Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Linen-
You will be greatly missed, and our condolences go out to your family and loved ones during this difficult time. Your dedication and contributions to the community and your fellow officers will never be forgotten. We thank you for everything that you did and how you so bravely performed your duties. We have lost a great officer, and we will never forget that.

Cpl Godinez Luis O.
Military Police Camp Pendleton CA

You are not forgotten! We will continue to do the job in your honor and in memory of you and all who laid down their lives so that we could live in a civilized society. We are stronger because of you. Rest in peace

Ptlm. M.W. Ludlow
Palmyra Police Dept., NJ

God bless you and your family, You had no control over your departure from us here on earth, but God needed you with him, and you are in much better hands now. Some day I will meet you and shake your hand in appreciation for doing the job, THANKS!, rest easy my friend.

Police Officer Tim Pappas
Cincinnati Police/SWAT

The angels sing today, another of Gods warriors has joined Heavens ranks, your time here was good, your courage beyond words, now you rest in the realm of true paradise. A job well done. Thank you sir...

Scott Parker
Harris County Deputy Constable (Former)

Thank you for serving and protecting people of California. May you rest in peace.

Citizen

Officer Linen, may God Bless your family in your time of need. We have lost yet another brother to a drunk driver. Be safe out there everyone!

Officer R. Forbus PN 5372
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police

Officer Linen...
I am very sorry to hear about your in the line of duty death. I use to be an Explorer with the CHP about two hours North of you. We all need to get those Duces off the roads and that is what you were trying to do when this mess happened. Wish this all would not have happened. You are in a much better place now. Thank you for serving our streets and highways for the California Highway Patrol. I appreciate all that you have done. We need more officers out ther elike you. God Bless. Be safe. You are now 10-10. Wish you were still 10-8. But that wish will not come true. I am sorry. :(
Elise

Former Explorer
CHP

To the Family and friends of Officer Linen, you are in our hearts and prayers. He did not die in vain he died doing what he did best "PROTECTING OTHERS". May you remember the good times that you all spent together, for you will be together again.

Our condolences sent On Behalf of the Members of the South Eastern Arizona DUI Task Force.

Anonymous

Stephen,

I am not sure if we met... I have done lots in the north county. Still I miss you like a brother. This is the third officer this year taken out by a drunk.

To your family... I will do what I can to aid in removing the drunks from the road.. We dont take this lifestyle to become a target.

To all officers that read this... think of Stephen tonight and arrest a drunk!

My thoughts are with you
Brian.

Motor Officer BP Engelhardt
El Cajon Police

you leave this world now doing what you loved to do. you leave the law enforcement family, we pray and hope that you are in a better place now with no pain or suffering. the CHP mourn you as well as all the other law enforcement agencies in california. may your soul rest in peace. we will miss you dearly.

explorer lieutenant mcguire

explorer lieutenant mcguire
monterey county sheriff's department

Your a hero officer Stephen Michael Linen Jr. --- Your in my prayers. God Bless you.

Private Citizen / Damian Orozco

My thoughts and prayer are with the family and friends of Ofc. Linen, in this their time of sorrow. To his fellow officers, my thoughts and prayers are also with you, his memory will be keep alive through each of you.... Never to be forgotten....

Police Officer
Tampa PD Tampa,Fl

My heart goes out to the family, co-workers and friends of Trooper Linen. He will never be forgotten.

Marilyn Goodheart - 1995 Survivor
Kansas COPS

"Last Inspection"
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 of us 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 awfully 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 judgment 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

Sergeant Michael King
California Highway Patrol - Blythe Area

Rest In Peace My Brother.

Petty Officer Robert Crumley
United States Coast Guard

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Linen family and friends.

God Bless you all


Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept, Florida
E/O/W 11/6/86

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

MAY GOD BLESS STEPHEN FOR GIVING HIS LIFE TO HELP OTHERS. MAY HIS FAMILY UNDERSTAND WE SERVE BECAUSE WE LOVE WHAT WE DO AND TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN BEING A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER...

OFC. J. TOSTA
TURLOCK PD CALIFORNIA

GOD BLESS YOU Officer Stephen Michael Linen Jr., YOU ARE A REAL HERO IN BLUE.
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Policemen
23rd Psalm
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The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my
soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley,right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

-Anonymous

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The Police
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I have been where you fear to be
I have seen what you fear to see
I have done what you fear to do
All these things, I have done for you.

I am the man you lean upon
The man you cast your scorn upon
The man you bring your troubles to
All of these men I've been to you.

The man you ask to stand apart
The man you feel should have no heart
The man you call "the man in blue"
But I'm just a man, just like you.

And through the years I've come to see
That I'm not what you ask of me
So take this badge and take this gun
Will you take it?...Will anyone?

And when you watch a person die
And hear a battered child cry
Then do you think that you can be
All these things you ask of me?

-Anonymous

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MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS --- THERE IS NOW ONE MORE ANGEL IN HEAVEN... REMEMBER: BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD!

MAY YOU NOW REST IN PEACE FOR ETERNITY IN GOD'S KINGDOM.

MAY GOD BLESS THIS HERO IN BLUE

Jason Sorbara
HWRP

I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face

"In the line of duty" I hear them say
My family now the price will pay
My folded flag stained with their tears
We only had those few short years

The badge no longer on my chest
I sleep now in eternal rest
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind

I never dreamed it would be me
And with heavy heart and bended knee
I ask for all here from the past
Dear God, let my name be the last
(Author unknown)

Anonymous

To the Family, Relatives, Friends and Work Colleagues of Highway Patrol Officer Stephen Michael Linen, Jr.


Often we are prone to ask "why?" and I'm sure some if not many, have asked that question in the tragic death of Highway Patrol Officer Linen.

Therefore, we are sending our sincere condolences, but at the same time are lifting up our prayers for each of you now and for the days to come.

May you find strength and peace through the Lord's comfort.



In His Name,


Chaplain Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
Longview police Department (TX)

Chaplain
Longview Police Department (TX)

The Badge

It is polished and shiny and looks so fine.
Once you earn it you have to tow the line.
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.
It means honesty, integrity, and fairness to all.
Your life is never your own, but at the publics call.
Night or day, any hour, it makes you a mark.
It doesn't protect you from a shot in the dark.
Over the years the shine starts to fade,
but brighter still is the man its made.
It is often what seperates you from the crowd.
It is a second family of which you are proud.
So now comes your time, you can't be denied.
When you pin on your badge, wear it with pride
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.

Perris Citizens Patrol
Perris Police Department