Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey you, Just wanted you to know that I miss you more today than I did yesterday, if thats possible. It's not getting better, it's getting worse. I still wait for you to come bouncing through that door. I don't know how to do all of this. I'm so lost without you. We all miss you so much. Your my life and now there is this big hole that I have no idea how to even begin to fill. Your in my soul forever and I miss you so much.

Ilove you
Bobby

September 5, 2004

Hey Perry Emptyless,

I went to the wheel tonight. The put us in the same seat that you and I sat in on the lastnight that I talked to you. I was sad. It made me miss you more then I already do. Everyday I think about you and miss you a little more. It seems like only yesterday we were settting at the wheel at 130am and talking about well, nothing really... I miss that a lot.
I just wanted to say hey!!! See you on the side.

Shelly
Clinton County VST

August 26, 2004

I turned in your letters today, I felt as helpless as the day they came an knocked on on my door at 4am. I am not sure what else to do for now, but am praying. I miss you so much bum, every night I come home to this home that we built together with our own hands and the biggest part is missing....you. Your in my soul.

I love you
Bobby

August 20, 2004

I finished writing your letter today, it just didn't seem like enough. How can I tell someone in a few paragraphs about what a great guy you are. It made me a little pissed. I did the best I can, but does'nt seem like enough. I will do what ever it takes. I love you and miss you more than I did yesterday.

I love you
Bobby

August 17, 2004

Perry,
I read your tributes and acolades(sp)and I realize, every day, that people knew you like I did. You affected sooooo many people in sooooo many ways. I believe in my heart and in my mind that GOD has a bigger plan for you. I know you are out there protecting us on patrol and at home, and doing it from a greater place than here on earth. You have a lot of great friends that you left with a lot of great momories. I only can hope that when I join you I can have such a significant impression on people as you did. I am hoping that people take my suggestion seriously to have a Flannel "Get together" around the anniversery of your calling. I also hope that it is very well publicized. I would hate to have "a few", in my flanel, by myself. I also miss you and will join you one day. I just want you to remember one thing, if there is snow in heaven I owe you one huge snow ball,in the side of your face. Pay backs are great!
MIKE

Mike Soltis
Ingham County Sheriffs Office

August 16, 2004

Sorry it took so long to write, Poker Run was great success and many mixed emotions. I kept expecting you to be there,and I know you were in spirit, but not enough for me. Your friends did a great job in your honor and I know your proud of them,there intentions came straight from the heart. Riding without you was not the same and seeing your picture on the back of all those shirts all day reminded me of all our rides and I missed you so much that day as did the rest of the family. We are now working on the next step with diligence and strength even though we are so unsure of outcome. Please help me be strong and give me the words I need to speak. I will follow this through until the end. I love you and miss you more everyday.

I lovve you
bobby

August 16, 2004

Hey My Perry Emptyless,

What a Great day!!!! The Weather was great, the Friendship we shared today was wonderful, and the memories and support showen for you today was awsome. We had so much fun, it was great.
I talked to Paula for a bit today, she seemed to be doing alright. I think about you everyday, and that makes me think of her, and I wonder if she is have a good day. She sure is a strong lady!! I was at Doug and Ali's party on Friday night and Paula was there also, She seemed to be having fun!!!


I miss you more everyday, things are just not the same, without you on calls or at the Wheel. You really are one in a million.

Rest easy my friend and I will see you again.
Love you lots.

Paula, you truly are a great person. I just wanted you to know, I think of you every day and hope you are doing OKay!!!!

Shelly Haviland
Clinton County VST

August 9, 2004

Hey uncle Bum, today is a very big day! It was looking like it wanted to storm, but I see that our prayers were answered, and you parted the clouds to give us a nice sunny day! Kaden is getting bigger everyday, and everyday I wish more that he could have known you, I know that like the rest of the kids he would have loved you, and what better role model! Watch over us, and keep us safe, especially aunt Paula, I worry about her everyday, but I know from you she gets her strength! We love and miss you more each day. You may be gone, bet NEVER forgotten!
Love always
Kristy & Kaden

August 8, 2004

Hey you just got back from Doug and Allie's 5 yr anniversary party and Mr. and Mrs. Reha's 50th anniversary party. Wow, what a reality check. Remember our 5th. I made you pack an over night bag and didn't tell you where we were going! I really thought our 50th would be that way too. I miss you and am looking forward to tomorrow. These people have great intentions and hope everything turns out good. I just want you to look down and see how many people really love and miss you and no practical jokes please. I love you and miss you no matter 5yrs or 50, your in my soul forever.

I love you
Bobby

August 7, 2004

Hey, I can't believe it's been 4 months! I still tell myself that your at work. What I wouldn't give to hold your hand, have one more of those big bear hugs and one minute to talk to you. I miss you so much and know yur looking down on us all, but still pray everynight that you were here. It's too big of hole to fill without you. I love you forever.

I love you
Bobby

July 26, 2004

My Perry Emptyless,

Hey Mister, Miss you tons. Well everyone is talking about the Poker Run. Should be lots of fun. Hopefully the weather will be nice... See what you can do about that kay? Well, I have been a busy girl selling tickets for the Porker(hehehe) run. I think maybe you had something to do with the misspelling of Poker on the tickets. I have already sold more then Doug... and I've only had them for 2 days. :)
Well, you work on making the Poker run good from up there and we will continue to work on it from down here.
Miss you tons... Love ya lots Shelly

Shelly Haviland
Clinton County VST

July 24, 2004

What up BUM. Sorry I haven't written to you in a while. But, as you know you are always in my thoughts! Things are really coming together for your Poker Run. It will be a great day. Could you put in a good word for good riding weather? Seriously.....no practical jokes. It would definetly be in your nature to do that to us. All is going well, some are coping better than others. I go back and forth, getting better all the time though. Well BUM, will see you on the other side.

ALWAYS REMEMBER, NEVER FORGET!

Dep. Doug Alward
Clinton County S.O.

July 23, 2004

B-Brave
U-Unselfish
M-Modest

We miss you and you will always be in our hearts.

July 16, 2004

OFFICERS OF ALL KINDS NEVER SEEM TO GET THE ATTENTION THEY DESERVE. MY GRANDFATHER (DEPUTY SHERIFF) MY COUSIN (STATE POLICE) TWO OF MY BEST FRIENDS (DEPUTY SHERIFF AND CHIEF OF POLICE) MYSELF (WORKED WITH LONG BEACH POLICE AS SHORE PATROL IN U.S.NAVY) ALL DO THIER DUTY AS BEST THEY CAN WITHOUT THE CREDIT THEY DESERVE! I HAVE LOST A CHILD, AND IT IS THE WORST THING I HAVE EVER HAD TO GO THROUGH! I FEEL FOR THE FAMILY'S OF THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LOVED ONE'S IN THE LINE OF DUTY! OUR VETERANS HAVE RISKED THIER LIVES IN PROTECTION OF OUR COUNTRY. OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS DESERVE THE SAME RESPECT !!

WM. WIERSEMA
NONE

July 15, 2004

I guess they lost a few reflections including your birthday one. You were missed a lot and thought of every second. I miss you so much bum. Happy Birthday. I love you forever.

love, bobby

July 15, 2004

Uncle Bum
Here I am in Yellowstone for the whole summer. I don't think you even knew that I was coming out here. I think of you everyday and Aunt Paula. I think of the time you taught me how to stain wood. And when I helped you build the front steps to Beth's house. But the turkey gods and making Uncle Rick look beautiful with my moms makeup are my favorite. I love you and miss you.

Ashley

July 13, 2004

************* MY FRIEND ************

Everybody has feelings and they feel different ways...
Some feel happy and some feel sad
Some feel depressed and some feel mad
Some feel like nobody cares and they want to die

A man stood by and watched them go
The man knew what it was like because he'd been there in his life already
The man stuck around to take care of them and help if he could
He became their friend

He told them what had happened to him...
"It doesn't take courage to die.
It is scary to face life...that takes courage.
All you need is one good reason, but you have to find that reason within yourself."

He said that he had to leave now, but
"If you ever need to talk here is my business card"
As He walked out of sight they looked down and opened their hands
In their hands laid a shining gold cross

No matter where we are and no matter what we do
In sickness and in health
At work or at play
We have our Angels watching over us
It could be somebody we know or a total stranger
Somebody is always there

JSGM 1964

Thank you Perry for being our Angel. We know that you will guide us in the right direction and be there for us to talk to if the need be.

Paula if you ever need me just pick up the phone...I am always here for you.

July 9, 2004

The staff of Macomb Co Probation sends our condolances to the friends and family of Ofc. Fillmore.

S. Perilloux
Macomb County Circuit Court Probation

July 8, 2004

Lots of brew ha ha over poker run, I think you will be impressed. Made with great intentions and hope will be greatly accepted just as you were to all. I know you better than anyone, so am hoping this is going in the right directions, if not let me know. I love you and miss you so much. I can't stand doing all of this without you. We were a team. I hope I am being the voice that you want. love Bob

love Bobby

July 2, 2004

Chad had birthday today and I know how much he missed you. Helen and I made it right. We told him you would want him safe and happy and to think of him every time he drank a cheap beer and we gave him your St.Christopher, I don't think there is a safer place for it. You know like I do that your in good hands. The hardest thing for me was that we always went together to those kind of evens. I miss you everyday and so do all the guys! You are bigger than all of us, of course you would be missed. I love you and miss you more every day. Bobby

all my love bobby
wife

June 27, 2004

Dear Perry
We tried to take Paula away and make her forget that she had spent 15 wonderful years with you. As you know, it failed. But, we felt better trying!
It hurt so much to see how much she loved you and misses you. No one can erase that time from her heart.
Just wanted you to know, we tried to help her through the weekend.
we all miss you so much...but it is nothing compared to her love and loss.
Watch over us...help us all you can to help her.

June 11, 2004

Bum happy 15 year anniversary, I miss you more every day.

all my love always
bobby

June 8, 2004

uncle bum,
You've been gone for too long already, and yet I still can't believe it's true. My one year wedding anniversary is almost here, and all of those wonderful memories are flooding back. I recall asking you and aunt Paula to be my host and hostess, you said "yep! I'll be wearin' my red flannel, and it'll cost ya half your cards and a $5/person door charge!"
I am proud to be your niece, and to have you 0as an uncle. I wish my son could have known you the way that I did! All of the love, laughter, and happiness that you brought to our family and our lives! You would have been a superior role model! And I know Kaden would have loved you just as much as we all do!
Memories of the "Turkey God" and wearing rubber gloves (so as to not leave finger prints,because that's incriminating evidence) to put makeup on uncle Rick while he was sleeping keep me smiling! And thoughts of how much you loved us all give me the courage to keep going every day.
You helped to make our family complete, and you will be loved and missed always! Enjoy that comfy seat next to Dale Sr., and check in on us every now and again!

Love Always
Your Niece
Kris

June 2, 2004

Perry Perry Perry,
Its been almost two months, I can't even start to believe that it has been two months. Two months of no Perry at the Wheel, No smiles, NO jokes. ... I miss you, more and more every day. I was talking to some folks the other day and they told me a joke and the first thing I thought was, WOW I need to tell Perry that one. Then I remembered You wouldn't be there for me to tell. Now, I don't even remember the joke. I miss you every day, as does every one else.

I tried to go see you the other day at your final resting place, but for like the seventh time now, I just can't do it. I don't know why, I just can't! For some reason my heart will not let my body walk up there. I get to corner and then I can't do it. Maybe in Time and if I keep tring I will be able too walk up and visit for a while.

Things are slowly getting better down here. They will NEVER be the same without you, but they are getting a little easier. I don't think people are moving on, because no one has forgotten you, I think we are moving foward whishing you were here with us.

I Pray that you are enjoying your spot in Heaven and I look foward to seeing you again. Rest Easy my Friend. You sure do deserve it.

Love you always. and miss you like Carzy.

Thank you for being you. :)

Clinton County VST

May 25, 2004

We love and miss you like crazy uncle bum

May 20, 2004