Michael John Rafferty

Today was a very emotional day
At times were shed tears of joy
For we sent one of my best friends on his way
On his way to meet our Lord

Stories were told that made us laugh
followed by those that made us proud
For he was a hero to Family and friends
and here the story does not end

For today begins the Legacy of a Man
that protected all that he loved
Whether friend, Family or unknown
This was not a job but his passion

I left the...

Marcia, My deepest sympathy and shock of your little brother's death. I really was looking on Facebook to see if I could "find" you to wish you a Happy Flag Day Birthday. To see an orbit. of Mike put me in shock. I have wonderful memories being around Mike's sense of humor, all the times I spent on Sherwood Rd. with you and your family. So sorry.

To a Hero, Role Model, Confidant, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle your presence will be missed each day that passes! However, the memories we shared as a family along with the lives you have touched through the line of duty ... will never be forgotten! Love you Always ... <3 Love Marlena Jackson

It is with deep sadness that I find myself adding my comments to Mike's Guestbook. I worked with Mike at the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (FDLE) ever since he came to Ft. Myers in the early 90's. At the time I supervised the Ft. Myers Field Office consisting of usually around five Special Agents who conducted investigations while Mike was the Asst. Bureau Chief of the Ft. Myers Crime Lab, located at separate location. I'm sure neither of us foresaw the growth of FDLE and the...