Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Yet another hero has been taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Phillips. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

January 30, 2004

To my fallen brother what u started I will finish so that our unity will serve both as an example and a warning to those that would doubt our resolve. The watch is now mine God Speed brother

P.O. E.OST
Jersey City PD

January 30, 2004

Steve: I will miss you very much. I will miss doing our Airforce Reserve duty together at Vandenberg AFB (Ca) every summer. May you be in a better place than us. Troy

Detective Troy Castillo
Palm Springs Police Department

January 30, 2004

To the family and friends of officer Steven Phillips. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God be with all of you in your time of need. You will all be in my families thoughts and prayers. I know our law enforcement family will be there to support and help you in every way they can. Thank you to Steven for all of your years of protecting us.

Theresa Lackey
(ret) CHP dispatcher

January 30, 2004

God bless you. May your family know that they do not weep alone. Rest easy, hero.

M. Moore

January 30, 2004

Thank you Officer Phillips for keeping us safe from bad. God bless you.

Renny Kassel
California Citizen

January 30, 2004

Your in my thoughts and prayers.. May GOD be with the family in this time of sadness.


Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols

my father who was an officer
EOW :10/09/92

Jeri Lyn Nichols pd dispatcher
PD Arlington,TX

January 30, 2004

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL 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."



Rest in peace brother, and God bless your family and friends during these tough times. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Rusty Redican
LAPD Pacific Div

January 30, 2004

RIP...

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL 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

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

January 30, 2004

Officer Phillips, I thank you for your brave and dedicated service to the city. You will never be forgotten. You are truley a hero. God Bless you and your family, my prayers will be with them always. Rest easy and peaceful brother.

Timothy Long, Resident.

Timothy Long

January 30, 2004

We wish to express our sorrow and condolence to the family of Officer Steven Phillips. Our prayers are with you. Another fine Officer lost in the line of duty. May God comfort you at this most difficult time in your lives.

Sincerely,

Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Morris Lyn Taylor
Deputy Sheriff (Roseburg, Oregon)
EOW 9-14-02

January 30, 2004

Ofc. Phillips,

You truly are a Hero! You set the example for all your brothers in blue to follow. You have helped so many people and touched so many lives. My prayers are with you and your family and all the members of the Westminster PD. RIP!

Ofc. B.M. Damon
T/ Manlius PD, NY

January 30, 2004

My heart felt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Motor Officer Steven Phillips. Please watch over the rest of us.

MOTOR OFFICER MARK SALVO
WEST SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 30, 2004

THE THE FAMILY, FRIENDS ANND FELLOW COLLEAGUES OF OFFICER PHILLIPS,

MAY GOD HELP YOU ALL FIND PEACE AND COMFORT DURING THIS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TIME. I CAN ONLY OFFER MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THOSE WHOM ARE IN SO MUCH PAIN. I AM SO TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. AS I WATCHED THE NEWS LAST NIGHT IT BROKE MY HEART TO HEAR OF ANOTHER LOCAL CALIFORNIA POLICE OFFICER LOSE THEIR LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
KNOW THAT OFFICER PHILLIPS IS NOW IN HEAVEN WITH THE LORD WATCHING AND PROTECTING THOSE HE LOVES SO DEARLY FROM HARM'S WAY.
MRS. PHILLIPS-
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND. CHERISH ALL THE FOND MEMORIES THAT YOU WILL FOREVER HAVE AND YOUR HUSBAND WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE THROUGH THEM. I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 30, 2004

Your family, friends and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for all you have done. Rest in peace.

HM

January 30, 2004

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF PO STEVEN PHILLIPS.

Anonymous

January 30, 2004

I can't believe I must put the black band around my badge again. This is seeming to regular.
Today, while I was watching the news I heard about the terrible news. Here, an officer doing what he loved best, keeping the citizens safe loses his life. I am about to enter law enforcement and I am scared.
I want to send my prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Officer Phillips. Everyday that I put my uniform on, I will wear it with pride and in remembrance of the fallen officers.

Explorer Captain

January 30, 2004

God Bless.... Godspeed !!!

Anonymous

January 30, 2004

Rest in Peace my brother in Blue

Anonymous

January 30, 2004

You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Officer Stephen L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

January 30, 2004

My sincere condolence to the family of Officer Phillips his co-workers at the Westminister Police department and his other friends. The loss is so very great in the pursuit of holding the line. You will be remembered Brother.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

January 30, 2004

Rest in Peace Motorman. My thoughts, prayers & condolences goes out to the family of Officer Phillips and the Westminster, California Police Department.

Immigration Officer Bill Flinchum
Department of Homeland Security

January 30, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Steven, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

January 30, 2004

My condolences go out to the family and friends of Officer Phillips. Officer Phillips has now joined the ranks of the finest law enforcement officers to have ever worn a badge.

Brother of West Palm Beach Motor Officer Thomas J Morash #1334, E.O.W. 10/17/03

Police Officer Patrick Morash
Suffolk County Police, NY

January 30, 2004

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Your ultimate sacrifice will always be remembered in our hearts.

Anonymous
Northern California Deputy

January 30, 2004