Benton Township Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, April 29, 1970
Reflections for Sergeant Robert L. Stevens
I was an Ambulance Attendant that night when that Terrible call came for Sergeant Steven's and rushed to the then truck stop and restaurant I also.worked at Reiser Mortuary as an apprentice embalmer and we had Sergeant Steven's FuneralI met his wife and young daughters also.
Charles (Chuck ) Donaldson
Apprentice Funeral Director then
September 22, 2024
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
April 29, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage and sacrifice. Always remembered.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
April 29, 2020
Sgt. Stevens,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Benton Township. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 29, 2020
Rest in peace Sergeant Stevens.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 25, 2019
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 29, 2012
Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.
James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
April 29, 2010
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
April 29, 2008
On this anniversary May God Grant Sgt.Steven's Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends, the Serenity to accept the things they can not change, the Courage to change the things they can, and the Wisdom to know the difference..
May we salute him and never forget his sacrifice..
Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept Lewisburg, Pa
April 29, 2008
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 13, 2007
See you on the other side.
Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI
October 13, 2007
Dad it been so long but it seems like yesterday that a huge void came in to our life. Now mom has past on and I know you are together again. It's very painful here without you both. Dodie and I were so blessed to have had you both as our loving parents. Your always in our thoughts.
Lisa
Your loving daughter Lisa
April 1, 2007
FINAL ROLL CALL...IN THE MEMORY OF SGT. BOB STEVENS
SERGEANT BOB STEVENS...REST IN PEACE BROTHER, FOR YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART TO MAKE THIS A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL...GOD HAS YOU IN A SPECIAL PLACE I AM SURE OF IT...FOR THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THAT OF A MAN LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE FOR ANOTHER...BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD...I WAS STILL YOUNG WHEN I KNEW YOU...YOU BOUGHT MY DADS OLD WOODEN CHRIS CRAFT SPEED BOAT...WE CAME OUT AND TOWED YOU IN OFF THE LAKE ONE TIME...AND I GREW UP THINKING YOUR DAUGHTERS LISA AND JODI WERE REALLY SPECIAL AND FUN...WATCH OVER US ALL AND RIDE WITH US ALWAYS...
YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
WAKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
RALEIGH, NC
Deputy David A. Wilson, A-636
Wake County Sheriffs Office
September 24, 2003
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