Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Officer Steiner's family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you during your tragic loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer Nelson
Barstow CHP

April 23, 2004

God bless sir, we got it from here. This morning when I put that black band on my badge, I realized that I have put that thing on far too many times. Despite this, you will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
LA County Sheriff's Dept

April 23, 2004

My brother rest in peace, we will take it from here. God bless you and your family.

The Man In Blue

He gives her a kiss as he leaves for the day,
Leans down to kiss the little one, wishing he could stay.
He slips into the blue uniform proudly and looks into the mirror,
Straightens out the medal badge, and puts on the face of “No Fear”
Gets into his vehicle and drives thru his beat,
He helps several citizens and hasn’t yet had a chance to eat.
He keeps his head up high as he heads to his next call,
He feels the needs of the people are much more greater, and his are minute and small
It’ s almost the end of shift as he begins to start heading back,
Thinking about getting home and tucking his little one into the sack.
Suddenly a shot rings out and everything gets dark,
His partner puts out a call for help and puts the vehicle into park.
He holds his partner in his arms and tells him its okay,
“Please tell my wife and son I love them”, his partner begins to pray,
Voices begin to echo and memories begin flashing by,
He remembers the day they said, “I do” and the sound of his son’s first cry.
Now a victim of the hand he had lived “To Protect and Serve”
The Man in Blue is end of watch, its something he didn’t deserve.
By: LAPD PSR Caressa Andreas

PO2 Thomas Andreas
LAPD, Rampart Div

April 23, 2004

I hurt, just as everyone else does, to know that Officer Steiner has been taken from us. Yesterday, when I heard the news of the shooting, I prayed for his safety.

Unfortunately, we know the pain that the CHP, his family & friends are going through all too well. When is the madness going to stop?!

My deepest sympathies go out to you, Mrs. Steiner, and your son. I wish there was something I could do. I keep you all in my prayers. God Bless...

Wife of Burbank Police Officer
Burbank Police Dept. (CA)

April 22, 2004

Our hearts go out to Officer Steiner's family. We understand your grief, having lost our daughter on 8/1/02 in Mpls. We will keep you in our prayers.

Family of Melissa Schmidt EOW 8/1/02

April 22, 2004

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Steiner. It is sad to see something crazy like this after testifying in traffic court, but the world is a dangerous and evil place. I pray that you will watch over me throughout my years as a young adult and be with me in tough times. There have been many to go before you,and more to come after you, but all of you who have paid the ultimate sacrifice will NEVER be forgotton.Thank you for your hard work.

Ryan

April 22, 2004

I stop by this website everyday after the death of my brother. I am so happy for each day that goes by and a name has not been added, And yet very sad to see when a name is added.

I express my sincere sympathies to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Steiner. This one really hurts. I pray God is your comfort in this terrible time. And know the prayers and thoughts of many are supporting you.

Officer Steiner Thank you for you selfless acts, your sacrifice, courage, and dedication. You Will not be forgotton. I am sorry your life ended early.

...AT PEACE WITH HONOR

Emory, Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matt Lane, EOW 5/30/03

April 22, 2004

Our hearts and prayers go out to Officer Steiner and his family. You may now Rest in Peace my Brother. You will not be forgotten! IN VALOR THERE IS HOPE!

Officer Rich Cheatham
Va Beach Police Dept

April 22, 2004

GOD bless Officer Thomas Steiner, his wife, and young child now and forever more. Rest in eternal peace, sir.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Deputy Sheriff
POLK County Sheriff's Office, Bartow, Florida

April 22, 2004

Mrs. Steiner I' am very deeply sorry for your loss.

Sgt. Brian Mueller
Perry Police Dept.

April 22, 2004

I am at a lose for words.
I can only say my heart and prayers are with you, truley they are.
May God Bless you and your family.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Pct 2 Constable Wharton County Texas

April 22, 2004

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS DURING THIS SAD AND TRYING TIME IN THIER LIVES. MAY THE WORLD KNOW AND NEVER FORGET THAT OFFICER THOMAS STEINER WAS A HERO IN LIFE AND DEATH. WHAT A SENSELESS MURDER. MAY YOUR KILLER GET WHAT HE JUSTLY DESERVES. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 22, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother. You are with GOD and Your Family Now and Forever. We never met, but You are missed.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

April 22, 2004

Rest in peace blue angel. Thank you for your service. I am sorry for your lose. Hell has a place for waste of space cowards like this punk who shot your love one. I hope he is in a better place.

Shannon
private citizen

April 22, 2004

To those I Love and Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, Let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while for if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart,

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen wih your heart, you'll
Hear all of my love around you soft and clear

And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"


We too lost a very dear friend that was an officer almost a year ago. May u rest in peace young man

Anonymous

April 22, 2004

Tom:

Rest in peace my brother, you are in God's hands now.

M.Conner #9580
SFS CHP 1980-82

Off. M. Conner #9580
CHP

April 22, 2004

I sit here in disbelief as I read this memorial..what has become of this World..just imagine what it would be like if not for the Brave Men and Women in Blue..my heart and prayers go out to the Family, Friends and Co-Worker of CHP Officer Thomas Steiner..another True HERO..taken way to soon

Jr. Johnson - Brother
SCHP Trooper Corporal Jeff Johnson - EOW 7/7/02

Jr. Johnson

April 22, 2004

Rest in peace Brother.

Senior Trooper
Wisconsin State Patrol

April 22, 2004

Another SENSLESS Law Enforcement death. Thomas please look down on those of us that will go in your footsteps, keep our eyes sharp, and our skills honed. You will not be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to your wife and son.

Deputy
Marion County Sheriff's Office, OR

April 22, 2004

God Speed

Anonymous

April 22, 2004

A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero dies but one.


May God be with Officer Steiner and his family in their time of need.

"I am my brothers keeper"

109th Cadet Class, Austin Police Department

April 22, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Steiner.

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

April 22, 2004

Our deepest condolences to Officer Steiners' family, friends and fellow officers. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.

Wife & Family of a Police Officer
Newark CA

April 22, 2004

Unbelievable. This is a tragic loss. What officer would believe
that he would be gunned down after testifying in traffic court .
We ourselves are dealing with the lost of a deputy today, so I
understand the pain that the family, friends and officers of CHP must be feeling right now. My sympathy to all of you.
May God Bless Officer Thomas Steiner's family in your loss.
He will not be forgotten. CHP keep up the good fight and besafe.

Cpl. Bryan Taylor
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Tampa, Fl. D-III/Patrol

April 22, 2004

God Bless Officer Steiner.
God Bless Officer Steiner's Family.
God Bless the California Highway Patrol.

We may be 3,000 miles away, but we mourn with you.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

April 22, 2004