Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

K-9 Sonja your job is almsot done, now lead your partner through the light, into Kingdoms Heaven. May you both rest in peace my K-9 brother. Watch out for us up there. You both are in our thoughts and prayers.

Richmond, Ky P.D.
K-9 Unit

Officer K. Heatherton
Richmond, Ky Police K-9 Unit

April 18, 2007

Cpl. Deese,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, K9 Sonja, your family and the Dorchester County Sheriff's Department. May you rest in peace.

Yarmouth, MA Police Department
K-9 Unit

April 1, 2007

thanks for keep the peace Dorchester County. My prayers go to your family and to your department.

God Bless you!

Officer C. Benton
S.C. Department of Corrections

March 28, 2007

My heart will forever go out to Mike's family. Mike was a very special human being, a person that once you met him you would never forget him. I remember going to a tracking class with Mike in the upstate. Prior to leaving I bought a small coffee maker so that we could have coffee in the morning inside the cabin. Well when I woke up I picked up the box and found it to be empty, Mike had taken the coffee pot and heated up some water in it so he could shave. When I asked Mike what he was doing he said "had to shave bo". See Mike was so professional that he hated to be unshaven even in the woods. I will be a better person just for knowing Mike. I once heard the saying "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away". Mike you will forever leave all of us breathless. You and Sonja will never be forgotten my friend.

Your friend,
Nap

Detective Cpl. S. Napoli
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2007

Rest in Peace Deputy...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, michigan

March 26, 2007

To the family and DCSD our thoughts and prayers are with you still. Mike I never meet you but i now from the turn out at your funeral that you touch many lifes. We both are from Chesterfield County. I was directing traffic when your funeral came through Society Hill that day. It was a sad moment. But if was an honor to see your funeral and that support of all the agency's involved. Keep a watch on those of use left here to put on the badge again and carry on in your honor.

Cpl. Jason Shoemake
Society Hill PD

March 26, 2007

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 23, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Deputy Phillip Michael Deese,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a sacred keeper of the ODMP light. That sacred light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who shares their memories, stories, and celebrations on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family.

As we read the many heartfelt tributes left behind, may we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one. May we build upon love and faith knowing that this “bridge of tributes” will carry each and every one of us through the pain and sorrow until we meet with our beloved one again.

Deputy Phillip Michael Deese,
as we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are family.” You are embraced as our own family member. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one, not in this lifetime. May God Bless you and keep you. May God allow you to rest in peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers peace and love beyond all understanding. I HONOR you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

--“Your life is much more important than you can imagine.” -- Maya Angelou
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In Memory of K9 Partner Sonja, who paid the ultimate sacrifice as well:

--“It's not only for fire and police, it's for the public, the canine units, anyone who needs us. It's just a matter of letting folks know we are available.” --Chris Baker.
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** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

March 21, 2007

I worked in Region 1 (God's country), and didn't realy get to work with with Mike because he worked mostly in the lower regions (2 & 3). This is unfortunate because I knew of the caliber of office he was, but this is not what saddens me the most. Mike and his family lived only four houses away from me, and prior to my moving, I never got the chance to know them as neighbors. So I am sadden by his death and a lost opportunity. His family is in my prayers to the "Great Comforter". I know DCSO has lost one of its finest. And cleanest, he must have washed and/or cleaned his patrol vehicle every other day (lol). May God bless all who share this loss.

Paul Wallace
Former Dorchester Co. Deputy

March 21, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Deputy Deese and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.


May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

March 21, 2007

Mike was an incredible guy. Mike was a great cop and he was someone that you could count on being there when you needed him. I had a lot of respect for Mike for the perseverance and character that he displayed when he was involved in his shooting and the positive attitude that he displayed while going through rehab.

Mike epitomized what all cops should aspire to be like. Mike was a true cop and a hard working professional that commanded respect of others because of his clean-neat appearance and behavior. Mike exemplified the professional image that has come to be expected of law enforcement by the public.

We will miss you and Sonja dearly brother.

Sergeant Doug Wright
Summerville Police Department, SC

March 19, 2007

May you rest in peace. Dorchester County lost a great team of partners that night. May you both rest in peace.

Hanahan Police Department

March 18, 2007

Dear Family,Friends & Co-Workers of Deputy Deese,
May you find comfort in knowing that others are thinking of you and praying for you. Your "Blue Line" family will keep the memory of Phillip alive in our hearts forever, as our Hero's never die.
Thank you Deputy Deese for service to Dorchester County, the state of South Carolina and your Country. May you rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord. Keep watch over your loved ones,friends and those still patrolling our roads. With Deepest Sympathy: Mother-in-law of: Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04 Asheville, N.C.
Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore

March 18, 2007

RIP fellow K9 officer. You will not be forgotten.

NC Game Warden

March 17, 2007

GOD BLESS DEPUTY DEESE'S FAMILY.

DETECTIVE J.GIROIR
NOPD

March 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and your agency. It's so difficult to hear of another dedicated officer lose something as precious as his life, and for another family to lose a loved family member. We pray that you and Sonja rest in peace, and your family find comfort.

Deputy L.Lopez and K9 Hope
Officer F.Lopez and K9 Bear

Deputy Linda Lopez
Mecklenburg County Sheriff

March 16, 2007

God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Williams
BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, FL

March 16, 2007

Your watch down here is over brother! You are now watching over all of us from above. You made the ultimate sacrifice brother Deese! The Deese family, friends, and brother and sister officer stay strong.

Ptl. Frank Melillo
Beachwood Police Department, NJ

March 16, 2007

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Deputy Deese -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Deputy Deese -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

March 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Deputy Deese. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

March 16, 2007

Goodbye brother. May your family and department find peace.

Deputy Tom McClelland and K-9 "Zeus"
Lincoln County Sheriffs Office

March 15, 2007

Thank you for your service to the citizens of Dorchester County and the State of South Carolina. You are truly a hero. May God bless you and your loved ones. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 15, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother, we will take it from here.

Officer J. Doshi #3560
Fort Worth Police Department

March 15, 2007

It was a pleasure working with Cpl. Deese. When signing a warrant for him, I always knew that he would have his i's dotted and t's crossed. I found Deputy Deese to be consistently thourough as well as fair to all parties involved. He will be missed.

Penny Merriman, magistrate
Dorchester County

March 15, 2007

My condolences to this officer's family,friends and co workers.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

March 15, 2007