Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember how Arruda was always in a good mood and smiling. He was one of the guys people liked to be around.

Lieutenant Merv Screeton LASD class 257
Currently Roseville PD/LASD 1989-1996

June 27, 2015

Hi Mike,
It's eleven years now and I miss you more and more each day. I went fishing the other day, just like you told Elizabeth my fiancee' through the medium. I don't know how she knew this but that's what she said. I know you were there with me, I could feel your presence. I love you so much and miss you terribly.

Love
Dad
Rick Arruda.

Rick Arruda
father

June 16, 2015

Time does not heal all wounds, it just mellows them out, you will always be felt in our hearts, where there is a hole left by your passing. Missing you everyday, remembering your younger years with my kids, growing up beside them. You were always a wonderful kid, and became a wonderful, thoughtful man. RIP my nephew

Joan Felix
Aunt

June 16, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

11 years have past and it still seems so unreal that you are gone. We all love and miss you Mike. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP

Carol A O'Shea, retired police officer
New Bedford Police Dept

June 15, 2015

Sir

I never had the privilege to meet you, but after reading all the comments about you here on this page I know you were a great Deputy, friend and loved one to many people. I came across this page while I was looking up information on you Sir. After reading all these kind and heart felt words about you I felt the obliged to leave some of my own Sir. I'm going to be a trainee next month at Industry Station and I chose to write about you for my report of a fallen Industry Deputy. My academy class 353 honored you for our colors run. Sgt Arruda ran with us while pushing your daughter Savanna in a stroller. You definitely made an impact in the lives of those you were close to both in the Navy and in LASD along with your family and friends. I will do my best to pay you homage on my report Sir! Rest in peace.

Matthew 5:9

Deputy
LASD

May 22, 2015

Michael was and always will be a mentor to me. I learned of his passing while conducting training for SEB.

I only knew him for a short time as my neighbor going through high school. He was always the coolest guy, would even loan me his car while he was at work as long as I showed up on time after his shift.

He encouraged me to join the military after getting into some trouble and I never got the opportunity to thank him for his advise.

Rest in peace Michael.

Jaeson Rosa
Neighbor/ CDCR

October 9, 2014

Ten years, where has the time gone? You are loved and missed Mikey. RIP

Carol OShea
retired New Bedford PD

June 15, 2014

Ten years have gone by, and you are still missed as much today as it was 10 years ago. You are always on everyone's mind back home here in Massachusetts. You were a wonderful nephew and you became a wonderful man who loved his job. RIP Mike...........

Aunt Joan
Aunt

June 15, 2014

Dear Mike,

I miss you so much and I think and pray for you daily. It has been 10 years and yet it seems like yesterday. I still drive by the hotel almost daily and say a prayer and give you a thumbs up in Heaven. I hope you are receiving them and smiling. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend! God Bless You!

Love,
Grayson

Sergeant Grayson Kline
LASD

June 7, 2014

Hey brother. It has been nearly ten years since your passing. Amazing how time flies. I think of that horrible night often, and I tell new trainees about your story, in hope that it will never happen again. This event made a huge impact on me, early in my career. Please know that you will never be forgotten and you made an impact on this world beyond anything you could ever imagine. Rest in peace and keep watch over us as we continue on.

Respectfully,
Bryan

Sr. Dep. Bryan Munana
SBSO (Former LASD Century Reserve Dep.)

May 30, 2014

Mike I enjoyed our time in the Navy together you are missed

ABF2 Paul Fogle
Friend

February 24, 2014

Mike, we still remember you and your kindness and great work ethic. You were a great man and we miss you.

John Almeida
LASD-Industry

June 17, 2013

Hi Mike it's me dad. It's that time of year again and I'm missing you more than ever. I think of you all the time. What especially hurts is when I see other fathers doing things with their sons, and I can't do that anymore. You are and forever will be my hero. Love and miss you so much.

Love dad.

Rick Arruda
Loving Father

June 15, 2013

You are a true hero and heroes never die. Let your presence be felt by those that love you dearly so that they know you are watching over them. You have not been forgotten.

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

June 15, 2013

Hey Dad,
I know it's been a while since I've written on here, but I'm a busy kid nowadays as I'm sure you know. I've been in the Air Force a little over a year now, and it makes me think of you all the time. So badly do I want to follow in your footsteps and be the hero to someone else that you are to me. It's been almost eight months since mom passed and I know she's up there with you, healthy and happy. I just wish I had you both longer..

I got married in April. I'm sure you know that too, but God I wish she could have met you. You are such a huge part of me and I don't think she could ever realize how much you mean to me without ever meeting you. I tell ya though, she is beautiful. You'd be proud. Anyways dad, I should be home to visit you in January and we can speak in person then. I Love and miss you so much... Always your son, Michael.

Airman First Class Michael E. Arruda
Son

September 30, 2012

Hi Mike,
It's me dad. I think of you everyday. I look at your pictures on my wall. I pray to you everyday. Emily is up there with you, take care of her for me until I am with you both again. Love and miss you terribly.

Love dad.

Rick Arruda
Father

September 7, 2012

Dear Mike,
You are not forgotten as we think of you all the time. It's still painful that you were taken so young. It's hard to believe it was 8 years ago. I hope you are at peace in Heaven looking down on all of us and someday your family will be with you again. Michael has become such a fine young man, you and Marisol should be proud. Take care of her up there as you both watch over your son. R.I.P.
Love,
Auntie Carol

Retired Officer Carol O'Shea
New Bedford Mass. Police Dept.

June 15, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace,

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Visiting these memorials pages is almost like a daily prayer or meditation for me as I try to remember our fallen officers, Today I read a lot of the reflections left for you, and was especially moved by the caring of a devoted friend, cousin, and a father and son who face Fathers Day this Sunday without you. I will be thinking of you, your son and your dad on Fathers Day when I honor my son.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

June 15, 2012

I visited you today. Although I did not know you, your are my Brother in Law Enforcement. I attend your services along with thousands of it of others to pay our respect Rest in Peace my Brother.

Ofc: Robert A. Rodriguez Jr.
Metropolitan State Hospital Police Norwalk Ca.

June 3, 2012

Mikey,

Remembering you today on this Memorial Day. Remembering our childhood and all the fun we used to have hanging out. You and me, two peas in a pod! I'll tell ya, Mikey, the Sox aren't doing so hot and could use your help right now. I know you're watching and probably thinking what the heck is wrong with out bullpen. Perhaps you can throw them a ball or two from heaven and help them out.

Miss you and love you
Your Cousin
Deanna Medeiros

Deanna Medeiros
Cousin

May 28, 2012

Hi Mikey,

I know your patroling the streets of heaven, and I know your doing a good job, you always did. I miss you and love you more everyday. Your son Michael is a good upstanding young man. He has your qualities and is affectionate just like you. I love you and miss you terribly. Love dad.

Rick Arruda
Father

May 2, 2012

Hey Mike,
I dont know you but I know your son, you would be happy to know that he is a stand up kid. He would make you proud

Clint
Sons friend

March 24, 2012

Hey Mike...been thinking about you lately..so I thought I would let you know that. I am sure that you are looking down on those you love and guiding them to do the very best that they can. I hope that God will keep you close to him.

Mira!

Ken Emmanuelli
Friend

January 24, 2012

Hi Mike, it's me dad. Miss you on these holidays. love and miss you always Mike. Emily is up in heaven with you Mike, take care of her for me and I will see you both someday. I love you with all my heart.

Rick Arruda
Father

January 1, 2012