Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Michael - I've "met" your dad through our website for parents of officers killed in the line of duty. He is such an honorable man and loves you dearly. He's helping others through this site - this is the only way we parents can basically survive. Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice - you will never be forgotten

Jean Hill
surviving mom of Deputy Barry Hill - 12/4/2000 (HCSO (TX)

October 8, 2013

Dear Michael...Saying a special prayer for you at Mass this morning...the Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel.

You are not forgotten...as I continue to keep you...and your family...in my daily prayers.

God Bless you as you rest in His perpetual light.

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

September 29, 2013

Hello, I am so sorry for your loss. Your son, friend, and brother will always be in my family's heart. It is always a tragic event when this happens. I loss my son in a vehicular assault in 2006, and I understand your feeling of loss and pain. Thank you for thinking of my son, I will always be thinking of yours and the many others that have to encounter this suffering. I hope that his memorial was worthy of the man he was in life.

Lan Piquette
Mother of Fallen Officer David Piquette

September 2, 2013

Mike, we got a bottle of Jameson's and a toast was done in your honor here in Mogadishu. Been a bit crazy here, if you had anything to do with stopping that plane full of ammo that crashed on the runway about 60 yards away from where we were sleeping, we appreciate that!

Karla
Former 011 Chicago

August 11, 2013

Dear Michael…I didn’t forget…that yesterday…August 8th…was the Ninth Year Remembrance Day...of your untimely loss... and I know...it was a particularly difficult day...for both your parents...and your family...and although my computer was down yesterday...preventing me from leaving a reflection... you and your family...were in my thoughts...and as always... in my prayers.

I just read an email from your Dad…and I share the feeling…about “sacred ground.” It is infuriating…to even think…let alone have it happen…that anyone...would have the audacity…to disrespect…in any way…any tribute…in memory of those…that made the ultimate sacrifice. All I can say is…shame on those...who would do such things...they are without a conscience…and God bless each of you…who served and protected.

Rest Peacefully Mike…and God bless you...as you continue to watch over all your loved ones.

You are not forgotten.

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

August 9, 2013

I am so sorry I missed your EOW and writing to you, but please know that you and your family are not forgotten. I know the pain in the hearts of your mom and dad and that no matter how long it has been, it seems like just yesterday. The loss of our little babies is so very difficult. Michael, continue to watch over your parents, family and friends and THANK YOU for a job well done. Heroes live forever and you sir are a hero to me.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02, Union County SO, FL

August 9, 2013

Dear Michael,
Once again its that time of year that floods our minds with so many memories good and bad. I know your family tries to hold on to the good memories as tight as they can as we do our Brian. We try so hard to not let one good memory escape our mind. Our families have lost so many precious years of what could have been and what ifs. We always feel a part of our hearts have an empty hole that can never be healed. Every day we wish for just a few minutes and would take seconds if we could just hold you in our arms just one more time. We all carry a void and a bond that have lost a child and only we can truly understand the pain that torments our hearts every day from the time we wake up in the morning until we go to bed at night. We try our best to move on but a part of our lives stopped the day we lost our children. I know your family misses you very much and loves you with all their hearts. I will say a special pray for God to bless them with strength and that they feel your love and presence. You will never be forgotten Officer Michael Gordon!

Tammy Persin

August 9, 2013

Michael,
Your Mom and I made it through another anniversary death date. They are never easy for us as our thoughts are constantly of you. We were out to the cemetery today, evidence that a number of your friends visited you over the last few days, for that we are thankful as they have not forgotten you. A number of people say that they can't believe it has been 9 years that have passed. To me it has felt like a lifetime as myself and your mother live your loss every day. We love and miss you. Continue to watch everyone for me. You will never be forgotten.

Love,
Dad

August 8, 2013

Dear Mike and Family,
My heart goes out to you. I know the pain of missing a loved one so very much each and every day. May the Lord give you strength and may the precious memories you have made with each other sustain you.

Ingrid Wyatt
Mom of Tom Wyatt, EOW 03/03/04

August 8, 2013

Mike, Today is a very draining day for your father and me. It's been 9 years and some may say we should be over your passing. I say to them - you have never lost a child.

You made us proud in the short time you were here on earth and your family will never forget you as long as they are alive.

Watch over your children, family and your Brothers in Blue.

Love you always & forever.

Carol Gordon
Mother

August 8, 2013

Mike,

I didn't know you. I've never met you. You were killed 2 years before my husband Tom Wood k-9 officer of Maywood was killed. Your boy Cullen and our son Devinn were sent to a YMCA camp in upper Wisconsin last summer through the 100 club of Chicago in honor of you and Tom. This summer, India and I drove the boys 7 hrs one way to the camp which doubled up as the first time of all of us meeting. It was crazy, weird and amazing all at the same time. We laughed about you and Tom chillin' up in heaven together looking down at us, knowing you somehow knew we needed each other. I'm torn to pieces everyday about our loss, we miss you and watch you both grow day by day through our children. Nothing is good about the way you were both taken, but there are so many blessings due to your presence.

Helene Wood
Wife of Maywood Ofc. Tom Wood #272

August 8, 2013

Mike , Rest in peace .I know your watching all of your family members.

Maureen Rolniak

August 8, 2013

Mike,
It's been awhile since I've stopped in to write, but I do stop in every day to check your site and I visit others. Today your Mom and I were out at the cemetery and one of us usually comments about having to go to the cemetery to visit our son. I think of you every day, sometimes most of the day. People who have lost a child understand, those that haven't I hope they never have to deal with the pain and loss. Not much new at this end. Your sons are growing like weeds. We took Malik to dinner with us one night and when it came time to leave, we stood up and a little old lady sitting in the booth next too us spoke up with, "Oh my, how tall are you?" He answered her, "6 foot 5 inches." I'm sure he will grow even more. Cullen is growing too. He is always worried about if he is going to grow and we told him that you didn't start until about freshman year of high school and you shot up, that's what is happening with him right now. Continue to watch over everyone for me. We all miss you every day. I'll be back soon.

Love,
Dad

June 30, 2013

Mike, Wishing you a Happy Father's Day and thinking back when you were here and how much your children meant to you. I'm glad you got to be a Dad even though it was for a short time.

Cullen is leaving for summer camp today for two weeks and Malik may get his driver's license soon (a scary thought). Watch over them and your daughter and guide them to make good choices in life.

Love you always.

Carol Gordon
Mom

June 16, 2013

Mike, Cullen graduated from grammar school tonight. As I saw him enter with the other graduates I started to tear up because you should have been there to see him. It was 25 years ago that you, yourself graduated.

Right after graduation Cullen got into your brother Bob's van and they are now on thier way to Florida with the rest of Bob's family - make sure they get there safely and have a nice time. Oh, by the way, Bob and your son are the only men in the group - this should be interesting.

Keep watch over your children and the rest of us. You are loved and missed everyday.

Carol Gordon
Mother

May 30, 2013

Mr. GORDON, Michael will never be forgotten. Michael is in Heaven and happy that he is remembered as a good and kind person. God be with you and yours forever.

You take care sir.

Detective - Michael - Retired.
CPD

May 27, 2013

Dear Michael...Thinking of you and your family...as another National Police Week...is here.

You as always...along with your family...are in my prayers.

God bless you...for serving and protecting...you are not forgotten.

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

May 13, 2013

Dear Carol,
Remembering you on this Mothers Day and your family. We have so many blessed and treasured memories we hold so dear and close to our hearts. One day we will get to see their smiling face and hold them in our arms once again. Until then we are blessed to still have our other children to share this special day with and to make new memories with them. Just wanted to let you know your in my prayers today.

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

Tammy Persin

May 12, 2013

Mike,

We were at the CPD Memorial Run today along with over 5,000 other people. Your brother John worked hard to make the run a success and has made sure that you and the other fallen officers are not forgotten.

Your son Cullen, nephews and niece all participated and we even got to meet some TV celebrities from the show Mike and Molly.

Met up with some guys from 11 and J.Martinez from the Academy.

Love & miss you everyday.

Carol Gordon
Mother

May 4, 2013

Mikey,

I don't think a day goes by when I don't think of you.

Joe Sinopoli
Friend

April 30, 2013

Just wanted to stop by and let you know that you are not forgotten. With Mother's Day just around the corner I am thinking of your parents a lot. Continue to watch over them and guide them through their pain and heartache.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

April 10, 2013

Dear Mike...Wishing you a Blessed Easter...as you keep watch over your dear family.

You are not forgotten...as you Rest Peacefully...in God's Perpetual Light.

With my prayers.

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

March 31, 2013

Wishing you a Happy Easter today Mike. You will be in our thoughts all day, but that is every day. Miss you with all our hearts.

Love,
Mom and Dad

March 31, 2013

Happy Birthday Hope you and Wally are both going well .

Maureen Rolniak

February 20, 2013

Happy Birthday. We love and miss you everyday

Love
Mom and Dad

February 20, 2013