTHING" is the same nor as good as life was before that awful day. I try to empazise the fact that life can change in a flash to many people I talk to so they will appreciate what they have now while it is here. We have lost so much starting that day in Feb 2004. I find it amazing that all 18 of those cemetary plots were empty for many, many years and now 3 of them have been filled in almost as many years. We are taught so much about life and how to live and taught nothing about death and how to cope with it until it happens. My eyes are filled with tears as I write this because I still can't make sense of it all and have such a hard time taking a grip on how to keep moving forward when so much has changed and been taken away. Every year the size of our family get togethers get smaller and smaller as compared to when all of our families and family members were there each time and we had so much fun. Much of that fun and laughter is gone now that you, Daddy and Lois are no longer with us. The good thing is we all know where you all are and hopefully we'll see each other again. I am sure you all will be our Guardian Angels and keep our lives straight and focused. You and I never said it but you know I love you as my big brother. I really miss the conversations and having some one to lean on as you and I did throughout our lives. Without you here there is a void in my heart that no one else can fill. That was Brotherly Love. I wish you were here to guide me through some things right now. I'm considering trying to keep your work going in the political arena that you loved so much. I've become more interested in government and politics since you were killed. Not for personal reasons but to keep your presence and public service work alive. There are so many things wrong in this country, I would like to have "our" hand in fixing some of those wrongs.

Dan E. Tucker
Brother

January 28, 2009

You are remembered today and everyday as the hero you are. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA

December 19, 2008

Hello my Hero,
As I write this your red-headed sister-in-law is about to join you and Dallas in heaven. Greet her with open arms and welcome her to that beautiful place. Moma has been very sick and in the hospital for over two weeks. Matthew moved out last night and into his own place. His room is a mess and has a lot of things that still need to be moved to the junkyard or Goodwill. I am in the process of debulking the house and hope to place it on the market soon. I need a smaller place to myself without so much responsibility. I feel so alone without you in my life. Sometimes I find it so hard to carry on, but I know I must. Life is not nearly as enjoyable without you here. Maybe God will allow me to come home soon and be with all of you. I miss you more with each passing day....it never eases up for a minute. You have always owned the biggest part of my heart and you always will. I love you so much.

Patricia Tucker, wife

July 8, 2008

Hey dad. I was just thinking about you, and miss you. I think I've found the line I needed to be walking. I know it's taking a while. I miss you, and wish that you were here all the time. Making you proud was always my biggest dream, hopefully I won't let you down. I love you, and will write more later.

Love,
Matthew

Matt Tucker
Mark's Youngest Son

June 9, 2008

On Thursday, February 12, 2004 I was attending BLET at Wake Tech and just beginning my law enforcement career. I remember a sign in our classroom that said, "some people are meant to be the police and some people are meant to call the police." I must have looked at that sign 100 times on February 13, 2004 wondering if I could serve as you did. I hope that I can serve my community and country as well as you. I am proud to call myself your Christian brother and your brother in blue. I think about you quite often as you have made a great impact on my life and career. My family and I thank you and your family for their service, as it is not just the officer who serves and sacrifices. I will see you in heaven one day.

God Bless

Fellow Officer

May 22, 2008