May Robert Lower stay behind bars forever. Canyon Camp is a great place, may it's dignity be restored forever. To the Didier family: The community and the Stockton area are behind you all the way. Every time he is denied parole it's another notch for the Didier family.

On March 15, 1974, I was working at the Boone County Sheriff's Department as a deputy sheriff. We received a call from Winnebago County the day before that there were two spots open for the Traffic Institute being held in Rockford the next day. In those days, we only had two officers on duty each day (one North of Orth Rd. and one South) plus a supervisor and the Sheriff. So we had the offer that one of the Winnebago County Officers would be in the area and could backup or even handle calls if necessary. I was one of the officers from Boone County that was in class when we heard about Mike. We stopped class and all went to the hospital. I watched the doctors work on Bacino as they covered Mike with a sheet. There was not a dry eye in the place. It was my call to the Poplar Grove Bank that he took. I would have been the North car. It says in scripture that "No greater love has a man than to lay down his life for a friend". That is what Mike did for me....for us. I pray for him every day and have tried to make a positive difference in this world based on the fact that I am still here because Mike took my place. We always search for heroes in our country and we make them "bigger than life". In Mike's case, he would be embarrassed to be made to be a hero. Yet he was and still is in my book. Thanks Mike. Thanks for everything.

I signed the petition a while back, but I wanted to say I love you guys.

I just signed the petition. If it came too late for this one please, use it for the next. 20 years military & 6 years law enforcement experience has enriched my vocabulary with the colorful verbage needed to address my true feelings about Det. Mayborne's killer. However, considering I was raised right, I will refrain from such talk. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke

We were so thrilled to return to town to the news that Mike's killer was denied parole! We celebrate with the family over this hard fought win and will continue to support your battle when the time comes again. You are NEVER alone in your fight for right!

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Det Michael Mayborne for having to go through this ugly process year after year. Such a great loss of a wonderful person. I have signed the petition that will hopefully keep this cop killer where he should spend the rest of his days. My prayers are with all of you!

Michael Mayborne...you are my hero.

In memory of my friend and Brother Mike. I will always carry your "Torch of Honor" and never let your love, service and sacriface be forgotten. In your memory, we will always be your faithful soldiers.