Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi Denise,

I wanted you to know that I think of you often but especially today. It’s days like this that always seem to be the hardest because we relive every moment of that day. You are right, we do have a bond that most people don’t understand.

I’m glad everything went well for the golf outing and the bike ride. It sounds like you had a good turnout.

Hope everything is going well

Sue Shertzer
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW 5/11/04

June 5, 2008

Denise and family,

Thinking of all of you today. I hope the wonderful memories you have of Michael fill your thoughts during this difficult time. May you be blessed with much support, love, and strength.

Yvonne Sawyers-Swanson
widow, Officer Mark Sawyers EOW 6/5/04

June 5, 2008

Officer Wise I know this is your 4th Birthday in Heaven, I just wanted you to know that we have not forgotten you. Your sacrifice and the sacrifice that your family makes everyday without you will never be forgotten. I us I know that your family misses you everyday, just look down on them and let them know you are close.
Thank you for your service and making this a better world for me and my family. Look Clint up for me let him know we sure miss him.

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl.
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville Al. E.O.W. 1-14-04

June 5, 2008

Mike,

I'm sorry that it has taken me 8 months to write again. Good intentions but not so good results. I'm sitting here watching the Pens and wishing you were here to watch them as well. I remember my first visit to the "Igloo" when Kori and I came out to visit you and Denise. We had a great time as we always did. Those times seem to get further and further away and I desperately cling to those memories because unfortunately that is all that is left.
The Golf Outing and the Ride were both successful. Thanks for talking to the big guy and keeping the rain away during play on Saturday. Matt Wentzel said it best when he said the sun was a gift from you. The family once again pitched in to make it a great event. Your mom, Julie, Denise, Jen, Kori and I once again put alot of work into the event. Maddi, Anna, Kristyn, Gerry and Beth helped with hole prizes. Maddi raised about $200 doing backhand springs. Andy, Colby, Bill, Bob, Eddie, Brad, BJ and Scott B. all played in the event. Josh rode around with his dad and actually took some shots. This event is truly a family affair. We all miss you very much.
Just know that I do my best to keep your memory alive and that I will continue to do it as long as I can. You are in my thoughts always. Love and miss you.

Chris

Chris
Cousin

June 4, 2008

As I was paying bills this morning, I got this horrible, sick feeling in my stomach. Exactly four years ago today you sat down to pay your last set of bills. It was a Friday. Later that day you went to work and never came home. The next time I saw you was late that night in the emergency room with bandages all over your head and tubes everywhere else. The neurosurgeon told me that the bullet had damaged both sides of your brain and that if you did survive, you would never be the same. I told everyone there that you would never leave me or Kendall. "He would never leave us," I said. I thought that in a few months when you recovered, we'd be saying, "Whew, that was close." Unfortunately, the choice was not yours to make. It's amazing how vivid some of these things are after four years. There are pictures forever stamped on my brain and I'm not sure they'll ever go away.

I miss you so much it hurts. I love you.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6/5/04

June 4, 2008

Well Hon, it was an exhausting but successful weekend honoring you. The weather turned out to be perfect for the golf outing and the sunshine for the ride was just as welcome. It's so important that people continue to remember you and this weekend was another confirmation that you are not forgotten. I wish I could thank each person who supports these events personally because their participation means so much to me and the rest of our family.

The Wise family continues to treat me as one of their own and I cherish that family bond. You were certainly lucky to be part of such a close family. They all love you and still miss you very much. Bill and Chris, of course, are the hardest hit and I'm sure they still hurt. They probably always will. Your absence is felt in so many ways and at so many family events. You're missing so much. Liz just turned 21, Doug opened a gourmet food store, Eddie is getting married next year, Bill made Sgt., Matt and Mitch are just plain funny, Olivia and Kendall are two peas in a pod. . .and let's not forget the family members you haven't even met--your two neices, Lilly and Evelyn, Rogan, Cael, Kelsey, Jake, Molly, Brandon. . .and the list goes on.

I know I'm rambling but that's pretty much how my brain has been working the last few days. And now the anniversary of your death is approaching. Four years. Four very strange and messed-up years. There are so many positive things going on here but there's always that underlying sadness of losing you. Will that ever go away. I doubt that.

Anyway, I hope you were looking down on all of us this weekend knowing that there are so many people who care. There are still so many people wanting to honor you. We miss you.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6/5/04

June 2, 2008

HI DENISE AND KENDALL I AM THE LADY THAT STANDS IN THE MIDDLE OF 422 IN MYERSTOWN AT HARDIES EVERY YEAR TO WATCH YOU PASS. I WILL BE THERE AGAIN TO SUPPORT YOU AND ALL THE OTHER POLICE OFFICERS. IT IS A GREAT CAUSE AND I AM ALWAYS THRILLED TO SEE ALL THE CYCLES IN THE RIDE FOR LIFE. DENISE MY DAUGHTER MET YOU AT THE BAKESETBALL GAME AND HAD HER PICTURE TAKEN WITH YOU AND SHE WAS SO THRILLED AT MEETING YOU. SHE TOLD YOU WE ARE THE ONES THAT STAND AT 422 EVERY YEAR FOR YOU.WE WILL NEVER FORGER MIKE AND WHAT A GREAT SARIFICE HE MADE HE WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO IN OUR BOOKS EVEN THOUGH WE NEVER MET HIM. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON. I JUST WISH MORE PEOPLE WOULD COME OUT AND SEE THE RIDE IT IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO SEE.GOOD LUCK ON THE RIDE FOR LIFE ON YOUR BIKE AND I KNOW YOU WILL DO GREAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU AND MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER.LOVE CINDY AND FAMILY

cindy blatt
FRIEND

May 31, 2008

Okay Hon, the golf outing and ride are this weekend and the weather for golf looks iffy. Hopefully the storms will hold off until everyone is off the course. As for the ride, the weather looks great. I hope you're proud of me when I complete the ride on my motorcycle. Hopefully I can keep my emotions in check and concentrate on operating the bike.

We've all been thinking about you a lot the past few weeks. With Police Week, Memorial Day and the entire month of May it's right there all the time. I think about our last weeks together and it's amazing how much I can remember about that time. I hope I always remember.

Kendall and I went to the cemetary today and she said a prayer asking God to take care of you. Agh. She asked me not to cry because it makes her sad. I told her that it's okay to cry and be sad sometimes. She put her toy cell phone on top of your grave and said, "Daddy's on the phone." You have no idea how much I wish I could call you on the phone sometimes. I miss talking to you and I wish Kendall could hear your voice. She's so grown up about all of this but I have to wonder sometimes what is going on in that little head of hers.

I miss you.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6/5/04

May 30, 2008

Mrs. Wise,

I know that for you to thank your husband is much to difficult but I want you to know that I thank God for him and men and women like him every day. Reading wasn't in great shape when your husband joined the department but he did anyway. I truly hope it is not a hollow sentiment to know that those of us who live in the city really do thank him for what he did to protect us. While the day may never come that you can thank him, and I must say that I can fully understand that, please remember that I do thank him and I pray for him and you and your daughter on a regular basis. Thank you for sharing your husband with us.

Resident of Reading

May 17, 2008

Lebanon City PD honored you and its two fallen officers today in recognition of Police Week. Agh. It just doesn't get any easier for them to talk about the "ultimate sacrifice". It also still kills me to hear TAPS and Amazing Grace. Those things will probably always tear at my heart. I'd like to be able to do the honorable thing and thank you for your sacrifice but I can't. We miss you too much and wish you were never taken from us.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6/5/04

May 13, 2008

Mike, a little help making my ball fly straight this year would be good. Me, madison, lance, and graby could use some help due to the fact that we are not the best golfers in the world ! I think about you and your family everyday bro and you will never leave my mind. Thanks for looking over all of us. Until next time

Dale
Brecknock Twp.

May 9, 2008

I remember going to Reading Phillies games years ago as a kid,thank God guys like You kept me and my pop safe as I am now a Police Officer,Mrs Wise Youre support network is so big, Were all out here.

Officer
Phoenix Police Dept

May 7, 2008

Hey Mike. Hope you had a good laugh watching me try to play basketball. I was honored that I was asked by Julie and your family to be part of the Basketball game. It was a good time, a great turn-out and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be on the court with Eagles players.

I miss you, bud. I miss going on motorcycle rides with you. I've taken my "crazy riding" to the racetrack and have actually become an "instructor" with the track club I belong to. Scary thought, huh! :)

Oh, and one more thing, how about some sunshine for the ride this year?

Tom
Friend

April 27, 2008

Hey Mike,

One of my buddies in school told me she got you and Scott a memorial brick and it is in the memoral garden at the new St. Joe's. I'm gonna look for it next week when I'm there. She wanted to let your family know it was there also in case they ever felt like they wanted to go see it. She says it is in the memorial garden across from the cafeteria on the ground level.

Monica
Reading PA

April 25, 2008

Gavin DeGraw came out with a new CD. I remember when we "discovered" him at the BNL concert less than four months before you were killed. You got me his CD for my birthday and I couldn't listen to his music (or BNL) for so long after you died. Now, of course, his voice makes me think of you.

Your mom and I were watching Kendall at swimming lessons tonight and she said, "Michael would have loved watching her do this." She was right. You're missing so much of what she is learning and doing. My heart aches sometimes when I watch her. She's reading. She's writing. She's counting to 100. She's learning to rollerblade. She knows how to call my dad on the phone to tell him how tough I am on her. . .

I'm registering on my own motorcycle for the Ride for Wise this year. Not sure yet who will be riding the Fatboy but I want it to be in the Ride. It's not likely that Rob will be here. Bill and Jayne are coming for the Ride and the Golf Outing so we'll be able to visit with them for the weekend. There are lots of others coming from Pittsburgh, too. They are such great friends and are still so supportive. Sometimes I really miss living there. We had some good times there and really great friends.

It's 3:21 a.m. so I guess it's time to try to get back to sleep. My brain was working overtime again so I just thought I'd spend this time with you. Goodnight. I love you and miss you. xoxoxox

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6/5/04

April 24, 2008

Mike . The golf outing is fast approching May 31st. Since we finished in last place at the 07 outing how about a little help this year
Will be at the ride on June 1 also
Bill

Bill Huhn
Pittsburgh Police zone 6

April 22, 2008

Hi Michael, Here I am again, I had to tell you we pulled off one major event to honor you. WOW! I just wanted to tell you One of our scholarship winners told me today there were lights or orbs as she put it in her pictures that were not there last nite, she and other people told me you were there with us, I do believe you are with us, this is what makes our family so strong and able to work together to Honor you! I love you and miss you very much. You and Julie give me strength. Love Mom

karen wise
mom

April 6, 2008

Mike,

I come here often to read your reflections. i would like to leave more, but I don't always know what to say. We all miss you so much. Another birthday has passed. With all of your jokes and pranks, it is so ironic that your birthday is April 1st.
We had our biggest celebration of your life last night. We had the Philadelphia Eagles in town to hold a charity basketball game in your honor. The family pulled together to organize this incredible event. Your mom, Julie, Denise, Chris, Kori, Bill and myself give it our best and it paid off last night when we packed the CCHS gym with 1500 people! You were so important to all of us and we enjoy sharing your kindness with the community. We have given so much and it continues to grow! More scholarships this year, K-9 unit trauma kits, and an AED for CCHS. Your mom was glowing last night. Chris actually made a basket! HA! Matt sank a 3 pointer! Brad, Eddie and Matt G. did a great job of giving the Eagles a challenge. It was so much fun! It thrills me to see our family, friends and community honor you in the way that you so incredibly deserve to be honored!
We all miss you so much! Happy Birthday!

Jen Reigle
cousin-in-law

April 5, 2008

Hon, you would not believe the turnout at the basketball game in your name last night. There were so many people there to see the Eagles and to honor you. It was amazing. I'm so touched every time we attend these events because people approach me to tell me how much they appreciate your sacrifice. These are people I don't even know but they are gracious enough to let me know that you are not forgotten. I pray you are never forgotten.

xoxoxo
Love you.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6/5/04

April 5, 2008

Happy Birthday Michael! You would be 36 today.The world lost a very special young man. We had your favorite cake and sent you ballons to celebrate your Birthday. We miss you and love you very much! Mom

Karen Wise
Mom

April 1, 2008

Happy birthday Mike

Officer John Carrasquillo
Friend

April 1, 2008

Happy Birthday Mike!

Veronica Jenkins
Friend

April 1, 2008

Wow, tomorrow you would be turning 36 if you were still here. I'm just so sad today. I wonder if you would be getting any gray hairs yet. I also wonder if you'd still turn down a night out at a restaurant for a good grilled steak at home.

Happy Birthday, Hon. I love you. I miss you.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6/5/04

March 31, 2008

Good Morning,

Denise, I have no idea what to say or how to say it. I know it is approaching another anniversary and as I often do, I read this web page. I read your updates to Mike on what is happening in your life. I usually cry and Maria often walks away. I often think of entering my own message but have never been able to bring myself to it. I think of Mike often and this has had a huge impact on my life. I am often upset at myself for not keeping in touch more before this event and often more upset for not keeping in touch since then. A Christmas card every year is hardly all the more a friend should stay in touch. I tried to email you last night and the email address I have must be wrong, so I finally decided I just need to leave a note here. Someday, really anytime, I would love to visit with you and Kendall. I am afraid of how it will make you feel as I know it would be hard for me. Maria and I do not have even 1/2 the reason to be hurt as you. I travel to Harrisburg frequently and often bring your number but always "chicken out."

Anyhow, I want to say hello and let you know that like so many other people, we pray for you often. If you ever are interested we would love to see you. Maybe we could bring our camper down and you & Kendall could spend the weekend with us at a campground somewhere. She would have lots of friends around her age as we know have 5.

Last year, I found out about the golf outing and bike ride the week before it was to happen and could not make it down do to prior plans. Though I do not own a bike (at least one with a engine), I would like any information about anything else going on. I hope to find the strength to come down. Please email me at [email protected]

I hope my note does not bring you sadness but happiness to know that Mike (and you) will never be forgotten.

I love you and Kendall and pray for you often.

George (Maria and kids)

George Pry
Friend

March 29, 2008

Denise,

I come here often and read the reflections left for Mike, and I feel sad that I never got the chance to meet him. I know you and I have only met a few times but know if you ever need anything we are here. I know that doesn't mean much and you probably hear it over and over again but just know I mean it from the bottom of my heart. I read that poem that someone left and it brought me to tears and it makes me so sad for Kendall that he won't be here to see all of her "first's" but I believe that he is right beside her taking every step with her.
You are such an amazingly strong person I have said over and over again I don't know how you and Trish find the strength to go on... I guess you don't realize what you are made of until you are dealt a hand like this.
Our prayers are with you and Kendall each and every day....

Kelley, Jim and Emiley Witman

Kelley Witman
Friend of Scott Wertz

March 10, 2008