Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It’s very difficult to lose such a dedicated person in life, to his faith, family, friends and profession. If you knew Mike you would already know these things. May the Lord keep watch over your family and may he keep you in his arms. You will be truly missed.

Deputy William H. Tankersley
Limestone County Sheriff's Office

August 27, 2005

I didn!t know Deputy Bancroft, but he was a fellow officer. My heart goes out to Him; his familyand, fellow officers.

T.N. State Trp. Larry Gladden
Tenn. Highway Patrol

August 27, 2005

To the family and friends of Sheriff Michael Bancroft and fellow officers in the Robertson County Sheriff;s Department:

I was saddened to hear of the accidental death of Deputy Bancroft that occurred in the line of duty. On behalf of my family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences for the grievous loss you have suffered. May you be comforted by the circle of love and support that will be offered by the law enforcement community, and other police survivors. Michael's dedication to his job will be forever remembered and honored. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Deputy Bancroft gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 23, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Dept
eow 4/24/05

August 27, 2005

Mike, Thank you for being a friend. I always enjoyed working with you and will miss you greatly. I know you and Danny are watching over us. LOVE YA Man!

Deputy P. Cox
LCSO

August 27, 2005

Brother, you will surely be missed, rest assured, your efforts have made a difference. God be with you, your family and fellow comrades till the bell rings no more.

Scott Parker Police Officer # 584
Itasca Police Department, Texas

August 27, 2005

You will never be forgotten Mike, your smile and the memorys that we have of you will last forever in our hearts, your job here is done now look in on us from time to time. You will be missed more than words can explain. We love you Mike, and rest in peace!

Friend
Mexia, Tx

August 27, 2005

OUR DEPARTMENT'S THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR DEPARTMENT AND DEPUTY BANCROFT'S FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

NICOLE MAHER, DISPATCHER
GALLATIN COUNTY 911, BOZEMAN, MONTANA

August 26, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Michael, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your courage and service.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

August 26, 2005

I had the privledge of being Michael's partner for a few months when we worked at Limestone County Sheriff Department. I was still fairly new with only a years experience. In the short time I was partners with Mike I learned more about law enforcement, pride in job well done, courage, and the brotherhood of officers than i had in the previous year. As many have said, his shoes cannot be filled and they are right. Michael was one to do anything for anyone. He always made you feel important and always made sure that you knew he would be there with you whether you were in a fight with a suspect or in the Chief's office because of a complaint. My thoughts prayers are with Michael's family and friends. God Bless you all. Micheal you will be missed but never forgotten. I'm thankful that i got to be your friend and partner. Rest In Peace Brother.

sincerely,
an old partner

Shad Stanford

August 26, 2005

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Deputy Sheriff Bancroft. May GOD bless your family and friends now. Thank you for serving and protecting. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

August 26, 2005

Rest in peace our brother. No more one-hundred hour weeks, no more scum of the earth, just solitude where the streets are paved with gold. God bless you and your family.

Missouri State Patrol Narcotics Unit

August 26, 2005

I feel for your family and friends. Rest In Peace.

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI

August 26, 2005

I pray your family and friends will find comfort and strength in the reflections left by your extended family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you eternally rest peacefully “High on the mountain”

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

August 26, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY
BANCROFT, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

August 26, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.

This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined the other Angels in Blue.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

August 26, 2005

Thank You Deputy Bancroft for your time protecting and serving the citizens in Robertson County.Your family,friends and co-workers are in our thoughts and prayers.Rest in Peace

Tonia Hale Wife of White County Deputy Lt.Norman Hale

Tonia Hale Paramedic

August 26, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Bancroft. May you find comfort in each other and strength in god.

God Speed Deputy Bancroft.
Go rest now, we'll take it from here.

Mahomet, IL Police Dept.

August 26, 2005

Thank you for your service. May God continue to bless your family, friends and the Robertson Sheriff's Department.

Cpl. Urs Hauser
Swiss Army, MP Service

August 26, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO...DEPUTY BANCROFT GO REST IN HEAVEN NOW..YOU DID YOUR DUTY. TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU.. R.I.P. BROTHER

Sgt. W. M. Riley
Aragon Ga Police Dept

August 25, 2005

I would like to say that I am very proud of my brother. He had a kind spirit, loved his job, and worked hard for his family. I didnt realize how many lives he touched until he passed away. If you met Micheal you would never forget him. He made everyone laugh, even the people that he was arresting. But he also had a serious side that wanted to do the best job and get as many bad people off the streets. He stood for what he belived and for that I am so honored to say that Deputy Sheriff Micheal Bancroft was my Big Brother. I love you Mike and will make sure that your kids never forget you.

Elizabeth Richardson

August 25, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!! REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

SGT. DANIEL ABRAHAMSON
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

August 25, 2005

Rest in peace, Officer Bancroft, and THANK YOU.

Lisa - Civilian

August 25, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY BANCROFT. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL MY BROTHER, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 25, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

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odps Inv Unit

August 25, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. We thank you for your service and faithfulness to duty. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

August 25, 2005