Coral Gables Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, November 23, 1957
Reflections for Police Officer Billy Howard Stephens
Jesus Christ proclaimed, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
February 22, 2021
Rest in peace Officer Stephens.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 23, 2018
My prayers and condolences to the family, Friends and members of the Coral Gables Police Department. R.I.P Motorman.
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit
June 7, 2016
Rest in Peace, Officer Stephens. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 9, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 54th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 23, 2011
Continue to rest in peace Officer Stephens, we will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you sir are a hero.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
Deb
November 23, 2011
Heroes are never forgotten...
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
Anonymous
November 23, 2010
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 26, 2007
Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.
Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
November 28, 2006
ITS SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY...
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.
By
Author Unknown
Rest in Peace, Brother…
“Former Motorman”
Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine
May 13, 2006
Rest easy, Brother, and know that you are not forgotten.
Sgt. Barbara Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.
November 23, 2003
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