Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I love you Daddy. You were the best cop ever. I miss you. Please watch over me.

Cullen Gordon

August 17, 2004

Mike,
I cannot thank you enough for giving me two beautiful boys and for that I will forever be grateful to you. You have always been a great father and a wonderful friend. I promise I will never let the boys forget you and how much you loved them. No matter what it takes you will never be forgotten. There is one thing I have to ask from you right now. Please give me just a fraction of your courage and strength so I can try and help the boys get through all of this. It is going to be so hard without you.
Please rest in peace-
India

India Gordon

August 17, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of PO Gordon. I certainly feel the lost and pain for his family. My Husband was in a similar accident on 25 Feb 04. Fortunately he sustained minor aches and pains. I realize how blessed we are to have him with us today. We should express our feelings of love and gratitude for each day we are given to spend with our loved ones.

May G_d continue to be with us all!!!

PO Robbie M. Joyner
Public Housing

August 17, 2004

god bless you and your family

skip roberson

August 17, 2004

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER : O, gentle Lord! Keep the day / night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think that no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. ** REST IN PEACE** Sent to you by the father of Master Officer J.D.Koeppen, Capital City Raleigh NC; Trooper D.C. Koeppen, NJ State Police and Cadet Officer A.M. Koeppen Wilmington N.C.

Chief ( retiored ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

August 17, 2004

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
Rest in peace brother in blue the watch is ours now. Our Prayers are with your family, friends and loved ones.
GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE. WATCH OVER US

Police Officer in Boone County Missouri

August 17, 2004

Brother, I regret not knowing you better, but my brief encounters with you spoke volumes of the type of man you are. The few times we were "partnered-up" motivated me out of "hitting the hole." (I'm sorry I "spooked" you a few times while you were still on probation, LOL) You had that motivation and drive that so many new and seasoned officers now lack. I was impressed with your enthusiasm, your appearance and excellent work. You sparked new energy into so many of the guys that were growing tired and bitter of the ghetto. It was an honor to fight crime with you. God bless you Mike, you earned your "Fillmore Ranger" title.

Officer Luis Carrizal #15808
Chicago PD, 011th District-Wild Wild West

August 17, 2004

Michael, you are more to me than the man I love and married, you are my best friend, and that will not stop just because you have moved on to a better place.

You once told me that being a policeman’s wife was hard and difficult, something you didn't feel that most women could handle...... but you told me you knew I could do it. I can't tell you how proud that made me. I don't know how I'm going to get through this sweetie, I miss you so badly. I miss your smile, your laugh your kisses, but I know you would want me to stay strong for the children and the family. So for you my darling, I will to wake up every morning and do what needs to be done to make you proud of me.

You are and will always be my moon and my stars.
Sweet dreams baby, I’ll talk to you tonight before I go to sleep…..that will never change.


This one’s for you babe…. I know how much you loved it….

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD,
WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS.
HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING.
JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS.
"STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN.
HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU?
HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK?
TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"
THE POLICEMAN SQUARED HIS SHOULDERS AND SAID,
"NO, LORD, I GUESS I AIN'T,
BECAUSE THOSE OF US WHO CARRY BADGES
CAN'T ALWAYS BE A SAINT.
I'VE HAD TO WORK MOST SUNDAYS,
AND AT TIMES MY TALK WAS ROUGH,
AND SOMETIMES I'VE BEEN VIOLENT,
BECAUSE THE STREETS ARE AWFULLY TOUGH.
BUT I NEVER TOOK A PENNY,
THAT WASN'T MINE TO KEEP....
THOUGH I WORKED A LOT OF OVERTIME
WHEN THE BILLS GOT JUST TOO STEEP.
AND I NEVER PASSED A CRY FOR HELP,
THOUGH AT TIMES I SHOOK WITH FEAR.
AND SOMETIMES, GOD FORGIVE ME,
I'VE WEPT UNMANLY TEARS.
I KNOW I DON'T DESERVE A PLACE
AMONG THE PEOPLE HERE.
THEY NEVER WANTED ME AROUND
EXCEPT TO CALM THEIR FEAR.
IF YOU'VE A PLACE FOR ME HERE,
LORD, IT NEEDN'T BE SO GRAND.
I NEVER EXPECTED OR HAD TOO MUCH,
BUT IF YOU DON'T.....I'LL UNDERSTAND.
THERE WAS SILENCE ALL AROUND THE THRONE
WHERE THE SAINTS HAD OFTEN TROD.
AS THE POLICEMAN WAITED QUIETLY,
FOR THE JUDGMENT OF HIS GOD.
"STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN,
YOU'VE BORNE YOUR BURDENS WELL.
COME WALK A BEAT ON HEAVEN'S STREETS,
YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL."

Guin, Wife

August 17, 2004

Your love for your family and Guin were the most inspiring trait about you. You always talked about you family and I hope they know that you loved them very much and I'm sure they do.. Till we meet again. God Bless and watch over us, I know you are.

PO J. Collado #19285
CPD

August 16, 2004

Gordon,
You are one of the finest person I have had the great pleasure to call a friend. You lived life to the fullest. Your stories entertained us in the academy during the long days, and you made difficult times fun. I only hope to be half the Chicago Police Officer you are, half the family man, and half the friend.

PO J. Collado #19285
CPD

August 16, 2004

my sympathies to the family and friends of michael gordon.i believe this teaches us that since in law enforcement we deal with the possibility of not making it home after a shift,we should never take a single day for granted and to do everything in our lives better.become better fathers and mothers and husbands and wives because that what truly made him a hero ,the impact he made on his friends and family.to my fellow officers,please never miss an oppurtunity to tell your friends and family how much you love them and never forgot michael and the other officers who died giving honor to our profession.

po edward poppish
chicago police

August 16, 2004

From what I have read about you, it seems that you were a dedicated and professional officer. Its too bad your great life had to be taken at such an early age. I feel for your family and co-workers. Hearing of your death strengthens my resolve to lock up as many drunk driver's as I can. They are real criminals. Rest well brother, we have the tour now.

R. Hoague, Deputy Sheriff
Marion County S.O., FL

August 16, 2004

Thank you for your years of service, although way too brief. I pray for peace, strength, and comfort for your family and friends. "Go rest high on the mountain, your work on earth is done!"

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

August 16, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
OFFICER GORDON, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 16, 2004

Mike,
You were an excellent cop, that will be greatly missed, but never forgotten...I regret not getting to know you better while working in Riverside...Please watch over us all....until we meet again..

Officer Jeff Hahn
Aurora P.D.

August 16, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON HIS MEMORIES!

911 DISPATCHER, ERICA TOLSON
LANCASTER/GARRARD 911

August 16, 2004

You served your country in many ways. From one MP to another thank you. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace brother.

SSG William HUdspeth
FT Sill Military Police

August 15, 2004

GORDO WAS BOUT IT BOUT IT!

Sgt.
CPD

August 15, 2004

May he rest in peace. All of your family are in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Rhonda Vandall
wife of a police officer

August 15, 2004

If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go, Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always, Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own, And in time when men decide and feel safe to call the streets insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind. Heroes are never forgotten..

OFC Crociata, Jason
GPD

August 15, 2004

Mike,

There are no words to describe the grief we are expereincing right now in our family with your loss. I saw you 54 hours prior to your death, you were happy and I said "Be Careful" as you walked out the door of our house. My only regret is that I didn't hug you and say I love you one more time. The only thing keeping us going is knowing that you died doing what you loved, being a Police Officer. We Love and miss you. Until we meet again. Love Mom and Dad

Asst. Chief (Ret)
Riverside PD, Illinois

August 15, 2004

God Speed Ranger. You will never be forgotten and I shall honor you each time I visit or even think of your wonderful city. See you on the high ground Warrior.

Officer Todd Christensen
Kalamazoo Public Safety, Michigan

August 15, 2004

We took a big hit that fateful morning, and a brother was tragically taken away from us. But please find solace in the fact that we will continue the fight - but not without you in our hearts and on our minds.

Blake D. Smith
DEA - Chicago

August 15, 2004

P.O. Gordon,
Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and sacrifice. I pray for your family. God bless you.

P.O.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

August 14, 2004

Not just one man dedicated to service, but a FAMILY dedicated to service. Surely knowing the risks of our job makes this senseless loss no more easy to bear. I have family in Chicago, and I thank the Gordon family for watching over them. May God keep and guide you all in this dark hour.

MCY947
Suffolk County PD, Highway Patrol

August 14, 2004