Sgt. Mike Terrin Photo Courtesy of Bianca Strong
Flagstaff (NAZ Today) – Sgt. Mike Terrin of the Flagstaff Police Dept. has passed. Sgt. Terrin was a public information officer for the city as well as the D.A.R.E. officer. He has worked with NAU students explaining the operations of police department. He worked for Flagstaff Police Dept. for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife Charlene, his daughters Christin and Danielle, his son Michael and two grandchildren.
A malignant tumor was found on Terrin’s liver several months ago and a facebook site was started by his daughter Christin allowing friends and family to post their messages. With over 600 members, the site was filled with personal messages to Terrin and his family. Mike Terrin’s Facebook Group
“The entire city from law enforcement to the city offices are very saddened with his passing and our hearts and prayers are with the family,” said Kim Ott from the City of Flagstaff.
Services for Terrin will be held at Christ’s Church of Flagstaff at 3475 East Soliere Avenue this Saturday at 11 a.m.
Mike, and approximately 250 of us, from all over the world, recently attended the 240th session of the presitgious FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. from January to March of this year. Mike had to leave early due to his illness. Mike was a well like and respected member of our sessiion. I am sure Mike was a true asset to the Flagstaff Police Department. I am sure all our members are sharing a heavy heart at this time and will keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
I am thankful and blessed to have known “Mikey” ~christy
Some of the best memories I have of my time in Flagstaff involve Mike Terrin. I was proud to be one of his roommates for several years. Although we haven’t kept in real close contact, I am going to miss him a great deal. Mike, don’t forget your box of clubs and the “red Sled.” Salty
From New York, all of us who knew Mike at the FBI National Academy, mourn his passing. He truly was an officer…and a gentleman. His brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement will remember him always. Rest in peace Mike.
Mike Terrin was my roommate at FBINA 240th. in the short 8 weeks we were together I found Mike to be an incredible person. Mike became a great friend and I saw a man who truly loved law enforcement, friends and especially his family. Every conversation we had was pleasant and he never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He was an outstanding person and someone I wish I had more time to with. I am going to make that YBR run again in Mike’s memory. It was a promise I had made and will stand by. Rest in Peace my friend.
I am so sad upon learning of Mike’s illness and passing. He was my friend at FPD many years ago, and it was my privilege to have known him. Although distance caused us to lose contact, I always enjoyed the annual Christmas card/family photo and marveled at how he never aged. He wrote to me about Quantico and wanted to get together, but we couldn’t work out the scheduling, and I didn’t know he had gotten sick. My deepest sympathies to Charlene and the family, from Boston. I will miss my friend.
My deepest sympathies to Mike’s family and law enforcement brothers and sisters.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mike on several occassions and found that we shared a common link. His uncle, Dudley Gibson, retired capt. Phx. P. D., and I served together for years in Phoenix during the 70′s and 80′s. I have been retired from that career for sometime now and am always sadened when a fellow brother or sister in law enforcement passes on. I know he will be missed greatly.
Blessings in Christ…
Dear Officer Terrin’s family, the community of Flagstaff, and His Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement in Arizona,
I happened to read the news today on NAZ’s website re Officer Mike and his passing. Please know that our prayers are with all of you. Officer Terrin was an outstanding example of what all should strive to be in law enforcement. We happened to live in Arizona for 10 years, and ran upon officer Terrin when we would escape the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix, to go up to the coolness of the pines of Flagstaff. We had lunch with him one day while we were there. He was also kind enough to give us some directions, acting like the Flagstaff Visitor Information Officer, taking the time out to be kind to us. I recognized him in the pictures and news videos on the NAZ site. We returned to our home state of Tennessee. Of course we are currently undergoing the worst disaster in modern times here in Tennessee, beginning last Saturday, but I had to take the time to send this message and hope that NAZ will forward it to the above mentioned and whomever else you think might like to read this.
Officer Terrin has touched lives from all over the nation. No good deed goes unpunished. My husband is also involved in a public service position here, and I have 30 years of EMS/ER nursing experience. I know the hearts of officers and their families. They have to keep doing their jobs and the families are in the background, but inside they are hurting with his loss. At the same time though, I would like for them to remember all of the smiles that he placed on everyone’s face, the laughter that he had, what a wonderful mentor he was to officers, children in the DARE program, and what reputation he has in so many people that he only met in passing while doing his job.
One thing that you can all carry with you is “Well done, faithful servant”. He was a faithful servant to his family and community, as well as an exemplary officer. If it will give comfort to any of the officers, read Psalm 140. We call it the Officer’s Psalm, the Soldier’s Psalm etc. here at home.
I will forward this information to our Police Chief here with the Town Of Smyrna, Smyrna, TN.
May God Lift All of You Up and Place His Loving Arms Around All Of You,
Mrs. Heather Anne Koch
Smyrna, Tennessee