Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Izzy's reflection made my pride for you even stronger. When he and Lance described the events of that night to me they both agreed about how brave you were. Izzy said that you didn't even hesitate, you reacted quickly and with bravery. The outcome was my worst nightmare but I know you were doing what was right to keep the people in Reading safe from a guy with a gun. You were doing the job you loved and I am so proud of you.

I love you and miss you.

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

August 2, 2009

i read a verse from the bible and it reminded me of you instantly....

even if yo should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear, do not be frightened" Take Courage.
Peter 3:14

Your courage. If they only knew and Saw what i saw, they would understand.

You stood strong and feared nothing. The Lord's words lived within you and you lived it. Many men fear what you stood in front of and for that you paid the ultimate price. For that you have a throne in Heaven. God is with you and you are with us.

Thank you brother.

Off. Israel Gonzalez
Reading Police Department

July 27, 2009

Sometimes I look at your picture here on ODMP and just can't believe you're gone. Even worse, I can't believe how you died--how you were ripped from our lives in one horrible moment. I read the words, "Officer Wise died from wounds he received. . ." Oh my God, you really did die. I read it, I live it, but I still can't believe it. Even after five years I still can't stand it sometimes. I've been fighting so many thoughts and pushing them away for the past few weeks and now they're just attacking me and it hurts.

I really miss you.

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

July 24, 2009

Hey Mike, I just wanted to stop by and say hello. I think about you a lot and thank you for watching over me and everyone else here in Reading. Your family is always in my prayers.....

Madison
friend

July 20, 2009

God Bless your family, You will not be forgotten.

John Mangan

July 7, 2009

Very funny with the raindrops today, Hon.

Perfect weather expected for the golf outing tomorrow. Yea!

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

June 26, 2009

Happy Father's Day.

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

June 21, 2009

honor you tragedy haunts us again. Just when I was getting over the loss of 3 Pittsburgh brothers here I receive the news about Trooper Joshua Miller. It just seems to never ever stop
Well embrace our departed brother.
Oh and if you run into Eric Kelly give him a nudge from me and tell him to wake up.... I have lunch this time. He will know what your talking about

P.O William Huhn
Pittsburgh P.D.

June 8, 2009

Mike / The day we honor you tragedy haunts us again. Just when I was getting over the loss of 3 Pittsburgh brothers I receive the news about Trooper Joshua Miller. It just seems no never stop
Well embrace our departed brother.
Oh and if you run into Eric Kelly give him a nudge from me and tell him to wake up.... I have lunch this time. He will know what your talking about

P.O William Huhn
Pittsburgh Police

June 8, 2009

The Ride today was awesome. Great weather. Lots of riders coming out to honor you. I was amazed and touched at the number of people who came out to wave in Myerstown. Thanks to Cindy for that one! I almost had to pull over I was crying so much!

Kendall did great and she really enjoyed being part of the Ride. I'm so proud of her. She really wanted to ride for you and did so well--not one complaint about her "buttocks" hurting!

Eddie and Andy got to participate this year as riders. . .Andy on your (well, HIS) Fatboy and Eddie on his new Harley. It meant a lot that they could be with me as part of the procession. I think it meant a lot to them, too, that they could ride for you.

So now we just have to hope for a good turnout and good weather for the golf outing at the end of June. Then we can relax until the 5K in September. (For which I should be training.) :)

This anniversary has been tougher than last year and I don't know why. There's probably no special reason but I've just really been hurting inside lately. I just miss you and think about how so unfair it is that we don't have you anymore. I miss you and wish you could be here.

xoxo

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

June 7, 2009

Michael,

I will never forget that horrible night. Izzy was calling to wish our son "Happy Birthday" and he had it on speaker so everyone could hear Nicholas talking. Nicholas was asking if you were all out catching bad guys? You answered and said " Yeah buddy, we are gonna catch the bad guys for you!". That will forever stick in my head. A couple hours later I found out what happened. It is just a horrible tragedy. That night will forever play over in my mind..

I am happy to know that you are with Scott up there. I am sure you guys are the biggest clowns around. Having fun while keeping everyone safe.

You are not forgotten.

Michele
Sister of fallen officer

June 5, 2009

I sit here today and wonder where 5 years have gone. Even though time has passed, the events of that day and the days after are still fresh in my mind. I know a lot of people would give a piece of themselves to have you back with us.

I know you would be proud of how family, friends and colleagues have pulled together and continue to honor you through the Michael H Wise II Memorial Foundation. We have been able to do so many good things in your memory. It is a tribute to your character that so many people continue to remember your sacrifice.

Please continue to watch over your brothers and sisters in blue. Especially Bill and Scott. I miss you more than words can express. Love you Brutus.

Chris
Cousin

June 5, 2009

Mike you will never be forgotten. Hopefully the sun is shining on Sunday for the ride.

Matthew Mish
Reading PD

June 5, 2009

Hi Denise,

I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you today and hope that you and Kendall are doing well.

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

June 5, 2009

Mike,
Missing you as usual. Thank God for all the great memories, and the family and friends to share them with.

Bill
Cousin

June 5, 2009

Every day in some small way we miss you more than words can say. In our hearts you will always stay
Loved and remembered every day.

Veronica Jenkins
Friend

June 5, 2009

Mike,

It is hard to believe it has been five years that you have been gone. I will forever have a picture of you turning around and smiling to say "hi" when anyone walked into the radio room. You are missed.

Monica

Monica
former RPD coworker

June 5, 2009

Five years hurts just as much as five days.

I really miss you.

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

June 4, 2009

Looks like request granted... Thank you. How about a few penguin wins

PO Bill Huhn
City of Pittsburgh

June 4, 2009

Hey Mike.

How about some nice weather for the ride next sunday ????

Patrol Officer
City of Pittsburgh

May 31, 2009

I was looking through photo albums from when Kendall was a baby. Most of them were from Spring 2003 so she would have been about 8 months old. She was so little! I love the pictures of you and her together--although they certainly are bitter sweet. You were so obviously a daddy who adored his little girl. Anyone would be able to see that just by looking at the photos. I really wish she could have you here.

The Ride for Wise is fast-approaching which also means the anniversary of your death will turn another year. Five years. Five weird, sad, life-changing years. Trish and I were talking yesterday and agreed that no matter how many happy things happen in our lives, that underlying sadness is always there. It's especially tough when the kids reach milestones or earn success in their activities. There's an empty space that can never be filled and it's such a weird feeling. I think about you every day. Sometimes I smile, sometimes I cry. Smiling or crying, I still miss you.

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

May 30, 2009

I miss ya pal, and I take comfort in knowing you look over us.

Anonymous

May 22, 2009

GOD, Your days are without end,
Your mercies beyond counting.
Help us always to remember that
life is short and the day of our death
is known to you alone.
May your Holy spirit lead us to live
in holiness and justice all our days.
Then, after serving you in the
fellowship of Your church, with
strong faith, consoling hope, and
perfect love for all, may we joyfully
come to Your kingdom.


We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Josie Whitman
Highschool Classmate

May 11, 2009

I was looking at a friend of mines list of his friends on Facebook and the last two friends on his list were "Wertz" and "Wise". It made me think of both of your families and hope that they are all doing as well as they can be.

Jenn Aaron
Wife of Duke G. Aaron, III (07/20/04)

May 11, 2009

Mike, I miss going for rides with you. I was in Beaver Falls this past weekend and was remembering all the drive to Ohio and then back with a little white furball curled up on the seat. Seems so long ago. Thanks for being a great friend.

Anonymous

May 5, 2009