Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Officer King for your sacrifice and dedication to your community. So few understand what potencials a Police Officer has to deal everyday.
Last year (August 18, 2004) we lost one of our own to a mentally ill man with an AK-47. The thoughts and prayers of the citizens of Indianapolis are with your family, friends and your law enforcement family.
God Bless.

Wife of an Indianapolis Police Officer

Indianapolis, Indiana

August 20, 2005

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

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

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

August 20, 2005

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 20, 2005

God bless my family when I am away,
Leave the lights on I'll return from harms way,

Grant me courage and strength to protect others each day,
So they live in peace without worry, fear or dismay,

Bless those who have fallen given their life for another
May their spirit live on from then and forever,

Return me home to my family at the end of each night,
May I pass through the door before the morning's first light,

Shall I give my life for another before the dawn breaks today,
God bless my family when I am away.

August 20, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 20, 2005

Your supreme sacrifice will never be forgotten. The passing of a hero is never easy. Rest in peace brother.

Officer
Louisville Metro Police Dept

August 20, 2005

A true hero to the people of the state of New Mexico, rest in peace Officer King you will not be forgotten. You made your department and family proud.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police

August 20, 2005

You will never be forgotten,for you are apart of a brotherhood worldwide!!! Rest in peace and know you are a true american hero!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI.

August 20, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

August 20, 2005

To the King Family:

Your are in my prayer may God give you strength and peace.



Bev

Bev
citzen of Richmond Va

August 20, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service. Prayers for you, your family, and those left behind to mourn your passing. Blessed are the Peacemakers.

Patrolman Brendan Ingley
Hobbs NM Police Department

August 19, 2005

Your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten, Officer King.

Rest in Peace, brother.

Anonymous
Boston, Massachusetts

August 19, 2005

Dear King Family,
with my utmost reguards and sympathey, I regret the lose of my brother Michael. It takes a very special person to take on the challenges that Officer King took on. America is now a poorer place without him. However, hevean is so much more richer. There are no words that can possibly make this traggic time seem acceptable. However, there are those in this world that know what your going through and love and respect the entire meanining of Officer King's life. God Speed my Brother!

Officer Mark Griffith
Formaly PPD now FSUPD

August 19, 2005

I DID NOT KNOW THIS MAN BUT MAY GOD BE WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY RIP OFFICER KING

August 19, 2005

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL POLICE OFFICERS

August 19, 2005

Mike, God Bless You. You will be missed by me. Your name will not be forgotten by me. I pray for your family and those of Ofc. Smith's family. I never knew Smith yet you will serve with him again in a Place of Honor.
God Bless

PO1 Mark R. Medina
University of New Mexico Police Department

August 19, 2005

Officer King,

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to Officer King's Family, He gave his life to protect the life of others. You're a true Hero Indeed!!!!

Godspeed My Brother.

Correctional Officer in California
California Department Of Corrections

August 19, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officers Smith and King; may they rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

August 19, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Albuquerque Police Department and the families of Officers Michael King and Richard Smith. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Officers King and Smith. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

August 19, 2005

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. King.

Thank you for your service. God bless you.

Rest in peace Sir!

Mahomet, IL Police Dept

August 19, 2005

God bless the family, friends and co workers of Officer King.

mjw 643

August 19, 2005

God Bless You Mike, You are truly missed!

George Carrillo, Retired
Albuquerque PD

August 19, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the wife, children, family, friends and cowokers of this fine officer. May God bless you all in this terrible time of loss. Thank you Officer King for you many years of dedicated service and protection, may you rest in peace.

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

August 19, 2005

My condolences and prayers go out to the families and friends of these officers.

Isaiah 57:
1- The righteous perish and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.
2- Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find reast as they lie in death.

S.D.

August 19, 2005

I've known Mike for several years, I sold him automotive parts for the first few years of our friendship, and we had many lunches together. He is truly a Hero and will be dearly missed. "Mike, I know where you are now, theres a special place for special people, and you are truly one of them. Thank-you for your service, friendship, guidance, and your sacrifice. I'll never forget......

Andrew Melendez
personal friend

August 19, 2005