Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Michael,

Your are our are angel. Watching over us in heaven.
We continue to pray for your personal family and your police family.
I felt the need to let you know you are in our hearts forever.
You are truly missed.

David LeClercq Sr
Village Trustee
Retired Firefighter/Paramedic
Village of Gilberts

October 9, 2016

Dear Michael...Thinking of you...on your name day...and offering my prayers for you...on this Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel...patron saint of police officers.

May God bless you...as you keep watch over your family... your dear parents...and your brothers.

You are not forgotten...as you rest in His heavenly peace.

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

September 30, 2016

Dear Mike...I knew the 8th was coming...marking Year Twelve...of your tragic loss...but because of some family medical distractions...I somehow let the date get by me.

The saving grace is...you are...along with your parents... always remembered by me...in my daily prayers.

Keep close watch over your dear family...as I know...they all miss you so very much.

God bless you...as you rest peacefully...in His perpetual
light.

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

August 19, 2016

I am sorry that I missed your EOW, but know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers all the time. Your dad is always sending emails that arrive exactly when they are needed. I know that your mom and dad are still feeling the emptiness in their hearts as each day comes and goes without you. You sir will never be forgotten. Continue to rest in peace, and watch over your loved ones.

Deb Azure
Mrs.

August 14, 2016

Michael, It has been a while since I have gotten on the site. I wanted to thank you for all you did to make this a better place to live in. Sounds like your children are growing up fast. Thinking of your family, friends, and your parents. Such special people in all they give to others. Again thank you.

Tammy Persin
Mother

August 10, 2016

You are a true hero. May God give solace to your loved ones for all their pain. Rest in peace brother and may you watch over them forever.

N.Y.PD. Lt. Ray Flores
Retired

August 9, 2016

May you rest in peace. To your family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May god be with you and have a lot of support with you and your family at this tragic at this time.

Mrs J S
Mpd

August 8, 2016

Mike:

Still hard to fathom that 12 years have passed, but you will never be forgotten in my memories. You were a great officer and I was very sorry to have you leave Riverside. You always brightened up my day whenever I seen you. Tell Lydia I still love and miss her, but I am sure she knows it.

Retired Chief of Pollice
Riverside Police Dept.

August 8, 2016

Today it has been 12 years since that early morning phone call. I knew what it was when it rang and I didn't want to answer. Every day is a real challenge for me as parents are not suppose to outlive their children. I always wanted to have a little summer place on a lake. Well, I have the lake from all the tears that have fallen over the last dozen years, now all I need is the little cabin. We miss you every day and ever day there is something that reminds us of you. Please watch over your children and your brothers. Love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

August 8, 2016

Gone but never forgotten...watch over all family members in Blue...

Monica Wilk-Cowger
Former RPD

August 8, 2016

Michael - Sunday was another tragic day for L.E in that 3 beloved offices died by gun fire. I know you will welcome them to God' gates of heaven and watch over their families along with yours. May Gold bless you and all the fallen.

Detective Mike -Retired.
Chicago P.D

July 18, 2016

Dear Mike,

Cullen is leaving tomorrow to start on his adventure camping trip to Alaska. Your son loves this kind of thing and hopes to be a counselor at Camp Manatowish in Wisconsin next year. He loves adventure that's for sure - kind of takes after you. I believe this is his 5th or 6th year at the Camp advancing every year to this once in a lifetime trip.

Of course I'm concerned as it is for 45 days - traveling by bus, plane and kayak. Please watch over him and his fellow campers regarding their health and safety. I, of course, have my own concerns since I am his grandma - my protective mode is in over-drive because their only means of communication will be a satellite phone.

Love & miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

June 16, 2016

Rest in Peace

K.Brooks
Houston Police Dept.

June 16, 2016

Mike, I hope you and Grandpa were waiting for Grandma Puf this morning when she made her way up to heaven.

I hope she gets to see all her relatives and friends who have passed before her.

Love and miss all of you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

June 5, 2016

Dear Mike...Remembering you...and your family... during this year's National Police Week...as I keep each of you...in my prayers.

Keep watching over your parents...children...brothers...and extended family.

God bless you...as you rest peacefully in His light.

You are not forgotten!

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

May 13, 2016

Mike, remembering your last Mother's Day gift to me - an antique typewriter. You came in the back door holding it high in the air saying, "look what I found".

I still have the pin you bought me, when you were 8 or 9, at a garage sale - you were very proud of it.

Good memories. Love and miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

May 9, 2016

Dear Mike, Today was the 12th CPD Memorial Run to Remember. Thousands showed up, even in the bad weather, to remember our fallen.

Your son Cullen, brothers, niece, nephews and friends all participated on Team Gordon. Cullen's swim team from high school came to support him and to volunteer.

You would be so proud of all your children.

Dad & I driving to Dubuque tomorrow to drop off some of Malik's things since he will be spending the summer there in a house he and some friends are renting. Crossed fingers all goes well for him. One year of college down!

Love and miss you everyday.

Carol Gordon
Mother

April 30, 2016

Dear Mike,

Cullen, who is now 17, has gotten his driver's license so please watch over him and guide him to drive safely.

Love, Mom

Carol Gordon

April 7, 2016

Dear Mike...Thinking of you and your family...and praying that you have a Blessed and Joyous Easter Day.

God bless each of you.

You are not forgotten!

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

March 27, 2016

Dear Michael PATRICK...Wishing you a very blessed St. Patrick's Day...as well as remembering you in prayer..as always...but especially...on this your name day.

God bless you...as you keep watch over your dear family.

You are not forgotten!

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

March 18, 2016

Mike, Happy Birthday in Heaven. Love & miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

February 20, 2016

Happy Birthday Michael. Was out to visit you today and leave some flowers at your grave site. Cleaned it up a little and thought of years past. Even the Van shaped birthday cake I baked for you on your 13th Birthday. I have no idea why I remember that cake. Miss you every day, especially today. You will never be forgotten and are always with me in my heart. Love and miss you. Happy Birthday. Please keep watch over everyone for me.

Love,
Dad

February 20, 2016

Dear Mike...Today is one of the "special days"...when parents in particular...have an even tougher time...with this new normal... that none of us...would have ever wanted to know.

You...your dear parents...and your family...remain in my daily prayers...as I wish for you today...A Very Blessed 42nd Birthday.

Your Dad...recently shared a loving tribute to you...made by your son Cullen...who was asked to be the guest speaker...at the Chicago Police Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony in 2015. He is a very handsome and gifted young man...who looks a lot like you...and he did you and your family...very proud. God bless him and his siblings.

Rest Peacefully Mike. You are loved...missed...and will never be forgotten.

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

February 20, 2016

Dear Mike,

I'm sorry I didn't write for Xmas but things were hectic here. As usual, we celebrated on Xmas Eve and your sons, brothers & their families, Grandma Puf and Aunt Kathy were here.

We have a table top Xmas tree for you, decorated with all things related to your life.

Your Dad, however, did make it to the cemetery on Xmas.

Love and miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

December 26, 2015

Merry Christmas Michael. This is always the worse time of the year for us. Everyone was here last night and we talked about you like we always do. I can't express in words how much we miss you and how the holidays are so hard for me and your Mom, as is every day without you here with us. Please watch over everyone for me.

Love,
Mom and Dad

December 26, 2015