Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just to let you know we are thinking of you on the first anniversary of your son Michael's E.O.W. 8-8-04.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,
Al and Laurie Streicher
Parents of Stark Co. Sheriff's Deputy
Adam V. Streicher E.O.W. 3-22-02

August 8, 2005

THE BROKEN CHAIN

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

--Author Unknown

I miss you Mike.
Nothing will ever be the same without you.
India

India S. Gordon

August 8, 2005

The Gordon family is in my thoughts and prayers on this sad day.

August 8, 2005

Mike, although I only met you once, it feels like I’ve known you for some time just by listening to all the stories about you from your fellow brothers and sisters from the 011th district. As one of your father’s former students, I remember him talking about you in class from time to time as well. I hope to join the ranks of your fellow brothers and sisters someday, and hopefully head to the great 011th as well – ‘cause “the best are from the west”, and them boys and girls are the best the CPD has to offer. Until then, keep watch over your family, and all your brothers and sisters in blue who love and miss you, and will never forget you. God bless.

Juan J. Macias

Juan J. Macias
DHS/TSA

August 8, 2005

Michael,
You are in my thoughts every day and especially today my thoughts are filled with such mixed emotions. The tears that I shed for you today are with great sadness. I miss you so very much. Please continue to watch over your family and all of us who love you. I be back to chat with you in a few days. I'm going to the cubs game on the 10th in your honor. I let you know how we do.

Love,
Sheryl

Sheryl Palermo
Riverside PD

August 8, 2005

After reading these reflections I can get an idea of the kind of man you were. Thank you for your service and dedication. I will keep your family and loved ones in my thoughts as they go through this hard time. Help them by giving them strength to get through the day. You are having your first anniversary in heaven with all of the other officers.

Tracie
Friend of Officer Nick Sloan

August 8, 2005

I just wanted you to know that we will be thinking of you and praying for you as Mike's 1yr approaches. We just had Nick's on January 30th. My father is still with the St. Louis Police Department. I guess it is true that it runs in the family. It sound like Mike and Nick were alot alike. Nick always wanted to be a policeman.

Even though I never met you or Mike, after this happens it seems like we are all in the same "family" that no one else can truly understand what this is like.

Just remember in the coming days that there are several people in Missouri thinking and praying for you.

Kelly Brown
PO Nick Sloan's sister EOW1-30-04

August 7, 2005

Dear Michel,
As I leave this reflection my heart is filled with grief for the pain and sorrow I know your parents are feeling. Just one year ago on the 8th of Aug. they lost you and their lives changed forever. Your parents are wonderful people. We met them in D.C. during the memorial services in May and we shared our grief. As we light a candle for Jeff we will also light a candle for you. Nothing can bring either one of you back but we can keep you both close in our hearts by honoring you in everything we do. We lost Jeff on 04-04-04 and it seems like it was just yesterday. Watch over your parents as they try to make it thru tomorrow. Let them feel your love as it surrounds them and help them find the strength they need to face all of the tomorrows to come. We grieve each day for Jeff and we pray each day for strength. Walk with Jeff and all of your other fallen brothers. You are all missed and loved so very much.
Parents of Sgt. Jeff Hewitt,
Buncombe County Sheriff's Dept., N.C.

August 7, 2005

Officer Gordon,

Everytime I visit your site my heart just breaks even though I never met you. Reading the memories on this reflection and stories told by your family. You are an honorable man. May god comfort and guide your family..Keep watching them they really need you.

Wife of a Chicago Police Officer

August 7, 2005

Although I never met you I pray for you and your family often. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, You will forever be a hero. Please watch over the guys and be their angel now. We know you and Jon are probably having a blast up there!

wife of a joliet officer

August 7, 2005

In the few years I've been visiting this site I've always been extremely moved by how each Officer touched so many other people's lives.

This site is a tremendous tool for me. I've often visited just to remind me how very dangerous our jobs are and how to learn from the misfortune that has befallen the brave men and women reflected here.

No matter how well trained we are it can happen to any and all of us. We all say, "It won't happen to us, it happens to other officers." I have no doubt that every officer on the pages reflected here thought the same thing. It does and can happen to any one of us at anytime.

Officer Gordon, thank you for your extreme sacrifice. Thank you for reminding me as I go out on patrol tonight to be more aware of my surroundings so that I may have a chance to avoid the reckless, drunk driver that doesn't care about anyone else on the road. In your death you've made me a better cop. I can't thank you enough for that. Please continue to watch over all of us from above. I look forward to meeting you when it's my turn to sit beside you in heaven. God Bless You.

Deputy Sheriff (Northern California)
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Dept.

August 6, 2005

On August 8th, Mike will be remembered in thought and prayer by the family and friends of Officer Bob Stanze who was killed in the line of duty on August 8th as well. God Bless you all and Peace,Officer!

August 6, 2005

Michael: I am thinking of all you guys today. I know from your Dad's reflections to you that this is a day to be recognized and remembered. You are forever in our hearts ---all you gallant heroes who lost your lives so needlessly, including my son Larry. Today was another wrenching day in California when our morning news was about another officer down. A Fish and Game Lt.was shot twice in the legs during a multi-force drug eradication sweep in the Santa Cruz mountains. I cried and cried when I first heard the news, but said such a prayer of thanks when I saw him waving from the helicopter gurney. His family gets to see again, and I so glad that brother in blue is not joining all of you today. Thanks to your wonderful father for remembering our Larry while he struggles with his own searing pain. Rest in peace. Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, PPD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya, Mother of fallen officer

August 5, 2005

August 5th.

Today makes it exactly one year ago that I last saw you, heard you laugh, tell us stories, play wiffle ball with the kids and your famous Pee Wee Herman impression on Ma's bike that had us all laughing. August is a bad month for me, today is my birthday and will always be remembered as the last time I saw you. The 8th is the anniversary of your death and the 20th for Gram Gordon, who really spoiled you when you were little. She always stuck up for you and you were there for her in the end which I really appreciate. We all miss you so much, there are no words for our pain and the many broken hearts that have been left behind. Please keep watch over your family, especially the kids. We all love and miss you and by the reflections being left for you by people that don't even know you are keeping your memory alive.

Love Dad

Dad

August 5, 2005

Everyday that I come to this website, its so hard to believe that the list gets longer and longer. I was friends with Jake Laird, who was killed 10 days after you last year.
From some of the reflections that people wrote, I can just imagine you and Jake up there making everyone laugh.
I just wanted to tell your family that you will never be forgotten. My family use to take trip to Chicago twice a year...Christmas time and summer. I miss the store windows at Christmas time and the summers I was always so mesmerized by all the police officers on horses, in cars on the street...
I read your days reflection about the "ghetto smell" I had to laugh bc I know exactly what he is talking about. Your family will be in the thoughts and prayers especially this next week. You are a true hero and will not be forgotten.
Please let your father know that I am so happy that he with the help of your friends were able to get that law passed. Thank him for his hard work, his dedication and his spirit!
God Bless!

August 4, 2005

Just wanted to send a little email to let you know my family and I always are thinking about Mike and his wonderful family. Hard to beleive its already going to be a year. Its almost seems like yesterday we were reading the head lines about the senceless tragedy that struck your family. God Bless and stay strong..Kristen Dunow and Family

Kristen
Naperville Pd

August 4, 2005

To Michael. I was thinking of you today as I know your anniversary date is fast approaching. This is a hard week for your family, but then every week is hard. I was proud to see that the Michael Gordon Law was passed by the legislature in your home state. I hope that I can be like your father and do something of significance in tribute to my son. Michael, you and the rest of our crew are not forgotten and are always loved and honored. I am crying today for you, my Larry, Jeff Hewitt, Larry Cox, and Dan Niemi and all of other heroes in heaven. Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, PPD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya, Mother of fallen officer

August 3, 2005

Gordo,
You were a great friend and remain a true hero. We had a blast together in Korea, you really kept us laughing and made the tour go by quick. My heart goes out to your family. Rest assured that if I'm ever in a position to help them it's a done deal. I'm in the desert flying MEDEVAC again, but when I get out of here and back home I will visit you. In the meantime watch over your family and fellow warriors both Soldiers and Policemen. You will never be forgotten.

MAJ Mike Breslin
U.S. Army

July 31, 2005

"Michael Gordon Law"

Well Mike, the Governor signed the new law on July 26th and it will take affect on January 1, 2006. Anyone now driving in Illinois who is DUI, with No License and no insurance can now be charged with a class 3 felony. Entails up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to $25,000. We have allot of people to thank for it, starting with your ex bosses in Riverside, Chief Karczewski and AC Weitzel who went to the State capital with me to help push it through and the many hours of drawing it up, plus the support of the Illinois Chiefs Association who named it in your honor and other lobbyists who worked hard on this bill. Miss you and love you beyond words.

Love Dad

Dad

July 29, 2005

Mike you are very loved by all anf forgotten by none!

July 29, 2005

GORDO IS STILL BOUT IT BOUT IT!

July 27, 2005

Thought I'd drop in and say hi. Notice I didn't say, I was thinking about you. Don't have to tell you that because I think of you every day, most of the day on and off. I've been trying to work with the boys teaching them baseball, my problem is they think I'm 20 years old and grampa can only do it for a little while. I bought them new baseball gloves, bigger than what you got them last year. I really did it to save the first gloves you bought them for later on. Whether they appreciate it or not, they will be available for them. Malik says he wants to be an Eagle Scout like you. I brought out the Scout manual and showed him how hard it is and that not many scouts make it, he said he would try. Guin came over with Gracie today, she is getting so big and for a preemie she sure is smart. No one believes she only weighed 2 lbs at birth when they see her. Keep watching over her, Guin and the boys for me. Also, your two brothers and Mom. I took the boys to Chicago PD Hqtrs to show them your star in the glass case. They couldn't believe there were so many, about 444 of them. Not hard to find yours as yours is the brightest and shinniest in your section. Thats probably because you were always polishing it. I had to laugh, when I got down there the boys were in the back seat and asked me what smelled, ever try to explain to someone what the ghetto smells like?, especially to a 6 and 8 year old. They couldn't believe that people actually lived in some of those buildings. I told them how their Dad worked near there and the area is very dangerous. As long as I am alive, I will never let them forget that you are a true hero. Well, better end for now, will be back on the 5th and 8th of August to pay you a visit. One of these nights I want to go down to the district with some coffee for the guys, not many of them left there, but I know its hard to find good coffee around the 11th District. Take care, love you and miss you.

Love, Dad

Dad

July 27, 2005

I thought of you, Larry, Jeff Hewitt, and Larry Cox especially today when I awoke to the news of another young officer being brutally murdered in San Leandro. Another family whose lives have been torn apart as their loved ones were senselessly taken from them. There are too many of us on this painful journey, but it does help to know that we are not alone. None of you are forgotten and all of you are loved. Phyllis Loya, Mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg P.D.

Phyllis Loya, Mother of fallen officer

July 26, 2005

mike, ive seen everybody here and talking with you and about you everytime we get together, but where's your ex-partner, has he even visited you. take care and remember us as we remember you

a partner, a friend, a cop

p.o.
cpd

July 25, 2005

Hi Michael,
Aug 8th is coming up so quickly for all of us who are missing you so terribly. I visit your web page everyday just to see your great smile and to let you know that I am missing you so much. Please continue to watch over all of us who love you, especially your incredible family.

Love,
Sheryl

Sheryl Palermo
Riverside PD

July 25, 2005