Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Marty aka ~TSO~Longshot, husband, father to be, friend, brother, hero.

Although we only knew each other over the Internet, playing Delta Force 2, we were friends. Although I never even knew your full name until after your untimely death, we were brothers. Although I have never met you in person and shaken your hand, you character transended the digital barrier and knowing you has enriched my life. Although I have many friends in blue, you were special. I grieve for your wife and unborn child as I grieve for the community of Ferris. The people and community you have left behind have lost more than just a friend, husband, father to be, they have lost a true American Hero.

The most precious commodity known to man can not be bought. It can not be sold. It can not be traded. It can not hoarded or stockpiled waiting on a better price. It can only be given. And when it is given to you by someone as special as Patrolman Stienfeldt, you to will know that friendship is our most precious commodity.

You will be sorely missed by your brothers and sisters at TSO and in the Delta Force community at large, and most especially by me, your friend. I am proud to have known you and to have called you a friend and brother. You have left this world a better place, and knowing you has enriched my life. Rest in peace bro, rest in peace.

Sincerely,
John Culbertson
aka ~TSO~TheOne

John Culbertson
www.tsoforce.com

It is always amazing that in something so trivial as a game, that something so important as a friendship develops. For those of us at TSO Marty was "Longshot", a valued team mate and good friend.

In the seconds it took to read about his passing it became painfully obvious to us all that no earthly length of time is ever enough for a friendship to last.

Charls Manantan
TSO team

In times like these there are plenty of speechless moments, tears, sorrow, emptiness, but there is plenty of words of hate etc.....towards those whom would do such a terrible thing to another.
I never new Marty other than he and I were on the same df2 squad and we spoke on ICQ (on the internet). I still feel a tremendous loss, but none like that for whom really knew him, my heart, sorrow, prayers goes out to his loved ones, and his fellow brothers there in Texas who served along side of him.
Man........this really sucks, I wish I could say something to make it better...but unfortunately that isn't possible.
I always tell everyone time is a healer, that my friends is the truth no matter how hard or harsh it may sound. We at ~TSO~ his online family of df2 we are in the process of setting up a fund for in his memory for his family. It's the least we can do for his family, I am not certain if anyone from our squad has spoke with anyone, visit our site (public forums) and there you can enter the Topic advising everyone of this great loss to the world n you could let us know through that where the donations can be sent....
Thank you and once again I/we are very very sorry to hear this... he may of not been in the marines but semper fi my brother, rest in peace.

Ptl. J. Blanton
Carroll Twp. Police Dept. Oak Harbor, Ohio

Marty(Long),
You will be missed...I still cant believe it. WE all still cannot believe you are gone, you were always a great friend and always added humor and enjoyment to our conversations. I will miss you. To Martys wife and unborn son/daughter. I know not what to say but My family and I and all Marty's friends will be praying for the strength for you to get thru this.
GOD BLESS
h2h

Anonymous

Marty
We meet on the internet and shared our love of family, police work and gaming on the computer. This is a tragedy and you will be missed. My family prays for your family and the members of your department. We never had the chance meet in real life but I know we all met again someday brother.
Mathew 5: 9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the sons of god.
Rest in peace brother your work is done.

Detective Danny L. Farlow #1200
Wichita Police Department Wichita Ks

I am deeply saddened by another fine officer gunned down in the line of duty. This tragic incident just displays once again that a cops life is over in any given minute while doing his job.
I am very proud to call you a brother and myself along with all other brother and sister police officers in this great country mourn the loss of your life by criminal activity that is senseless and wrong.
The world was a better place because you were here brother Steinfelt. God will look after your wife and unborn child due to the sacifice you made to make this a better place to live for all people.
May God reward you greatly. Sr.Cst C.Murray # 11160

Senior Cst Chris Murray
Ontario Provincial Police

to Officer Steinfeldt's Wife and Family and Fellow officers— I am so sorry for your loss, he was a good man, may he rest in peace.

ferris resident

My father, Charlie Keele, is an Ennis Police Officer. He contacted me to advise me of this grave incident. Myself, as well as all of the officers in this agency and in Galveston County wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family, the officers, and the community of Ferris for the tragic and senseless murder of Marty Steinfeldt III.
Our hearts are heavy, and our resolve has grown!

Senior Patrol Sgt. Tracy Keele
Dickinson Police Dept

My heartfelt sympathy goes to this family because of this tragedy. When will it all stop!!! These evil people are taking far too many innocent lives of our officers. When my son Officer Joey Vincent was shot and killed in 1999, the murderer also took the life of Joey's pregnant wife, along with the life of my sister and her husband. I am still grieving for them and hate to see other families have to go through this. May this family have comfort in knowing there are those of us out there that care and are praying for them.

Jean Vincent

Officer Steinfeldt, you are a true hero, may God bless you and your family, you truly made a difference, while you were here.

Officer Don Hurley
Eloy Az. Police Department

To Officer Steinfeldt's wife, unborn child, family, friends, and co-workers, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers and my heartfelt condolences go out to you all. May you rest in peace Officer Steinfeldt and may your sacrifice and the sacrifices of all the Officers before you never be forgotten.

Robin Ogden, Dispatcher
Irving Police Department

God speed my brother, you are our spotlight in our darkest beats. Walk with us and give us the courage to overcome our fears and serve our communities with pride. Your job here is done and we are forever gratefull.

Detective
Mesa, Arizona Police Department

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God... Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great..." Matthew 5:3-12

Rest In Peace, We Now Have Your Watch
* In Valor There Is Hope *

Police Officer Chris Farrell
Mount Pleasant Police Department

Law Enforcement is a brotherhood, therefore you will never be forgotten. God has a special place for keepers of the peace. To your wife, may god be with you and help you through these troubling times.

PATROLMAN- DWAYNE TULLOS
JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT, MISSISSIPPI

THE THIN BLUE LINE JUST GOT THINNER! AS AN OFFICER AND AS A SOLIDER WITH THE US ARMY, I AM SADDEN TO HEAR OF THIS TRAGIC LOSS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY AND TO YOUR COMMUNITY. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTEN BROTHER. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL WATCH AND BLESS YOUR WIFE AND UNBORN CHILD. OFFICER STEINFELDT III, I SLUTE YOU! RIP
"GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN, SON, YOUR WORK ON EARTH IS DONE!."

FCO T LEONARD
RALEIGH (NC) POLICE DEPT

Sleep well brother in blue! Your bothers and sisters in arms will remember you!

PK
Bremen Police

To the precious wife and child of Officer Marty...please know that many prayers, support and love are sent your way.
Your husband touched many hearts and will be forever remembered.

To the family, friends and fellow officers...continue to be strong. Officer Marty would want this.

~Sincerely~

Anonymous

Officer Steinfeldt

you have my deepest gratitude and respect for your service both to your country and your community. guys like you make this job worth doing. rest easy you have earned it.

elswood
lehi police dept.

We will all pray that God will comfort and bless the family and friends of Patrolman Harry during this extremely hard time. Patrolman Harry Steinfeldt III is a HERO to us all.

PFO T. Gibson
DOE/NREL

Rest in peace Brother...

Retired P.O. Joseph
LBPD NJ

A Silent Prayer
Every night I sit alone and pray a silent prayer,and when I'm sleeping late at night have dreams I cannot bear.
Lord keep him safe from any harm as he helps those in need,
and puts his life on the line, a hero yes indeed.
I know his job is hard at times not knowing what to do,
when dispatch calls with a man down in his brotherhood of blue.
A fallen angel was buried last week on a glum and sorrowful day,all because a public sevant has a price to pay.
A routine check is what they said the night he lost his life, but nothing seemed routine at all for his children and his wife.
So send your wish to heaven tonight and hope that it comes true, please remember the prayers of an officers wife and the trials that she braves too.


Rest in peace now brother, we have your watch.

Anonymous

May you rest in peace, you have earned your wings of gold. To you wife, my thoughts and prayers go out to you, and to your unborn child my he or she know that their daddy was a hero!

Kent County Sheriff Department

Brother Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family, you and your family are true heros. You will never be forgoten .

Brother in blue.

PTL. David Brown
Laffollette P.D.

As a police officer and a fellow Army soldier, my heart goes out to the family, friends, and department of this fallen hero. God bless, and rest in peace.

Andrew
Baltimore City Police

Our Prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Steinfeldt. Officer Steinfeldt made the ultimate sacrifice and for that we are forever grateful. God Bless you all.