Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are not forgotten.

Shelley Bullock

March 10, 2006

I just wanted to say Merry Christmas. You are not forgotten. You are still thought of everyday. We love you and we will never forget the sacrifice you made.

S.Bullock

December 15, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving Officer Gilner. You are not forgotten.

November 21, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 29, 2005

Rest in peace brother. We have the watch now. Keep watch over the rest of us from your new beat in heaven. Thank you for your service!

Special Agent
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

June 12, 2005

IT IS INTERESTING HOW THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, EVEN FOR A BRIEF MOMENT EFFECT YOUR LIFE AND YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW IT FOR A LONG TIME AFTERWARDS. I REMEMBER THAT NIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE WHEN YOU DID A FUTURE SISTER IN BLUE A FAVOR. YOU WERE AN ANGEL SENT WITH BLUE LIGHTS THAT NIGHT. WE CHATTED AND DISCOVERED WE WERE FROM THE SAME STATE. YOU GAVE ME YOUR CARD AND TOLD ME TO KEEP IN TOUCH AND LET YOU KNOW HOW I WAS DOING. I DIDN'T KNOW THEN WHAT OUR CROSSING PATHES WOULD DO FOR ME AND THAT I WOULD NEVER GET TO THANK YOU AND TELL YOU I HAD MADE IT INTO THE BROTHERHOOD. YOU WERE TAKEN RIGHT BEFORE I GRADUATED FROM THE ACADEMY. I'LL NEVER FORGET HOW MY HEART SANK WHEN I HEARD YOUR NAME ON THE TV AND THEN I THOUGHT TO MYSELF I'LL NEVER GET TO TELL OFC. GILNER I MADE IT. NOW, 6 YEARS INTO MY TOUR I THINK TO MYSELF HE KNOWS, HE IS WATCHING OVER ME. YOU WERE THE ANGEL ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THAT NIGHT AND I BELIEVE YOU ARE THE ANGEL THAT WATCHES OVER ME EVERYDAY I PUT ON THE UNIFORM AND BADGE. YOU ARE THE DEFINITION OF WHAT A BROTHER IN BLUE SHOULD BE. YOU ARE MY HERO! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THEY SHOULD BE SO PROUD.


IF ONLY THERE WERE A WORLD OF COURAGEOUS YET KIND MEN LIKE YOU.

A SISTER WHO'S LIFE YOU TOUCHED
GC POLICE DEPT.

SISTER IN BLUE
GCPD

February 28, 2005

I just wanted to say that you are not forgotten. God bless you and your family.

Shelley Bullock
Douglasville, GA

February 23, 2005

I just happened by this site. Its been a long time brother. I try to live my life in honor of you and others fallen. I always think about you Steve. I know someday I will see you again so we can laugh and talk. Until then Semper Fi. Your freind always.

police officer
nypd

February 22, 2005

I just stubbled upon this site. Steve, I remember the few times I met you and Sgt. Reeves while home on leave from the Navy. You both were such a part of my fathers life. I remember the call I received the night it happened. Dad couldn't hold it together and neither could I. The officers of Cobb County have always been and will always be a part of me. I can not see a Cobb County patch without feeling pure pride for being a member of the family. Your memory will not be forgotten ever. I truly feel blessed to have been raised around the fine members of the CCPD. God bless and keep all CCPD close.

Jeff Tressel Son of Retired Motor Office

October 29, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, July 24, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Sgt. Steve Matthew Reeves and Police Officer Stephen Gerard Gilner who died in the line of duty on this date five years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Sgt. Reeves' and Officer Gilner's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

July 24, 2004

Steve-It has been five years...you have not been forgotten...you are safe in our hearts...give Mom a big hug...we know you are together now...we love and miss you both. Love-Dad, Wendy, Vicky, Danny (your namesake nephew)and Nikki.

Victoria C. Gilner
sister

July 23, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Stephen, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

November 18, 2003

Rest easy blue angel, you and Sgt. Reeves are not forgotten.

Anonymous

September 14, 2003

Dear Steve,

you are a good person & are a wonderful officer,  we miss you, 

sherry silhavy,tom &david
citizen

Steve- The second holiday season without you is fast approaching. The pain of losing you is almost unbearable. I had thought when I moved here to Georgia you, Li, Nikki  and I would have a lifetime of great holiday memories. Now the holidays are just a painful reminder of what should have been. 32 years as your big sister was not enough...5 weeks as your neighbor in Georgia was not enough...but I would not trade the time with you beloved brother for anything in the world. You are safe in my heart. RDMH Vicky.

Vicky Gilner
Loving Big Sister

To the family of Steven Gilner.. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I recently lost my sister to an in the line of duty death. I do know what you are going through. Everyone's pain is differnt but time will help heal. Steven will always be in your hearts. God Bless you and your families.

Danitia Dunkerton

A day dosent go by that I dont think of the times we had together. From our truck inspections on I 285 to softball games to eating buffalo wings. I especially remember us riding together on a part time and with me driving I lost a car we were chasing for speeding. You really gave me a hard time for that one. I also think of some very important meetings that you, Elisa , Nikki and I had at your home. I think of the decisions that were made at those meeting every day. I promise that I will always be there for them. I'm greatfull for the phone call we had the Monday before you were killed, but only wish we could have several more. Say hi to Robbie Ingram and Bobby Milton. I miss you guy's very much.

Scott

May god take both your hands and watch after you both the way you have looked after us and kept us safe! God rest both your souls in peace now and let us, your brothers and
sisters continue the fight against the evil on this earth! On behalf of our Public Safety Department, our hearts go out to your families!!!

Sgt. Christine Skinner
Canisius Public Safety

I was deeply saddened to hear about the murder of Sgt. Reeves and fellow Officer Gilner during a SWAT raid. I feel such a deep loss for their families, coworkers and friends. May God Bless Them ALL!

Anonymous

may god bless and be with your wife and child. you don't have to watch your back anymore. rest in peace now brother we will all meet again someday

Lynn Morris
Carroll County

The Policeman stood and faced his God

which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining

just as brightly as his brass

"Step forward now, Policeman.

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To my church have you been true?"

The Policeman squared his shoulders and said,

"No Lord. I guess I ain't.

Because those who carry badges

can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,

and at times my talk was rough ...

and sometimes I've been violent

because the streets are awful tough.

But I never took a penny

that wasn't mine to keep ...

though I worked a lot of overtime

when the bills got just too steep

And I never passed a cry for help,

though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place

among the people here.

They never wanted me around

except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,

it needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much.

But if you don't ... I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne

where the Saints had often trod,

as the Policeman waited quietly

for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, Policeman.

You've borne your burdens well.

Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.

You've done your time in hell."

-Author Unknown

Submitted Anonymously

I am a fellow SWAT Operator and I wish to send my sorrow for the loss of two "Brothers in Arms!" You will be greatly missed and I hope your families can be comforted as best as possible. Just remember that your Brothers WILL fight on and "SEMPER FIDELIS!"

Deputy Shilo Garner
Union County Sheriff's Office

It saddens me to see two more brothers leave us.

We will miss you both, but will fight on, for you and all the

other fallen brothers and sisters will be by our side.

You will not be forgotton, God bless you both.

CPL. Chris Norton
Skokomish Dept. Fish & Wildlife

Living and working for a surrounding counties agency, I followed the standoff through the night and was heartbroken to find out that Sgt Reeves and Ofc Gilner were both killed in the line of duty. I cannot imagine the depth of both their families grief, but I hope that all the words and displays of respect and love will begin to help them heal. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family of Sgt Reeves.

CTO Toni Wyman
Gwinnett County Police Dept, GA

my prayers are with your wife and child i know you can rest in peace now brother and not have to watch your back

lynn morris
carroll county sheriff