Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I have been thinking of you Mike and what a good police officer you were. I said some prayers for you and your family over the past couple of days and wanted you to know you are not forgotten. Keep watch over all of us from your spot in heaven.

Retired Chief Gene Karczewski
Riverside- Chicago PD's

August 13, 2010

Michael Patrick,
Six year without you, what a loss for your family and friends. I pray that their memories will sustain them. Watch over your family - they need to know you're near.
With admiration and respect for all you gave,

Cathy Barnard
Mother of Burbank Officer Patrick Michael Righi Barnard EOW 11/25/04

August 12, 2010

Dear Officer Gordon:

"Greater love has no man than this that he lay down his life for his friends." It's no wonder that you were filled with love for others because its so obvious from your parent's reflections that you were filled with the love they gave to you. Thank you for choosing to protect and serve all of us. It's been six years and we will never forget.

Carol Espinoza
Mother of SFPD Officer Isaac Espinoza

August 9, 2010

Sorry for missing the aniversary of your EOW yesterday, but I was out of town and away from my computer. You were remembered as I have grown very close to you thru the writings of your family and friends even though I did not personally know you(I wish I had). I find myself visiting your site almost as much as I do Jason's. I pray your family finds the peace they are looking for and I am looking forward to meeting you one day. Until we meet!!!!

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

August 9, 2010

It sure don't feel like six years since that day,I sure miss you brother and think about you all the time.Keep the streets safe up there man.- Tim Kinsella,CPD

PO.T.Kinsella
Chicago police dept.

August 8, 2010

Ofc.Gordon,
Thinking about you and your family on theis 6th anniv. of your EOW.

Ofc
Sterling Heights PD, MI

August 8, 2010

Dear Michael,
Thinking about you and your family today. I know how these days are and so many memories. Thank you for your service and I pray that God will surround your family with his love and continue to give them strength. Every day that passes is a day closer in getting to see you again.

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

Anonymous

August 8, 2010

Thinking of you today and your family. I am so sorry that your parents have to remember this day, but unfortunately it is one they will never forget. They are such good people but God needed you and knew that they would be strong enough to handle this. In times like this you really have to believe it happened for a reason, even though it just doesn’t seem fair. To lose a child is just the most awful thing to have to go though, and I hope I never have to know what they are feeling. Many people miss you. Take care.

Anonymous

August 8, 2010

Mike, Today is a very hard day for our whole family - six years and the grief still runs deep for us. You were well represented at the cemetery today. Family, Riverside PD and CPD friends came to remember you. We toasted you with a shot of Jameson that your brother Bob brought - he thought we should all take a swig out of the bottle but thankfully John Martinez had some disposal cups in his car.

Everyone had a Michael story - first time I heard you beat your brother John at some video game and he gave you the money we had given him to go back to college. Thankfully you felt bad for him and gave him back the money.

You are loved and missed. Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

August 8, 2010

Michael,
A number of your friends and their families came to your grave site today to honor you. Everyone was in a big circle around your grave and one by one we were able to tell a short little story about you. Believe me, some great stories were told that I didn't hear before. Also, a toast of Jameson was made and we left one for you. I want to thank everyone for coming out as it means allot to use that you are remembered. Watch over all of your loved ones and close friends and their families. We love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

August 8, 2010

Michael

I am thinking of you and your family today as I know they miss you each minute of every day. Six years have passed but each of those days seems like an eternity when you are missing a loved ones for both the pain and pride are forever. The anniversary days can be so tough. Your memory is honored and revered today as it always is. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 8, 2010

Dear Mike and Family...I have prayed for all of you this morning...as I attended mass and received communion...in your memory...and for your intentions...on this special day...marking the Sixth Year...of what will forever be...a devastating loss...to your family.

Keep watch over them...they love and miss you...each and every day...and you are always in their thoughts.

God Bless You...for being a Loving Son...Brother...Father
and...Friend.

Rest in Peace...you...and your service to our country...as an LEO and Soldier...will not be forgotten.

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

August 8, 2010

You and your family are not forgotten. God bless you mom and dad on this very difficult day, they are in my prayers.

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

Anonymous

August 8, 2010

Your contribution has never been forgotten and you are rememebered on this the sixth anniversary of your ultimate sacrifice.

Detective Thomas M Downes
Chicago

August 8, 2010

Dearest Mike,
Well it has been six years since you left your family and friends, and it seems like only yesterday. The days go into weeks and the weeks into months then years, still the hurt remains as if your life has just been taken. It will always be that way for the ones you had to leave behind. Mike each day you will be one of my special Hero's. First for the sacrifice you gave, the service for your Country and fellow man. Thank you Mike for all you did.
I know how very much your family misses you, and yes I still look at your picture every day. Thank you Mike for the friendship you left for me. Your passing sent very special people into my life for which I will be forever grateful. Your Mom has become my dearest friend. When I am feeling low, and I can hear her voice on the other end of the phone, I know that everything is going to be alright. She can lift my spirit's and have me laughing in just a few minutes. Or crying with me. Who would have ever thought a shoulder could reach all the way from Darien,Il. to Arden, N.C.? But ours does.
Mike forgive me for not stoping by more often, but there has just been so much going on lately. I guess you have met my brother Sam by now. He arrived in Heaven on June 16. So I know that you and Jeff have been showing Him around Heaven. Hope there is a Waffle House there, as He went to one in Spartanburg, S.C. every morning and night.
Mike thank you again for the Hero you are, for the man you were. Thank you for serving our Country and the City of Chicago. How Blessed we all were to have you as one of the finest and most devoted Officer's in America. You will live forever in our hearts and memories.
I Salute You, Mike with Love
Carolyn

Carolyn Moore
Friend

August 7, 2010

To Mr and Mrs. Gordon:
I know the anniversary is coming tomorrow. I also know that you have been thinking about it for a couple of months. It all comes back with a vengence the day that Mike was taken from you. You start remembering so many things that happened that day and the days afterward. Don's anniversary is coming September 6 and I am starting to feel the pain and heartache from losing him and I know that you and your family are also experiencing it. I also feel that the world is going on without me. No one understands the lose of a child, only those who have experienced it.
May God bless you and your family and may He continue to give you comfort.
Lorraine Bond
Mother of Hamilton County, Tn. Deputy Sheriff:
Donald K. Bond, Jr.
EOW: 09.06.01

Anonymous

August 7, 2010

Michael,
Thinking of you, your loving family, and everyone who's life you touched in such a positive way - keep praying for us all. You are not forgotten.

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

August 7, 2010

Remembering you and your family on your EOW. Time does not heal the pain in our hearts, but the memories of our children that we hold close to us help ease that pain.

You will forever be remembered as the true HERO you are.

God bless your mom and dad and continue to watch over them and walk with them everyday.

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

Anonymous

August 7, 2010

Michael,
In another week it will be the 6th anniversary of losing you. Some people will say it doesn't seem that long but to me it has felt like a lifetime. It feels like the whole world kept moving on and I was left behind in 2004 with a life of memories of the past. I always dream about you and we even have long talks in the dream, something I don't remember doing with anyone else-strange isn't it? I have to get going as your 3 nephews are coming over. Your son Cullen spent the night here the other day. He is a Clone of you. When you were his age and even younger, you would constantly ask questions, thats what he does now. Some of his questions are really funny. He aslo asks allot of questions about you and I answer them the best I can. I'll stop in on the 8th, please watch over everyone for me. Love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

July 31, 2010

Dear Michael, we are holding your family in our hearts as
your anniversary approachs. They are an amazing family and you can be so proud! Your reflection pages show the
heart and love of this special clan. How blessed you are
to be a part of it. I know you are safe and taking care
of all of us here, that struggle. We thank God everyday
for having you beautiful beings born to us. We'll never
forget any of you. God Bless your family on this anniversary and give them strength and hope.


To Mr. Gordan, God love you for taking the time to leave
and show such beautiful respect to all of us on the pages
of this memorial. You are so very thoughtful and kind.
These pages are truly testimonies to our loved ones and what they did. It's so amazing how the ribbons tie us all together. Our sons being MPs, you having 30 yrs of law enforcement, my husband being an Army MP for 30 yrs. My brother being a police office for 20. All so comforting, but all so sad in the way we have to come together. Please know that we are thinking of you, your wife, and family. And special hugs to Michaels wife and
children.

Thank you for all that you are doing and for thinking of us, as we too think of you.

Cindy Cain
Mom of Officer/MP Justin Cain EOW 07.23.00

July 19, 2010

Hey Mike, just surfing the net and wanted to pay you a visit. August is around the corner. You are missed brother.

Airborne! and God Speed!

TM

SSG Thomas Moore
U.S. Army Military Police Airborne

July 16, 2010

Mike, Yesterday another CPD Officer was killed - even being near the Police Station, where this occured, didn't help. Evil is evil no matter where you are. Please welcome Officer Soderberg.

You are loved and missed everyday. Love, Mom

Carol Gordon
Mother

July 8, 2010

Thinking of you and your family, as well as the entire Chicago P.D. as yesterday your department lost another true hero, I know that the streets above are well protected. We will never forget....

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

Anonymous

July 8, 2010

You and all of your family and friends are in my thoughts on this holiday which you helped protect and preserve. Hero’s like you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

July 4, 2010

Happy Father's Day, Dad.
We love you and we miss you very much. We're having fun in Florida right now and wish you were here.
We love you always,
Malik and Cullen

Malik and Cullen Gordon
Sons

June 20, 2010