Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It has been 5 years since your watch ended and I know many loved ones miss you today as much as the first day you were taken away from them. So many future dreams where shattered the day you left and none of it had to happen except for one person who decided to drive while intoxicated. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

August 12, 2006

I have visited this site regularly for a few years now. A friend of mine had me look at Officer Linen's page. As a Reserve Officer, I plan on making law enforcement my career. Every time I see a new face go up on this page I ask myself why I want to do this. In reading many different Officers’ reflections, I look at this one in particular. It is obvious Officer Linen was well liked by his co-workers, friends, and family/loved ones, as well as the community he served. It seems to me Officer Linen was a genuine guy who was loyal to all he came in contact with. That is why I plan to make law enforcement a career, to be like that. I work with many great officers at my department now that I look up to, and I want to be just like them.

To all law enforcement officers, especially the ones on this page, Officer Linen in particular; I strive to be as good as you and to serve as well as you did. It is ashamed that such great officers are taken from us. It is my promise to all the Officers on this page, and Officer Linen that I will be the best police officer I can. Being a Reserve, I have a LOT ahead of me. I just hope I can have as big of an impact on society as these officers have.

To Kristi, I'm sorry for your loss. As I read certain pages every so often, this page hurts the most. I can only imagine what my future holds for me, my family, and for any girlfriend/wife I may have in my future. Even though Officer Linen is in a better place, I can only imagine the pain he feels watching over you, wishing he can be down at your side.

To all of Officer Linen's family, co-workers, friends...I am sorry for your loss. God Bless you all, and may he keep us all safe on the streets.

Reserve Officer Robert Leetz
Ellensburg Police Department

November 18, 2005

We got beat 7 now Bro, rest easy

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

October 14, 2005

Thanks for being a hero Officer Linen. You are a hero to more than you know. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

September 17, 2005

I see your face everyday in the hall next to the picture board. I didn't know you that well, metcha during Biotech in 01. The Oceanside office still misses you and we all remember you and Sean anytime we are stopped on the freeway. Rest in peace Brother, we will cover off for you.

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

August 21, 2005

My Love,
Well, today it's been 4 years! I can honestly say that you are still on my mind DAILY!! So many things remind me of you, of us!! I sit here wondering what life would be like, how different it would be, if you were still here with me???? What would we be doing, where would we be? It just isn't fair!!
I never thought it would still feel like this after this many years!! I MISS YOU, BAD!!!!!! I went through the photo album I made of us, of you! It makes me smile to see the pictures of us, fishing, hiking, bowling, BBQing, just enjoying being together!
You are forever in my heart!!
I LOVE YOU!!! (that will NEVER change)
Love ME!!!! :)

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

August 12, 2005

Dear Officer Linen,
I grew up in the Oceanside/Carlsbad area and I graduated from Carlsbad High School in 2003. I remember the day of your passing; I was at home watching the midday news and hearing about a CHP Officer struck by a drunk driver. You had a tremendous affect on me, I promised myself I would never allow a friend or anyone to get behind the wheel of a vehicle if they were intoxicated. I am now roughly four months away from graduation of the Palomar College Police Academy, and I have a conditional job offer with Upland Police Department. Today in my academy we were studying traffic investigation, on the heels of the anniversary of your passing. I was in class thinking about you and how you CHP guys love that stuff. I know you’re with me and I know you’ll be with me the day I go 10-8. Every deuce I stop, you’ll be there, and on every traffic stop, you’ll be there to help protect me and help guide me. I only wish we could have met here in this world, but I know someday we’ll be partners on the streets of Heaven.

...and, "Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the son's of GOD"

Matthew 5:3

Cadet Michael Nealan
Palomar College Police Academy

August 12, 2005

Hi Honey,
I went bowling the other day and it brought back all the memories of meeting you for the first time. I was so nervous to walk up and talk to you, but I did. I will never regret that. I am thankful for the time we did we have together. It's been almost 4 years, WOW!!!! My love for you is no less than it was 4 years ago, I will ALWAYS love you!!
Love me :) !!!! Miss you!

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

July 24, 2005

I drive the I-5 almost daily and have seen the memorial sign for Officer Linen.

As someone who had the honor and privilege for 10 years to wear the badge and be associated with these brave men and women I felt compelled to find out more about this man.

I have lost friends on the job..They will not be forgotten..Officer Linen you will not be forgotten

July 11, 2005

Hi Honey,
Just wanted you to know I miss you and I love you!
me :)

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

June 4, 2005

Hi MY LOVE!!!!!!!
Been thinking of you a lot lately. I have seen a lot of CHP cars this last week and I can still picture you sitting in one. Man did you look GOOD in your uniform. You are such a handsome man!! I use our story to talk about drinking and driving and I think it makes people really think differently about getting behind the wheel.
The memorials are this month. It brought back all the memories of being there with my mom and dad and seeing your name on the wall! Man did I cry!! I just sat by your name and closed my eyes and spent some time just thinking about us!! I would like to go back and visit the museum they were building. I made you a picture frame of us and left it by your name, it would be neat to see it in the museum (they keep all the things left at the wall, and display them in the museum).
You will always be my love!!!
Love, me :)

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

May 14, 2005

It is more than three years and our family still thinks of you. My husband spoke of you the other day and it made me wonder how your girlfriend is doing. I hope that she is finding the strength to carry on, I am sure you give her that strength. We just wanted you to know that everytime my husband stops a suspected drunk driver he thinks of you and the sacrifice you made. He too is trying to make a difference. God bless you and your family.

C. Jensen
Wife of Officer J. Jensen

May 7, 2005

Happy Easter Honey!!
Just wanted you to know that you are on my mind. I have been missing you so much lately, some days I seem to be OK, but then others, the pain is so hard to handle. I went to the Wild Animal Park the other day on a field trip with the entire Kindergarten group from school, and there was the path that you and Jake were walking on holding hands in front of me and my sister (Jake had SO much fun spending time with you, all my nephews and niece did). It was like I could see you there! I cried and just remembered the fun times we shared, just wish we had time to make more. I hold dearly in my heart the memories we did make, they are all I have!! I love you now and forever, that will never change!
Love, me :)

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

March 27, 2005

Family & Friends of Officer Linen,
My sincere condolences to all of you. I know that you all love and miss Officer Linen so much. He was a true hero.

Dear Kristi,
I know and understand the pain you feel. I lost my Josh almost 10 months ago, when he was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a 911 call. Every day is an emotional struggle without Josh. I love him and miss him more than words can express. I'm so sorry for your loss--I know how much you miss Steve. I think about you and pray for you. Continue to cling to your memories of the love you and Steve shared. Remember, you are not alone--I understand what you are going through. Stay strong and take care. God bless.

Love & prayers,
Kelly

Kelly Gillain
Significant Other to Deputy Sheriff Joshua Blyler

February 25, 2005

1 corintians 13:4-8

4 Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; 5 it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends

Officer Linen, thank you for your service and dedication. You will be missed and never forgotten. May your family, girlfriend, and everyone who loves you stay strong in the memories and love you shared with them.

I lost my fiancée, Scott Stewart, in August of 2002. There not a day that goes by without him in my heart and mind. I understand the pain your girlfriend must feel from being ripped from you to soon. The support and love from others who know my pain have helped tremendously.

Kristi, if you ever feel the need to reach out to others who know your pain, please contact me and other s/o’s. A search on yah groups will bring you to us. Just enter the below as it is.

Always remember as long as your heart beats Steve will be with you. He’s there everyday in your heart.

Hugs,
Monica
Fiancee Scott Stewart EOW 8-11-02 Detroit

OfficerDownSignificantOthers

February 16, 2005

My LOVE,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!! I LOVE YOU!!! I still have the roses you brought me that Valentine's Day in 2001. I was so surprised to see you standing in my classroom, I remember how tired you were because you had just gotten off duty (graveyard, your favorite)!! That showed me just how much you loved me!! It breaks my heart that I can't be with you!! I just want to hold you!!
My love for you will NEVER die!!
Love, ME, Kristi Lee

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

February 14, 2005

Hi honey!
I heard our song (the one I played at your funeral) this morning as I was getting ready for the day. It still makes me cry. Goodness, how much I MISS YOU!! I think about how much my life changed, all in a single second! It hurts to think how different life could be, if you were here with me!! I wish we had the chance to make memories on our trip to Hawaii, man did we spend a lot of time on the internet looking at the hotel and planning all of the excursions we wanted to enjoy. The bike ride would have been amazing!! It makes me so sad that we never got to go!!
I have carried on, but not without you. You are always with me. It seems so long ago, yet just like yesterday, that you were taken from me. It is true that you NEVER forget, but that you learn to carry on. That is what I do. I live my life now, but with you still in my heart. KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU, THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE!!!! I still see those big blue eyes when I close mine and think of you!! I need a hug so bad!!
Love you bunches!
Kristi

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

February 13, 2005

as i read the reflections on this page, i must admit that i was instantly brought to tears. to see the love that this young man left behind is just heart-wrenching. not only did steve leave behind a life of dreams, but he left behind his true love. Kristi, i know firsthand what this loss has meant to you. i lost my fiacee almost 2 years ago, now, and it still hurts every single day. unfortunately, there are no words to comfort our aching souls other than resting in the Lord and knowing that our sweet angels are in Paradise watching over us. i will definitely be praying for you and the rest of Steve's family. even though it has been over 3 years now, i am sure that it has not gotten any easier for any of you. somehow, we learn to "carry on" NOT "move on"...that is such a challenge. i hope that steve has become friends with my fiancee, Cole. maybe he can tell him how much i loved him and wanted to protect him. stay strong, Kristi. you have your own personal guardian angel now. God bless.

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of P.O. Cole Martin E.O.W 4/25/03

February 5, 2005

Merry Christmas MY LOVE!! Again, I have your ornaments hanging on my tree, it is my way of having you here with me for Christmas!! I also have my blue light shinning in my window!! You are never far, for you are in my heart!!
I LOVE YOU!!
Love, Kristi
Christmas 2004

Kristi Robinson
Steve's Girlfriend

December 24, 2004

Happy Thanksgiving Steve. I think of you often. Today I am thankful for the time we did have together (although it was too short). You made life happy for me. I remember all the little things you did for me, your great smile, beautiful eyes, and strong, warm hugs.
You are forever in my heart.
I LOVE YOU!!
Kristi
Thanksgiving 2004

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfriend

November 25, 2004

I GO TO YOUR SITE OFTEN TO FIND COMFORT IN THE FACT THAT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. I AM SADDENED THAT YOUR LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN SPARED. YOUR DEATH IS A TRAGEDY, AND THE WORLD IS A LITTLE DARKER WITH YOU LOOKING DOWN. I WONDER WHAT YOU MUST THINK ABOUT THE YOUNG MARINE WHO TOOK AWAY THE INNOCENCE AND COMFORT YOU HAD WITH YOUR SOON TO BE BRIDE, I AM SURE THAT YOU ARE RESTING NOW, GUARDING US STILL. I AM SORRY THAT THE MARINE CORPS DID NOT INSTILL THE PROPER VALUES AND MORALS THAT WE SPEAK OF WITH PRIDE, AND I AM SORRY THAT YOUR WONDERFUL LIFE WAS TAKEN SO SOON. THE MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING WILL DO BETTER TO INSTILL THE KNOWLEDGE AND FEAR INTO THE MEN AND WOMEN IN THE MILITARY OF THE DANGERS OF DRINKING AND DRIVING. I CAN ONLY THANK YOU FOR GIVING YOUR LIFE SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT KNOW THE GIFT OF LIFE, AND THE SORROW OF DEATH. IF YOUR LIFE MADE ONE MARINE THINK TWICE OF DRIVING AFTER DRINKING, THEN YOUR DEATH WAS NOT IN VAIN, AND I CAN TELL THAT YOU HAVE MADE US ALL MORE AWARE OF YOUR SACRAFICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFT, THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIFE.

September 12, 2004

My Love,
It has been three years ago today that I lost you. The whole thing plays over in my mind. Getting that horrible phone call, and holding your hand praying that it wasn't true, that I hadn't really lost you! I remember the warmth of your hand, the loving look in your beautiful eyes and the strength in your hugs. You were my dream, the one I was looking for. I hold on to the memories we made, fishing, hiking, watching movies, bowling (you were such a great bowler and TRIED to help me, ha ha), working in the yard, cooking (you were such a great cook), relaxing in the jacuzzi, and just enjoying the time we had together. I hold dear to my heart the Valentine's Day you brought me roses to my work. Just seeing you standing in my classroom, holding all those beautiful flowers, I was so surprised. Life with you was wonderful, OH HOW I MISS YOU. I wish you had the chance to live your life, you had so many things you wanted to do. My family misses you, we talk of you often.
You will always live in my heart.
You are my angel!
I LOVE YOU!!!!
Love, Kristi

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

August 12, 2004

Again I see a name I've never seen before on this site. And again I automatically know the world has lost another hero to fight for peace and freedom.
Although it is almost 3 years ago now, your sacrifice is not and will never be forgotten!! Know that we are continuing the job you will certainly have loved as much as I do.
Rest in peace, my friend, and watch over us all!

B. Verhelst, policeofficer
Local Police Ghent (Belgium)

July 20, 2004

Hi Honey,
Today is Memorial Day and you are on my mind (like everyday). I am so proud of you. You loved your job and left for work everyday ready to serve and protect. You would do whatever you could to help those in need.
Today I remember not only our military, but those who serve and protect us here on our own streets everyday. I pray that you make it home to your loved ones waiting arms. I am grateful for you and the sacrifices you make everyday. Your good deeds do not go unnoticed. Know that you are thought of and prayed for everyday. I also remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, you are not forgotten!
Steve, I miss you. I am going to bring you a rose today in memory of the happy times we shared. My heart still hurts from losing you. You are always on my mind and in my heart.
I LOVE YOU!!!!
Your girlfriend,
Kristi

Kristi Robinson
Steve's girlfreind

May 31, 2004

I remember watching the news the morning you were taken from this world and I couldn't help but to sit down and cry. I drove that stretch of the interstate everyday to take my husband to work. I stopped that day and asked God to watch over you and your family and placed a white rose in your honor. My family left California last October for my husband to work in Federal Law Enforcement and the last thing I did before leaving was once again drive back and leave you a single rose. I pray everyday that I will my husband will make it home safely and I ask him to give him a special angel to watch over him, I hope that angel is you. To your family and girlfriend, I hope you know how much your loss has touched our family and how much we thank you for sharing your son, brother, and fiance with us. It must make you so proud to know that even now, he is thought of and that he is still making a difference in people's lives. I will teach our children about your son and his life so that they may never take a day for granted and they will think about their choices everytime they sit in a vehicle. God Bless you for giving the world someone who made a difference. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
The Jensen Family

Christine Jensen, wife of Federal Police
Husband Department of Defense

May 10, 2004