Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just a short note to say hello and let you and your family know that I am remembering you and the ultimate sacrifice you made to keep us safe. Thank you for your dedication and your sevice.

Carol Espinoza

August 8, 2009

Dearest Mike,
It is so hard to beleive that you have been gone from us for Five years now. And each day that has passed, seem's like only yesterday.
Your family becomes more dear to me with each passing day and there isn't a week goes by, that your Mom and I aren't in touch with one another. So we will always beleive that you and Jeff got together in Heaven and decided we would need each to laugh, cry and help each other along our journey until we see you again.
And your Dad is doing your family ancestry and can you beleive that we both have Creasman's in our family background. Now that is wild. So either I am little bit Yankee or your Dad is a little bit hillbilly. Now he is really gonna get me for letting that little secret out. His friends will start calling him a Tar Hill.
Mike I can still tell you that there isn't a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts and very much alive in my heart. I'll be burning a blue candle for you, in honor of the ultimate sacrifice you gave. You left, like Jeff without a chance to say goodby or at least one last hug. Or a chance for your family to say one more I Love You. But I know the day is coming when we will see you again, and I will get to meet you in person.
Tell Jeff how very much I love and miss him. Continue to watch over your brother and sister's in blue and your family that loves and misses you so very much
Mike when I look at your picture, I can see both your Mom and Dad in you, so it took two beautiful people on the inside and out, to have three handsome son's and beautiful grandchildren.
So Mike, just know that you are forever in our heart's and memories and will forever be. So remember you are being thought of every single day and are being missed by all those who love you.
Until we meet again I salute you, for your courage. thank you Mike for sharing your family with me, I love them dearly.
With Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Moore
Friend

August 7, 2009

Michael,
I am holding you and your family tightly in my heart, especially on the day you started your watch in heaven.

Ingrid Wyatt
Mother of SA Tom Wyatt, Mn BCA

August 7, 2009

August 5, 2009, 2130hrs

It has been 5 years to the date and time as I write this entry that you were here for my birthday and the last one of the family to leave as you left here for work. I can remember everything we talked about that night. There are times when it feels like just yesterday we were talking and I heard your funny laugh as you walked out the door on you way to work with the same reply to me when I would tell you to be careful, "Always!" Then there are the times it feels like a lifetime ago that we last talked. Not a day has gone by these past 5 years that I have not thought about you several times during each day. I will be back in a few days to write again. Love and miss you beyond words.

Love,
Dad

August 5, 2009

Michael,

I never had the honor of meeting you but having met your Dad for breakfast 2 years ago, hearing him proudly and lovingly talk about you .... having read his words and those of so many others on this website - those who knew you - it is so utterly clear; you are one remarkable young man. I use present tense because your life continues. It continues, for eternity, and in the presence of Almighty God.

My thoughts and prayers, as is the case with thousands of others, are for your parents and other family members. May God continue to extend his loving hand of comfort to them.

As your Dad wrote on these pages a few days ago ..."not a day goes by..." You will never be forgotten, you will always be honored.

Tom Jensen

Father of Detective Jared Scott Jensen
Colorado Springs Police Department, EOW 2/22/06

Tom Jensen

August 3, 2009

Michael,
I wanted to stop by and let you know that our family is thinking of you and yours.I know it is always a hard time for the family, but this week will be extra hard. I know for a parent you are never off their mind and how much they miss and love you. I know a lot of memories flood the mind during this time and thank God we have more good precious memories than bad to think about. We will be praying for your family, children and friends and thank you for your service and a job well done.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
Pfc. Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000

Anonymous

August 2, 2009

“Missing someone isn’t about how long it has been since you have seen them or the amount of time since you’ve talked. It’s about that very moment when you’re doing something and you wish that they were right there with you”

Wish you were here...

India S. Gordon

July 29, 2009

Michael,
The day you were called home is coming fast, and some might say it seems like yesterday, but believe me to your family it feels like forever.. You should be so proud of your Dad, it is such and honor to have met him through your site, he checks your site and always sends good thoughts to other sites, it means so much to me.. Your Dad is such a special Man and the way he speaks about You I know the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. You are a HERO to everyone,Michael continue to watch over your family and friends as I know you are.. Rest in Peace Michael, you are forever in all of our hearts..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/94

July 21, 2009

Michael,

I haven't been here in a few weeks, but I do stop every day to check your page. The 5th anniversary of your death is fast approaching. Some will say the time has passed very quickly and it doesn't seem that long. For me it has felt like a lifetime since I saw you walk out the door on my birthday in 2004, laughing with that funny laugh of yours. That one day is locked into my mind as I can remember everything we talked about, even the chair you sat in waiting for your piece of birthday cake. If I could only go back in time to that last night, maybe I could change things but they say you can't change the future. You know in a heart beat I would change places with you so you could be here for the kids. I was talking to your brother John the other day and he reminded me of that day you and your brothers were out walking in the woods. Good Michael Story I guess.
Anyway, nature called and you with your Boy Scout and Army training decided you would do what a "Bear does in the Woods." There were no public outhouses in the area so you did it out in the forest. But, the Gordon luck as always, a Forest Ranger came strolling by and caught you with your pants down and was about to arrest you but you told him how you were on leave and would be leaving for Bosnia with the first Peace Keeping Force. He gave you a warning and didn't issued a summons. What do they write on one of those anyway? Violation of deficating in the woods?
I'll be back soon, keep watch over the Clan for me. We all miss you and think of you every day. I even tell the little ones that were born after we lost you stories about you and they know you by your picture as Uncle Mike.

Love,
Dad

July 16, 2009

Happy Father’s Day, Mike!

Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve left an update. Please know that there’s not a day that goes by that the boys and I don’t think about you.

Things have been going well for us lately. School is now finished and summer has officially begun. The boys are attending day camp at the Park District and they seem to enjoy it. They do different activities each week and it keeps them occupied.

They’re both finishing their baseball seasons, Malik’s team (the Florida Marlins) came in 3rd place in the Bronco League and Cullen’s team (the Chicago White Sox) came in 1st place in the Mustang League. Cullen was selected to play in the 10-year-old All-Star game on the 4th of July. This is the first time he’s been selected and he’s very excited. As long as he stays positive, he really is a very good baseball player.

Malik’s attending the Junior Police Academy at the Darien Police Department. It’s a two week program and he loves it! They’ve been learning so many things and it’s given him a much better understanding of what it’s like on the job. At least in the Suburbs, anyway :) I was a little worried he’d walk in there using some of the “lingo” he’s heard around your Dad, your Brother’s and John but as far as I know there hasn’t been anything yet. I can just see it now, “Excuse me, Officer Skweres, what’s a hype?” The funniest thing was when they were doing their mock traffic stops. Malik insisted on wearing your old school aviator glasses. He looked like a cross between Super Troopers and Reno 911. You would have loved it!

Well, that’s about it for now. I'll try to stop by and write more soon.

As always,
India

India S. Gordon

June 22, 2009

Happy Father's Day, Mike. I wish you were here to see how big your boys have gotten. Malik is almost as tall as me and Cullen is your clone. Malik is at a Police Academy sponsored by the Darien Police Dept. for two weeks. I guess he's learning alot and he seems to like it.

As Dad said the Clan will be here tomorrow and it will be hectic. Holidays will never be the same without you but I know you would want us to go on and be there for the family.

Love you always & forever.

Carol Gordon
Mother

June 20, 2009

Happy Fathers Day Mike,

Stopping in to wish you a Happy Fathers Day. You already know how mine will be, not the most favorite holiday of the year for me. The grand kids will be here tearing up the yard, but thats what the yard and grandparents homes are all about anyway. I want all of them to have great memories of their grandparents when they get older. I know your mother gets aggravated with me with some of the things I buy for the kids for the yard. The big swing set, the giant water slide. I almost bought another water slide the other day, bigger than the one I have now, but I figured I'll let them wear this one out first. As I said, grandparents are here to spoil the grand kids. I still remember your great gramma Gordon sitting in her rocking chair, smoking her corn cob pipe, telling me stories about the old days in Missouri when they all lived on a farm. Today your sons want me to tell them stories about when I was a kid and stress knowing about all the goofy things we use to do. I try not to give them a bad impression of their grandpa and tell them about baseball and sports. Hope you're showing Murph the ropes where ever you guys are, remember, he only likes Miller Lite so treat him to a cold one. Keep watch over your brothers for me and the entire Gordon Clan. Think about you all the time and we will never let your memory be forgotten.

Love,
Dad

June 20, 2009

Officer Gordon, I know how proud you must be of your family that has been left behind to wonder why and to struggle daily with your loss, even though we must go on our kids are forever and always on our minds and in our hearts, the pain we feel each and every day will never be gone. I know that you are standing right there with your mom and dad and helping them through these times. I also want to thank your dad once again for always leaving kind words on my daughter's site, these words help me through each and every day. My heart is with your family as they face a new day today and everyday.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

June 18, 2009

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, you will never be forgotten.

Connie B
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville P.D. E.O.W. 1-14-04

June 5, 2009

Dear Mike,

Your brother Bob lost a good friend today - I hope you were there to welcome Murph. Another nice guy who died too young.

Carol Gordon
Mother

May 30, 2009

Mike,
I hope this message gets through, a number of us have been leaving reflections and they haven't been posted but I'll keep trying.
This morning Murf passed away. If there is another place and you are there, please welcome him home and take him out for a beer. He has been very supportive of your brother, his daughter, our entire family and your foundation. There are no words to express what type of friend he was or the person he was to all who came in contact with him. Continue to keep watch over the Clan for me. Think of you all the time. We all miss you.

Love,
Dad

May 30, 2009

Mike,
May is almost to an end which means all the Memorials for Fallen Officers have come to a conclusion for another year. While in Springfield for the Illinois Memorial the Videographer that filmed your funeral came up to us and said he had some footage that he was going to send me. It arrived and I went through the disc. It's really hard to get through the material as I see your Chicago flag drapped casket with the honor guard and relive that awful day of your funeral, August 13, 2004. He had more footage of the cemetery which I didn't have, especially the officers from the 11th District standing at your gravesite in the background. Your brother had all of them come forward and stand in a place of honor as they were the ones that fought in the trenches with you on those filthy streets in the City and deserved to be near you and out of the sea of blue uniforms that were present that day. Life seems to go on for others, but me and your Mom are stuck in this rut as there is nothing worse than losing a child, no matter how old that child may be. We love and miss you every day and I assure you that you are in our thoughts every day. Continue to watch over the Clan for me, protect everyone and stand at their sides as they continue their walk through life. We love and miss you.

Love,
Dad

May 28, 2009

Michael,
Thinking of you and your family today. Thank you for your service to our country and just know that you and the
sacrifice that you made will never be forgotten.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000

Anonymous

May 25, 2009

Dear Mike,

Today, Memorial Day we honor you and all who served in the military. We know how much honor meant to you in the military and on the job. Dad & I went to the cemetery to make sure you and Grandpa had flags and to make sure your grave would be a stand out from the road. I was disappointed to see that the flags flying by the monument were tattered and worn. Bobby said a veterans group came out and gave a 21 gun salute.

This month was Law Enforcement month and we went to Springfield to help honor the three officers who died this year in Chicago and their families. Your Dad was asked to come and speak at Oswego High School regarding drunk driving and and for a firemens survival group . He is always willing to go wherever he is asked. John was in Washington this year, the first time since we were there to honor you. He was representing the Memorial in honor of the three officers who gave their lives.

We will never forget you and how much you meant to this family.

Love always.

Carol Gordon
Mother

May 25, 2009

To the Gordon family, please know that Michael is not forgotten, as we were at the wall on the night of the candle light memorial my candle was lit not only for my little girl, but your son and all the other heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Mr. Gordon, thank you sir for leaving messages on Renee's page often, I know that the streets of heaven are well protect with your son and my daughter patrolling above. As we are facing another year coming up soon when our babies left us, we will forever have them in our hearts and memories. We will never forget.

God bless you and your family.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

May 24, 2009

Hey Mike,
Thought I wasn't ever going to stop by again, didn't you? Not true, You are very much alive in my heart on Memorial Day and every other day of the year. Thank you Mike for the ultimate sacrifice you gave for us.
There are two blue candles burning in my window for you and Jeff. There isn't a day goes by that I don't look at your picture and wish you were still here with your family and friends. You are missed so very much, Mike. But as I wrote to Jeff, you wouldn't beleive the shape this country is in today. There is so much heartache. Time has changed so much since you and Jeff went home to live forever.
Mike as we celebrate the lives of those who gave their lives for us, as we bow our heads in prayer for those of us that were left behind, always know that you are never forgotten and will forever be alive in our heart's. That you are remembered, admired and loved so very much.
Please keep looking down on those of your family and friends that are left behind. And my love and appreciation for you and Jeff making it posible for my finding the dearest friends I have ever had in your Mom and Dad. They are very special to me.
Thank you Mike, for your Sacrifice for your country, you will forever be in my heart.
One day we will be together again.
With love and appreciation, Carolyn

Carolyn Moore
Friend

May 24, 2009

This Memorial Day, I wanted to thank you for your service to this country and to your community. You are missed by all who had the good fortune to have known you, and even those who only know you through your Dad's stories! May God watch over all your brothers in blue, and all of our military.

Dispatcher
California

May 23, 2009

Mike,
Thinking of you on Memorial Day and every day.

Love,
Dad

May 23, 2009

Michael,
I just wanted to thank you for your dedication and the sacrifice you gave to make this world a better place. You will never be forgotten! Remembering you and your family this special week.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000

Anonymous

May 17, 2009

Carol

I am thinking of you on this Mothers Day and hold you in thought and prayer.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

May 10, 2009