Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Not Forgotten

February 20, 2006

Who You'd Be Today"
By Kenny CHESNEY

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
I feel you everywhere I go.
I see your smile, I see your face,
I hear you laughin' in the rain.
I still can't believe you're gone.

It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell that I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who'd you be today?

Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family,
I wonder what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue,
I feel like I can talk to you,
An' I know it might sound crazy.

It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell that I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who you'd be today?

Today, today, today.
Today, today, today.

[Instrumental Break]

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
The only thing that gives me hope,
Is I know I'll see you again some day.

Some day, some day, some day.

I care

February 17, 2006

For the loved ones of Mark, stay strong

L

February 17, 2006

To Sgt. Scarbrough

The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning,
that God was going to call your name,
in life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone:
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide:
and though we cannot see you,
you are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same:
but as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

Michigan

February 17, 2006

Take care Denise, Kelsey, Mark, Josh, and also to the department. May god be with you

February 17, 2006

Rest in peace

February 17, 2006

Since the 9th it seems that all of the country stations are playing every song of loss that was ever made...maybe I'm just being super conscious of them....hadn't heard this one in a long time from one of our favorite groups....I remember you and I talking about how great this song was especially, after Lizzie died and how we both truly believed........

Diamond Rio-I Believe

Every now and then soft as breath
upon my skin
I feel you come back again
and it's like you haven't been gone a moment from my side
Like the tears were never cried
Like the hands of time are holding
you and me
And with all my heart I'm sure we're
closer than we ever were
I don't have to hear or see, I've got all the proof I need
There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, Oh I believe

Now when you die your life goes on
It doesn't end here when you're gone
Every soul is filled with light
It never ends and if I'm right
Our love can even reach across eternity
I believe, Oh I believe

Forever you're a part of me
Forever in the heart of me
I will hold you even longer if I can
Oh the people who don't see the most
See that I believe in ghosts
And if that makes me crazy, then I am
'Cause I believe, Oh I believe

There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, Oh I believe

Every now and then soft as breath
upon my skin
I feel you come back again
And I believe

I see you every day in the behaviors and mannerisms of the kids....I hear you every day when we all laugh at something we all used to laugh at together....I feel you when I share stories about you and the love we had for each other and our family....Please keep being our angel. I love you, boo.

neece

February 16, 2006

Happy Valentines Day sgt

February 14, 2006

One year ago today we all witnessed one of the most touching, emotional and incredibly honorable tributes paid to a truly deserving man. When thoughts of that day come to mind... from the miles long procession, the multitude of emergency vehicles, hundreds of law enforcement and emergency personnel at attention in the parking lot, K-9 unit all lined up, the church filled with men and women in uniform, the bagpipes, 21 gun slaute, to the beautiful dove being released,they are thoughts that are bittersweet. How wonderful to see such a dignified service, yet how painful too. Not quite the way Valentines Day is spent. Although, on a day that is suppose to be all about love, I hope you felt it from all of us gathered there, and continue to feel it. May God continue to bless you, Denise, Kelsey, Mark and Josh.

February 14, 2006

Happy Valentines Day...I can't believe a year ago today was your funeral...I didn't expect this day to hit so hard...but then again you never know with this grief...I shouldn't be so surprised. I love you, boo.

neece

February 14, 2006

Take care friends and family and god bless

LAK

February 13, 2006

Denise,
In the year that has passed since Wayne was killed, I'm not sure if I even realized another officer was killed on the same day as he was. Thank you for leaving a reflection on his site. Can you believe it has been a year already? As you were planning Mike's anniverday, I was planning Wayne's. Full of memories, laughs, sadness, and tears. I'm sure yours was just as wonderful as his. How life brings strangers together. Two tragedies so many miles apart and probably would of never known the other if it wasnt for this wonderful site. Memorial week is coming up. I do hope we will be able to meet. I'm hoping and praying for the best for your family. Until we meet in Washington, take care.

Ashley Koester
Widow of Deputy Wayne Koester EOW 02-09-2005

February 12, 2006

REST IN PIECE OFFICER

February 10, 2006

Scrap,
I can't believe its been a year. I'm trying to pick up where you left off, but its hard at times because of why I'm there. But, I'll get through it...eventually.

I hope you have been paying attention to whats been going on at the station. If you have, then I don't have to say anymore........

Well, we started planning our trip to D.C. for you, Denise and the kids. Its hard. But, I'm working on a few things so your department will be represented and you are going to be honored the right way in D.C.

I miss you (and what you did with PA mics, phones intercoms and etc.)

Please, keep an eye on us....we need it.

"Junior"
WCAP

February 10, 2006

Sergeant Scarbrough..just wanted to let you know that you are not forgotten..i remember this terrible day like it was yesterday..i was at work listening to the radio when the news alert came on stating that two police officers were involved in a crash by the airport..i remember praying that both of you would be ok..

please be with your family - friends & co-workers as they celebrate your 1st birthday in Heaven..continue to watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..

YOU ARE GONE..BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a dpd
detroit

February 10, 2006

Sgt Scarbrough,
Thinking of you on this day. Your family remains in our prayers. God Bless You

P.O.
Sterling Heights, PD

February 9, 2006

Denise,
Thinking of you and your family on this most difficult day. God Bless Always....

Deputy JoAnne Bemis
Oakland County Sheriff's Office

February 9, 2006

God bless everyone on the horrid day that took mikes life, its been a long year talking about the memories and the laughs. god bless everyones souls

February 9, 2006

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers on this first anniversary of your arrival in Heaven. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

February 9, 2006

SCRAPPY,

I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY AND I CANT' BELIEVE ITS BEEN YEAR SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE BRO!! I'M SURE YOU ARE KEEPING PEOPLE IN LINE UP THERE!!
R.I.P MIKE

FTO/P.O. DANIEL JONOSHIES
SPRINGPORT TWP PD

February 9, 2006

Well here it is, the day we all knew would come. Still it seems so unreal. Much has been faced this past year, all the firsts without you around. The loss is still felt so strongly.

The person you were, the life you led, the positive qualities of your personality have given all of us something to be thankful for. How wonderful to have had you in our lives, even though it was not long enough. Rest in peace dear friend.

May you have peace too, Denise, Kelsey, Josh, and Mark.

February 9, 2006

A year ago, seems like yesterday, I remember throwing those red and white mints at each other the day before. Things just arent the same "down the hall" without you. We will allways miss you Mike.

ACE
WCAP

February 9, 2006

Up again early today. I know you wouldn't be surprised since I never could sleep when I was nervous or anxious about something. The talking about why as you held me are what I miss. But then again, I miss everything about you and what we shared.

In one way, I can't believe a year has gone by and in another, it feels like forever. The memories are still so vivid and most of the time I can think about them and not break down. This past year has been the most overwhelming and difficult year to get through and working through this grief has been a full-time job. Because of all the hard work and the passing of time, though, I am having stretches of good days that are lasting longer and longer and for that I feel blessed.

I know that this path of our kids and my journey is not over yet and it will continue to be very difficult at times, but I feel more able to cope now than I did before.

We're honoring your memory with a mass and breakfast afterwords. The kids had an active role in planning this. They are actually pretty excited about it. I think it's because they will be able to see all of the people who have been there from the beginning with support for them.

I will be thinking of you, missing you and loving you, boo.

neece

February 9, 2006

May Our Lord give your family extra comfort today.

February 9, 2006

Hey Mike, thanks for looking down on the guys this past year, god bless you and your family

l
MI

February 8, 2006