Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Bless you Det Morgan we will all miss you and you shall
not be forgotten your brothers in New Jersey. Amen

Det teddy banks
Passaic cty division police

November 7, 2011

God Bless Detective Morgan, his family and friends. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Dpeartment FL

November 7, 2011

Mike, you were an awesome friend and brother in blue...you always had our backs no matter what. I can't believe you're gone...but you will never be forgotten!

P/O Lisette Duprey
Newark Police Dept. (NJ)

November 7, 2011

R.I.P. Brother...Saint Michael will protect you now.

Sgt. Mark DiToro
NYPD

November 7, 2011

With sincere sympathy to Det. Morgan's family and fellow Officers. Thank you for your service, I pray that your soul will Rest In Peace. Hoping that your cold blooded killer will soon be apprehended.

Det. William Murphy (Retired N.P.D.)
Newark Police Dept.

November 7, 2011

Rest in peace Det Morgan. You're a true hero.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

November 7, 2011

R.I.P. brother. I thank you for you selfless sacrifice. Prayers for you and your family and the NPD.

Chaplain Paul Grady
Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville, TN

November 7, 2011

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

November 7, 2011

The officers and staff of the Fairplay, CO Police Department wish our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Officer Morgan. It is not how Officer Morgan died that made him a hero, it is how he lived. God bless.

Chief David Gottschalk
Fairplay, CO Police Department

November 7, 2011

Rest In Peace Detective. Watch over us as we continue to do your work.

Police Officer Timothy Thiel
Town of Dover New Jersey

November 7, 2011

In this moment of angst, may God grant your department, family and friends comfort, knowing that Detective Morgan joins a 'Band of Heroes' whose service to their country and community will always be remembered.

James T Kirsch Sr. #823 (retired)
Judith A Brenzie-Kirsch #278 (Volunteer in Police Service)

Judith A Brenzie-Kirsch
City of Pittsburgh/VIPS

November 7, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 7, 2011

Rest In Perpetual Peace My Brother; Your dedicated service to your community will never be forgotten and most prominent, the ultimate sacrifice you made attempting to thwart a criminal act will be in the hearts and minds of your family and fellow comrades in blue for eternity. My sincere prayers and condolences go out to you, your family, friends and the Newark Police Department. Your tour has ended but your soul will be with Christ Almighty forever; for we will always be known as "The Children Of GOD"

Captain Gene DiGiacomo - Ret.
East Orange Police Department

November 7, 2011

R.I.P brother and thank you for your service

P.O/ Papamarkos
Madison Police NJ

November 7, 2011

Thank you for your dedication and service. May Goad watch over your family and protect them. You shall be sorely missed and never forgotten. Brother, we now have the watch. Godspeed.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

November 7, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Newark Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

November 7, 2011

R.I.P brother !! Prayers to you and your family !!

PO E. Ward
AMTRAK POLICE DEPT

November 7, 2011

Dear Mike,
You were one of the great ones. I will never forget what a wonderful friend you were to Kenny. I hope you two are having fun together again. May God Bless and rest your soul and may He and you watch over your family as the years go by. You were a wonderful man and will ALWAYS live on in the hearts of us lucky enough to have known you.
Love,
Gina
sister of Kenneth A. Santucci E.O.W. 9/6/08

Gina DeFrancesco
friend

November 7, 2011

Detective Morgan, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police department

November 7, 2011

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

November 7, 2011

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Mike, you are already missed...we were blessed to know you, Thanks for your friendship.

Sgt. Patrick Kirwin
Jersey City PD, friend of Det. Morgan

November 7, 2011

See you in another life, Brother, we got it from here.

PFC RF Saffoori
Fairfax County PD

November 7, 2011

A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Newark Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

November 7, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

November 7, 2011

Rest In Peace Det Michael Morgan. Thoughts and Prayers to the family & friends of Michael also to the Newark Police Department for their loss. Michael will be another angel looking down on all of you. "Although its difficult today to see beyond the sorrow. May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow." Godspeed Michael. God Bless All of you

Det Doreen Mckay
Retired NYPD

November 7, 2011