Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy St. Patricks's Day. Today is one of your favorite days, you always loved being Irish. Oh, and Scottish and Italian. I think the Irish was your favorite. You would go with your brothers and Mom and I would worry about the three of you out on the town. You would always look out for one another and that's what was so hard when we lost you, none of us could do anything. I'd trade places with you in a heartbeat if I could so that you could be with your brothers and children. Take care and watch over everyone for me. Miss you and think about you always.

Love,
Dad

March 17, 2015

Mike,

This is for you and for your loving parents.
May God bless you all.

.. And I know he does.

SSG(P) Pasquale Vittori
US Army (CSPD 2483)

March 11, 2015

Mike, Today is your birthday which used to be a joyous occasion for your Dad and I and is now sad because you are gone.

Went to the cemetery today in below zero weather to put something on your grave. I should have waited till tomorrow as I have been sick all week. We needed a shovel, broom and ice chipper before we found it.

Love & miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

February 20, 2015

Dear Mike...Once again remembering you on your Birthday... and wishing you another...Blessed...Peaceful...and Happy one...in that better place.

I know your parents...and family...love and miss you...each day...and the "special days"...are always the most difficult ones...to get through...so keep close watch over them.

You are not forgotten! God bless you...and your dear family.

With my prayers...always.

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

February 20, 2015

Happy Birthday Mike. Will be thinking about you today, but that's every day anyway. Miss you beyond belief. Each day is a challenge without you here with us.

Love,
Dad

February 20, 2015

Dear Michael...

Thinking of you and your family on this day of "love"...and praying that each of you...is having a very blessed St. Valentine's Day.

You and your family are always in my prayers. May God bless you...and them.

You are not forgotten Mike!

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

February 14, 2015

It has been awhile since I have been on and left a reflection, however, I think of you and all the heroes who have given their all for us each and everyday. Time has just flown by, but our hearts are still heavy with the loss of our babies. Continue to rest in peace. I also want you to know that your dad holds a special place in my life, he is always there when needed, just when you need something there it is an email with a song or just beautiful words. I am sure you were just like him. You will never be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

January 29, 2015

Dear Mike..Praying that you are resting peacefully in His perpetual light..and just want to wish you and your dear family ...A Very Blessed Christmas.

You are not forgotten.

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

December 25, 2014

Dear Mike,

Merry Xmas! You were missed last night as the family gathered for Xmas Eve - we know you were with us in spirit.

Love and miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas Mike,
Had everyone over last night, your brothers had their Jameson Shots in your honor I'm sure. We all miss you and your name came up in conversation. You will never be forgotten as we all miss you. Please watch over everyone for me. Love and miss you everyday. Merry Christmas

Love,
Dad

December 25, 2014

Mike, Today is Malik's 18th birthday - wish you were here.

Love and miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

December 2, 2014

Ofc. Gordon, you worked with my dad Marcus in Riverside. I wanted to thank you for your sacrifice on this day of gratitude. You will never be forgotten.

PFC Sam Yanez
USMC - Former Colorado Springs PD Explorer - Son of a CSPD Officer

November 27, 2014

Mike, Thinking of you today with fond and loving memories. Remembering how you would eat the legs of the turkey and Gram Gordon the wings - no one else cared for them.

Love and miss you forever.

Carol Gordon
Mother

November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Mike. Waiting for everyone to show for dinner. Holidays just aren't the same without you here with us. I know you would be in the bedroom with the kids playing play station or x box. Your son turned out to be a gamer like you. Wonder where he got if from? Please watch over everyone for me. We love and miss you.

Love
Dad

November 27, 2014

Michael remembering you on Veteran's Day. Thank you for your service to our Nation. You will never be forgotten.

Tammy Persin

November 12, 2014

I was looking at pictures of my Airborne Buddies from back at Bragg in the late 90's and ran across several of Gordo. Miss ya, Brother!

SFC (R) John F. Payne
65th MP CO (ABN)

November 9, 2014

Mike, A few days ago one of the painted horse statues was dedicated to you. The paintings on the horse so depicted your life that when your Dad was giving his interview and watched the unveiling, he said he held back his tears. The horse was painted by a CPD officer and we thank him for his talent.

The painted horses are now donning Chicago in various areas of the city and are dedicated to fallen police officers and those catastrophically injured. Never Forgotten.

Love, Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

October 11, 2014

Dear Michael...Remembered you in special prayers at mass this morning...on this your name day...and Feast of the Archangels... Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.

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

September 29, 2014

Michael and Family
My thoughts are with your family at the 10th year since you left, know you are so very loved and missed! Gone but never forgotten ! Love to your family!

Joyce
Sister of Ofc John Harris EOW 8/19/1994

August 12, 2014

Dear Mike...May you be resting peacefully...in His perpetual light...on this 10th Year Remembrance Day.

I know the passing of time...does nothing to lessen the pain of your loss...that your parents...and family...feel....each day...as they continue to think of you...love you...and miss you.

God bless you Mike...and God bless your dear family. You are not forgotten.

With my prayers for you...and each of them...always.

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

August 8, 2014

Remembering you on this day! Peace be with you and your family today and every day!

Edwina Todd Garrison

August 8, 2014

Michael,
We lost you 10 years ago and have never forgotten you. Last night at the CPD Memorial we had a gathering of all your family and close friends to pay tribute to you. Was comforting to see the guys you worked with in the 11th District, they haven't forgotten you. Please keep watch over the family for me and know we will never let your memory die. Love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

August 8, 2014

Mike, It's been 10 years since that awful phone call we received telling us you were gone. It still seems surreal to your Dad and I.

You were honored at the CP Memorial today with about 100 people in attendance. Your brother John spoke about your Foundation and about the Michael Gordon Law that was passed and how much you are missed.

Your partner Mario and a lot of the officers who were and some who still are in 11 were there. Michael stories were talked about and what a dedicated police officer you were. The bag pipers played your favorite as usual "Amazing Grace".

I don't think your Dad and I have fully accepted the loss of you - then I think what parent could.

Look after your children and the rest of the family.

Miss and love you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

August 7, 2014

Remembering you Michael and all of your family. You are never forgotten or your precious family. Thank you for your service.

Tammy Persin

August 7, 2014

Mike, Tomorrow is the Ride to Remember where hundreds of motorcycles, many of them police officers, will drive in a motorcade to honor the Fallen and end the ride at the CP Memorial.

Please watch over all the riders, including your brother Bob & Kristy, and let them be safe during and after the ride.

Also, watch over your son Cullen who left on a ferry ride today to get to Isle Royale in Michigan. Let him have a safe and healthy camping trip the next 2 weeks. He has definitely followed in your footsteps regarding camping and the outdoors. This is his 3rd year at Camp Manito Wish, WI in which he has advanced to higher levels of camping.

Love and miss you always.

Carol Gordon
Mother

July 26, 2014