Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike, you were a good friend and I was lucky to have had you as a supervisor and mentor. I like to throw out the phrase "Good Times" as a joke but at D-3, we had some really Good Times. My first thanksgiving away from home we had together at D-3 courtesy of food you brought back from the "Mayflower" for our squad;and I'll never forget us chasing that guy down Quincy's...and back up the hill from Piney Branch...and back down...and up.....while Andrew was riding comfortably in an MPD car he "hijacked". Good Times. I'm not sure how they are going to find a Class A uniform picture of you though. I'm almost positive the only uniform you were issued was a Bike Uniform!!!

You travelled half way around the world to give your son a better life. You mastered being a supervisor, friend, father, husband and mentor. When I try and explain to people how a good supervisor manages to understand the operation and his people and earns the respect of his subordinates, you are one of the names I use as the example I set for myself. There is no better compliment I can think of. You were the example, and we could all try and be a little bit more like you.

Your family will forever be in my prayers. You will be missed.

Sgt. Eric Basek
U.S. Park Police

December 21, 2011

Mike,

My condolences goes out to your family and friends. Thank you for your honor, dedication and integrity that you displayed as a brother in blue. Watch over our brothers and sisters in blue in that wonderful ICONIC land of heaven my friend. You will be missed by many but not for gotten by none. Rest in peace my friend, my wife and I will always have you in our hearts.

Sergeant Craigory Green
United States Park Police

December 21, 2011

Rest in Peace Sgt Boehm.

Special Constable Liz Revell
Derbyshire Constabulary. England.

December 21, 2011

Mike, you were a friend, partner on some events we wrked together and a good officer and member of the US Park Police. You treated everyone fairly and honestly. The US Park Police is poorer with your loss. You will be greatly missed.

Chuck Nail USPP HMP Retired
Deputy Sheriff Edgefield County SC

December 21, 2011

God Bless You Sir. Prayers sent for all of your family, friends, and co-workers.

Chris Walley
Former Deputy/Jail Officer

December 20, 2011

My condolences to the Boehm Family and the United States Park Police. My son Jared a USPP Officer was talking about his personal contacts and dealings with Sgt. Boehm and the sence of loss that he felt. I just listened to him tell me about how much he respected and admired the Sergeant for his leadership and Humor, Professionalism in everthing that he did. Sgt. Michael Andrew Boehm rest in peace.

Lieutenant Ret.
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department

December 20, 2011

The United States Park Police has lost a family member, but I have lost a mentor. You were the first person to guide me out of field training, and your lessons have made me the officer I am today. "The Creek" will miss you!

May eternal rest you grant onto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithfully departed, rest in peace.

You are loved and missed!

Ofc. J. McKeever
United States Park Police - Rock Creek

December 20, 2011

My son Jared who is a USPP Officer and I were talking about Sgt. Boehm and the kind of leadership he exibited and the personal loss that he felt as he was present with his trainee when Sgt. Boehm was transported to the Hospital. I think the best thing I did was listen to my son express admiration and respect for this very fine man and guifted Police Supervisor.

Lieutenant
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department retired

December 20, 2011

Mike,

You were a great mentor, leader, and friend. When I was a rookie cop in D-1, you always had time to answer questions, give guidance, and try to keep us new guys out of trouble. You trained me on the mountain bikes, helped me with all that confusing DC court paperwork, and helped me work through interviews in my first gun case. I still have that picture of you and me coming across the finish line at that police mountain bike race raising our hands in triumph despite being in near last place. I can’t look at that without smiling and thinking back to some good times. It was an honor to work with you and you will be missed. Thank you for everything you did for me and for your service to our country. Rest in peace brother.

Rob Louden - Operations Chief
National Park Service Law Enforcement (Sandy Hook NJ) former USPP WDC

December 20, 2011

"lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it's been. truckin, im a goin home." sorry brother, we all end up at the same place. ill see you soon. prayers go out to your family. rip from your classmate. brothers in arms, forever!

sgt k. j. nieves
uspp

December 20, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about Sgt. Boehm's passinng. We want to send our condolences to the family.

Jim & Mary Ann Currey
USPS Sgt Retired
December 20, 2011

James Currey Sgt
USPP Retired

December 20, 2011

Rest in Peace Sgt. My Condolences to Sgt. Boehm's family and colleagues in the USPP.

D. Tyroler

LEO/ Park Ranger
US NPS

December 20, 2011

Mike, you were a good man and although we only worked together on occasion I miss you very much. You always offered help, a handshake, and a smile.

Private S. Karns
US Park Police

December 20, 2011

Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grief.

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

December 20, 2011

To Sgt. Boehm's family and friends,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grief. Just remember that your husband, son, father and friend is a true hero. He placed his life on the line to help save someone else. Please remeber all of the great times that you have spent with Sgt. Boehm in your life. Also remember the positive influence that he has been on so many people.

Rest in Peace Sgt. Boehm, my brother in blue. Watch over us as we continue to keep our country safe.

OFC. Charles A. Snyder
Frederick Police Department

December 20, 2011

Our hearts are heavy, our memories are full and our spirits are lifted.....knowing that Mike is now in God's eternal embrace. Knowing that he will be watching over us as you have always done.

Mike ALWAYS took care of his troops and guided them in the right direction. I had the privledge of working with him on various Details and will always remember his kind words and perspectives. He was the kind of cop we would like to emulate.

To his son,
Please know that your dad was loved by everyone. That his integrity, his love and his passion could never be questioned. Know that he treated everyone as he wanted to be treated - even the bad guys respected him. As it is forever inscribed on the Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial, ""It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived."

Until we meet again my brother.....

D/Sgt Raul Matias
USPP

December 20, 2011

Rest with the Angels Sgt. Boehm. Prayers for your family during this tragic time in their lives. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

December 20, 2011

The world has lost a great example of how one should carry themselves daily. Sgt. Boehm was an outstanding Sergeant, family man and friend. We all lost a piece of our worlds when he so honorably lost his life serving the community in which he worked. May your stay in Heaven be alongside the other great men and women who gave their all for the betterment of our world. Rest in Peace. We miss you already Mike.

Sgt Donald Huffman
US Park Police Central District

December 20, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

December 20, 2011

Mike I was honored to have known and to have worked with you. You were a good friend and partner on details and demonstrations. The USPP is poorer without you.

Charles. Nail
Retired USPP HMP/Deputy Sheriff Edgfield County SC

December 20, 2011

Mike was a plane good officer and friend. I was blessed to have known him and to have worked with him. He will be missed and the USPP is poorer without him.

Charles. Nail
Retired USPP HMP/Deputy Sheriff Edgfield County SC

December 20, 2011

RIP Brother

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

December 19, 2011

The following is an untitled poem by an anonymous author. It is a poem that never fails to spark a memory and a tear. It was read at my father's funeral - Retired NYPD Officer Lawrence V. Monahan. Like Mike he was a great Dad who left us way too early.


Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Nothing has happened.
Everything remains exactly as it was.
I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was.
There is absolute and unbroken continuity.
What is this death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well.

Lt. Greg Monahan
United States Park Police

December 19, 2011

Godspeed Sergeant and God bless the Boehm family. We are diminished....

Lt. Brian Krogmann
NSAW Police - Washington Navy Yard

December 19, 2011

Brother your record of love dignity, honor and professionalism will stand as tribute to your name for years to come. God has welcomed you into His police department in His kingdom serving alongside wll oour honorable and loving brothers and sisters who als paid the ultimate in protecting His children. Rest in peace. In Christ

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

December 19, 2011