Our prayers are with you... / Dan, Heather, And Bella Turnmeyer (Stranger) Please know that God IS with you in this difficult time. Though we may not know the reason for all of God's plans, know that he had another purpose for Mike. His one here may be done, but not before creating a wonderful, strong, loving family that will always be blessed with his legacy. I pray you feel God's comfort through this, especially tonight and tomorrow. In God's Love, The Turnmeyer's
My Deepest Sympathy / Jenny (Modglin) Radosevich (Friend from High School )
I'm so very sorry. Mike was truly a wonderful person. I feel so proud to have known him and feel so lucky to have had his friendship. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers for Mike's family / Julie Welsh (no relation ) Debbie and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. There is nothing that can be said or done that will make this ok but please know that you have people across the country that will be praying for you during this time. My thoughts are for all of you - that you will find peace, that your memories will again bring joy, and that you will have the knowledge of an enduring legacy from Mike.
Julie Welsh
prayers/ Carly (. Bender) Minch (friend of Debbie ) I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out you and your family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers, and I will continue to pray for your strength to get through this.
Sincerely,
Carly
with sympathy / Allen Bentler (stranger)
All though we did not know Mike our thoughts and prayers goes out to your family.
My Prayers and hugs / R. C. ((Stranger)) God be with Mike on his journey and especially with his family. They will need all the support now, more then ever. My God hold you all in his arms and comfort you always.
My deepest sympathy to the family of my true friend / Adam Dunn (friend) Mike had a quality in him that I found back in daycare (Sally's school) which made him a true friend to me and others who found this quality. The group of us that hung out together in our little town of Andover knew this and loved this about Mike. Mike carried this quality with him all through school, college, and while on the police force. Mike would do anything for you and would not even ask why or complain. Mike was just there to help and make you laugh. Mike will be greatly missed by friends, family, and even those lives that Mike touched without even knowing it. My deepest sympathy goes out to Mike's wife, kids, parents, and siblings. See ya later Mike, I'll miss you.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss / Katie Iverson (friend of his brother Jerry's ) My heart is broken and deeply saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I was in Natasha and Jerry's wedding and had such a strong sense of the amazing, crazy, big, loud, fun, wacky, close family that Natasha was marrying into. I know family means everything to the Sottos' and you are all in my prayers.
You are in our Prayers / Charlie Bott (Family) May God comfort you and your family now and for always. I am Elmer's youngest daughter.
With sympathy / Eva (Stranger) I do not know your family but I offer up a prayer for you and for Mike. Reading about the tragedy makes me realize how much I have to be thankful for and how much I take for granted. May I never take my family for granted again. I am so sorry for your loss.
My condolences / Scott &. Kelly Ryckeghem (co-worker @ MPD ) I had the pleasure to work with both Mike and Deb at the Moline Police department. I am very sorry for your loss and will miss working with Mike, he was truly one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of meeting in this business. Mike was very well respected and his passing has been truly heartbreaking to many people in our "law enforcement family". Deb our prayers are with you and your family..
Scott
The Parents of Lieutenant Trevor Fisk / David &. Anita Fisk (none)
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your loved one, Mike Sottos. We know how much he was thought of by his fellow officers. We are keeping you all in our prayers and also all the others who will miss him. He touched many lives and our world is a better place because he made it so. With our deepest sympathy, David and Anita Fisk
to Logan and Debbie and family / Mary Coram(marty's Sister) (Logan) Dear Logan & Debbie,
I was praying for you before I even realized it was you I was praying for. Now my prayers are even more heartfelt. I wanted to share a verse with you that I pray will give you strength in the coming days.
This is what God says to His people from Isaiah 41:10---
"Do not fear for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about you for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Surely I will help you. Surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
God promises in His Word to comfort those who mourn.
Love, Mary
My Condelonces / Lisa K. (Stranger) I am truly sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to take away the pain you are feeling. But know that you are not alone, and may your faith along with the help of your friends and family get you through this tough time. I have the highest regards for Law Enforcement Officials, and I don't think most people realize What officers go through on a daily basis. I am sure he will forever be in the hearts of those closest to him, and your memories are something no one can ever take away. May God Bless you and your family, and give you the strenth to get through this tough time.
May God bless and console all of your grieving hearts and keep you strong / Keith And Lori Taflinger (Friend, Fellow Law Enforcement and Fellow Boundary Water Survivalist ) Logan, Debbie and family, Steve, Jacquelyn and families –
At times like this, memories of Mike will bring you very much heart ache and a lot of tears. But those same memories will bring you comfort and keep Mike alive in our hearts for ever. I know this from having lost my youngest brother to a motorcycle accident.
You can be assured that Mike is in Heaven because he has done the Lord’s work here on Earth. As a proud police officer he was a peace maker.
Having someone torn from our lives for any unexpected reason makes the whole world seem quieter because that one very familiar voice has been silenced on the planet.
I knew Mike through Steve from when we made the long all night trek to the Boundary Waters to go canoeing. I still have memories of Mike, Jerry and Steve setting at the camp site by them selves and having a family moment. I did not know what their conversations were about. Perhaps expressing experiences in God’s beautiful North Country to each other or saying a daily family prayer to the Lord. It did not matter. I respected them and their close family ties.
Since that time I was pleased to see all that Mike had accomplished in his life and the new lives that he started with Debbie.
Our very deepest condolences go out to you and your families. May God bless and console all of your grieving hearts and keep you strong.
Keith and Lori Taflinger
Childhood Memories / Mandy Anderson (Friend) They say that memories will last a lifetime, and that is one phrase I know to be true. Even though I haven't seen Mike for quite some time I still can see his smiling face. You see, when you live in a small town your friends are more like your brothers and sisters. I don't have a single childhood memory that doesn't include Mike and Angie. We spent endless time together laughing and playing kickball, baseball, and of course baseball and basketball. I look back and laugh at all of the goofy things that we use to do, and yes I can even laugh at the occasional fights that we got into. Mike was always there to brighten our day with his warm smile and big heart. He was there whenever I needed him. I will never forget his laugh, especially when he would run down the hallway at school telling everyone to check out how messy Jen and I kept our locker! My life has been bettered by knowing Mike. He has touched so many lives, and he will never be forgotten. I miss you Mike and I will see you someday. For now, I will hold on to these memories and treasure them forever. May you find eternal peace in heaven.
To Debbie, the Kids, and Family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you the strength and serenity to make it through this difficult time. We are all here for you! How lucky you are to have such a wonderful husband, father, son, and brother. Logan, what a beautiful tribute this is!
I am just soooo sorry! / Angie(Jodie's Sister) (Thieme) DeHamer Debbie, I know we don't know eachother well, but you don't have to know someone well to know their heart is breaking. Please know that my heart hurts so much for you and your family. Please don't forget to lean on God to get you through this, he will help you heal. I know you will hear this alot, but if you need ANYTHING let me know. To Logan, this is the most beautiful website contributes I have ever seen. Keep your chin up kiddo, you're a great kid, your moms healing with be easier because of having you in her life.
To Logan / Karen And David Akers (We have known many members of Mike's family,we grew up in the Orion area and graduated from Orion ) Logan , You don't know who we are, but we know a great deal about you. We are good friends with your "grandparents" Mike and Rhonda Hutchins. They always share with us what a special young man you are and from what you have done with this website, we can see they are right. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and you're family. I lost my father twenty years ago and there is not one day that I don't think of him ,but I know he is always watching over me, I consider him my guardian angel just like Mike will be for you, He will always be watching over you and your familly and when you feel you need to be near him, look to your heart , because he will always be there, Keeping you in our prayers, Karen and David Akers
Praying for you / Michele Hines Just letting the family know that they are in my thoughts and prayers and will remain there as they search for answers and tread through the next year. May God Bless you all. What a beautiful website and tribute to your father, Logan!
You will be missed .... / Cory Wasilewski (Friend) Hello, My name is Cory Wasilewski son of late Moline Police officer Ron Wasilewski. Mike was my laison officer at Moline High School. I would have hour long conversations with him daily about life and my future in law enforcement. We had a great relationship and I was looking forward to having him as my Sergeant or maybe even Lt. someday! My father left me at the age of 44. It was a shock to people throughout the community and I will never forget those memories. I will be attending the visitation on Friday to pay my final respects to Det. Sgt. Sottos. To the family of Mike, life seems to be unfair right now but you must keep your head up. Time will heal but never replace these great people. My thoughts are out to everyone that will miss my buddy Mike Sottos.
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God be with Mike on his journey and especially with his family. They will need all the support now, more then ever. My God hold you all in his arms and comfort you always.
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