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Mike was killed in the line of duty on August 7, 2008. He was an undercover detective with the Virginia Beach Police Department where he had worked for six years. He had previously worked in the Hampton VA Police Department for three years. He leaves behind his wife, Terri (VanZile) Phillips, two sons, Bailey 10 and Bristol 7. Also his parents Thomas (1961) and Beverly (Wright) (1962) Phillips, his sister Terri (1984) and brother-in-law Rick Zobel (1984) as well as many other family members. Mike served 4 years in the United States Air Force after graduating from Lansing High School. He was a wonderful family man who spent a lot of time with his boys, whether coaching baseball, or having them help him in the family Heating and Air Conditioning business he owned or just hanging out together. He was a generous person and was very well liked by everyone. He will be missed very much by his friends, his police associates and his family. He was a true hero. |
