Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Sgt. Stephen Edward Davenport, his loved ones and his fellow officers:

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

May your family continue be to comforted by the warm embrace of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors who share this painful journey with them. My heart is with your family.

It is also with the officers who were with you that awful day, and I pray for their continued healing. I can tell you from personal experience that the family of fallen officers always cherish the fellow officers who were with their beloved when they fell on that hallowed ground.

Reading all the loving reflections left by those who cared for Steve gives us an understanding of what a good and honorable man you were and of the high esteem with which you are held.

Sgt. Davenport, as a peace officer you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

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, Stephen. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the eleven years of distinquished service Sgt. Davenport gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 2, 2002.

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

May 1, 2006

Hey brother, I didn't know how to say goodbye but I finally did and I know you heard me. God bless you and I miss you greatly.

Christian Alonzo
Houston PD

April 12, 2006

SGT. Davenport your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May your rest in peace brother...God Bless !!

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

March 22, 2006

I remember Steve as a cute little pudgy guy that lived down the street. We grew up in the same town and the same Baptist Church, and his father (my pastor) married my husband and me once I grew up. Steve always had a big heart, and went out in such a brave way, protecting the rights of others and just doing his job well. He was loved and he is missed!!

Diane Kelley (Elrod)
childhood friend

June 2, 2005

You and I have many memories together. I always asked if you were scared in your job and if you were, you never let me know. I will never forget you! You helped me many times when I first moved to Houston and also when I moved back home to Teague. Thanks for all you did for me. I love you, Leah

Leah Buck
Friend

May 26, 2005

I was Steve's youth minister when his dad became the pastor of our church. I had many wonderful times with Steve talking about spiritual things. Steve loved life,his family, and wanted to be a help to people. There is no doubt he touched many lives and will blessed because of his journey.

Dr. Ron Jenkins, Pastor
Centerpoint Church, League City, Texas

May 23, 2005

I worked with Sgt. Davenport at the Limestone County Sheriff's Office. When I was first hired, I rode with him on night shift. I had come from an agency where very little support existed for the police department. Steve was a large help in adjusting to agency where the officers actually cared about one another. We didn't always see eye to eye, but I always respected his opinions. I miss you my friend.

Officer Randy Young
Castleberry ISD Police Department

May 16, 2005

Steve was a good friend of mine and showed me how life was to be lived to the fullest. Steve my friend I miss you and know you are having a good time where you are.

Houston PD

May 13, 2004

I met Steve when he first started working here, I never met anyone quite like him... he was one of my best friends... I try to remember the good times and the laughs we shared. I have been to the site alot but just now feel like I can write something it has taken me this long... My prayers are with his Brothers his Mom and Dad and his Best Friend Doug, little Stevie too his nephew who I know misses him greatly. Steve I will never forget what you got me through.... and I know your still with us in spirit... I know you still watch over us who are left here in law enforcement. I asked God to send me an angel and he sent me you. Guess he needed you back and thats the way I get through everyday and have comfort knowing that your up there watching over us.

DEPUTY CHRISTINE BARRIENTEZ
HARRIS COUNTY CONTSABLE PCT. 1

January 28, 2004

It's been over a year, but you are not forgotten brother. I am deeply moved by all of the support and reverance from everyone in this big family that is law enforcement. My heart felt prayers go out to you all.

Cherish the memories for they guide us through til we meet again.

L.I.C.,

Don

Chief Deputy Don Anderson
Freestone County Sheriff Department, Texas

November 15, 2003

I also worked with Steve at Harris County Pct.1, He was a loving caring person who would give you the shirt off his back. You are not forgotten.

Officer Amber Murphy
Pasadena ISD Police

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD

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, May 2, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Sgt. Stephen Davenport who died on this date one year ago.

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

Sgt. Davenport's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

To the family and friends of Steve's my thoughts and prayers are always with you. Because of Steve's encouragement, I've stayed in Law Enforcement for now going on 13 years, I worked with Steve at Freestone County SO and Teague Police Dept for many years, we alway stayed in touch, even when he moved to Houston. "I miss my FRIEND " There is not a day goes by that I don't wish we can talk just one more time. God Bless your Mom and Dad. I hope no one will ever forget the sacrifices we go through everyday to make this a Better place for all.

PSO DEBBIE KING
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY

It took awhile for me to pull this up. Steve was one of my best friends. Before he ever started his Academy at Texas A&M, he came out and rode with me to see if it was what he really wanted to do. We had been close friends ever since.

It touches my heart to see all the heart felt messages as well as the hearts of his family. They have been like another family to me and I know when I tell them about the memorials it will be a comfort as best can be. Thank You all for your thoughts, prayers and sympathies.

Investigator
Freestone County Sheriff's Office

Rest is Peace young man. Our thoughts and prayers for your parents, brothers, friends and co-workers. Know that those of us who have walked this path, will help your family in the weeks and years to come. May God bless them and give them strength.

Stephanie Hires Duplantis
Metroplex Chapter COPS

My Sincere Prayers are with the friends and family of Sergeant Stephen Edward Davenport. I moved here from Copperas Cove, Texas last November and I have been with this agency for 6 months. It is always sad to hear when a brother loses his life.

God bless,

Tim L

Patrol Officer
Winner PD South Dakota

I don't know of any words that can comfort the family or satisfactorily express what we feel when an officer is lost. Although I never met Sergeant Davenport, I knew and worked with one of the other officers wounded with him. Perhaps the family will find solace knowing that when Sergeant Davenport was taken, he was in the company of one of the best officers and person I have had the privilege to work with in my 18 years of law enforcement.

Sergeant Gary D. Hudgens
Cedar Park Police Department

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Sergeant Stephen Edward Davenport. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Dougls R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdiction Association

As another falls, another takes up behind them....we will never give in to the numbers, just hoping the numbers start thinning. God Bless Brother!

Sgt. R. J. Arrington
Ingleside P. D., Texas

Sergeant
Ingleside Police Department, Texas

MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY SGT. DAVENPORT. FOR THOSE OF US THAT WEAR BLUE WE CONTINUE TO FIGHT. GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR FIGHT OF ELEVEN YEARS.

PATROL OFFICER KIM HAYES
WINTERS P. D. WINTERS, TEXAS

Let no one ever forget this officer has given the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of the State of Texas.

God Bless

Ofc. Shad Phillips
Abilene Police Dept. Abilene, Tx.

Dear Law Enforcement Family,

I do not know you but I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I am the wife of a police officer and I pray each night that my husband comes home to me. His last words to me before he leaves for work is, “I love you and I’ll be home.” I pray he is able to keep his word.

God be with you and your family.

Tracy
Policeman's Wife

Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family and fellow Officers.
We know the loss and pain that you are feeling.
You will be our prayers.

Lorraine Bond
Mother of:
Hamilton County Deputy Sherrif, Donald Kenneth Bond, Jr.
EOW: September 6, 2001
Also in memory:
Chattanooga Police Officer, Julie Jacks
EOW: May 6, 2002

I worked with Steve when he came to Pct 1. He was always a happy easy going guy with a ready smile. You never could tell what he was up to with that smirky grin he had. My heart goes out to Steve's family. His loss is felt by all his many friends here at Pct. 1. Steve left Houston telling us he was going home. Now he's at home with the Lord.

Deputy Hazel Ford
Harris County Constable Precinct 1