Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Graham.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 29, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 25, 2020

Officer Graham's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 5-21-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

May 22, 2016

Steve, I knew you as a child and never forgot the kindness and compassion you always showed. You have been an inspiration to me in my career. You will never be forgotten.

Officer K F
#9472 RPD

October 30, 2015

Rest in Peace, Police Officer Graham. Your sacrifice is not forgotten

Officer 11169

April 21, 2012

Steve~

We talked of you just the other day. Our shift came by and placed flowers on your grave. Know that you are still thought of and missed.

Officer 166
Barrington

June 7, 2011

Know someone was thinking of your hero to day. God bless Off. Graham's family and brothers and sisters at the B-IPD.

Deputy Sheriff - Former
Marion County Sheriff -Indpls

August 25, 2008

On this anniversary, may you know that your loved one is remembered and honored. My thoughts are with your family.

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La. E.O.W 6/9/07

August 25, 2008

Dear Steven
As a former 911 distaptcher of yours I want you to know that my family anf I will have you and your family in our daily prayers.

God Bless you Officer Graham

Sgt Joseph Dooley
Arizona State Dept.

May 22, 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

December 29, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Graham on the anniversary of his passing. Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

August 25, 2007

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement. You are a true hero.

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

August 25, 2007

Officer Graham,
Today is the fifth anniversary of your EOW. My thoughts are with your family and friends today as they remember the courageous and loving person you were. Your sacrifice will forever be appreciated.

Pennsylvania citizen

August 25, 2007

may god bless officer graham and thank you for your services.r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

December 2, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Police Officer Steven E. Graham and his fellow officers with the Barrington-Inverness Police Department:

On this the fourth anniversary of Steven's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Steven's professionalism and dedication will never be forgotten, nor will his valor and courage.

In reading the reflections left by his friends and co-workers I can see that he was very well respected and is sorely missed. 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 Steven was robbed of his life 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 twenty nine years of dedicated service Steven gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 25, 2002.

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

August 25, 2006

It has been 4 years since you were called away and I know your loved ones still think of you each and every day. Their love for you will never die, but will get stronger. You are always in their hearts no matter where they are. They will never let you be forgotten nor will the Blue Family ever let that happen. You are a true hero and Heroes Never Die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

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

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 24, 2006

You are missed......#130 may you rest in peace.

Karen & the girls, your "second" family will always be here for you.

Barrington-Inverness

February 16, 2006

ON THIS, THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR UNTIMELY DEATH, I PRAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.I SALUTE YOU! I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 25, 2005

May God continue you to grant you eternal peace, and bring peace and comfort to your loved ones.

January 19, 2005

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY YOUR WIFE IS A NICE PERSON I MET HER THE OTHER NIGHT AT A DINNER FOR YOU AND MY HUSBAND GOD BLESS YOUR CO-WORKERS AND FRIENDS AND FAMILY THE ROLNIAK FAMILY

rpd
rpd

August 20, 2004

We won't let you be forgotten. Rest in peace, my brother.

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family, friends, and co-workers.
Rest well knowing that you served well.

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Graham, you have a long road ahead of you. I am not too far ahead of you on this road, as I lost my husband in the line of duty last year. Just know that God is with you in every step you take and will always be there for you! Make good use of your support groups offered in your area, and know that you are not alone in your battle.

Deputy Rene' Dennis - Surviving Spouse
Harris County Sheriff's Dpt. - Deputy Joseph N. Dennis EOW 05-22-01

Rest in Peace.

S. Yates
concerned citizen

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLE CALL

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 just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many 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 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 judgement 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

Rest in peace brother

Rusty Redican
LAPD