Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Callin Family - May God hold you in His arms and comfort you. May you find a way to grieve, a way to cope, a way to find peace and a way to heal.

Mike - My husband was your FTO. YOU were the man God chose to be with him when he received the devastating news of his father's death. He will never forget you for the comfort and compassion on that day and as your friendship and brotherhood continued. You will be missed terribly by so many. But just as you were there for him that day, he'll honor your memory and he'll take it from here.

Kim
Wife of OCSO DFC

August 4, 2006

My most sincere condolences to all family, friends and brother officers for the tragic loss of Deputy Callin.

Go with God now brother. Be at peace mate.

'Neart, Gra agus Onoir'. (Strenght, Love & Honour).

Senior Constable
South Australia Police

August 4, 2006

Deputy Michael Callin and family,

It is truly a blessing to see how through such a tragedy, God's grace has covered the Callin family. Michael you will be remembered as a hero whose life was taken while protecting others.

Dave and Anna you raised a loving son whose life will now be a permanent example to others. This tragedy has touched the lives of many and God will use that for His will.

God Bless the family and Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Michael Plitt
Secret Service, Orlando Field Office

August 4, 2006

Michael, I was sad to hear you are no longer around. I remember the times you would take the sock puppet from my mom and tease me, sorry I bit you when you did that, I never liked that puppet. I also remember when you tried to teach me a new trick, the one where I was supposed to roll over all the way. Sorry again for biting you when I was scared and didn’t want to do it. Thanks for always being willing to take me outside when I needed a walk. Your presence will be missed!!!

Wilhemina McCleary
retired canine companion of April Mccleary OCSO dispatcher

August 4, 2006

I was truly saddened when I heard the news of what had happened and waited to hear every update about your condition hoping for the best. When word came that you passed on I realized a great person who was a good friend and a great deputy was gone. I will always remember being called into the briefing room with David because you and I were acting like children and needed to be talked to. I will also have the memories of how you loved Wilhemina and would call up when you heard me working to ask how she was doing. Your smile and laughter will be missed. You were a great person!! You will be missed!!!

April McCleary
OCSO Dispatcher

August 4, 2006

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

SGT. DANIEL ABRAHAMSON
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

August 4, 2006

It pains to know we have lost another. I wish your friends and family the best. May God Bless all that have known you and the ones youve touched during your tour of duty

Andrew B.
supporter of WSLEMF

August 4, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Callin's family and frends and fellow officers with the Orange County Sheriff's Dept. God Bless

August 4, 2006

God Bless Deputy Callin and I send prayers to his family. May the good Lorde hold him tight...

PoliceOfficer D. Hunt
Clearwater PD

August 4, 2006

May God place his loving arms Deputy Callin's family and the Orange Co S.O. God bless you all.

Detective Rutilo Quezada
Smith Co. Sheriff's Office Tyler, TX

August 4, 2006

Rest in Peace, Brother. May God hold your family and friends close to His heart during this tragic time. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside, Illinois PD

August 4, 2006

Hey Mike,
I remember the day you came over to the house to take a look at my new Mustang. We talked about cars for like an hour! You told me what I should get to make it faster, and said that you would help me install everything once I bought it. Ofcoarse you had every intention on helping me put those parts on until you found out that Cpl. Soto had pulled me over for street racing with a Jaguar. Then you came over to tell me that it might not be a good idea to get those parts anymore. LOLOL! I remember the talk that you and I shared about street racing very clearly, you would line up at a street light with another car acting like you are going to race then watch them nail it and get pulled over right in front of you!!! You told me that street racing isn't worth it, with the vehicle I have don't have anything to prove. I know its fast and that's all that matters. Our talk really meant a lot to me.
Ever since I have been a mentor to my friends while in their vehicles, convincing them they have nothing to prove. I have managed to not let any of my friends partake in any street racing since then. Everytime I talk to my friends about the consequences of street racing I think of you. Your stories and talks have meant so much to me!

I'll miss you!
Chris Connelly

Chris Connelly
Deputy Connelly's Son

August 4, 2006

Please accept my sincere sympathy regarding the loss of Deputy Callin. The shame of his passing is greater based on the subject's previous driving record. May God have mercy on Deputy Callin's soul, and forgive him for whatever transgressions he may have committed. May God also bless and comfort his family, friends, and co-workers throughout this terrible time. My thoughts and prayer's are with Deputy Callin as well as your entire Department. God Bless and protect everyone who wears your badge. Tom Linehan, Miami, Florida

Ret. Sgt. Thomas A. Linehan #1600
Miami-Dade Police Dept.

August 4, 2006

Junior,
I remember when you started in Communications. You were so green and excited to learn everything you could. You went to another level when we started to train you on Radio and I knew you wanted to go to the road and just couldn't wait. When you finally did go to the Academy, you would come up here once in a while all smiles and tell us about it. It seemed like you had found your niche in life. I'm glad that you were able to live out your dream and I am blessed to have known you. I know I'm not the only one up at Comm that will miss you. You will be forever in our hearts. Sleep well Junior.

ASL Patricia Larr
OCSO Communications

August 4, 2006

Police Officers and Deputies are part of a brotherhood that others will not know.

Rest in peace, Deputy Callin, we've got it from here.

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department

August 4, 2006

The thin blue line keeps getting thinner.........

Words come difficult when a BROTHER in blue is struck down in the line-of-duty or off-duty. Deputy Callin you will be missed by many and an inspiration to all after you. You are a true American HERO! Thank you for your service, dedication to the citizens, and relentless prosecution of those who broke the law. We will continue on in your memory. In brotherly love.......

To the Callin family, My sincere heart felt condolences go out to you for your loss of a loved one. May GOD give you the strength and comfort to carry you through this time of tragedy.

To the Orange County, Florida Sheriff's Office, My condolences go out to all of you for your loss of a BROTHER in blue. Continue to keep up the good fight and stay safe!

F.T.O. Don W. Reichhardt U-125
Virginia State University Police Department

Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt
VSUPD (Chesterfield, Virginia)

August 4, 2006

Mike,
I responded to the perimeter for a fellow deputy, I didn't know who, but it didn't much matter "who". When I heard who it was, I thought, "No, not Mike... it can't be Mike"
Then I immediately reflected back to working in Sector 3. Mike always worked off duty in an apartment complex in my zone. No matter what, big or small, if you needed a back-up, a hand, or just an extra pair of eyes to look for a bad guy, Mike was one it. He was NEVER too busy to help out, regardless of the task at hand. He was just the kind of guy you met and instantly knew he was someone special. He'd give you the shirt of his back if you needed it. Even if it meant being cold himself.
No one could have deserved something like this. Least of all Mike.
To the Callen Family, thank you for raising such a wonderful human being. My sincerest condolences to you all. I find peace in knowing that he's above us all, looking down upon us, smiling because he's in a much better place. Most of all, like always, he certainly has our back.

Deputy
Orange County Sheriff's Office

August 4, 2006

Mike,
Today I will dawn the band of mourning around my shield in your honor and sacrifice. Your tour here is done, well done; rest in eternal peace my brother.

POLICE OFFICER
SEWALL'S POINT POLICE (MARTIN COUNTY,FL.)

August 4, 2006

REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS. BE WITH THEM ALSO AS THEY WILL NEED YOU.

SGT SPURLOCK
CCSO

August 4, 2006

WALK TALL BROTHER, AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED. GOD HOLD'S A PLACE IN HIS HEART FOR THE ONES WHO WALK THE THIN BLUE LINE. RIP WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

OFFICER PHILLIP REID
V.A FEDERAL POLICE DEPT

August 4, 2006

Sir you are a hero. You will not be forgotten for your service to your community and country. May god be with you, your family, and your dept. Rest in peace sir, we now have your watch.

OFC. CHARLES ROBSON
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

August 4, 2006

To the family, friends, and co-workers my prayers are with you. You will miss Michael everyday, just know that there are people out there who will be thinking and praying for you. Hold on to all the memories, from the looks of D.S. Callin there are many, what a beautiful smile.
Deputy Callin look Clint up for me tell him his mother misses him everyday and that she loves him the most.

Connie Barker Fort Walton Beach, Fl
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04 Prattville, Al

August 4, 2006

i was sad to hear of the deputy passing he was the second officer killed within days of the hines city officer passing it's to show you that these guys were watching over us there to serve us i want to say that i'm sorry for lost to the "OCSO" and the callin family he will be miss but in time the sadness will pass but he will never be forgotten in your eyes in life

ray turner
unknow brandon florida

August 4, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Callin.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

August 4, 2006

We are like angels with just one wing. We can only fly by embracing each other.
Blessings and Prayers to your family....

Senior Police Officer Yvonne Cobourn
Asheville Police Department-Asheville NC

August 4, 2006