Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, August 8, 2004
Reflections for Police Officer Michael Patrick Gordon
Johnny Mac joined you last week. Now you two can partner up and be back on patrol. Your son Cullen is still going strong in the Dallas Police Academy. Long academy, almost 9 months. Keep watching over him. Same for Malik, he's on the west coast trying to use his environmental degree in finding a job. Watch over both of them. Grace is in Art School, sure didn't take after me, I can't even draw stick men. Keep her under your wings. Love and miss you, never forgotten. Keep an eye on Mom and the rest of the family.
Love, Dad
Retired DC, Riverside PD, Illinois
October 9, 2022
Hey Airborne this is your classmate Air assault Desert Storm/Desert Shield Combat. Man we are coming up on our 20 year anniversary on CPD. I remember when we first joined and were very proud and excited to have joined the historic courageous family in BLUE. Your name always comes up when our classmate are talking about our experience in the police academy. Man i tell you that you had always showed professionalism in everything that you had done and i will always remember your great personality and huge smile. Brother you will never be forgotten and we will be forever connected. Until we meet again my brother, class of CPD 02-10.
Detective Brown
CPD Classmate
August 21, 2022
Today is the 18th anniversary of losing you. It's been a long and lonely road without you with us. Your children are all grown up, boys both graduated from college and one is following in your footsteps, he will be a 3rd generation in law enforcement Officer. Please watch over all of them. You are thought of every day and will never be forgotten, Love, Dad
Love, Dad
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 8, 2022
Not a day goes by where I don’t think of you. I’m four months into the academy down here in Texas, and soon enough I’ll get to bear the badge just like you did. I love you and miss everyday and hope you can keep helping me throughout the academy.
Love, Cullen
Cullen Gordon
Son
August 8, 2022
Dear Mike...Thinking of you and your family on this 18th Year Remembrance Day...as I know this is one of the more difficult days for them.
God bless you...as you continue to watch over your parents...your children... and your brothers...you are very missed by them.
Rest peacefully in God's perpetual light...you are not forgotten.
With my prayers for you...and each of them.
Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61
August 8, 2022
Mike,
Not a day goes by that you’re not thought of.. Always Loved, Never Forgotten, and Forever Missed….
There are no goodbyes… Just Love…
Jamie
August 8, 2022
Happy Fathers Day Mike. Your brothers were over today and you know how they start with the Gordon Boys stories. You will never be forgotten. We all miss you every day and I know I will until the day I take my last breath. Your son Cullen as you know is down in Texas in a large city Police Academy. Please watch over him as well as all your children. We love and miss you.
Love, Dad
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
June 19, 2022
Hi Michael, thought I would drop in leave a message. Seems like everyone has grown up, graduated High School, even college. Your two sons have graduated and are moving on with their lives. Mine seems to have stopped 18 years ago when we lost you, Holidays come and go and life goes on, I do hope there is another place where they say we will all meet again. Please keep watch over your children and the rest of the Clan. You have not been forgotten, we will not let that happen, Love, Dad
Robert Gordon, Ret. DC, Riverside PD, IL
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
June 3, 2022
Happy Easter Mike.. You are missed so very much..
There Are No Good-Byes… Only Love…
Jamie
April 17, 2022
Stopping in to ask you to please watch over your son who is presently down in Texas waiting to start the Police Academy and be a 3rd generation law enforcement officer in our family. I tried to get all of you guys to become Firemen as everyone loves a fireman. Mom isn't too thrilled about his choice, but you can't blame her. No parent should have to outlive their children. Please watch over him, keep him safe and on the right path as he goes through the academy., We all love and miss you every day. Not a day goes be I don't think about you. Love Dad
Robert Gordon, Ret. DC, Riverside PD, IL
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
March 31, 2022
Happy 48th Birthday Michael. We miss you every day, think of you every day. Wish with all our hearts you could be here watching your Children grow up. Please continue to watch over your children and the rest of our family. All our love.
Love, Dad
Bob Gordon, Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon
February 20, 2022
Happy Birthday Mike
Always loved.. Never forgotten.. Forever missed..
There are no goodbyes.. Only love..
Jamie
February 20, 2022
It is always heartfelt seeing Mr. Gordon' post. Michael, you and yours remain in our prayers dear brother. Continue to rest peacefully in the Almighty' hands.
Detective Mike (Retired)
Chicago Police Department.
January 8, 2022
Merry Christmas Michael. Was at your brothers last night, thought of you as usual. Holidays are always hard, but I think of you every day. Your son told us a few stories about how you changed the lives of two police officers who crossed your path. I was glad they told him face to face what you did for them. Continue to keep watch over your children and also your mother. You are a true hero and we love and miss you. You have not been forgotten.
Robert Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04, Ret. DC, Riverside PD, IL
December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas Mike,
you’re missed so very much. Always in my thoughts.. Forever in my heart…
There are no goodbyes only love..
Jamie
December 24, 2021
Hey dad I miss you beyond words. I started testing for police departments, despite the current climate of law enforcement. I feel a natural calling to serve and protect. I hope to keep making you proud. I’m praying that Dallas will be my home but only god knows where I will end up becoming a police officer. I wish we had more time but I know you’re looking down at me with a smile. I love you and miss you.
Cullen Gordon
Son
November 22, 2021
It was 27 years ago this week that I watched my 20 year old son walk down our driveway with an Army Recruiter to take you to the processing center. You enlisted for 5 years so that you could be an Airborne Army Military Policeman. Being 6'5" you were automatically on your way to Korea after your training. After that assignment you returned and then sent off to Bosnia to maintain peace. Another six months, living in a tent this time. You had to deal with and saw many terrible things. Finally, after 5 years you were honorably discharged and became a police officer, your lifelong dream. After 4 years that was all taken away and you also taken from us, including your children. We all miss you and will never let you be forgotten. There are no words to describe how much I miss you and love you son. Love Dad
Robert Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04, Retired DC, Riverside PD
October 5, 2021
My Brother who became a CPD officer in 1992, my mom and I were walking into Stroger Hospital the morning they brought you in. She was in the end stages of Pancreatic cancer. Philip Cline was walking through the emergency room doors as we were walking through. I will never forget that day, the outpouring of love and support from the CPD was all over the place. I felt honored to be an American. Thankyou always and forever for your service.
Bobbie
Sister of CPD officer
September 15, 2021
Mr.gordan I did not know about you until now turns out you worked with my dad I just want to say thank you for protecting Chicago and may you rest in peace
Lucia
My father worked with him
August 8, 2021
We had your benefit last night and it was a big success. Many of your friends were there supporting us. They couldn't believe how your son is your clone and even 2" taller than you at 6'6" Giant screen had tv had the Cross town game on, Cubs vs Sox. Today is the 17th anniversary of losing you and unfortunately two CPD Officers were shot last night. Female officer died last night and her partner is fighting for his life. Welcome her home and let her visit her family in their dreams to let them know she is ok. Continue to keep watch over the family for me. We think of you every day. Love Dad
Love,
Dad
August 8, 2021
Officer Gordon, thinking of you and your family today and always, it is so difficult to believe that so many years have passed, and to think that 17 years ago your mom and dad thought they wouldn't make it through this terrible day. Time does not heal our broken hearts nor does it ever mean we will forget. Continue to watch over your family, friends and the coworkers who continue to patrol the streets of Chicago. You sir, will never be forgotten.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02
August 8, 2021
Dear Michael...Thinking of you...and your family...on this 17th Year Remembrance Day...of your tragic loss.
I will be praying for you...and your dear parents...when I attend mass today.
I know you are keeping close watch...over each of your loved ones... and I pray that God blesses you...for being a loving son...brother...and father.
Rest peacefully in His perpetual light...and know that you are not forgotten!
Anita Culosi
sister of Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61
August 8, 2021
Always Loved.. Never Forgotten.. Forever Missed…. There are no Goodbyes.. Only Love…
Jamie
August 7, 2021
Five years ago today we lost Gram Puf, I hope she is with you and your other Gram who fussed over you when you were little. Your brother is still telling everyone the story how the door opened in Gram Gordon's car and you fell out and he hung on to you and got you back into the car. How I wish you were here to have seen your two boys graduate College. It will be 17 years in August that we lost you but at times it seems like my life without you here has stalled. Everyday there are reminders of you and you will never be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over the family for me. Love and miss you. Dad
Love,
Dad
June 5, 2021
Rest in Peace Mike.
Special Agent Victor Filipek
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
May 25, 2021
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