Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike, Your Cubs Rooftop was another success. Friends were there from Chicago, Riverside and a few from high school. Thanks for letting the Cubs win since they have been in a slump.

Love and miss you.

P.S. Your Sargent from Jump out Boys was there too!

Mom

April 21, 2012

You my son
have shown me God
Your kiss upon my cheek
Has made me feel the gentle touch
Of Him who leads us on...

(written by Grace Coolidge upon the death of her son)

Thinking of you and your family

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

April 20, 2012

Thinking of you and your loved ones as plans are being made for another NPW...your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten, Mike.

Linda Lamm
LEO wife and sister of Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

April 13, 2012

Bob ...I didn't realize you were in Chicago area ....My Daughter lived in Naperville for about 11 years ... I finally got her back in the state of Ca a couple of years ago .. she wanted to be closer after her brother's death. My other son is a Deputy as well and Jim's son became a Deputy 3 days after the trial..and now wears his Dad's badge number proudly. The reflections you see from him always have the number in them ... Thank you for the beautiful Easter sentiments...where do you find these pretty verses ? ...I wish you would join us for the Parent's retreat ...it is always at the end of October for a week end ..we would love to meet you. try to have a peaceful Spring . My birthday was the best ever but we all missed our Jim...

Maureen Tutino
Mom

April 9, 2012

Happy Easter Michael
Another Easter has arrived and I can still remember the last Easter you spent with us and helping your sons with the Easter Egg Hunt. Not a day passes without us thinking about you or shedding some tears, more or less we have accepted that as our life for the rest of the time we have on this earth. We will keep your memory alive and please and try and send down some Mojo to help the Cubs for they really need it. Love and miss you.

Love
Dad

April 7, 2012

I am sitting here tonight just thinking of all of you, my heroes who I have on my home page of ODMP. As we get closer to NPW my heart gets heavier and heavier as I know your mom and dad's does as well. As I go to DC again this year and light my candle for all of you, I will again cry and look towards heaven where I will see all the shinning stars and know that you are all standing right beside us all and walking step by step with us down the pathway of hereos.. Rest in peace tonight and always Officer Gordon. I will never forget...

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

April 7, 2012

Man brother you wwere my first room mate when we were stationed in Korea together. I remember on those lazy Sunday mornings we would buy 2 large pizzas and watch good fellas all day... I still laugh at how upset you got with me for using spaghetti sauce out of a bottle!! The last time I saw you was in Bosnia, You were stationed out of Bragg and i was at Polk... We laughed talked about being stationed stateside and promised to keep in touch... Sad to say life happens. Gordon I know you are in a better place now... Just know you were and awsome Soldier and a great friend. Condolences to your family... Your boy... Scruff

SFC Stephen Cuffy
U.S. Army

April 1, 2012

Just wanted to stop by and let you know that I was thinking of you this morning.

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

March 20, 2012

Mike, Happy St. Pat's Day - we all know how much you loved being Irish.

Love & miss you and think of you everyday.

Carol Gordon
Mother

March 17, 2012

Michael,

Happy St. Patrick's Day. I know you would have been at the parade downtown, either working or there just to watch it and observe the green Chicago River. Had a dream about you last night, maybe I was thinking about today as it was one of your favorite holidays and you loved being Irish. We were both laughing and you were telling me war stories. Before the dream ended, I gave you a big hug and then I woke up. We all think of you all the time. A week ago your little nephews and niece were here, a few were babies when we lost you and two were not even born yet. I was playing past Christmas videos and there you were, lauging and talking sitting on the couch by the Christmas tree. The little ones were fascinated as they have only seen you in photographs but now they saw you talking, laughing and in full view. I had to replay the scene over and over so they could watch. Was hard on me but I figured it is a way of not letting your memory die. You have not been forgotten. Keep watch over everyone for me. Love and miss you.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 17, 2012

Dear Mike, Well here it is, one of your favorite days, St. Patricks day..And I know that you were watching as they turned the water green. Hope you know that you are forever with me in thought Mike. Until my last breath, I will think of you. And then I will get to see you in person..I know that God turned Heaven green for today. Tell all of my Irish relatives hello for me. And continue to watch over all of us that love and miss you so much. So here is wishing you a HAPPY ST. PATTY"S Day. Still think of your Mom and Dad as my very best friends..Thanks for leading us to each other, and I bet you really got a laugh to know that we are distant cousin's. Your dad discovered that on Ancestry. But I think you already knew as soon as you arrived to your new home. We can't reach out and touch you, but we know that you keep watch over us all..You were a Hero that remains forever in our heart's. Love you Mike. And I bet God let you pour green dye into the River of life just for today...

Carolyn Taylor Moore
Friend of your Family

March 17, 2012

I was hear today, just remembering, and reading all the post, you will never be forgotten your family especially your Dad and everyone else will never forget... Thank you Officer Gordon you are a true hero, we will always remember you even if I didn't know you in life, I know you now and I will never forget you and I'll help your parents to keep your memory alive. Thank you for your service......

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville P.D. E.O.W. 1-14-04

March 2, 2012

Michael and families, I had left a previous birthday post but made numerous typographical errors so I wanted to repost it.

Michael, you are remembered in this birthday week in which you would have been thirty-eight. I know you were a blessing to your parents, children, siblings and other family members for each day that you were in their lives. I know each memory of you is like a precious jewel.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 23, 2012

Michael, you are remembered in thiis birthday week in which you wuld have been thirty-eight. I know you were a blessing to your parents, children, siblings and other family members for each day that you were in their lives. I know ech memory of you is kije a precious jewel.

Test In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 21, 2012

Mike, Happy Birthday! I miss you terribly.

Love,
Mom

February 20, 2012

Happy 38th Birthday son. There are no words to describe the pain we live through every day and how much we all miss you. Today we stopped at the cemetery, your Mother cleans up not only your grave but the entire Valor Section where you rest. We also drove to downtown Chicago to the Chicago Police Memorial to place a small blue rose at the base of the panel where your name appears. We glued it onto a small photo of you. The blue rose had what appeared to be water drops on the leaves, I told Mom that is wasn't water but tears. Please watch over everyone for me and also those officers still out there protecting us all. We love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

February 20, 2012

Dear Mike...I said a Birthday Prayer for you this morning...as you Rest in His Eternal Peace.

I know each day without our sons...is a sad day...but these special days...the ones...where families would get together... to celebrate Birthdays and Holidays...and have the joy of each other's company...these are now the saddest of all...for the parents and siblings...of those who have been called back home...much too soon...so I pray for them too.

Mike...you are very loved...and very missed by your family... so please watch over each of them...as they will continue to cope...one day at a time...with the greatest loss...a family can know.

You are not forgotten Mike...God Bless You...and...Your Very Caring Family.

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

February 20, 2012

Dear Mike
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and let you know that I'm thinking of you...As I do every day...Your picture will forever sit on my TV, until I leave this world. Then I'm gonna meet you in person. Mike, I would have taken your place in a heartbeat...because I know how much your family miss you. I'll be burning a blue candle for you, for the ultimate sacrifice you gave for us Mike. A Hero lives forever in our heart's and memories....Love you, Mike and cherish your families frendship. Thank's for sending them my way...

Friend
Mother-in-Law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04

February 19, 2012

Thank you, Michael, for your service to Chicago and the great state of Illinois. I've never met your mom and dad but I do know their hearts are broken. Rest in peace, you'll never be forgotten.

Jean Hill
Surviving Mom
Harris County (TX) Deputy Sheriff Barry Hill
EOW 12/4/2000

February 10, 2012

Bob, I shared your quote about bereaved mothers to the parents web site and it is touching to all who read it as I believe the spitrit of it appies to all surviving parents. I second Maureen Tutionoin hoping that you and your wife can attend the next parents retreat. So many of us have been touched by your kind words to us.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers today and Michael's memory, as always, is honored and revered.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 10, 2012

Bob ..I will leave one for you and your family ....
In the rising of the sun & in its going down
In the blowing of the wind & in the chill of winter...
In the opening of buds & the warmth of summer...
In the rustling of the leaves & in the beauty of Autumn...
In the beginning of the year and when it ends...
When we are weary and in need of strength....when we are lost and sick at heart...
When we have joys and yearn to share...
So long as we live , they too shall live
for they are part of us and part of you ,O God, as we remember them.... Hugs

Maureen Tutino
Mom of Deputy James Tutino EOW 1/26/05

February 10, 2012

Bob a lot of us on the parents web site have been printing what you leave on our pages ..It is very profound and also true ...you and your wife should come join us at the Parents retreat so we can thank you in person.... I personally am grateful for the understanding and kind words ...we have a really good time there and we all stand together as we all have suffered the same loss......please think about it ..it is always the end of October...for a weekend ... may you and your family and your son's as well have some peace.

Maureen Tutino
Mom of Deputy James Tutino EOW 1/26/05

February 10, 2012

Mike, Your old Captain from 11 (now Commander in 8) passed away suddenly from a heart attack - please welcome him.

Love, Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

January 22, 2012

Michael,

Happy New Years! Another year has come and gone, and I am sure your mom and dad miss you so very much.. It's as if you were taken away from us yesterday, the pain really never heals.. There is a hole in our hearts, but I know you are watching over your loved ones today and always.. XOXO

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

January 4, 2012

Happy New Year Michael, just wanted you to know that we have not forgotten the sacrifice that you made for all of us. I pray that your mom and dad have a healthy New Year, your dad is such a special person and always there for everyone, I am certain you are just like him...

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

Deb

January 4, 2012