Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just wanted to drop a line to let you know you were on my mind today. Still missing you... take care up there!

A friend

August 15, 2005

I miss you and there's no way around that! It's still very hard to believe that you're even gone. I can't begin to tell you how much it still hurts. I know you're watching over us and that's comforting, but it does not make anything better.

If you were still here, I'd be calling you to tell you that Matthew James will be 2. Can you believe it? I can still remember the day I told you - I was so excited! And you were so excited for me that you made dinner to celebrate; you were always such a great friend who supported me. Do you remember the first time you felt him move? Words can't describe the look you had in your eyes, such astonishment! I'll never forget that.

As always, I love & miss you.
Un beso,
Siena

July 22, 2005

Phillip,
I don't think it will ever get easier without you here. Please know that I miss you more than words can say. I hold tight to the dear memories I have of you. I will always keep my promise to you.

All my love

July 13, 2005

Hello Our Dearest Phillip,

I still remember the words we spoke the day before that day last year. I will always remember those words. You with your positive attitude, your strength, your optimism, your smile and everything else about you are missed.

God Bless you and your family and friends. Please watch over us. We love you.

US

July 12, 2005

Hey Phil,
How’s is everything going up there? I’m sure the pearly gates are well protected. I saw a dedication that was in your honor this week and man did it bring back some memories. My daughter Sarah was on your birthday, how fitting? All I kept thinking was man; she was born on Phil’s birthday. It just made it that much more extra special. I don't think she couldn’t have been born on a better day. As I promised you, I've been keeping tabs on Dave and you'll be proud to know he's doing awesome. I miss you Phil, everyone misses you, talk to you soon my skinny little friend. Rog

Officer Roger Valdivia
Fort Myers Police Department

June 29, 2005

I believe that each person has a twin or body double - I think I may have seen yours. As a gentleman walked in front of me, today, in the Resort Lobby, I almost thought it was you from behind. This gentleman's structure & walk was completely you, not to mention the way he had his hair cut & styled - I had to take a second look, even a third look!

At this point in time, I don't know what to say, other than, I'm still missing you so much. No words can ever describe what I'm truly feeling. My only source of comfort is knowing you're with me in everything I say and do; you're even with me in my dreams - which only leave me feeling terribly empty when I wake up to reality. Also knowing I can come into this site to share memories with all those who cared for you, no matter how long or short of time you've spent with them, gives me comfort. It's hard to believe that we only knew each other a short 5 years, although the memories make it seem like a lifetime.

I'm missing you, Phillip, not just today but everyday. You're always on my mind and definitely in my heart.

Un Beso,
S.

June 22, 2005

Phillip,
Nothing makes losing you any better. We are all so sad. I miss you.

All my love

June 22, 2005

Phillip,
Your smile fills so many of my thoughts, and I still think of you often. The 2005 Respect for Law Camp was dedicated to you. The thought of your name etched on a wall, and included in a list of "dedications" is still hard for me to believe. A video of pictures highlighting your lifes achievements was played at the camp Graduation. I felt a plethora of emotions...sad, happy, proud. In every picture you were happy, and doing exactly what you wanted to do. Your Parents and Sister were at the Graduation, and you could see how proud of you they were and still are!
I am still so very thankful that I was blessed to have known you. You truely touched those that met you.
I know that you are watching over all of us, and protecting someone special in Heaven. I hope you are dancing with the Angels.
James....your smile will be forever with us!
Love
Lisa Ann

Lisa Ann Tco2
Ft Myers Police Department

June 22, 2005

Phillip,

You are greatly loved and deeply missed. Just reading the reflections left by those who love you says so much.

May God continue to give them the strength to make it everyday without you. May you give them some sense that you are still with them everyday. Especially your parents. I could never imagine losing a child.

Say hello to my fiancee, Scott Stewart, for me. I'm sure you, him and all the other loves up there are gathering around and talking about your loves here.

God Bless,
Monica
Fiancee Scott Stewart EOW 8-11-02 Detroit

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June 19, 2005

Hello Our Dearest Phillip,

Each day passes and it is not any easier nor will it ever be easier without your presence. We feel you are here with us and protecting us and thank you for your help. Words are lost trying to explain why you had to leave us so soon. We are ever proud of you and love you.

God Bless you and your family and friends.

US

June 14, 2005

I miss you and think of you every day. I pray for your families healing. Know that you are missed by all. All my love.

May 25, 2005

Just another day where it seems so impossible to get through. Things, here & there, always reminding me of you; somethings as simple as going over the south & midpoint bridges and remembering the conversations we've had while going accross OR stopping at a red light at the intersection of College & Winkler where we once had a very brief but pleasant chat. Even hearing a song that we listened & danced to, those are the hardest to get through - my eyes still tear every time. Everything reminds me of you! Somedays aren't as difficult as others, but EVERYDAY takes a lot of strength; it's very hard trying NOT to pick up that phone to call you.

Ever so much - still missing you,
Siena

May 24, 2005

Special Agent Lebid,

I did not have the pleasure of knowing you but I did get to meet your mom at the Memorial in Washington, DC. She spoke of you with great pride, admiration and love. I will pray for your family and ask that you watch over them and give them peace, knowing that you were living your dream.

Kelly Gunsell

May 19, 2005

I will prey for the repose of the soul of Officer Phillip. May the Almighty God accept Phillips's soul in His Heavenly Kingdom.
Father George

Rev. Father George Bazylevsky

May 9, 2005

Many days have passed since you have been gone and soon your name will be added to a wall no officer ever wants to be a part of. Your family will once again be taken care of by your friends and family of the Fort Myers Police Department. I hope you know that we are watching over your little brother just like you would want us to.

Thank you for watching over all of us.

Your Friend

May 8, 2005

Phillip,

Just a note to let you know I think of you often. Dave is on my shift and I can't help but think of you every time he transmits. He sounds so much like you it's eerie. He's just as sweet and considerate as you. We all enjoy working with him very much.

Know that we are watching out for him.

Thinking of you often,

Cindy

Cindra Dunaway, TCO2
Ft Myers Police Department

May 7, 2005

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Losing you has been very hard and realizing that it will be a long time until I see you again is hard to swallow. I pray for your family that something will ease their pain. I dreamed about you the other night and I woke up feeling empty knowing I couldn't talk to you. You are always in my heart. All my love.

May 4, 2005

Thinking of you and missing you!

Your Friend

May 3, 2005

Thank you dear Phillip for watching over us. We love you and miss you and feel your presence every day. God Bless you.

US

May 3, 2005

Hey Phillip,

It's been a while and so I thought I would view your reflections. It's very comforting visiting this site - everyone has such great memories & stories to share. In all of us, you are still so very much alive. I've never known anyone to have so many people care so much for him and no one deserves it more. You are so terribly missed. I am certainly not the first, or last, to love you, but I am so grateful to have had the chance to. You're in my heart & mind, always.

Reclínese en la paz, mi príncipe que baila dulce. Hasta que satisfacemos otra vez, le amo y falto.

Un beso,
Siena

April 22, 2005

dear phillip - we knew you for such a short time, but you were the love of our lives. i know that someone very special to you misses you and loves you so very much. and i know that this person was a very special and important part of your life and always will be. the two of you were as one, and you each meant so very much to the other. no matter what happened day to day, you would always end up together - through thick and thin. that is a memory that will be cherished forever. we relish the time we had with you, however short. it isn't the burdens of today that drive men mad. it is the regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow, that threaten to rob us of today. we will remember you, miss you and love you always,phillip. we will not fear tomorrow, for that is what you taught us. love and peace. rusty nail.

judith law

April 21, 2005

I read your reflections every time I find myself missing you. You had such an ability to make everyone feel as if they were the most special person in the world; just being around you put me in a better mood. You were in all my thoughts on my last vacation to Key West. And you were, and will always remain, a brother to me. I miss you, Phil.

April 19, 2005

Our Dearest Phillip,

You are in our prayers and in our hearts every day. May God bless you, your family and your friends. Thank you for watching over us. We love you and miss you.

US

April 3, 2005

Happy Easter, sweet friend!

Un Beso.

March 27, 2005

You have such a great family! I now understand what you were talking about all these years. I wish you could be with us. I am very fortunate to have them in my life. Thanks for being such a great friend man! Not a day goes by I don’t think of you brother!

March 27, 2005