Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Missing you!!!! You will forever be in my heart and not one day goes by that I do not think of you.

Officer Dana Russell
D.P.D.

October 30, 2006

Scott -- I never met you; I didn't even know of you until all of this happened. But I have heard a great deal about you since then, and I wish I had had the pleasure of knowing you. Everytime I check Jessica's page, I check yours, too. And you're in my thoughts. Thank you for your service, for your sacrifice, and the love you showed to those who love you most and the love you showed for your job - it's so obvious how much love was there.

Monica, I know I haven't seen you or talked to you in quite some time, but I just wanted to tell you that you are often in my thoughts - you always have been. And I hope you are doing well. Thank you for showing me, and everyone, how truly special Scott is to you, and to this world.

Take care,
Katie

October 5, 2006

Miss you, Love you
Always in my heart

October 4, 2006

Scott,
We miss you every day. Keep looking over us.

September 27, 2006

Another special day came and went. The day. I will always wonder and regret never being allowed to enjoy the day and everything that would have followed. I will never forget. In my heart you still are number one, and you always will be. Everytime I hear this song I break down because I know exactly what it feels like to be on the edge of something wonderful and have it ripped from you. Neither of us wanted or even thought things would turn out the way they did. We both thought we would be the old couple sitting on the porch watching our grandkids. Instead your in Heaven and all I can do is visit a plot. I can't hold you, I can't kiss you, I can't even have a two way conversation with you. I'm doing the best I can without you. The only thing that helps me is knowing I will be lying in Christian Memorial with you one day, and when that day comes you'll be the first person I see, and no one will part us again.

I love you pumpkin,
Honey Bunny

What Hurts The Most

I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
That don't bother me
I can take a few tears now and then and just let 'em out
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though going on with you gone still upsets me
There are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok
But that's not what gets me

What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you go away
And never knowing
What could have been
And seeing that loving you
Is what I was tryin' to do

It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go
But I'm doin' It
It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone
Still Harder
Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this pain
But I know if I could do it over
I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart
That I left unspoken

What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you go away
And never knowing
What could have been
And seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do

What hurts the most was being
so close
And having so much to say
And watching you go away
And never knowing
What could have been
And seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do

seeing that loving you
That's what I was trying to do

September 20, 2006

Thinking of you today and everyday.
MISS YOU, LOVE YOU

September 9, 2006

In My Life

There are places I remember
All my life
Though some have changed
Some forever
Not for better
Some have gone
And some remain
All these places have their moments
With lovers and friends
I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life
I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one
Compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love
As something new
Though I know I'll never those affection
For people and things
That went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life
I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things
That went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life
I love you more

Listening to Johnny Cash today and thinking about you.

I love you,
I miss you,
I'll see you soon.

Monica

September 8, 2006

MISS YOU, LOVE YOU.

September 4, 2006

Scott, it's not how you died, but how you lived your personal and professional life that made you a hero. No one knows why your life ended so soon. But we know that at his chosen time, he will tell us and we will understand. While, I never worked with you, I respect your work. So to you, your family and friends, I say job well done. Rest in peace.

Moncia, my heart goes out to you. Be safe.

8/24/2006

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

August 24, 2006

Scotty,
It does not seem like 4 long years. I just wanted to say thank you for looking out for me the other night on your anniversary (8-11-06). I know you saw I was in a fight for my life and then the malfunction with my gun as I tried to end it. It could have ended much different than it did. I know you were there for me and Sarah and I thank you!!! I honestly feel that you got me through the incident and I know that you will be there for me again if needed. Thank you Scotty.
Kurt

Dep. Kurt Dabb
Pima County SHeriff's Dept. (Tucson)

August 15, 2006

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

August 15, 2006

SCOTTY,

WE MADE IT BACK FROM THE 10TH ANNUAL CANOE TRIP YESTURDAY. WE KEPT ALL OF THE TRADITIONS AND EVEN ADDED A FEW NEW ONES THAT BROUGHT US EVEN MORE LAUGHS. WE MADE SURE THAT YOUR CHAIR WAS SITTING WITH US BY THE CAMP FIRE AND RAISED OUR GLASSES IN YOUR HONOR SEVERAL TIMES.

REFLECTING BACK ON THIS TRIP I REALIZE HOW LUCKY WE ALL ARE TO HAVE SUCH A GOOD CORE OF FRIENDS. WE ALL CAME FROM DIFFERENT PLACES BUT WE WERE ALL TOGETHER WHEN WE WITNESSED YOU DO THE FAMOUS CANOE WALK. WE WERE ALL TOGETHER WHEN YOUR BODY WAS PUT IN THE GROUND AND WE WILL ALWAYS BE TOGETHER TO REMEMBER YOU. SOMETIMES IN LIFE YOU DON'T TALK WITH FRIENDS FOR WEEKS, MONTHS OR YEARS BUT THEY WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR FRIEND. WE HAVE A UNIQUE TRADITION THAT FEW UNDERSTAND BUT MANY ENVY. THE PAST FOUR YEARS HAVE GONE BY FAST WITHOUT YOU BUT YOUR MEMORY IS STILL FRESH IN OUR MINDS AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

THANKS FOR WATCHING OUR BACKS.

OFC. M. KUNATH
STERLING HEIGHTS P.D.

August 14, 2006

Another Aug. 11th has passed. I hate that day because thats the date you were taken from us.I didn't get to tell you goodbye that day but I do have the memory of a big hug whenever we would see each other. Who ever said time heals didn't know what they were talking about or they never lost a loved one, what you do is learn how to live with it, and sometime that is so hard.
The family and a few friends went out to visit you. Your headstone looked so clean and shiny because a special friend and your two little buddies took care of it as he always does.I won't thank him because he says he does it for you.

Then we came back to the house and so many friends, your friends, MI-COPS and Warthogs stopped by to help us get through the day, what a big help. For that we thank them.
A few of your friends that couldn't be here called to say hi.We had a beautiful day and I think you had something to do with that.
A bagpiper stopped by at 12:00 and played three songs of course one had to be Amazing Grace that one gets me every time always will.So glad he could stop by.
Of course the good ol Henny was passed around, I passed on it this time.
Your Dad came home from his boat trip was great to see him he will leave on Tues. to continue with his trip. He brought a horseshoe crab. Jordan has it, she thought it was the neatest thing.

Miss you sending you love and hugs,
Always in my heart.

Audrey Stewart
mom

August 14, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer Scott Stewart and his fellow officers with the Detroit Police Department:

On this the fourth anniversary of Scott's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Scott, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by loved ones and friends, especially through those left by his mother Audrey. His valor and courage will never be forgotten.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Scott was robbed of his life so young and so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Scott gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 11, 2002.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 11, 2006

Years have passed since that tragic day, however to those who love you and had the honor of knowing you,time stands still for them.

I raise my glass in on honor and memory of you.

To your family and Friends:

May God grant you
years to live.
For sure he must be knowing,
The earth has angels all too few,
And heaven is overflowing.

Officer
Hazel Park PD

August 11, 2006

Scott:
While I never had the honor of meeting you personally, I have met many who did. I know that today you will be with your family and loved ones as they remember the tragic day all of their lives changed. While it pains me that we lost owen, it brings me comfort to know that he is in the best company.

To the Stewart Family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers today. I know that it will never be easy without your beloved scott, but you have all not only been strong through your painful times, but supportive of those of us who were to eventually (unfortunately)feel the same pain you did 4 years ago. I thank you for the letters reaching out, and I'm so sorry that its through tragedy that we had to become acquainted. I wish you nothing but smiles and happiness today and always.

And monica-
I know its never easy, but I admire and am inspired by your strength. I'm here if you need anything (as you have been for me).

XOXO

Amy Jarrous
Fiancee of ofc. Owen Fisher EOW:7/16/05

August 11, 2006

Scotty,

I am sitting here tonight looking at the clock and thinking how you were probably joking with Scott and Dana and not knowing that you would never make it home that evening. How you would never see any of us again, that you would never go back to the house that you saved to buy and worked hard to make your own. I remember staying up late one evening trying to get that wallpaper off the walls. Painting your walls and helping you clean. Going all over creation to get the best deal on a refrigerator, ended up driving to Port Huron to get the deal (you probably spent more money on gas than you saved on that refrigerator) :) I remember the last time you came to visit us in Virginia and the talk we had, I just wish we would have had the chance to finish it when I came home in August. I still have the huge paper cutter you bought me at that garage sale, I will never be able to get rid of that.

I just wish that we would have been able to see you that last trip home we made. I am always early for everything, except that trip. I was one day late... I wish I would have had car trouble, you would have come to help. I wish you would have went home early, but that just wasn't you.
I just wish you would have had the chance to live your life, get married, have children.

I can honestly say that there has not been one day in the past four years that I have not thought about you. I still remember the way you hugged, that look you would have on your face when someone did something you thought was stupid (I met someone else who gives that look, it took me by surprise the first time I saw him do it, he reminds me of you). The way you used to play with Jordan, she still remembers when you lost the rocket you gave her on the roof. She is a great kid, and I know that you are watching over her. Jordan, Haley and Shelby have you as their blue angel and in today's world they need you to watch over them.

So as I watched the clock today, I thought about your last hours and how you never know when your life will end. If there is anything that I have learned from your death, it is that you should always live everyday as if it is your last. Never put things off, always let the people you love know it, don't let little things bother you, do nice things for other people and enjoy life. As we all know too well, life is too short not to enjoy it as much as you can.

So tomorrow we will be with the people who have helped us get through your death. The ones who tried to make it easier, the ones who understood, the ones who were just there, and the ones who miss you too. I don't think all of those people know how much they have helped our family just by being there. You will be on a lot of minds and in a lot of hearts tomorrow.

I love you and miss you!
Andrea

August 10, 2006

It's hard to believe 4 years is here. I miss you everyday and think about you every moment. I'm spending today just like I did 4 years ago working and counting the minutes before I start my furlough. So strange. I remember this day four years ago. I remember kissing you good-bye and you did not want to let me go. I had to pry myself from you. I remember shopping for our camping trip in Colorado. I remember talking to you and trying my best to get you to come home. I knew you wanted to stay and get your felons one last time before you went off for a good month. I remember calling your phone at 2:30am and thinking you had a late arrest since you didn't answer. I thought I would see you around 6am when you climbed into bed and snuggled with me, that was normal. A few minutes later Diego was at the door and the nighmare began.

I think I'll drive over to Corbett later. For some reason I just have to go there.

I don't know how I will spend tomorrow. Most likely surrounded by the people we always were with when we did anything. I know I will go see you and stay there until the sunsets. I'll bring you some chocolate and maybe a little henny.

Someone once told me I could replace you. NEVER!!! No one is you and no one could ever be you. No one could love and care for me the way you did. I know this. You know it. You are one of a kind. I love everything about you. I learned true deep love from you. I learned what it means to truly be happy with someone and want to share a life with that person with you. I learned a lot from you pumpkin.

Now I just live day to day. Waiting. I try to go through the motions - work, have a family, live a life, but....it's really f-up you weren't given the chance to share everything with me.

I know you would have been a great father. I know you would have worked very hard to ensure everything was okay at home. I just wouldn't have liked you working that hard, especially when I could help you. But, you always did like things the way you wanted them, and I could never say no to you.

I miss you Scott. I love you.

I know you'll be with me and everyone else who loves you today and tomorrow. Help bring some comfort to your family and friends. They are really great people and I wish them all smiles through the tears.

I have to go to a cutting. 2 women fighting with a knife. Fun! :( I love you,
Monica

August 10, 2006

Thinking of all of you and hoping that your day is filled with wonderful memories of Scott.

Shelley Meares

August 10, 2006

It has been four years, but I have visited your memorial page nearly every day to pay tribute to a very fine officer that was called home before his family and friends could say goodbye.

There's no question you are resting in a beautiful place, watching over all you left behind.

Thank you for your sacrifice and commitment to making the street safer. You will not be forgotten. We all are very proud of you.

August 10, 2006

I can't believe that it has been four years that you have been gone this Friday. That fateful night is forever etched in my memory. You will always be remembered and thought of everyday. I pray for peace for your family as they are truly wonderful people. So kind and giving! Please continue your watch over them.

Eternally in my thoughts and prayers...

August 9, 2006

Scott,
I met your sister Andrea the other day. I know that I have met others in your family as well. You have an amazing family. They are PROUD of you.
I will continue to pray for them.

Andrea,
If we ever meet when I have my bike, you are free to jump on and ride with me at any time. I know the Warthogs take care of you, but feel free to ride if you want.

God Bless Scott....Phil

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office

August 8, 2006

Can't believe it has been four years!

Miss you!!!!!

August 8, 2006

Read this today and it made me think of you and how much you loved nature and being quiet. I miss that! I miss sitting with you somewhere beautiful enjoying the view. I miss our comfortable silence - just being able to sit together, not saying anything, enjoying each others company. I miss you. The below also made me think of your dad - I hope he is doing well in his journey. I know you're with him, just like you're with all of us.

Love you,



Summer Blessings - August 01, 2006

"Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and
winter." Psalm 74:17

A few weeks ago, my son Doug competed in the Port Huron to Mackinac
Island sailboat race and not only won, but set a record. His sailing skill
comes from growing up with boats. Picturing him crossing the finish
line on the Great Lakes waters at the tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula
brings back memories of summers of family boating.

Our family loves to race. But sailing also is a time for us to slow the
pace of life that, at times, can become hectic. Boating is a chance to
really hear friends and family members, and to look and listen for God
through His creation. On boats, I've experienced God in mild southern
breezes and northern gale-force winds, in sunrises and sunsets, in light
reflected on calm water and waves that crash over a bow, and in the
laughter and conversation of people who simply are enjoying the ride and
being together.

I've also experienced God in family and friends. A boat is the ideal
place for togetherness. You stay pretty close to each other on a boat,
and the best entertainment available is conversation. On our boat we do
something we call "Your Turn in the Box Tonight." If it's your turn in
the box, you tell your life story. It's amazing to discover how little
we really know about each other, even our best friends, and how much we
can learn from just listening.

We're plugged in today with everything from cell phones and iPods to
email and hundreds of TV channels. In this digital age, I've said I feel
more analog than most, but I still know how easy it is to forget
there's a world where sounds and sights come from nature instead of an
entertainment center.

And summer's a great time to experience this world, and to look and
listen for God in a special place far from the interference of
civilization. A boat on the water is a wonderful place to appreciate the blessings
of summer. But, for you, it might be a hike in the mountains or camping
in a forest. Your favorite summer place might be a stretch of beach, a
country road, a bike path, your backyard garden or a picnic blanket in
a park.

God created summer and has filled the season with wonders to behold if
only we take the time to look and listen. In this last full month of
summer, let's all make time before the start of the busy back-to-school
school season to experience God in the stillness and beauty of the world
He created before we created so many of the distractions that can
separate us from Him. You just might hear in a birdsong, smell in a flower,
see in a sunset, taste in a fresh ear of sweet corn, feel in a summer
breeze, or notice in a comment from a child a lesson from God that will
refresh and sustain you when you return to your daily routine.

August 1, 2006

Scotty,

Things have settled down a little bit this week, so I thought I would get on here and say Happy Birthday. We spent the day as we have for the past couple of years...we all went to visit you together and the girls sang to you and this year they wanted to have cake, so mom made brownies for the event. Then we went over to the blood drive. This year it was at Kim's church, they did a wonderful job, I am just sorry that people had to leave without giving because there were so many people.

I just purchased my ticket to go to the sibling retreat again this year. I always get so much out of the retreat and meet so many that understand. And the land that surrounds the lodge reminds me so much of you, I feel like you are there with me all weekend long.

It has been a long four years, I still can't even believe that this has happened. There is not a day that goes by that you are not on my mind, and I, like mom wonder what your life would be like now. I know that you would have children. You were always so good with Jordan, can you believe that she starts Middle School this year. She is a great kid and she is going to be tall like you.

We will all be together on the 11th. Dad is even coming in for it. It easier to deal with the day when we are all together, I would hate to spend that day alone. It is good that dad is coming home for the week, instead of being out on the water by himself. Keep watch over him and the three girls.

Jordan and I miss you.
Love,
Andrea

July 18, 2006