Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Michalko, it has been 48 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 1 year of law enforcement service to the citizens of Danbury.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall Georges Mills, NH

November 11, 2024

Officer Michalko, it has been 47 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 11, 2023

He is my cousin and one of the few real heroes from my childhood. I wanted to be a police officer because of him. Unfortunately life spiraled downward for the next 20 years and that dream (as well as many others) never came to fruition. Even now amidst the great failure my life has been, I hope to find some solace and redemption as I remember the idealistic child I was and try to recover even now in the last stages of my own life.

Gary R.Lynch
Cousin

January 14, 2019

From what I remember of my uncle he was a caring and given soul. Losing him changed my family forever. We spiraled into loss and tradgedy. I miss him playing his guitar and singing to me. He was proud to be Police Officer and we were proud of him. I Thank you all for your service and for keeping my uncles memory alive.

Melissa Cushman
Neice

October 23, 2018

John, Every year during Police week in DC you say "You will never be forgotten" It's nice to see you guys in Danbury "Never Forget". I wish everyone felt the same way. Stay Safe Brother. See you in May 2014.

Sgt. Rick Bowen
Bloomfield P.D.

November 11, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer Michalko. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 1, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 11, 2009

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 9, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH

November 6, 2007

It is an honor to serve with the same department that you served.

P.O. Drew Carlson #576
Danbury Police Department

December 20, 2005

Officer Michalko, you are not forgotten

November 11, 2005