Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, February 9, 2005
Reflections for Sergeant Michael Allen Scarbrough
Got back from DC fine. We all had a great time. Unfortunately, the evening we got back, Kelsey's friend's parents were killed in a motorcycle accident. You would be amazed by Kels. She has been there for her friend from the start and is making sure she is giving her the support to help her through this impossible situation. I thank God for COPS and the support that they have given Kelsey because it has made her be able to say the things her friend needs to hear and know exactly what to do to make things a little easier for her. I know this grief journey is long and difficult but Kelsey and I will do whatever we can to help their family cope.
On a happier note, Marky played his tuba for the first time in the Memorial Day parade. That thing is almost bigger than he is! His love of music and the joy he gets from playing is wonderful to see. I know your family was gifted with the ability to play instruments and now Mark plays three. Your dad would have been so proud to see the gift passed down. I do know that you and he are probably sitting up there with huge smiles on your faces. I don't think the guitar in our room that you were learning to play will sit idle much longer.
Remembering you today and always. I love you, boo.
neece
May 26, 2008
We're leaving for DC tomorrow. The kids are excited to see their friends again and so am I. We're leaving a day early so that Kelsey can have her "photo shoot" for the COPS calendar next year. They want to feature her for all of her work to raise money for them. She is pretty amazing!
Today is Mother's Day and I am, once again, so thankful that you and I had these 3 wonderful kids. If it weren't for them, I don't know how I would have managed this journey of grief. They make up the best of both of us and I thank God for them. I'm signing off for now so that I can spend the day with them. I love you, boo.
neece
May 11, 2008
Haven't been to your site in a long time, and have NEVER been able to leave a reflection. Just thinking of you today and was drawn here for some reason. The boys are playing soccer together again, but there is no coach like you! :) Walked with Denise a couple of times, she is an inspiration to me not just in the strength she shows handling her loss, but just her outlook on life has influenced and helped ME. You guys were blessed during the time you had together. Denise, I love and admire you.
Julia and Paul
April 23, 2008
Tonight Josh will be inducted into the Junior National Honor Society. He finally got his mojo back, baby. After third grade and everything that happened with his teacher, I know we weren't sure how long it would take to get his confidence and drive to succeed back...we'll it's here and he's proud of himself and feels focused and happy. He is amazing! He is so super smart it's scarey. I remember how you always remarked that he needed so little study time to do well on tests. The same is true, now. I'm so excited for him and everything he's accomplished. I'm counting my blessings big time that he's come into his own. I love you, boo.
neece
April 9, 2008
Scrap, Your still missed!!! Sorry it took so long to hear from me but it took me three years to get this far.Miss you my brother...Joe
Cpl. Joseph Weber
WCAP
March 30, 2008
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for your note. I know it's been forever since we talked. I wasn't sure if you knew or not. I'm still at the same phone number so if you want to talk, give me a call. I'd love to catch up!
neece
March 29, 2008
The kids and I are headed out tomorrow. We spent the day today with my sisters and mom and dad. We made the special dessert I always make, even though we won't be there with everyone, tomorrow. It was the least I could do since they were all ticked cause we planned our vacation to start tomorrow!! I'm looking forward to the warmth, especially because we got 6 inches of snow last night. Going with Jeff and Linda is going to be fun. Even though I've done it a lot now, it'll be nice to have another adult to talk to and relax with. I'll be missing you like I always do, but thank God that we have the family, friends and support we do. I love you, boo.
neece
March 22, 2008
Dear Denise,
We haven't spoken in a long time and you have been on my mind. I thought I would look for you on the web and came across this web site. Nothing compares to what you are experiencing and I am truly saddened by your loss. Please know how wonderful you are and how much I care...
With Love and Compassion,
Lisa (your old college suitemate)
Lisa Brozgold Nicola
February 23, 2008
You went to an amazing place, but...Oh how we miss you here. Please keep watching over your friends and family.
February 14, 2008
Still remembered, still missed....
ncampbell
February 13, 2008
It's hard to believe Wayne and Mike have been gone three years, when it seems like only yesterday. Just wanted you to know we're thinking about you today. Your in my prayers everyday.
Ashley Koester
February 9, 2008
Hey Mike-
It's amazing that it's been 3 years already. It seems like just yesterday that I got that call. Not a day goes by that your not thought of.
Still missing ya buddy-
Sgt Clayton Monte, #40
WCAP
February 9, 2008
Thinking about you and your family on this sad day. You are not forgotten.
Surviving Sibling
February 8, 2008
I'm just thinking about you a lot today. It'll be 3 years tomorrow. All these memories keep floating through my mind. I miss everything about you...the way you loved the kids and me...how much time you spent with them...how much time you spent with all of us...how important it was to you that the kids and I understood how much you loved us...how you made our lives so easy and fun...your dedication to our family and to your friends and to your job...your pride in a job well done...I miss hearing that somebody loved me as much as you did...how humbled you were for my love. The ache of missing you is strong today but just as strong is how grateful I am to have had you in my life...how blessed I am to have our kids...how much it means that you are still missed by everyone who knew you...how grateful we are by all the support in our lives...how much God blesses us with healing and hope for the future. Know that i'll always miss you and love you, boo.
neece
February 8, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
February 7, 2008
Hey Mike. Just stopping by to read the reflections as usual. Everything here is pretty much status quo. I can't believe it's about to be 3 years. Still seems like yesterday. Pain is dull but still and always will be there. I love and miss you bro.
Take care and I'll talk to you later
Bri-
Brian Scarbrough
Brother
February 5, 2008
I haven't been on here in forever I just wanted to say I was thinking about you...take care and watch over the department and your family
February 5, 2008
Joe and I attended the C.O.P.S luncheon on Saturday that was held in your memory. You should be so proud of Kelsey she did such a wonderful job honoring you and raising money for the foundation that has done so much for her and your family and others in need. We miss you and think of you every day.
Alison-wife of WCAAPD
February 4, 2008
We had your memorial luncheon yesterday that Kelsey organized. She was amazing! Her speech that she gave to talk about you and how important the COPS organization is to her was so sincere and heartfelt. She raised so much money to donate to COPS. It was wonderful to have everyone there to support us and to also support this organization that means the world to her. What an extraordinary event it was! She's growing up fast, baby...I know you're proud of her. Love you, boo.
neece
February 3, 2008
I knew and worked with you only briefly. I attended your funeral. Now, almost three years after you passed, I find myself reading through all of the wonderful messages posted, and realized - "this is the person I want to model myself after".
Best wishes to all who miss you and the LEOs who put their lives on the line every day to make our world a better place.
BC - STB WCAAPD
STB WCAAPD
January 28, 2008
I knew and worked with you only briefly. I attended your funeral. Now, almost three years after you passed, I find myself reading through all of the wonderful messages posted, and realized - "this is the person I want to model myself after".
Best wishes to all who miss you and the LEOs who put their lives on the line every day to make our world a better place.
BC - STB WCAAPD
STB WCAAPD
January 28, 2008
Happy Birthday Bro. I miss and love you
Brian
Brian Scarbrough
Brother
January 2, 2008
I had a dream about you last night...I was driving you to work and you needed to talk to Bret about a training that you weren't told about and when he came up to you at the passenger side of the car I rolled down the window so you could talk to him but he started talking to me as if you weren't there. I realized that you didn't know you had died and you kept trying to get his attention. Another friend came up and the same thing happened. I could see you but they couldn't. He was crying and I was crying about how much we missed you...then I woke up. It felt nightmarish...not that I'm surprised I had it being that it's your birthday today. I hate dreams like that, especially when I can't shake the ache in my heart. Just continue to know I love you, boo.
neece
January 2, 2008
Merry Christmas Mike.
Sgt Clayton Monte, #40
Wayne County Airport Police
December 25, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS MIKE, WE ARE ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU.
ALISON WEBER
WIFE OF WCAAP
December 24, 2007
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