Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's been over 22 years... yet it still feels like yesterday. I was serving in the Navy as a Military Police Officer at the time of the incident. I had just completed my night shift. I was one of 5 who were first on scene, before Police and EMS. I was holding your feet when we tried to administer aide to you, load you onto the board, walk you down the hill and load you into the Medivac helicopter on I-5. Your memory and sacrifice, live on through me, when I teach fellow officers in my current job as a civilian DoD Police Instructor/ Sergeant in MD. Your honor, courage and commitment to the job and community in which you served, will never be forgotten, as long as I'm able to speak. RIPower Brother, We STILL Have The Watch!!!

Sgt (TRASUP/NLW) Conway Robinson
Office of Naval Intelligence Police Dept

January 30, 2024

Hi Stephen,

It pains me to read that your loved ones miss you so much no matter how much time passes.

We recently moved to Temecula, and I can already account the difference that you have made then and continue to do so now, makes me wish that it didn't have to be developed at the expense of your life, but thank you for bringing joy to my boys and families all around. You stand relieved...we have the watch.

USN LT MSC, OTR/L

July 17, 2023

Another Christmas without you! Over 21 years, I still miss you!
I love you!

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

December 26, 2022

Life has been difficult recently, and I could really use a hug (you gave the best hugs). My heart still hurts missing you! Lost my mom a few months ago and she's buried close to you! I left flowers for you before we had mom's service. I'll always love you!❤️

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

August 12, 2022

I am blessed to enjoy a memorial park in Temecula named in your honor. Because I never knew you, I searched and discovered the honor you brought in your service as an officer and to your family. May God bless you and your family.

Elaine
Temecula resident

April 24, 2021

I remember Steven from when he was working in the Radiology department at Pomerado Hospita. He was a patient transportation aide and assisted in moving patients from the ER to Radiology for X-Rays while attending San Diego State University in pursuit of a career in Criminal Justice. He was always a very pleasant, hard working young man, whose goal was to finish school and join the CHP. I remember how proud we all were of him when after years of hard work and dedication he achieved his goal and was hired by the CHP. How sad we all were 7 years later to lose him to a drunk driver on I-5, just north of Leucadia Blvd, less than 1 mile from my home. I think of him every time I drive north on I-5 past Leucadia Blvd and see the sign "Steven Linen Memorial Freeway." They are currently widening I-5 and the sign has been taken down; I certainly hope that they replace it when construction has been completed. Rest in Peace my friend.

Bob Blake, M.D.
former co-worker at Pomerado Hospital

April 24, 2021

You're on my mind! I LOVE YOU!

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

March 20, 2021

I miss you...

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

November 16, 2020

Here I am... another year without you! Years have passed, but my love for you still goes on. I miss you babe, so so much!! My heart hurts....
I think about all the memories we never got to make. The adventures we were looking forward to. The quiet times, just you and me, enjoying life! What I'd give to have you back!! I LOVE YOU STEVE!!

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

August 12, 2020

Rest In Peace

Nick mottola
None

August 12, 2020

RIP CHP OFFICER LINEN.

CHP SGT KEV KELLY
CHP 6516 96-S4

August 12, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 12, 2020

Miss you

Kenna Monahan
Cousin

October 17, 2019

Missing you babe. I hold on to the memories we made. I LOVE YOU!!

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

August 12, 2019

Hi babe!
It's been 17 LONG years without you! As I sit here, crying because my heart hurts, I also remember the fun we had, the laughs we shared, the hugs and kisses, the quiet nights at your place watching movies, the road trips we took, making dinners together, hiking, bowling, and more. I think about how much fun we would have had in Hawaii!! OH HOW I MISS YOU! I wish I could hear your voice ONE MORE TIME, have you hold my hand ONE MORE TIME, look into your beautiful blue eyes ONE MORE TIME!!
I love you so much!
Love, me

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

August 12, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 12, 2018

Officer Linen, We have the privilege of overlooking your park here in Temecula. Our balcony affords us an opportunity to see families creating memories right before our eyes. In the interest of full disclosure, I've had this house for six years and two days, but my Navy work has prevented me from getting to know our community as well as I intend to. We're honored to have this memorial right here in our backyard. Rest easy, brother. We have the watch. V/r, Chief Mark S.

Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy

August 26, 2017

Hi babe,
It's been a long time since I have written on your page but I think of you a lot. I still talk to you and dream of what could have been?!?!?! I'm missing you bad today. 16 years and the pain is STILL there! Oh how I wish I could hold your hand and feel your arms wrap around me.
LOVE YOU!!!

Kristi
Steve's girlfriend

March 19, 2017

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 24, 2015

My wife saw the "Today we remember" on the CHP FB page and sent it to me. Today is the day that my life changed forever 14 yrs ago. i was the driver in the pickup that was pulled over by Officer Linen. For such a long time after the accident i blamed myself- if i was not speeding i would not have benn pulled over and Steve might still be alive today. i remember it like it was just yesterday- as i approached him laying there- looking for a response. i wished that none of it was really happening.

Kristi i am sorry for the loss of Steve, i Pray for you everyday and never will forget him

Kevin

USN (vet)
TXDPS

August 12, 2015

I worked with Steve in Monterey, both of us new officers. I remember his easy smile and genuine care for others, happy to help and serve the public. He was easy to get to know and always ready to hear your troubles over a cup of coffee. One of his more humorous incidents in Monterey was when a bank robbery suspect, tired of looking over his shoulder, turned himself into Steve at an auto accident. Steve had the suspect sit in his patrol car while he completed the accident measurements. Then he called the FBI to verify the suspects story. When he told me the details of how he made his "bank robbery" arrest, we laughed. I told him that good police work like that doesn't happen every day! Although we lost touch after he transferred, I was saddened to hear of his passing knowing we had lost a special person.

Retired CHP
CHP

July 16, 2015

I was a first responder to that scene, having just completed my shift on military police duty in San Diego. My heart continues to go out to the family. During with them at the funeral was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. GOD BLESS!!!

Captain Conway Robinson
DoD/USN

March 23, 2015

WE LOST ANOTHER OFFICER IN 10 MONTHS FROM THE OCEANSIDE CHP ON THE SAME FREEWAY LESS THAN 5 MILES APART. THE PAIN RETURNED AS AGAIN WE BURIED ONE OF OUR OWN. DUE FOR MARRIAGE SOON HIS LIFE WAS TAKEN BY A DRUNK MARINE. MY SADNESS WENT OUT FOR HIS FUTURE BRIDE, AS SHE SPOKE AT HIS FUNERAL.

MOTORCYCLE OFFICER ANTHONY ( CHILECHOKER ) HERRERA # 9878 CHP A FOREVER FRIEND.

January 21, 2014

My thoughts are of you and all of your loved ones today. I know they think of you ever day but today you will be in their thoughts even more. They will never let you be forgotten.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." From a headstone in Ireland

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 12, 2013

I miss you Mike and think about you constantly.

Kenna
cousin

January 16, 2013