Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike, Watch over your son Cullen the next 2-1/2 weeks while he is on a camping trip at Isle Royale National Park. Keep him safe and healthy.

Love and miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

July 24, 2014

I am sorry I have been behind in writing to you, but know that you and your parents have been in my thoughts and prayers. As we went to D.C. and the candlelight I held my candle high in the sky for you, my daughter and all the heroes who have given their all. We will never forget and you dad is such a great person who always knows when to send me something by email, just when I need it. Continue to rest in peace Officer Gordon, we will never forget.

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

May 29, 2014

Mike, Yesterday we celebrated the 10th Cubs Rooftop in your honor. It was a beautiful day, the Cubs won and the Pipers played your favorite "Amazing Grace".

It's always a sad day and a happy one - sad because your not here and happy that you are remembered.

Love you always.

Carol Gordon
Mother

May 18, 2014

Michael,
Thank you for your service. This is a very special week and no one is ever forgotten. God bless your family also.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

May 14, 2014

Mike…In your memory…in this 10th Remembrance Year…I dedicated and lit a virtual candle for you…on the NLEOM United By Light site.

I continue to pray that you are resting peacefully…in God’s perpetual light...and that you are keeping close watch over your loved ones.

God Bless You…and your family.

You are not forgotten.

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

May 13, 2014

Mike, The 10th CPD Memorial Run took place this past Saturday. Your brother John has organized the run the last 2 years with over 5,000 runners. Your brother Bob brought 50 people from Berwyn PD and Morton West. Your sons did well - Malik coming in #398 and Cullen at 407 - not bad considering the over 5000 runners.

You will never be forgotten and neither will the other fallen officers. Love you always.

Carol Gordon
Mother

May 5, 2014

Mike, Been way to long since I have visited your page. I Think of you often, take care man, miss you.

Former CPD officer

April 2, 2014

Hi Michael,
I'm sorry it's been so long since I've visited your site but you, your mom, dad and family are always on our mind. I know you're taking good care of them. On the 4th of April we'll gather at the Sheriffs dept. to honor Jeff on the 10th anniversary of his death. As usual there will be stories, tears, laughter and above all there will be love. When Jeff lost his life the dept. formed a circle of love around us and have been by our side to offer comfort and support every step of the way. I know you and Jeff are working hard to keep your brothers and sisters here on earth safe from harm as they try to carry on without you. God Bless you and be sure to tell Jeff I called to say hi.
A blue light always burns in our window for Jeff and for you in loving memory. You will never be forgotten.

Patricia Hewitt and family
parents of a fallen officer Sgt. Jeffrey Hewitt Buncombe County NC

March 19, 2014

Mike,
Just thinking about you. I ran into a couple of guys from the watch the other day. Its nice to see the boys from 011. Every now and then I see your brother John. I saw him at HQ earlier this week. The man is constantly working. I wish that I had his dedication and energy. The world would be a better place if more of us were like the Gordon boys. God bless John, Bobby and the rest of your family for all that they do.

Mark Kochan
Former 011th District 1st Watch

March 16, 2014

Officer Gordon- over the years your father has shown our family, namely my mother, great compassion in always remembering and leaving a reflection on my brothers page. I know your father does this because of his enormous pride and love for you. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice and for your dad, Mr. Bob Gordon, who has given much comfort thru the years.

Jenny Rittenhouse-Guinn
Sister of Officer Jesse Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

March 14, 2014

Dear Mike...Thinking of you...and your family...on this special day....and wishing you...A Very Blessed 40th Birthday.

You and your family are in my prayers.

You are not forgotten!

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

February 20, 2014

Mike, Wishing you a Happy 40th Birthday in Heaven.

Love and miss you.

Carol Gordon
Mother

February 20, 2014

Wishing you a Happy 40th Birthday today. I know you would have been out on the town with your two brothers today. I'm sure they will celebrate and have you with them in spirit. Somewhere, there is a shot of Jameson sitting on a bar in honor of you. There are no words to describe or even come close to what we have felt without you here with us over the past 9.5 years. Not a day passes without thinking of you. Continue to keep watch over every one for me. Happy Birthday

Love,
Dad

February 20, 2014

Mike...Thinking of you today...at the beginning...of this New "milestone" Year...hoping you know...that you are not forgotten...and that you are prayed for...by so many of us...who come to this ODMP site.

Keep watch over you dear parents...and your family.

God bless you...as you rest in His peace.

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

January 1, 2014

Mike, Wishing you a Merry Christmas in Heaven. Went to the cemetery today and on our way back I thought to myself, this is not how you should have to visit your child.

Watch over your children and guide them to make good choices in life. Malik just got a car today so definitely watch over him and whoever is in the car with him and let them be safe.

Love and miss you always.

Carol Gordon
Mother

December 26, 2013

Dear Mike...I recently spoke to your parents...and I know how much...you are loved and missed...by them...and so...I prayed for you and them...at the Christmas mass...I attended last night.
Loss doesn't get easier with time...so keep close watch over them.

God bless you...and know that you are not forgotten.

Merry Christmas...and Rest In Peace.

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

December 26, 2013

Merry Christmas Mike,

This is our 10th Christmas without you here with us. Believe me, it hasn't gotten any easier. I think the only thing that keeps me and your mother interested in Christmas are the grand kids and how important the day is to them. This year we put up your own special tree on your table and Mom placed all the ornaments associated with you on this tree. We even found a Curious George ornament and that sits proudly on this little tree. Please keep watch over your children for me and also your two brothers, it would mean allot to me and take some of the stress off of us. We will never forget you as you are in our thoughts every day. We all love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

December 25, 2013

MERRY CHRISTMAS MICHAEL!

Merry Christmas to all of your family!

Tammy Persin
Mother of Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

December 25, 2013

The Department named their DUI Lab after you and have a plaque on the door and in the room in honor of you. At the dedication yesterday we met up with a number of your friends that you worked with in the 11th Dist. or who you went to the police academy with. Was great seeing them and most of all that they came to support us and to keep your memory alive. The DUI Room is located right next to your Academy Home Room. We will never let your name be forgotten. Keep watch over everyone for me, me miss and love you.

Love,
Dad

November 23, 2013

Thinking of you and your family today.

Love is the shelter from the storm

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom 9/16/2004

November 11, 2013

Dear Michael, Thank you for your service. You will always be remembered. Special thanks to your family also.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian Thomas Gleason
8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

November 11, 2013

I finally got to meet your Dad at the COPS Parent retreat this year and spend time with him. It was so very nice to finally be able to put a face to a person who has given me strength during the darkest of times and compassion that only another parent could give. I know I don't have to tell you but your Dad is a wonderful man and such a help to all of us parents. I do have to say he made myself and my husband laugh like I don't believe we have laughed since our son joined you in heaven. Keep watch over him......it's clear how much he missed you, loves you and how extremely proud he is of you.

Kim Weigand
Mom of Fallen Officer

November 9, 2013

Happy to hear that your Dad attended COPS Parents Retreat - sorry I missed out. Other parents there said he seemed to have a good time. I would love invite he and your Mom to one our Parents Dinners. We vary locations to get the best attendance. Keep watching over them and the rest of your family. I know how they miss you.

Cathy Barnard
Mother of Patrick Michael Righi-Barnard EOW 11/25/2004

November 4, 2013

Thank you for your service, sir. Gone...but never forgotten!

Josh J.
Civilian Supporter

November 1, 2013

Mike,
I haven't been here in several weeks, that doesn't mean I've forgotten as that will never happen. I think of you every day, throughout most of the day. Was at the COPS Parents Retreat past weekend and I roomed with a guy who lost his son back in 1994 and he saw your Airborne wings on my hat and asked when I was in and I said they were yours. He was with the 101st back in the mid 50's, had his Airborne tattoo too. He really had some war stories about jump school and his jumps. A really great guy. I described your tattoo, said you were a really dedicated Airborne Soldier. Your boys finished up their football season. Both are still growing. Life goes on but it seems like I am caught in a time warp as I now measure time before your death and after your death with a big void in between. The holidays are fast approaching with Thanksgiving a little over 3 weeks away. Now that you and Gram Gordon are gone I have no one to eat all the dark meat, everyone wants the white meat. I will end for now, know that we will never forget you and we think of you each and every day. Please watch over everyone for me.

Love,
Dad

November 1, 2013