Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi Mike
Thinking of you as usual. I miss you terribly. My thoughts and prayers go out to your mom and dad and family every day at least to give them strength. I know you are watching down on those who miss and care for you tremendously. In this lifetime you will always have a place in my heart.

May 5, 2006

My heart goes out to his kids and family. I live less than 15 minutes where he was killed. His tragedy has inspired me to become a deputy. God bless.

April 11, 2006

Mike, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you terribly!

Your cousin

March 9, 2006

Mike,

Wishing you were here, but I guess in a way you are.

I was involved in a situation that was kind of crazy. So I would like to say thanks, I know someone had to be looking out for me. Keep watching over us.

Rest Easy,

Felix

Felix
United States Marshals Service

February 28, 2006

Mike I was thinking about you today and decided to Google you. I am in shock! It looks like I've lost another brother. I hope that you will shine down upon your family. Rest assured that you have never and will never be forgotten by those you have touch, my life is better because I knew you. God Bless! To your family I wish them strength and courage. "Mira"!

Kenny Torres
Eastern Wholesale Fence

December 29, 2005

Rest In Peace Mikey. Miss you and love you. Christmas 2005
Love,
Auntie Carol

Carol O'Shea
New Bedford Massachusetts Police Dept

December 25, 2005

Mike, still missing you terribly, it seems like only yesterday that this horrible accident happened that took you away from us. Thats how much we all miss you back home, its still so fresh in our minds. I was cleaning out your grandmother's home last week, and I came upon so many pictures of you as a little boy. You were so cute, you and your cousins all standing there in the schoolyard. You were all the same height and had the same hair, lol. But it brought back so many memories of the good boy you were and the good man you became. Your wonderful son called New Bedford on Thanksgiving morning and he talked to your cousing Dionne and your Dad. He is such a wonderful kid, he did not forget us here. God bless him. Take care up there, Mikey, and please watch over us all, especially your children and your dad. He loves and misses you so...............hugs.........aunt Joan

Aunt Joan

December 1, 2005

Mikey,
Missing you today on Thanksgiving as well as every other day.

Love,
Auntie Carol

Officer Carol O'Shea
New Bedford Massachusetts Police Dept

November 24, 2005

Mike,

You came into my mind today. I remember hearing your story from Lidia. I hope she, and all of your family, is doing well. The holidays are approaching, a very hard time for all, but you'll be with all of them in your own special way.

Say hi to my Scott up there.

Lidia - I think of you often.

Big Hugs,
Monica
Detroit Police Department
Fiancee Scott Stewart Detroit EOW 8-11-02

officerdownsignificantothers

November 22, 2005

Please continue to watch over Lidia, Savanna and Michael. They love and miss you so much. God bless you.

November 21, 2005

Hello Mikey,

Its been awhile, I often come to this site to see what new message someone has left. I see I am not the only one that can never forget you, you will remain in our hearts and minds forever. I know all the pictures have come down, and as time passes the pain gets easier to deal with, these are things that all of us are suppose to know, but Mike I am here to tell you its not true. You being gone has left a very big empty spot in our lives. As we grow up things happen in our lives and at that point our lives are marked, you remember things after or before that certain date. The date you left us, thats my marked date. I still remember exactly what I was doing when I heard the news. You touched all our lives. Those of us that knew you are better for it. As always you are missed.

Rest easy Brother, watch over us as you do always.

Felix
United States Marshals Service

October 12, 2005

Mikey,

You are still sorely missed at Industry Station. Although all of the memorials are over and the pictures have come down, as well as the stickers slowly peeling away from the windows of the black and whites, you will never leave our hearts. I often still hear your laughter and the sound of your voice in the station halls. There is a beautiful cabinet in the hallway that displays your photograph, the Captain says it will follow us always. I look at this website often to see if there are others out there like me, who still miss you terribly. May your family find peace in knowing that you were loved by many and you touched so many people.

Miss you Mikey, Rest you "Rest In Peace", you will never be forgotten.

Industry Patrol
Los Angeles County Sheriff

October 7, 2005

I think of you often and miss you very much. You will always have a piece of my heart.

October 4, 2005

Mike,
Although I never meet you, I can tell by all the reflections you are a great man. I am happy that you found a true soulmate in Lidia. I can't imagine the pain she is going through having lost you so soon. She is blessed to have your daughter to always remind her of the beautiful person you are. I am sure you are watching over her, your daughter and your son always. You will be in their hearts forever.

September 27, 2005

I had the opportunity to meet your beautiful daughter, Savanna. Lidia is doing such a tremendous job with her. You would be so proud. Please continue to watch over these two special ladies. God bless you.

September 26, 2005

Mikey,
I first have to say I miss you. I haven't had the courage to write to you in the past and I find it hard still. I will never forget the times working with you or days we would golf with Joey and Marcus. The night of your accident I was at home on a day off. My phone rang and it was Kent. I wondered why he was calling me so I asked him what was going on, all he said was "Mikes been shot!" (ill never forget that moment or words). I responded by saying "What the HELL!, are you sure!" Then Rich said yeah im at the C.P. we have a containment set up for the shooter at 7th and Gale ave at the Motle 6. I was dressed and there in 10 minutes. When I arrived I ran into a couple of guys from the station who had the worst looks on their faces that I could hope for. They said you were air lifted to Harbor general. When I got there I was met by what seemed like the whole department outside of the hospital. It was a bunch of Deps from Carson making sure only the right people were coming in. It was a great feeling to see our Brothers holding down the fort for you. When I got upstairs Joey was there with Lidia. I talked to them and everything was a wait and see. There was no soild info on your condition. Lidia was doing everything she could to maintain. There was department brass every where. It was kinda caodic but everyone was holding onto hope and doing everything they could to make it best as possible for Lidia. Me ,Joey and Marcus waited until the next day late into the evening but the was no change. I finally went home to shower eat and get some sleep. I think Joey and Marcus did the same. Everything was prety much the same up until your last day. Your wonderful family came out from Boston and their love for you was beautiful to see. Mikey Jr. was understandably crushed but his strong character that was past on from you really showed. When I got to spend time alone with you in the hospital we talked about golfing and when we were out there playing Lidia would call to see how you where doing. You would lie to her and say you were winning J/k. I do remember the one time we were riding in a cart together and you just got off the phone with Lidia. I saw something in you that was real. I said "Mike, your'e really happy with her aren't you". You said in the most honest voice "yeah I really am". It was great to hear that Bro. I already knew you blown away by Savanah coming. It was great to see you were a happy man. Mike remember that night we got into a foot pursuit, I was out of my car first and had a few yards on you chasing that "knuckle head" the next thing I know you blew right by me and caught the guy a block away. I always knew you were fast but you didnt have show off Bro J/K, glad you were there with me. You were another special person take away from us way to soon. There is no doubt in anyones mind that you were a Great cop but more than that you were an awesome Human being.
Mikey alot of people who love you miss you. Your impact on our life will never change, it will only help to make us better people. Miss you Bro promise to come back and write again.. 141k7

Deputy Arias
LASD

September 10, 2005

My dearest son Michael,

It's been over a year now and June and July was very tough for me. I miss you so much. I talk to your pictures everyday and pray to you everyday. I have a nice memorial set up in my house. It's all about you. I'll never stop hurting son, because you and I were closest than anybody could be. I miss your phone calls and hearing your voice on my answering machine. Your son is growing up to be a very fine upstanding young man. I'm sure your daughter is going to make you proud of her too. She looks just like you did when you were a baby. I'm going to try to visit your final resting place in April of 2006. Your my hero and I know why you were loved by so many. I'm so proud of you. I know your in a good place, and I know your watching over all of us. Until we meet again my son,
I love and miss you very. Your loving father Rick Arruda

September 7, 2005

TO THE ARRUDA FAMILY,
ALTHOUGH I NEVER MET YOUR MICHEL,I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH OF HIM FROM ALL OF THE REFLECTIONS PEOPLE HAVE LEFT.MY HUSBAND IS DEPUTY FOR L.A COUNTY AND WE HAVE HEARD SO MANY STORIES ABOUT MICHAEL.I HEAR THAT MICHAEL JR. IS AN GREAT YOUNG MAN.I HEAR THAT HE HAS A BUEATIFUL BABY GIRL.JUST KNOW THAT THOSE TWO WONDERFUL CHILDREN ARE MICHAELS TREASURES LEFT FOR YOU.
LIDIA,I HOPE THAT YOU ARE DOING BETTER WITH YOUR HEARTACHE.YOUR BABY GIRL WILL APPRECIATE YOUR STRENTH AND DEDICATION TO REMIND HER OF HER WONDERFUL FATHER.
MARISOL,
I HOPE THAT YOU ARE DOING BETTER AS WELL.GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR LITTLE MAN.KNOW THAT YOU MAKE MICHEL PROUD.
TO THE OTHER DEPUTY,
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.KNOW THAT MICHAEL IS WATCHING OVER YOU TOO.WE ALL UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE NOT AT FAULT.WE LOVE ALL OF YOU.GOD BLESS
TO THE PARENTS OF DEPUTY ARRUDA,
MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRNTH YOU NEED TO GET THROUGH THIS.FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS.GOD BLEES YOU!!!!!!!!!

August 10, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD YOUR 37! THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD I JUST WISH WE COULD HAVE HAD MORE. I MISS YOU SO MUCH,I LOVE YOU DAD WITH ALL MY HEART.

MICHAEL E. ARRUDA

July 21, 2005

HAPPY 37TH BIRTHDAY!

Michael and I will visit with you today. You're in our hearts and in our thoughts. May the good Lord always bless you. I pray Michael, your mom and dad, Lisa and so many others that love you will feel your presence on this special day.

Your friend always,

Mana

Marisol Rilloraza - Mike's Former Wife
Glendora Police Department

July 21, 2005

Mikey,
How time flies, it's already been a year since that horrible night where you were taken from everyone who loved and adored you. I hope that you are looking down upon everyone,,, especially your dad who loved you unconditionally... my <3 goes out to him everytime I see how much he misses you, the shirt that he wears of you and him,,, I can't even begin to imagine what he is going through inside... You were so much like him Mikey it's unremarkable!!!
I'm glad he has Emily and the rest of his family to help to keep him occupied... Surround him with your love and comfort Mikey,,, he needs that. We all love and miss you but we're not parents so we can't say "we understand",,, and we hope that we are never put in that situation. God must give these parents incredible strength to go on because I don't think I could if I ever lost my Tabby...
Surround him with your love and comfort Mikey,,, let him know that you are with him in spirit always..

D. Arruda
cousin of Deputy Sheriff Michael Arruda

July 13, 2005

Mikey

I love you. I can't believe your gone. I cant believe its been a year already It still feels like it happened yestersday.The pain is so great. Mike I'm sorry I wasn't there to protect you that night. Your my little brother I was always there to protect you and comfort you. Everyday I can feel your loving soul near me. I want you back Mike. I love you

Lisa

July 7, 2005

I miss you.

June 24, 2005

Dear Mikey,

Its been over a year since you were taken from us, I read the other reflections, and know that you were loved by so many. Your son will grow up to do great things, you will always be by his side.

We all miss you very much, I still don't understand why all this happened, someone must have the bigger picture, all I do know is you are, and will always be missed.

Rest Easy Mike.

Felix, Bette, Jon, Ana

Felix

June 23, 2005

It's been a year and it hasn't been easy. I knew you were a special guy from the first time I saw you. Great smile, great laugh and great attitude. Nothing could get you down. It's great to read that Michael is turning into a great young man just like his dad. Your right Marisol, Mike would be proud not only by him but by you and the strength you have. God Bless you Mike and your Beautiful family

June 21, 2005