Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 30, 2020

I miss you old friend, no matter how much time goes by, I'll not forget you.

Lieutenant Brandon Bryson
Sullivan Co. Tn Sheriff's Office

July 13, 2013

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends on this day. Continue to watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

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

September 30, 2008

To Deputy Riner and his loved ones:

On this the seventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise. Rest in Peace, Officer Riner.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Deputy Riner gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 30, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

September 29, 2008

Deputy Riner your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 24, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 30, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this 6th anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

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

September 30, 2007

You have not been forgotten as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over you loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line.

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

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

September 28, 2006

Being a wife and mom Of Law Enforcement Officers, I frequently go to the ODMP and I'm always saddend by the names of our Officers who have given their lives , doing a job that only some can do. Officer Sheriff Steve you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.. You will be in my daily prayers. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and the sacrifices you made protecting the citizens of Tennessee, God Bless You as you now sleep in God's Love and Peace
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila Pa. wife and mom of LEO

February 11, 2006

Rest in peace, sir! You are not forgotten. Thank you for years of service.

December 17, 2005

STEVE, ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AND I REALLY MISS YOU. REMEMBERING YOU DURING THIS BEAUTIFUL SEASON.
YOU LEFT THIS WORLD DURING WHAT YOU LOVED THE BEST!!!
FOND MEMORIES ALWAYS,
GAIL

GAIL SETZER
FEDERAL

October 21, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace. God bless.

September 30, 2004

To know that some people didn't respect the job you chose to do. But day after day, you worked to protect them.
God bless your Family and Friends.
-Rest In Peac

SBH
Knox County Sheriffs Office (TN)

August 29, 2003

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY ''HERO'' YOUR BEST FRIEND ALWAYS, JEFF

Deputy Sheriff Jeff Olinger
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office

Steve,

I really miss you at line-up on thursdays, but I know you're in a better place. You and Barrys death has really helped pull the Department closer together, and had made me realize that I need to slow down. Peace be with you my Brother

Rob # 409

Patrolman Robert Caudill
Sullivan County Sheriffs office

It breaks my heart to see yet another pair of officers pay the ultimate price when doing what they do best, trying to help others. I'm sure that God has a special place reserved for each of you, and I am sure he will reward you for the sacrifices that you've made here on earth. As we all know, carrying that badge is a heavy burden that only few are willing to undertake. The long nights spent away from your family, the many terrible things that you have to see and experience like the suffering of the innocent victims, and a judicial system that is very unfairly weighed to protect the criminal and not the victim. Very, very seldom does an officer get called to a place where everything is " alright ", and the average officer goes through more heartache and strife in a week than an average person will go through in a year, and all for less pay than a lot of fastfood restaurant managers. As I said, that badge is a heavy burden to bear. Rest in peace now, my brothers, and allow the rest of us to carry the burden a while longer. You've earned it. May God bless and comfort your family, friends, and co-workers.

Officer James A. Barnette B-2189
Knox County TN. Sheriff's Deparment

I HAVE KNOWN STEVE FOR OVER 6 YEARS AND HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. HE WAS DEDICATED TO HIS DEPARTMENT AND WAS ALWAYS THE SAME AROUND ME. HE GAVE HIS LIFE DOING WHAT HE LOVED! HE WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. I NOT ONLY LOST A BROTHER, I LOST A FRIEND! MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

CHIEF DEPUTY RONNIE LAWSON
HAWKINS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Deputies families and to your department as well,if we can be of any help,please let us know,David Jones....S.C.P.D.

Ptl. David Jones
Spring City P.D. -Tn.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Riner

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept., Florida
1959-1986

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

Steve,
It has been awhile since we spoke, but you haven't left my mind for days now. Never thought I would see a day where I didn't hear "311", in your unmistakeable tone. You will not be forgotten!!

R.Hughes

Reserve Deputy(Prior)
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office

My wife Aleidy and myself wish to express our most sincere condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Deputies Reiner and Shelton. May God grant our two fallen brothers eternal rest.
Frank A. Piloto, Jr.
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Miami Dade Police Department (1973-2000 ID#3064)
Miami, Florida

Frank A. Piloto, Jr., Retired
Miami Dade Police Department

Our prayers, thoughts, hearts are with all of
you. If you need us, don't hesitate to call.

Deputy James Woods
Hawkins Co Sheriffs Dept.

Gob bless you deputy Riner, and your family. You all will be our prayers.

Explorer Justin Betts
Alameda County Sheriff's Office, 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

I was on duty the night we lost Steve when they called for our member's of the FIRST team. Even though we all did not known Steve he was still our Brother, and we all felt the loss, the radio was a little quieter.

Please know that your family is in our Prayers.

God Bless,
Paul Ogletree
B.T.P.D.

PSO. Paul Ogletree
Bristol Tn. Police Dept.