Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I LEAVE THIS IN MEMORY OF OFFICER GORDON AND ALL OF OUR LOVED ONE WHO HAVE BEEN "KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY".
I TO HAVE A BLUE LIGHT IN MY WINDOW AND IT STAYS THERE ALL YEAR TO REMEMBER THOSE WE MISS SO MUCH AND TO LET THOSE STILL OUT THERE PROTECTING US KNOW THAT WE ALSO REMEMBER THEM.

A HOLIDAY MEMORY

AS WE LIGHT THIS CANDLE IN HONOR OF YOU,
WE LIGHT IT BECAUSE OF OUR GRIEF, OUR
COURAGE, OUR MEMORIES AND LOVE FOR YOU.
THIS CANDLE REPRESENTS OUR GRIEF; THE
PAIN OF LOSING YOU IS INTENSE. IT
REMINDS US OF THE DEPTH OF OUR LOVE FOR YOU.
THIS CANDLE REPRESENTS OUR COURAGE,
TO CONFRONT OUR SORROW, TO COMFORT
EACH OTHER, TO CHANGE OUR LIVES.
THIS LIGHT IS IN YOUR MEMORY, THE TIME
WE LAUGHED, THE TIMES WE CRIED, THE
TIMES WE WERE ANGRY WITH EACH OTHER,
THE SILLY THINGS YOU DID, THE CARING
AND JOY YOU GAVE US.
THIS LIGHT IS THE LIGHT OF LOVE, AS WE
ENTER THIS SEASON DAY BY DAY WE
CHERISH THE SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS
THAT WILL ALWAYS BE RESERVED FOR
YOU. WE THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT YOUR
LIVING BROUGHT TO EACH OF US.
WE LOVE YOU!

LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:
DONALD K. BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01

December 22, 2006

Merry Christmas Mike.

Lt.Chuck Long
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

December 22, 2006

First of all I would like to thank your Dad for leaving a reflection on my sons sight. Like your Dad I love seeing people leave reflections also, it helps me to know that you and Clint and thousands of other Officers have not been forgotten. As a parent we never want anyone to forget our children. We have the blue lights up too, and I leave the blue candles in my window all year long, so you will always be thought of here in Florida, year round.
I know this is you and Clint's third Christmas in Heaven, just send your families a little sign we will all be looking for one.
Thanks Bob again, Michael will never be forgotten he is a true hero.

Connie Barker Fort Walton Beach, Fl
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04 Prattville, Al

December 22, 2006

Although everyone on your site writes Mike, I prefer Michael because it is such a beautiful name...so allow me...

I wasn't going to decorate this Christmas and while I truly haven't, except for the four blue candles in my window, I decided, because of your Dad, to put blue lights outside my house in memory of you, my brother, my son, and others who have left this life too soon.

My Christmas communion will include a prayer for you...you have a very generous and caring family and they and you will never be forgotten by those whose lives you all have touched with kindness.

During this holiest of seasons, may God's blessings and peace be abundantly showered on you, your children and your family.

Anita L Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

December 20, 2006

Dear Gordon Family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. Mr Gordon, our blue lights are shining bright this CPD family will NEVER FORGET Michael and the sacrafice he made.

God bless you

Wife of a Chicago police officer

December 19, 2006

Hey Mike,

Christmas is rapidly approaching and I think I’m just about done with all of my shopping. The boys and I have been picking up gifts here and there for everyone. It’s kind of funny the things they pick out for people. It’s usually something they really want. Cullen was trying to convince me that you would want an X-box video game placed on your grave. He’s a goof. I think he knows Grandma cleans up the grave and takes things back to the house once they start to get all yucky. Of course they have the X-box over there so then he would be able to play it. He thinks I’m stupid. The two of them are always looking for things to take out there to give you. Things like pictures, stuffed animals, baseball cards, school work and action figures. If it wasn’t for your Mom and Dad cleaning it up every week I think the boys would have the cemetery looking like a swap meet! But if that’s what makes them feel better I really can’t complain. They even like to leave things for a little boy that’s buried out there. I’m not sure which one of them found it (I’m sure it was with your Dad’s help) but they always make sure we have something to leave him. He was only about two and I believe he’d be in his early 20’s now. Some people find it strange that the kids aren’t freaked out by cemeteries. I just think that they have learned to accept it for what it is. Unfortunately this is the turn that our lives all made, it definitely isn’t something we chose but it is something we all have to find a way to cope with. They just happen to do it by holding relay races from your marker to the Veteran’s memorial!

Anyhow…

John and I took the boys to see a Chicago Wolves game Friday night and they absolutely LOVED it! As soon as the first fight broke out they both turned to me and asked if they could play hockey. Go figure. They keep asking when they can go back. Finally there’s something they enjoy that’s somewhat affordable! They really wanted to see a Bears game this season but that just wasn’t happening. The price for tickets would have been more then my car payment. So we’ll stick to watching the games on television for now. Speaking of car payments, I’ve been thinking of trading in my car. I know you’d get a kick out of that. You always loved busting my bells about my inability to payoff a car. I’m sorry, I just can’t do it! The boys are just growing way too fast and (insert another excuse here).

Well, that’s about it for now. I’ll stop by and let you know all about the goodies Santa brings for the boys after the 25th. Now that they are able to read I really have to watch myself!

I miss you and I’ll talk to you soon,
India

By the way-
My Mom's coming on the 28th. I'm sure one of the first places she'll want to go is out to see you followed by the Kerry Piper of course!!!

India S. Gordon

December 19, 2006

Hi Mike, Wanted to stop by and let you and Jeff know that I'm thinking of you, as I do everyday. Sometimes,I just look at your pictures and cry. It's so hard to comprehend that your not here. Mike I don't beleive I could love you more, had I known you in person. But I feel I do, through your Mom and Dad. I know you are so proud of them, and the work they continue to do for greiving parents. Mike we will never understand why things happened the way they did. Why you and Jeff had to leave us so soon, but I know there are some things we won't understand until we meet again. But you are forever alive in our heart and memories, this I promise. Well sweetheart, I'll be back soon, okay? Tell all the Hero's we are remembering them. Keep watch over all of us, you and Jeff. Sending Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Moore

December 19, 2006

Merry Christmas Gordon Family. May you continue to move forward in life and heal with Mike's help from above.

December 18, 2006

Hi Mike,

I was food shopping with Mom today and while I was walking around the store they began to page over the intercom for the store manager, freaked me out, went like this,
"Michael Gordon, dial 620, Michael Gordon 620" They did that twice while we were shopping. You are always on our minds anyway so why not have your name yelled out of the PA. I have the strobe Blue Light pulsing in the front window of the house. Neighbors must be going crazy across the street. Grand kids have been coming over and the real little ones have been impressed with the Christmas tree, a few of the ornaments have gotten broken. As a father I probably would have given you and your brothers a crack on your hands, as a grand father I just laugh it off. Christmas is fast approaching and this will be our thrid without you. We will all be thinking about you like we do every day, but on a holiday we will be telling stories about you. Thats one of our new holiday traditions. Everyone has to tell a Mike story and then follow up with a shot of Jameson Scotch. I think your two brothers came up with this idea, especially since you use to like a shot of Jameson once and awhile. Well, I'll end for now, will be back Christmas Eve or Christmas. I really appreciate people coming to your site and leaving reflections, its knowing that you have not been forgotten that helps ease some of our pain.

Love,
Dad

December 18, 2006

Officer Gordon:

We have a huge blue star with lights in front of our house in your honor. The kids asked me what it is for and I told them it is so you and others are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

CHGOPDWIFE

December 18, 2006

Dear Officer Gordon.......I cannot believe all of the beautiful reflections that you have on your memorial page. Each one is more beautiful than the next. Your Dad left a very nice and caring reflection on my brothers page and i wanted to say thank you. I know you are missed very much. As the Holidays are approaching I would like to wish your parents and family a nice holiday and a happy new year. You will not be forgotten. I know the holidays are hard, as they are for our family....We cherish the memories but
still wish you were all here. Thank you again for your kind words. You are in our prayers.

Michele Geer
sister of Officer Thomas Morash E/O/W 10-17-03

December 17, 2006

Hi Mike,

We have our blue lights shining brightly in your honor and all of our other fallen heroes. It is important to show respect to the men & women that do this job every day and those who gave their lives while doing it. I think about you every day Mike and miss so much. You are always in my heart.

Love,
Sheryl

Sheryl Palermo
Riverside PD

December 10, 2006

Hi Mike, Did you think I had forgotten you? You know I haven't. I sit and look at yours and Jeff's picture every day. You know every day is hard without you, but the Holiday's are terrible. I try not to get depressed, but I do. I hurt for every family that lost someone as your family does and we do over Jeff. You'd think time would ease the pain, but it doesn't. Oh, we can get our minds on other things for a while, then we come right back to you guys. We miss you and love you. My prayers will be with the families of all Fallen Officers, Our Hero's.......But we wish you hadn't been a Hero. Then all of you would be here with us, with those who love you so dearly..But forever you will be in our hearts and memories. Keep watch over all of us Mike. You, Jeff and all the other Hero's that patrol the golden streets now. Thanks Mike, Thanks for what you did for the rest of us. Love and Miss You, Carolyn

carolyn moore

December 9, 2006

OFFICER GORDON, WE HAVE NEVER MET, BUT OUR FAMILIES SHARE A COMMON BOND. YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD TO KNOW HOW YOUR FATHER SPENDS SO MUCH TIME AND EFFORT TO MAKE SURE THAT OTHER OFFICERS MEMORIAL PAGE HAVE A REFLECTION WRITTEN. I HOPE YOUR FAMILY FINDS COMFORT IN MEMORIES OF YOU AND THE LIFE YOU LED. MEMORIES ARE PRICELESS TREASURES THAT CAN NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY FROM US.

BARB KLACZA
WIDOW OF A FALLEN POLICE OFFICER

December 8, 2006

Mike,

Just wanted to stop in and let you know that we all think of you every single day. I've been working on a project for the Bereaved Parents of the USA for the National Candle Light Vigil this coming Sunday night. It can be depressing when you see all the pictures of these beautiful children, including you, all who are not with us anymore. I also did a project for a mother who lost her son who was 20 years old. Funny, all the pictures were the same kind we would take of you through the years. She wanted a song in the background of the video, a Kenney Chesney song, "I'll See You Again Someday." I can relate to the words in the song as it's about someone who lost a child and what they feel in their heart. While editing the project, I must have listened to the song at least 50 times. Okay, a Michael story came up the other day. Was at a 60th birthday party and the person reminded me of my 30th Birthday and what you did. You were 4 years old and it came time for my big cake as we had a large group to help celebrate my birthday. Well, everyone sang Happy Birthday, came time for me to blow out the candles and you were going to help me, you took a GREAT BIG BREATH and let it go. The candles did go out, but unfortunately there was a large ashtray sitting right next to the cake, and the ashtray was full of ashes and cigarette butts and the big breath you took to help me blew ashes all over the cake. We cleaned most of the ashes off the cake and served it anyway. As you can see, 28 years later and that story is still alive about you when you were 4. Well, take care, we will be honoring you Sunday night at the candle lighting ceremony. Keep watch over everyone for me.

Love
Dad

December 8, 2006

Officer Gordon

Just wanted to say how nice your dad is for leaving messages for everyone.The pain the family feels is so unbearable

I to read my sons messages every night before i go to bed.
some how it helps to know that people do care.I know Michael, you and Jeremy are watching over your families


Diane mother of Jeremy Chambers EOW 04-24-06

Diane Chambers

December 6, 2006

Mr. Gordon: Your idea about the blue lights is a great one-it can never be too much for your son or the other fallen officers. Rest in peace Michael.

CHGOPDWIFE

December 1, 2006

Hi Mike,

Wanted to stop in and leave a reflection. I know a number of people visit your page every day and for that I am so thankful as it is their way of not forgetting you. Then there are those that talk a big talk and you know who they are so I won't even go there. Mom made a Christmas wreath for the cemetery and put it out there. It is the biggest one in the cemetery. Even your son Malik noticed and commented on how large it is. I have all the blue lights up outside the house for Christmas as a tribute to you and all the other fallen officers. They will be lit every night from Thanksgiving until after New Years in conjunction with Operation Blue Light. A mother of a fallen police officer came up with the idea of at least having a blue light in the window in rememberance for fallen officers, well, I went one step further and did the whole outside and will be doing the inside windows all with blue lights. I even have a blue strobe and a rotating Chicago Squad type blue light for the inside, Do you think that may be a little too much? Naaaaaaaaaaaa. Been keeping busy working at your brother Bob's place. What is nice is that it's right next door to Gram Puf's house so if we get hungry we go next door. I can't believe some of the things the previous owner did to this house, but slow but surely we are getting it back into shape and it keeps me busy and I like doing it. Malik will be 10 in another week, he is growing like a weed. Cullen is your clone thats for sure. I moved the couch the other day and low and behold, there were cany wrappers under the couch, just like you, his good old Dad use to do with gum wrappers when you were his age. What is funny is that we never told him you use to do that, so this must be some inherited thing. When the two boys are over, Cullen usually catches me on the ODMP site and questions who the officer is that I am writing a reflection to and have to tell him that particular officers story on how he became a hero. Well, time to go, miss you so much but I don't have to tell you thank. Please watch over all the grand kids for me.

Love,
Dad

November 30, 2006

Officer Gordon your dad must have ESP. I was just thinking of him as I went to my brother's site and there he was...being thoughtful. I visit my brother's site daily just because...and I always visit yours too. I check up on you and your family to catch up on what is going on for them. They are amazing and love and miss you very much. I admire them for how much effort they each expend in keeping your memory alive. You were as fortunate to have them as they were to have you. I always pray for them and you along with other officers that I feel a special bond to. None of you are forgotten.

Mr. Gordon, thank you for including my brother in your tree of blue lights. You are so caring and I am so touched by your kindness. I am not putting a tree up this year, my heart isn't in it. We just found out that a three week suspension is being appealed by the person responsible for my loss because he feels it is unjust. I'm having a hard time equating my son's being taken from us to his pitiful reprimand. We will be updating his justice site soon and I hope you will go to it.

I will keep Michael, his children, family, and especially his marvelous parents in my thoughts and prayers. We all share a bond and I know your heartache and love for your son...I walk in the same shoes...God Bless all of you.

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

November 26, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving Dad!
Today we did all kinds of fun things. We played baseball with Uncle Bob and Uncle Joe, Mom tried to teach Cullen how to ride his bike and I rode my bike around the block three times in a row. Later on after we left Grandma and Grandpa's house, John, Luke, Alec, Uncle John and Aunt Heather came over and we got to play and eat popcorn with chopsticks. Now me and Mom are watching a movie. We already watched Hoot and Cullen fell asleep.
We have a new kitten named Guinness. She's little and it looks like there is a marking of a Christmas tree on her head. She has little eyes and a big giant head. Sometimes she sleeps with me at night. Fiona is getting fat and Fillmore is still skinny.
I wish you were here right now. It would be the best day ever. I love you.
Your loving son,
Malik also known as Ling Ho (it's from the movie Hoot)

Malik Gordon
Son

November 24, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving Mike! I think about you every day and miss you terribly. Please keep watch over your family and friends. We all love you!

Sheryl

Sheryl Palermo
Riverside PD

November 23, 2006

Hi Mike,Well it's about 1A.M. and wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving, so you like the dark meat, uh, so do I. Bet you and Jeff will be having a feast beyond anything we ever had. Has Jeff been making you go deer hunting or fishing. I know he's got to be doing one or the other. Mike, I get so angry sometime,that you guys had to leave us so soon. You know, I'd like to see that day, where people say's in time it gets better.........I guess at times we get busy and for a few minutes our mind drifts to something else. But not for long. Not even a full 24 hours. So know the saying is true. HERO"S never die. You and Jeff are in my thoughts everyday. Well I didn't mean to ramble on, keep watch over all,Mike, your loved and missed everyday. Carolyn

Carolyn Moore

November 23, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving

Mike,

I wanted to drop in and say Happy Thanksgiving. Holidays just don't mean the same to me anymore, just want to get through them. Looks like Uncle Joe will have no competition for the dark meat with you and Gram Gordon gone, as you both loved the dark mean while everyone else fought over the white meat off the turkey.
Someone very close to you wore your running shoes to take a police agility test, made the run portion of the test which was worrying him. Must have been the shoes as you use to run all the time. I know you sure didn't get the running part from me as I always hated running, even when I was in shape. Hey, your brother Bob was on duty today and got to see and talk to some people moving a semi to Washington, DC with a 70 foot Christmas tree on the truck. Evidently, it has to be going to the White House as they wouldn't let you near the truck. He put one of your memorial magnets on the truck so you will be there when they unload it and put it into place. ABC News Chicago was here interviewing me and Mom about a new device MADD is backing to try and get passed into law across the US, a device convicted DUI drivers must blow into to start their cars. There are ways to beat this but at least its another tool to keep them off the road. I let Mom do all the talking this time. If we can prevent just one person from being killed and and keep them from having to go through through what we must live with every day, is well worth it. Well, will get going, please watch over everyone for me. Miss you terribly. Say hi to Jeff for me and don't fight with Gram over the dark meat.

Love,
Dad

November 22, 2006

Hey Mike-

I’m sorry I haven’t written in awhile. Things have been pretty hectic. It’s sad when you look at the holidays as your time to “relax”. Isn’t that usually supposed to be the most stressful time of the year?

Malik and Cullen have finally finished soccer. Malik’s team came in 3rd place for the season and Cullen’s team came in 1st place for the playoffs. Malik’s team didn’t do that well in the playoffs but did a great job during the season so he brought home a trophy. Cullen’s team didn’t do that well during the season but did a great job during the playoffs so he brought home a medal. They both had a good time and made some new friends. They are really excited about starting indoor soccer in January and as long as it’s warm inside the Sportsplex I can’t say that I mind being a “Soccer Mom” for another season. When else do I get a chance to sit in a chair and scream for 2 hours?

The boys are also doing very well in school. Your Mom and I went to the parent teacher conferences on the 9th and both of their teachers had nothing but good things to say about them. Malik’s report card had all A’s and B’s and Cullen’s had all S’s. There are a few areas they can improve in but all in all they are doing very well. You would be proud, I know I am.

Slowly but surely we’re getting settled into the new house. It’s going to take a little while longer but at least I’m starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. You’re Mom and Dad have helped out tremendously. Your Dad put in all of the kitchen appliances and your Mom has helped me with all of the little “home owner” issues that have arisen. Like when Malik and Cullen clogged the toilet with baby wipes!!! That was fun. I’m constantly asking her questions on everything from “how to recycle” to “what should I do about the mouse in our garage” I don’t think, in fact I know, I couldn’t have done it without their help and/or without all of the help from John. He did more then I did when it came to moving everything. I know it’s going to sound corny but I really think he’s heaven sent.

Well, that’s about it for now. Thanks again for everything.
It feels really good to know I have you looking over my shoulder.
You made me that promise long ago and even in death you’re still keeping your word.

I miss you and I’ll talk to you soon,
India

India S. Gordon

November 21, 2006

Dear Mike, Did you and Jeff think I had forgoten you? NO WAY!!!!!!!I think of you both every day. I've been trying to leave reflections for other Fallen Officer's. It breaks my heart to read about each of them. All of you were just to young to leave us. We will never understand, never quit asking WHY??? Never stop hurting,never stop sheding tears. I love you Mike, I wish that I could have met you in person,but I know you from your parents. Mike your family will forever keep you alive in their hearts,and so will I. Thank you Mike for the service you gave for each of us. How fortunate, those who knew you. Tell Jeff I love and miss him. And tell Bobby and John that I love them to and appreciate them and that they,your Mom,Dad and your children are in my prayers every day. See you soon,Mike,see you soon,You and Jeff keep watching over us,okay? love, carolyn

carolyn moore

November 17, 2006