Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Gajda it has been over 7 years since that awful New Years Day in 1998. I just attended the police memorial day here in Fairbanks, Alaska to honor those officers killed in the line of duty, I was present because my son was also killed Jan 1, l998. What a terrible way to bring in the New Year.
You, Steven and my son Kevin together ushered in that day giving your lives to protect and serve not thinking of yourselves and the price you might have to pay. My heart goes out to your family, friends, co-workers - as the loss is still great in their hearts. Rest in peace and say hello to my son.

Mother of officer John"Kevin" Lamm
EOW 1-1-98

May 17, 2005

Officer Steven Gajda you did what you could to serve and pertect your city now you can watch over your city to your famaliy and brother and sisters of officers of the lapd they will all miss you for coming to work every day with a job you truely loved in pride . GFPD Explorer shaun chamberlain

Explorer Captain Shaun Chamberlain
GREAT FALLS POLICE DEPT

April 25, 2005

Rest in peace Officer Gajada. Thank you for your service. You are remembered

January 4, 2005

Officer Gajda, you served with honor and dignity . . you protected all of us. I honor you. To the officers who were on the scene, and did what you had to do . . . thank you . . I honor you too. With brotherly love and utmost respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

November 6, 2004

Though Officer Gajda had passed before i had even became an officer, when i saw his photo I instantly felt a connection. I come from a large law enforcement family. My father was an officer for 28 years in which he also served on the Federal Drug Task Force, my sister has been an officer for 11 years and has been promoted to Detective, and I have been an officer for 2 1/2 years. I just wanted to let the Gajda family know that he is not forgotten and did not lose his life in vein. To this day there are still people that think of their son. God Bless

Ptl. M.E. Board
Parkersburg PD

September 27, 2004

Steve, I remember driving past the the party where you lost your life that New Year's eve. I heard someone yell out a profanity in my direction. I stopped in front of that party and began to get out of the car.I wanted to get out and approach the crowd and disperse the party. I looked at my partner, a new probationer, who seemed scared and unsure of herself,and I decided to let it go.I drove off, only to hear the help call less than two minutes later. Steve, had I known it would have cost you your life, I would have engaged that crowd all by my self, at whatever the price. Steve, I miss you, buddy, and the practical jokes you liked to play. You got me real good, once or twice. See you in the end, John (4CRASH54)

PO III John C. Porras
LAPD

June 10, 2004

I used to hate New Year's Eve for this very reason. Dodging bullets on 12/31 is no fun. Look at the results.
As you already know, Jesus Loves You. So do we!

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond,VA Police

October 1, 2003

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in LAPD.
08/03 AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

TO THE FAMILY, FREINDS AND FORMER COLLEAGUES OF OFFICER GAJDA,
FIVE YEARS HAVE NOW PASSED SINCE THE DAY THAT CHANGED MANY LIVES THAT KNEW AND WORKED WITH OFFICER GAJDA. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND OFFICER GAJDA WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. OFFICER GAJDA, PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR ENTIRE L.A.P.D. FAMILY AS THEY CONTINUE TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE CITIZENS OF LOS ANGELES. I AM SURE ON BEHALF OF L.A.P.D. THEY ALL MISS YOU TERRIBLY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVING FAMILY YOU LEFT BEHIND.

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPT.

Steve,
It has been four years now since you have left us but it still hurts all of us at Hollenbeck just as much. You are still thought of frequently and missed just as much.
God rest your soul Steve.

Police Officer John Munguia
Los Angeles Police Department

Steve was an academy classmate of mine at the Los Angeles Police Academy in 1990. He will be missed for his sense of humor, concern for others, and unfailing sense of duty. God bless you, Steve, for making up a part of the thin blue line, and doing for others what they would not even do for themselves. Your bravery, courage, and tenacity are a tribute to all of law enforcement, the LAPD, and Class 5-90.

Save me a place at the cafe counter; we'll catch up later.

Burke

Sergeant Burke Farrah
Fresno Police Department

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

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