Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Sergeant Ryan. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Michael, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Michael's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Michael's life was about so much more than the way he died. Michael will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Sergeant Ryan, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

January 1, 2008

Sgt Ryan,

I spent time in the pit in those awful days. Don't know if we met while there...perhaps. I have cancer now as well. The stories I've read of how you carried on and fought through your circumstances inspire me. Helps challenge me to not wallow in my depression or my anger.

You'll never be forgotten. Rest now. When I get there first pint is on me.

Slan' go foill

DG
Colorado Springs Police Dept

December 26, 2007

Rest in peace Brother Ryan.

ACK #91
Beavercreek PD, OH

December 24, 2007

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

Sergeant Ryan -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

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

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

December 24, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Ryan as well as the brotherhood of the NYPD. May you rest in eternal peace sir!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

December 22, 2007

God bless you and your family! I pray that your family makes it thourgh this troubling time.

Godspeed and Semper Fi Sgt Ryan

Sgt.
Portland PD

December 21, 2007

To the Family and Colleagues of Sergt. Michael Ryan,

Thinking of you at this time of the year - My prayers and those of my Family are with you all

Michael, you did what I wanted to do during those days after 9/11, I and many of my Colleagues would have wished to be with you, helping you locate and rescue colleagues and members of the Public lost in Manhattan..

I will visit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in DC on May 12th-16th and see where your Country rightly holds, that your commitment to duty, will never be forgotten!

Slán leat agus codladh sámh..

till we meet again...

Mick

Garda Michael Duffy
An Garda Síochána - Ireland's Police

December 21, 2007

These officers are hero's not because of how they died but because of how they lived

The City of New York will pay the price for good cops or they will certainly pay the price for bad ones

If the City of New York wants to make enemies with it's police, it had better learn to make friends with it's criminals.

Detective Stephen Cavendish
NYPD

December 21, 2007

BROTHER MICHAEL, YOUR SUFFERING IS OVER. REST NOW IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

DET MIKE
CHI. P.D.

December 21, 2007

Hero! Thank you for your service and dedication to your fallen commrades. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

December 20, 2007

The true heroes aren't playing professional sports or making movies they are quietly living and dying alongside those they serve everday.



George

Supervisor
USBP

December 20, 2007

As the list of 9/11 casualties continues to grow...we should never forget just how heroic the NYPD is. Thank you sir, for your selfless service. We are forever in your debt. You are the definition of a hero, and we are grateful.

GRATEFUL American

December 19, 2007

Rest in peace, Brother. We will not forget.

Corporal M. A. Jeffries
Mount Hope Police Dept, WV

December 19, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

December 19, 2007

Rest in Peace............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

December 19, 2007

Rest now my brother, your watch is over. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on your beat on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

December 19, 2007

RIP BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

December 18, 2007

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


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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs Okla. Police Dept.

December 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family. Another HERO taken too soon. May God comfort you all. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

December 17, 2007

WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

SSGT Davis
USMC C.I.D

December 17, 2007

Rest in Peace, Sgt. Ryan.

I pray that I may have the same strength and commitment to my professional responsibility in the face of such unthinkable events, as you did.

My livingroom and bedroom windows face the Sears Tower from only a mile away. When I look at her, I am reminded of the sacrifice NYC faced, and the job we as law enforcement officers need to continue to do.

Family, friends and fellow officers, I pray for strength-- for all of us.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department- 011th District

December 17, 2007

Rest in peace Sergeant Ryan...

lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

December 17, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Michael Ryan, and the NYPD. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Sergeant Ryan, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

December 17, 2007

With your passing our nation has lost one of its finest, a community has lost a valued friend, and a family has lost someone whom they love. It is because of your sacrifice the world and the cause of freedom is stronger. Rest my brother and know that your passing did not go in vein and we your fellow brothers and sisters in arms continue the fight against the cowards who attacked our Nation and its people that morning. Rest knowing that we will never, never forget……

Special Agent
FBI

December 16, 2007

Rest in peice Brother, You are a Hero and will be remembered always. God Bless

Sgt Trevor Howell
Walton county Florida

December 16, 2007