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for Michael Stalnaker
Michael Boyd
September 6, 2024
And we do not forget. Thanks for all of your service.
Deborah Millman
February 16, 2010
Dear Julie, all of us at HSSC have been so lucky to know both you and Mike, such caring, wonderful people! Mike will be greatly missed by the many, many people who so admired and loved him. You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karla Jensen
February 9, 2010
Julie, I am so sorry that you lost the love of your life. I was so blessed to have you and Mike as my friends and to see the love you two shared, so rare, so beautiful. I wish I could say something to make the pain ease for you and the kids. Please know that you are loved and Mike is missed by so many people. You and Mike have touch so many.
I miss you.
Karla
January 28, 2010
Mike was truely a great guy and a great photographer. I am so lucky to have met and work with him. My prayers are with you and your family. R.I.P. Dear sweet Mike.
Betty Jo
Kevin Baker
January 26, 2010
I was sorry to learn of Mike's passing. I got to know Mike in our academy class at CPD and we always had a good time talking about aviation and other topics of the day. I hadn't seen Mike in a while, and it was a shock to hear the news.
You've lost a good man. Sorry for the loss of Mike.
Kevin Baker (CPD)
Linda Stock
January 22, 2010
My deepest sympathies to your family. I met Mike at Bob's Train on a photo shoot the day of his passing and enjoyed talking photography in our small group at lunch. He had a passion for it and shared his card. All who knew him better espressed what a fine man he was and I know his family was everything to him.
Ivana Maieli
January 22, 2010
Mike was a very sweet man, and a wonderful photographer who really helped me jump start my modeling career. The day he passed, i almost had another photoshoot with him. :( He will be missed by all he shot with. It's very tragic news and I'm so sorry.
May the angels be with you and your family.
Jody,Ian,Amy,Lucy and Emily Guttridge
January 21, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jessica Arreguin
January 20, 2010
Mike was a great man! My thoughts and prayers are with you. We will truely miss him here at Selby Library!
John T. Gant, III
January 20, 2010
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that the Stalnaker Family will be remembered in my prayers. I knew Mike from his days with the US Army Reserves Aviation, in Columbus, Ohio. He contributed his knowledge and experience from active duty; however, what I will remember most is that he always willing to share. He shared his knowledge, his time, and many wonderful stories about his life experiences. I always remember and cherish the many hours that we spent together and the stories and experiences that we shared.
Lorena Schrader cpd ret
January 20, 2010
I am sorry to hear of Michaels passing. Mike was a great guy and a real good cop. He will be greatly missed by all.
Diane Barrow
January 20, 2010
My most sincere condolences to the entire Stalnaker family in the loss of Mike. I did not know Mike personally, but as a fellow CPD officer, I am saddened by the loss of a brother in law enforcement. May prayers and support from all of his friends and those he touched in his life help sustain you through this time of immeasureable pain. May your many memories of him bring you comfort.
(Retired CPD - 63rd Class)
Robert Reffitt
January 19, 2010
Mike was a joy to work with. Always fun to be around and a truely dedicated person to his family, his country, and the Columbus citizens he served.
Glenn Eggleston Ret. Sgt CPD
January 19, 2010
I am sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a good cop and as I found out at one of our retirement reunions a great photographer, he will be missed by his many friends
Walter & Shanti Walls
January 19, 2010
Julie, Tori, Tyler & Trent, our love and prayers are with you all. Please let us know if we can help you in any way. Love, Walter, Shanti & Chase
January 19, 2010
Monte and family,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother.
Shani and Jenna Hotchkiss
Matt & Cindy Solloway
January 19, 2010
Tyler - we are so sorry on the loss of your dad. You have our deepest condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this rough time. Always keep the good memories alive and know that your dad will be watching over you. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to let us know. We wish we could have been there for the service today!
Faith Pridmore
January 19, 2010
Dear Julie,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely,
Faith
January 19, 2010
Monte, Sorry to hear the news about your Brother! I pray that GOD will give you and the rest of the Family Comfort and Strength during this difficult time.
-Steve Craig #1536 CPD
January 19, 2010
Mike was a Good Officer,a Great Guy and an all around Solid Person. I was in the 61st CPD Academy with him. He will be missed by everyone who's life he touched. My sincerest sympathy goes out to all his family.
Ron Roberts
Jim Beidler
January 19, 2010
Shocked and saddened by this loss. I flew Hueys with Mike in the reserves here in Columbus. I was a new PIC and Mike was just transitioning from active duty UH60's in to our old Hueys. We had a lot of fun flying together. Exceptional pilot, great guy, funny guy, and so generous with his time and friendship. Just so sad to see this. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Stalnaker family.
Deb (Dondrea) VanElzen
January 19, 2010
Michael L. Stalnaker, a true hero, my cousin who was like a brother to me. Michael excelled in everything he did in this life here on earth. From his black belt and honors in martial arts. To the Army, he became a Military Policeman then he earned his flight wings. He flew Black Hawks and fought in combat. On to a Police Officer at the Columbus Police Dept., undercover narcs to SWAT. His accomplishments are amazing. He even went on to become an exquisite photograher, his eye working through the lens of the camera was amazing. He will be missed dearly by the rest of his family in Ohio and Alabama. I know that God will comfort our hearts and soul but we will never be healed from the whole that is left from the loss of Michael.
Donald Sexton
January 19, 2010
Sympathy, thoughts and prayers, as: Mike is fondly remembered from those who worked around him at C.P.D.
Laura Cooper
January 19, 2010
Julie & Kids:
It was always a pleasure to talk to Mike when he came in. His photos are fantastic. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laura & Paul Cooper
Bill & Lisa Bambrick
January 19, 2010
Mike you were a great photographer what time spent with you was educational fun and a true experience we will miss working with you.
January 19, 2010
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing, he was a good officer and a real gentleman
Barbara Shaw CPD Ret'd
Deb (Dondrea) VanElzen
January 19, 2010
Michael Stalnaker, a true hero, my cousin who was like a brother to me. Michael will be so crazy missed by our family. Michael excelled at everything he did in his life. Martial arts, we was also the best. The Army, being a military policeman to earning his flight wings to become a pilot. Flying Black Hawks and being in combat. Becoming a Columbus Policeman, undercover narcs to the SWAT Team. His love of photography, the beauty that he saw through the lens was exquisite. If you got the honor to know Michael you understand my words. Our hearts are so broken of his sudden departure with us. I know God will lift our heavy hearts over time but our lives will never be the same without Michael here with us on this earth. We love you with all that we are!
January 19, 2010
Monte - I am so sorry to hear this news. Nancy and Gary told me but I also read it in the paper. Please comfort your dear mother because I can't imagine losing a child. My regards to all the family.
God Bless. Linda Kienle, CPD Zone 4 - Patrol.
January 19, 2010
Monte and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. As previously stated; Mike was a real-life hero.
Casey Baehr, CPD Retired
Michael and Monte
January 19, 2010
Charles Emery
January 19, 2010
I am saddened to learn of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to his family. May he rest in peace and know that he'll be missed.
Michael and Monte
January 19, 2010
Jerry Ziglar
January 19, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss. I only knew Michael briefly from the police department, but he was certainly a gentleman and well liked.
Sincerely,
Jerry Ziglar
Trina Turton
January 19, 2010
Mike brought many gifts to my life; it was a joy to work with him. He always had a kind word and a friendly thought to share; he was reliable and hard working. He became a good friend as well as a co-worker. I will miss him a lot.
Jeff Barnes
January 19, 2010
Monte and family; I was very sorry to hear of your loss and wish the family the best getting through this period. Michael will be missed by his family at CPD.
Jeff Barnes
Ginny Pryor
January 19, 2010
Julie & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I vividly remember Mike and the kids coming into Dr. Schone's office with their shamrock milkshakes or some other treat passing the time away! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Simply take one day at a time and know you are loved by many.
Tom Canini
January 19, 2010
Juile & Family , You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard Conner
January 19, 2010
I did not know Michael, but have known his mother for many years.
She is a fine lady and I feel badly for her loss and for that of his family.
Brenda Lieberman, CPD Retired, and Robert Benham Jr, CPD Retired
January 19, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to Mike's family and friends. We join you in the loss of our law enforcement brother.
Jeannette Davidson
January 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I worked with Mike at Selby and I will miss my Sunday A-Team buddy.
January 19, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts go out Mike's family during this time. Mike was in our 61st Police Academy class here in Columbus in Dec, 1980. He was a top notch police officer and an extremely talented helicopter pilot. We will miss him, the world will miss him. A real-life hero in every sense of the meaning.
Jerry Cupp (CPD)
Sue Prentzel
January 19, 2010
I had the opportunity to know Mike through his love of photography. He was a real gentleman and was always willing to share information and teach. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his entire family.
Sue Prentzel
Frank Kirka
January 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill&Gail and Family
January 19, 2010
To the Stalnaker family:
You have our deepest regrets. We only knew Mike a brief period of time, but Tyler has been in our family since he was little. We knew Mike must have been a great man because of how Tyler was raised. He's like a son to us. You all are in our hearts. We'll always be here for you all. Love,
Anna Hausler
January 19, 2010
To my other family:
I love you all so very much. Mike was a great person, loving father, and a happy husband. He was always full of energy and smiles, and his laugh was more contagious than the chicken pox. I'll never forget a moment of his kindness, sincereity, or abundance of love he had for all of you. He will be missed, but never forgotten. I love you all. And if you need anything, I am always here for you.
Pam Broadhurst
January 19, 2010
I met Mike last year through Sarasota on Assignment, a local photography group. In the short time I knew him, I found him to be incredibly kind and generous, especially in our talk of photography. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
January 19, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sondra (Acord)Zimmerman, Heath, Ohio
June Pearson
January 19, 2010
Mike was a talented hard working man! He loved his family, that is all he talked about at work. we are all so sorry to his family, and it is also a great loss to our Selby family.We will miss him. Hold eachother tightly.
Dave Fulton
January 19, 2010
I knew Michael on and off for a couple years...I do know he was an awesome photographer with a true love of what he saw through the camera lens. His love of family was just as strong...I know his family lost a wonderful leader and role model with his passing...If there is anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask...Trent, my young friend, my prayers and thoughts are with you...Be at peace...Your dad is now...
Bill & Lisa Bambrick
January 19, 2010
We want to express our deepest sympathy to you all. My god bless you all with his choicest blessings.
January 19, 2010
Dear Julie and Family,
Mike will be sorely missed by his law enforcement family here in Columbus. He was a great guy to work with; we had so much fun on Walkie Crew. We will honor his memory as a great officer and friend. Take care of yourselves, J.J. at CPD
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