Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Bob and the family,

Bob you are so wonderful to always remember others, we are parents that has lost a child, yet you always remember our son on special occassions. I may not mention or write but I will never forget the sacarifice that Michael, Clint and all the other L.E.O's that have gone way too early. We will miss them everyday, thank you for visiting my sons site and writing, I always look and read any new postings. And yes I come to Michaels site often. Thank you for your words, it helps to know that Clint is not forgotten.
We hope that you and your family had a memoriable Christmas, we will never forget.

Connie Barker
Mother of Officer Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

December 29, 2011

Dear Gordon Family,

Thank you for always remembering Matt with your comforting words and thoughts. At the cemetary this Christmas the tears just flowed as I looked around at all my family members buried there........my daddy now lays just within feet of my precious Matthew. I found a quote a while back that says "Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven". I always feel like I am stretched between the two trying to mesh reality with what still does not and never will seem real.........living without our sons.

God and bless and keep and comfort you.

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

December 28, 2011

Merry Christmas in Heaven Mike...... please watch over your mom and dad.......their 2 very special people. Your a Hero not only to them, but to all of us who have our own Heroes now in Heaven.

Merry Christmas,
Kim Weigand
Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008

Kim Weigand

December 26, 2011

Mike, Wishing you a Merry Xmas in heaven. We went to the cemetery today and as I stood by your grave I looked at your father and said - this is no way to have to visit your child.

We celebrated Xmas Eve with the family but it will never be the same without you. Think of you everyday.

Love
Mom

December 25, 2011

Thinking of you and your family on this Christmas Day, their eighth without you. Your dad was so sweet to leave me a poem on Larry's reflection page. It meant a lot as there are some people, including some even in my own family, who don't understand why I post so much on ODMP. Your dad understands completely.

Sometimes I think others feel uncomfortable when I speak of Larry so often, but this is a parents way of still cherishing our children. Death ends a life, not a relationship and this is never truer than in the parent-child relationship. So we will continue to speak of our sons, to post reflections for them, to tell our stories of them, to post reflections for their brothers and sisters who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, to keep fighting for justice, to keep supporting those still in the trenches. This is not just our duty but our honor.

Rest In Peace on this most holy day, Michael.

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

December 25, 2011

Dear Michael...I missed wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving... although you...and your family...were in my prayers.
Today is Christmas...so I prayed for you and your family...at the morning mass I attended.
You have wonderful, caring parents...and the apples never fall too far from the tree...so without knowing you personally.. I do know...that you must have been...the best of both of them...and that yor are loved...and missed...and you will not be forgotten.
God bless you Mike...as you watch over your children....your parents...your brothers...and their families.
Rest Peacefully...and may your Christmas...in that better place...be Blessed and Merry.
With My Prayers...

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

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Michael, we will never forget you or the sacrifice that you made for all of us. My heart and prayers are with you mom and dad today and always, continue to watch over them from heaven above.


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

Deb

December 25, 2011

Michael,
Once again Christmas has arrived and it will be our 8th one without you here with us. I remember you hiding from me in 2003, our last Christmas with you and I was trying to make the video of everyone, how I wish you would have been in it and talking to us, but you always would hide on me. We will always do everything in our power to keep your memory alive because it is my belief that as long as your memory is out there, you are still alive within us. I can't tell you in words how much we miss you and wish that we could go back in time to be with you, if only for one night. People have asked me why I write on so many officers sites and leave long messages and I will answer that with a short little poem that I found:

A Love Song
(Author Unknown)

The mention of my Child's name may bring tears to my eyes,
But it never fails to bring music to my ears.
If you are really my friend,
Let me hear the music of his name!
It soothes my broken heart and sings to my soul.

Merry Christmas, love and miss you, keep watch for me.

Love
Dad

December 24, 2011

Dear Michael,
I just wanted to stop by and let you know and your family that you are not and never will be forgotten. I know how much they miss you all the time but especially during Holidays. Its always hard to have an empty chair at the table and watching everyone open their gifts knowing your missing. Your father is an amazing man who always brings joy in some way or another to us all even through he is hurting. Its not just kind of him but a gift given by God to continue to reach out to us all and put a smile on our faces. You have a special family. We are truly blessed to have become friends with yours. Keep watching over us all and your wonderful family. MERRY CHRISTMAS MICHAEL!

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

Tammy Persin

December 24, 2011

Dear Mike,
Wanted to stop by and wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and let you know that I haven't forgotten you..I know that the Holidays are the hardest on your family and friends..But Mike you will live forever in our heart's and memories..I still talk to your Mom every week. Will always beleive that you and Jeff put us together.
Always know how very much you are loved and missed by so many people..Family, friends, and those of us that never had the honor of meeting you in person, but yet we know you..
I know that Heaven must be a joyful place right now as you celebrate Jesus' Birthday.. And I bet all of you Officers are having a great time..Mike so many more have joined you over the years. And I think that when we all get to Heaven, there will be more Officer's, Military, and those who sacrificed their lives for us, more than any other..Our Forever Hero's..And the one who gave His life for all...Jesus.
Mike, thank you always for your ultimate sacrifice. You remain alive in our heart's forever..Love you, Mike

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

December 24, 2011

You, your parents, and beautiful children are in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season. I know you are watching and guiding them all from above.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

December 9, 2011

Today is Thanksgiving and I just wanted to say THANK YOU Officer Gordon for your service, dedication and protection to us all. HEROES live forever, and you sir are a hero.... Continue to rest in peace. My prayers are with your mom and dad today as they sit down to dinner without you today.

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

Deb

November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Mike. Mom is her busy self since early this morning making the turkey. You and Gram Gordon are not here to fight over the turkey legs, although I think your son now likes turkey legs. Please watch over everyone for us. We miss you and think of you all the time. Mom and Dad.

Love,
Dad

November 24, 2011

Dear Michael,
I'm a little late but I still wanted to say Thank You for your service to our nation. You gave your best and you gave your all and you will never be forgotten. Again Thank You!

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

Tammy Persin

November 15, 2011

Stopped in to wish you a Happy Veterans Day as a way to not forget what you did for this country during your 5 year enlistment. Love and miss you every day.

Love,
Dad

November 11, 2011

Halloween 2011

Happy Halloween Mike. I was looking over the old photographs of you and your brothers in your Halloween outfits when you were kids, some really great memories. Last night your two brothers were here with all the kids and we were sitting around telling stories about you and laughing. One of these days I want to find out the true story about that broken window in the back door at our house in Cicero. All of us were cheated with you being called away, especially you and your children. If I could, I would trade places with you in a heartbeat as I'm sure most of the father's in this world would for their children.
Your two sons both played football this year. Your oldest son will be a sophomore next year and may be playing on the varsity team. Your younger son played 2nd string quarterback this year. Didn't have much blocking for him and I know he was sacked a number of times, poor kid.
Me and Mom keep moving along and do the best we can from day to day. All we can do is take one day at a time. Continue to keep watch over everyone for me, especially your children and your brothers and their families. Not a day passes that you are not in our thoughts. We all love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

October 31, 2011

Dear Chief Robert Gordon,

Even though we have never met, I feel like I know you personally. Over the years I have read all of your posts that you have left on ODMP for your son Michael and a very close friend of mine, Officer Jesse Sollman of The City of Easton Police Department, EOW 3/25/2005.

Your hearfelt messages to his family and the extended Easton Police Department family have always been apperciated and a touching reminder that we are all One Big Law Enforcement Family.

I also felt compelled to share the following story with you, I live and work in Pennsylvania and this past weekend 9/25/2011 myself and my son Michael, who is also a Law Enforcement Officer were in the Great City of Chicago to see the Bears game, we are huge Bears fans.

Before the start of the game we had some time and decided to walk around the park area outside of Soldier field. As we approached the Chicago Police Memorial Wall (which I did not know was even there) I noticed a lone wreath of flowers with a photo of an Officer sitting at its base, when I bent over to look at the photo and read the name, I instantly became choked up and had tears in my eyes. When my son Mike asked what was wrong, I explained to him that I knew who the Officer was because of your posts.

I hope you don't mind me leaving this post, I just felt the need to share this with you as we are both fathers of Law Enforcement Officers. Chief Gordon I know you are very Proud of your son Michael following in your foot steps as I am and he Will Never Be Forgotten as long as proud fathers, family, and law enforcement familys are around.

Respectfully Yours,

Michael J. Orchulli

Lieutenant Michael J. Orchulli
City of Easton Police Department (Retired)

September 27, 2011

Dear Gordon Family,

You're right.....we are changed....how could we not be. What a struggle life is now, I cried again today just wanting my kids little again. I try to be strong for Matt because he was so strong, as I can tell your Michael was; a good, strong, man.

Well, just wanted to stop in and let you know I was thinking of you all and Michael.

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

September 23, 2011

Hello Officer Gordon.... I left a message months ago telling you that as long as I had breath in me you would not be forgotten...we just past the 7 year mark of losing Jake. You were taken exactly 10 days before Jake was killed. Just as the drunk driver that killed you shouldn't have been on the street, neither should have the monster that killed Jake. I want to recognize you today. Jakes birthday is tomorow and I can't help but think that the two of you have become best friends in heaven, you are both heroes! You are both people others strive to be! God bless you and your family!

Friend of Jake Laird

September 16, 2011

Just stopping by to let you know that you will never be forgotten. Your family gives so much support for others even when their hearts are heavy, I am sure you are just like them. You dad always has a special word for everyone. HEROES live forever, and you Officer Gordon and your dad are truly both heroes....

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

Deb

September 8, 2011

Mike,

Thirty Nine years ago today, September 3rd, 1972, I showed up at Riverside PD for my first day on the street. They handed me a .38 Colt Revolver, took me to the range to see if I could hit a paper target and assigned me with the Senior Patrol Officer, John Trotter. What a great guy he was. Reminded me allot of you as he was impeccable in his uniform as you were. I'm sure he has told you all the war stories about him and I. Off we went on patrol. No way in hell would they do that today with a brand new rookie because of liability. Times have changed.
I think of you all the time and how you would show up for work early before your shift on the 4-12 shift and how our paths would cross at work during a shift change. You would make the coffee, end up coming down to my office with your fresh cup of coffee and say, "Hey Dad, whats going on." In front of the other guys it was always "Hey Chief." We'd sit in my office and talk about just about anything. I'm glad now that even if I was terribly busy on some project, I took time to talk with you. I know you earned respect from your co workers because of your past military experience as an Airborne MP, your military bearing and just how you carried yourself. Since we lost you, life has been a real challenge for me. Some people say I have changed and I probably have but thats what happens when you have a huge hole in your heart. Wanted to stop in and say hi and ask that you watch out for everyone for me. We all love and miss you terribly.

Love,
Dad

September 3, 2011

Rest in Peace "HERO"
Gone but never forgotten

R.Eberhart Partner and Friend to
Royce Anderson HCSO, Tx EOW 10/26/81

August 28, 2011

I was visiting Michael's page and wanted to say I am thinking of you all with a prayer and hope it lifts you for the day.
These pages and messages are a sweet balm for us all.

God Bless you.

Cindy Cain
Mom of Justin Cain EOW 7.23.2000

August 17, 2011

Mike, whenever I recall my time in the Army, you stand out buddy. You always made me laugh, even when I was seeing red. You are the best, pal. I recently started reconnecting with friends on facebook and we all talk about you and your shenanigans. Rest in peace, brother, I got your back here.

Sgt. Matthew Fahey
Army Team Leader

August 16, 2011

Dear Mike,

It's been 7 years today and there hasn't been one day in all that time that I haven't thought about you or talked about you. It's heartbreaking for our family because none of us will ever be the same.

Malik starts high school in a few weeks, Cullen is going into 7th grade and Gracie starts 2nd. They were so young when you passed and I know they feel the void. Cullen recently mentioned that he can't remember your voice. I told him we had some video tapes of you when you worked at RPD and that when he was ready to see them we would play them for him.

The only good memory we have had since you passed was when Chicago gave you that honorary street sign on 51st & Leamington because it brought back happier times of you growing up in that neighborhood.

Family, Andy & Jerry from 11 + John Martinez (your buddy at the academy) came to the cemetery to honor you. Johnny Krull let his usual cup of coffee for you and someone from 11 left flowers. We thank you all for coming and remembering.

Son, you are loved and missed everyday. Love, Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

August 8, 2011