This web site is dedicated to fallen
Winnebago County, Illinois Sheriff's Detective Michael E. Mayborne.
Detective Mayborne was shot and killed in the line of duty
while apprehending bank robbery suspects on March 15, 1974.
This site is in honor of Mike's service in law enforcement
his friendship and love as a father, loving husband and close friend.
The friends and family of Detective Mayborne must continue to fight for his honor and sacrifice each year preventing his murderer from seeking early parole on a 124 year murder sentence.
June 24th, 2010:
Theodore Bacino has been ordered by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board to spend at least another 3 years behind bars denying his 2010 parole request. The family and friends of Detective Mike Mayborne wish to thank everyone who helped in our effort this year demanding justice for Mike Mayborne.
Full story at WREX-TV
http://www.wrex.com/global/story.asp?s=12704417
Winnebago County unveils 9-11 Memorial "Always Remember - Never Forget" to be located on the Justice Center property, 650 W. State, Rockford. Made from donated World Trade Center steel it will honor the worst attack on US soil along with honoring local law enforcement, firefighters and first responders that have fallen in the line of duty. All costs for construction is from private donations.
Welcome to the Michael E. Mayborne Memorial Website.
Born: April 27, 1945 in Rockford, IL
Attended Rockford East High School
US Navy Submarine Service: 1963-1967
Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputy 1967 to 1973
Winnebago County Sheriff's Detective 1973-1974
End of Watch: March 15, 1974, by Gunfire
I wear my badge over my heart. My heart gives me life. My Badge protects yours
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Thank You Winnebago County Sheriff's Office for all your on-going support.
"We are so proud of our outstanding Sheriff's Department"
http://www.wcsp-il.org/
May 9th thru 16th, 2010
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering
if they've made a difference. Police Officers don't
have that problem."
Total 2010 Year To Date
Police Officer Line of Duty Deaths: 61
126 Officer Line Duty Deaths in 2009
www.odmp.org
Video Titled:
"Detective Mayborne"
Video Titled:
"Fallen"
2010 National Police Week Services
Winnebago County Sheriff's Office Re-Dedication Ceremony
for Fallen Officers Justice Center Memorial Display
Sheriff Richard Meyers Illinois State Rep. Jim Sacia
Deputy Chief Kurt Ditzler Karolyn Mayborne-Lund Sister to Mike Mayborne
Mike Mayborne's Grandson views his Grandfathers memorial
Croud Assemblied at Memorial Re-Dedication Ceremony
Ken Anderson reads "Killed in the Line of Duty" poem
Always remembered, never forgotten, Detective Mike Mayborne
Winnebago County Fallen Officers Memorial Service
Roscoe, Illinois
Police Chaplains Father William Wentick & Chaplain Randy Young
Read the names of the 13 local officers killed in the line of duty
Honor Guard
Rockford Park Police Officer Lisa Hodges sings in tribute to the fallen
Rockford Park Police Officer Lisa Hodges, Rockford Police Dept. Officer Curtis Sockwell
& Jena Martin sing tribute to the fallen 13 local officers.
Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the Children of God
Matthew 5:9
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In the loving memory of Fallen Winnebago County, Illinois Sheriff's Detective Michael E. Mayborne
