Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Steinat,
After reading the reflections left for you by your family, it's obvious to me that besides being a courageous and dedicated police officer, you were also a dedicated family man. Your tenacity to continue your fight after being mortally wounded is the epitome of what we preach to our young new officers, you are heralded as a warrior and an example for others. Thank you for your sacrafice. Rest in peace.

Sergeant Richard W. Speake
Laurel City Police Department

August 24, 2009

Happy birthday daddy, I love you.

Carolyn Setzer
Daughter

July 5, 2009

Dad, you have know idea who Dean is, But he meens the world to me, He sent me a picture out of the blue and I'll never forgrt him... Thank you Dean!

Bob Steinat

June 14, 2009

Dad I wanted to let you know I was thinking about you today as I do every day. The years have passed so fast. I always wish you were there so I had your knowledge throughout my life. God had other plans for us. I always think if it hsd not been you that was shot that night it would of been some one else.

I love you,
Thank you for giving me life before you passed.

Bob

Bob Steinat
Son

May 2, 2009

I think that things would be so different if things hadn't happened the way they have happened. everyone misses you. I wish I got to know you.

Jacqui
granddaughter

March 18, 2009

Hi Daddy...I love you
Bob

Anonymous

February 28, 2009

Daddy, I went to the funeral of officer Erik Hite today. He left behind a son and daughter, a wife as well as parents. The response all over Tucson was overwhelming.
It was a grand and sad event. I remember well. I love you always, Carole

carolyn setzer
surviving daughter of Alfred W. Steinat eow 5/2/1963

June 10, 2008

Daddy, sad news, an officer in tucson died today but I guess knew that. I love you and miss you. Carole

carolyn setzer
daughter

June 3, 2008

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
- General George S. Patton, Jr

Officer Steinat thanks for your service. Your family still misses you and mourns you. These many years later, they still remember and will always remember.

May you rest in peace and may your family gain more peace as they deal with the situation they have been dealt.

Steve Varner
ODMP Staff/Survivor

May 2, 2008

40 years is a long time. 2 days before my birthday. crazy. Everyone misses you alot. Never knew you but I love you anyways.

Jacqui
Grand daughter

May 2, 2008

Today is 45 years since you made the ultimate sacrifice for the people of Prince Georges County. You left behind a family and friends who still miss you very much. I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but have been your son-in-law for a long time, and know those who you left behind very well.

I am the father of a beautiful daughter who would have loved to have gotten to know her grandfather. She turns 16 on Sunday, so in the wake of remembering you on this day, we celebrate the birth of one who carries on your bloodline. I have heard how tall you were, and she is 6'3". Wonder where that came from.

In addition to being my father-in-law, you were a fellow officer and I salute your for your sacrifice. Rest in peace.

Deputy US Marshal (RET) Walter M. Setzer
Son-in-law

May 2, 2008

Dad 45 years have past and you are still missed. My kids are 18,17 and 13 now, and they talk about you as much as I do. Every year that passes bring 1 more year closer to the day we meet. I dont mind waiting, I think God still has plans for me. Till that day I will still talk about you every day......Im keeping my promise.

I love you,
Bobby
(RAWS)

Bob Steinat
Son

May 2, 2008

Hi Al,
I am sitting here at this computer and thinking of you. You died this day 45 years ago. I am now 60 years old and I have missed you this whole time. I wonder how my life, your life and the lives of your children would have been had you survided that fatefull day.

Your wife is a wonderfull woman. She did a great job in raising your children. They all miss you. Your youngest, Bobby, I think misses you most. He never got the chance to have you hold him. I believe that he regrets that so much.

They are all good kids. I know that you would be proud of all of them. We all miss you.

Just thought I would drop this letter to you. As I get closer to seeing you again I sometimes imagine what a greeting I will get, Mom, Dad, You, and Frank most of our family is now with the Lord. I Love You,

Your Sister,

Ruth

Ruth Dean
Sister

May 2, 2008

I never met you but I wish had the chance.

John
grandson

May 2, 2008

today we where thinking about you. We are sorry that we never go to meet you. It seems to be that God had a different plan for you. One day we will finally meet. Don't forget to watch after us.

we love you
Elizabeth and Jessica

Elizabeth and Jessica Steinat

May 2, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 2, 2008

Hi Daddy,
It's May 2 2008, 45 years later and I still think about you every day. I still wonder every day what my life would be like if you were still here. There are so many things, family and just everyday events that both you and all of us have missed out on. I love you and miss you and will forever. Carole

carolyn Setzer
daughter

May 2, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Daddy



Bobby

November 22, 2007

Dear Al,

As your daughter's husband and a brother officer, I want to express the admiration I have for you. I know you served well and fought to the end without giving up. Your family still misses you so much after all of these years.

Following my retirement, I have been an instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and you have been an inspiration to me. Having seen the damage and hurt caused by your loss, it encourages me to do my best to ensure that the new officers and agents that I train have the knowledge and skills to make it home at the end of shift.

Unfortunately you did not have the advantage of the newest technology, such as body armor, but what you did have was the drive to carry on, even though mortally wounded. That is something that can't really be taught, but you had the drive to keep going. Maybe it was your Marine or police training, but I like to think that you decided that you would do whatever it took to return to your family. Unfortunately, as valiantly as you fought back, you were taken from them, but your memory lives on in your children and grandchildren.

Thank you for your service, both in the military, and as a brother police officer. You gave all for those who depended on you. God bless you Dad.

Deputy US Marshal (retired)
Officer Steinat's son-in law

September 11, 2007

I love you grandpa.
Take care of John Kevin.

Jacqui
Grand Daughter

September 6, 2007

Hi Daddy, Happy Fathers day! I do wish you were here

I love you
Bobby


RAWS

June 17, 2007

Dad, 44 years have past and I still speak of you each day. I pulled out your wallet again today. as I went through it I counted how much money you had for lunch that day....65 cents, 11 nickels and a dime. I still have it. It means more to me than a thousand bucks.

I love you,
Bobby

Bob Steinat

May 2, 2007

Remembering you today and everyday. Rest in peace sir.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

May 2, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family. Rest Easy Brother.

Former Police Officer (Dist.Hghts. MD)
Warrenton,VA

May 2, 2007

Grandpa, I never got to meet you but my mom always talks about you constantly. She shows me newspaper articles and pictures. She tells me how much of a great dad you were and it makes me think about my dad and when he has to leave to go away for work and it makes me wonder if he will come back home.

Jacqui
Grandaughter

April 24, 2007