Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are truly saddened at Mike's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your partner, your families, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

August 9, 2004

To Officer Gordon family, friends, and the Chicago Police Department. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Gordon for a job well done; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 9, 2004

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

August 9, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Michael Gordon. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

August 9, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Michael Gordon's family, friends, and co-workers with the City of Chicago Police Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. The watch is now ours.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

August 9, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Michael did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Michael be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Gordon's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Michael is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Michael was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Officer Gordon for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

August 9, 2004

To the family of Officer Gordon
God bless.. Greater love has no one than this, to lay down his life to protect another......Josh 15:13

CPL. OKC Fire
Oklahoma City Fire Dept.

August 9, 2004

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
This was written by an unknown author.

Jim Moore
New Orleans PD, Retired

August 9, 2004

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."

P.O. Andrew
Chicago PD

August 9, 2004

Today we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Gordon. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

August 8, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Gordon, you will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

August 8, 2004

God bless Michael's family, friends and fellow officers. Rest now my brother.

Patrolman, J. Ruda
Macungie Police Dept. Macungie, PA. 18062

August 8, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and coworkers of Officer Gordon

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

August 8, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Gordon's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. May God's grace sustain you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

August 8, 2004

My family wuld like to send our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Michael Gordon and let you know you're in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. May God watch over and protect all the brave men & women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they go out to serve and protect thier communities. God bless all of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

August 8, 2004

I wish my best to the family. I didnt realize the last name until I read the details. I wish the family the best..and if there is anything I can ever do all you need to do is email me...god bless..

Officer Gordon
Las Vegas Metro

August 8, 2004

Your tour of duty has ended by having given the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your service to your department and your city.
You will not be forgotten by those whose lives you touched.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and
your fellow officers as they mourn your untimely loss.

† Rest In Peace, Officer Gordon, May God Bless You †

Jeffrey Williams
Highland, Indiana

August 8, 2004

My Prayers our with the family.

Bryan Laurie Son of
Fallen Officer Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

August 8, 2004

"...I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln..."

John, Karla, Tim and all you West Side Rangers :: my prayers are with you.

Joseph Brady
Chicago Police Department

August 8, 2004

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Gordon Family and the officers & staff of the Chicago Police Department over the tragic loss of Police Officer Michael Gordon. Once again another brother has been taken from the thin blue line. May God bless the Gordon Family and the officers & staff of the Chicago Police Department during this very sad time. Michael will now patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michael and his angels. May our brother Michael rest in peace. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.

August 8, 2004

I hope that the Cook County State's Attorney charges Officer Gordon's killer with murder. A simple DUI is not the proper charge in this case. There should be zero tolerance when someone is killed by a driver who chooses to drink and drive. You will not be forgotten Officer Gordon; rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

August 8, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Michael Gordon and the Chicago Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Michael... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

August 8, 2004

GOD BLESS YOU,MIKE.OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT
TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

POLICE OFFICER
CICERO P.D.

August 8, 2004

To Officer Gordon's Wife and Family,
I wanted to express my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you in this horrific and tragic time. It is such a strange phenomenon when so many wish to extend their condolences, and yet you find yourself so unable to feel any amount of peace.
As one police widow to another, I wanted you to know that I will be thinking of you and your family in the upcoming months.
Juli Verkler
Widow of Ptlm. Bryan S. Verkler
EOW 12/13/03

August 8, 2004

God bless you brother and rest in peace. My heart and prayers go out to you, your family and partner. You will never be forgotten as your tour is over, but your mission continues.

Officer Koehler
Annawan PD

August 8, 2004