Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Steiner family, friends, and the California Highway Patrol. You have lost a beautiful soul, but heaven has one more shining star. Our thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Steiner for all you have done for your brothers and sisters; rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

April 22, 2004

May god bless you brother, we have the handle from here. We WILL find the coward who did this. Rest in peace, you served us well. My deepest sympathy for Mike's family, I could never know the pain you must feel, stay strong, and may god bless!

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

April 22, 2004

what a waste, so very upset about this. prayers to officer steiner's family & godspeed to law enforcement getting the responsible waste of flesh off the street. RIP sir.

scott burt
metro networks/westwood one

April 22, 2004

We are at the center of tragedy. No one puts themselves in harms way more than we do. We signed up for the job and train regularly to do it better. We train more than any other profession. We do it without consideration for our own safety, with little thought about those we will leave behind if tragedy strikes us.

We ask God to have mercy on Society for what it is and for what it will become. Have mercy on those who regard Police and Fire as only those people to curse for showing up too late or not doing enough about an environment they themselves shaped.

God bless the souls of all our heroes, the people that wake at all hours to walk our streets, allowing us the ability to express ourselves without regret or remorse or conviction. We ask God to give our heroes the strength and courage to carry on.

We thank Officer Thomas Steiner for all he did to make this a better place to live and we ask God to bless his soul.

Training Unit
Los Angeles School Police Department

April 22, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Steiner's family and friends, and to the men and women of the California Highway Patrol. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Steiner, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

April 22, 2004

I visit this site daily and hope that no more names are added. I wish there were some words to express how to give the family friends and co workers comfort during their grieving period.

but i think this poem written will give some hope that who ever kills a police officer hurts an entire nation rather then a community. God Bless Your Family Officer Steiner and My heart and prayers are sent your way from the East Coast.

A PART OF AMERICA DIED

SOMEBODY KILLED A POLICEMAN TODAY,
AND A PART OF AMERICA DIED.
A PIECE OF OUR COUNTRY HE SWORE TO PROTECT WILL BE BURIED
WITH HIM AT HIS SIDE.
THE SUSPECT WHO KILLED HIM WILL STAND UP IN COURT, WITH HIS
COUNSEL DEMANDING HIS RIGHTS, WHILE A WIDOWED MOTHER MUST
WORK FOR HER KIDS AND SPEND ALONE MANY LONG NIGHTS.
THE BEAT THAT HE WORKED WAS A BATTLEFIELD, TOO.
JUST AS IF HE’ED GONE OFF TO WAR. THOUGH THE FLAG OF OUR
NATION WON’T FLY AT HALF MAST, TO HIS NAME THEY WILL ADD A GOLD
STAR. YES, SOMEBODY KILLED A POLICEMAN TODAY, IT HAPPENED IN
YOUR TOWN OR MINE. WHILE WE SLEPT IN A COMFORT BEHIND OUR
LOCKED DOORS.
A COP PUT HIS LIFE ON THE LINE. NOW HIS GHOST WALKS THE BEAT ON
A DARK CITY STREET, AND HE STAND AT EACH NEW ROOKIE’S SIDE, HE
ANSWERED THE CALL AND GAVE US HIS ALL, AND A PART OF AMERICA
DIED.

POEM FOR ALL LEO’S KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY!

ANONYMOUS AUTHOR

Tonya Stephenson
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Private Citizen

April 22, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE STEINER FAMILY AND ALL THAT GRIEVE OVER THE LOSS OF A GOOD MAN WEARING THE BADGE. WE SHARE IN YOUR LOSS. HANG TIGHT CHP.

BLESSED ARE THE PEACE KEEPERS

DETECTIVE TERRY SONNTAG
LASD (RETIRED)

April 22, 2004

Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten.

SFPD Officer

April 22, 2004

My condolences and prayers for all that knew and loved Officer Steiner. Justice will be done. God Bless.

Dispatcher,Shannon Johnson
Murrieta Police Department

April 22, 2004

I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME,
MY NAME FOR ALL ETERNITY.
RECORDED HERE AT THIS HALLOWED PLACE,
ALAS, MY NAME, NO MORE MY FACE.
"IN THE LINE OF DUTY" I HEAR THEM SAY.
MY FAMILY NOW THE PRICE TO PAY.
MY FOLDED FLAG STAINED WITH THEIR TEARS,
WE ONLY HAD THOSE FEW SHORT YEARS.
THE BADGE NO LONGER ON MY CHEST,
I SLEEP NOW IN ETERNAL REST.
MY SWORD I PASS TO THOSE BEHIND,
AND PRAY THEY KEEP THIS THOUGHT IN MIND.
I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME,
AND WITH A HEAVY HEART AND BENDED KNEE,
I ASK FOR ALL HERE FROM THE PAST...

DEAR GOD LET MY NAME BE THE LAST.

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

April 22, 2004

Officer Steiner, you will not go unforgotten. You have served justice well and have paid your dues. The Lord wants you now for his department, serve him well as you have served us. We will take it from here. Watch over all in blue. To the family of Officer Steiner, you also will not go unforgotten as you will be in alls prayers for years to come. Have comfort in knowing that again, you will all be together someday in a much better place. The shooter will be found and justice will be swift and fair. GOD bless you.

Patrolman
Woodfin Police Dept, Woodfin NC

April 22, 2004

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said, “I welcome you”.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain".
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!

Anonymous

April 22, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Steiner's family and the CHP. I was watching the news last night and heard the tragic news. I know Officer Steiner is now watching over us from heaven.
Blessed be the peace makers.

K Carter
Fmr Tx Peace Officer

April 22, 2004

To The family, friends and co-workers of Officer Steiner:

May God bless you all, especially you Mrs. Steiner, during this difficult time. To the California Highway Patrol, we mourn your loss.

Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

April 22, 2004

May God be with your family, friends and dept. during this very difficult and unexplained loss. You will NEVER be FORGOTTON!!!!!!

In Memory Of Brian Litz
FF/PM Florida

April 22, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Thomas Steiner's family, friends, and co-workers with the California Highway Patrol.

God bless our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

April 22, 2004

Another tragic loss for the family of law enforcment. You will be
greatly missed and your family will be in our prayers. Rest in Peace and
thank you for a job well done.

Motor Officer Wittmer
California Highway Patrol

April 22, 2004

Yet another hero has been taken from us too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Steiner. 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

April 22, 2004

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

April 22, 2004

To Officer Steiner family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.


God Bless you

terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

April 22, 2004

We live in a world gone mad..........

RIP

Detective
Burbank PD (CA)

April 22, 2004

Rest in Peace Thomas.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

April 22, 2004

My deepest sympathy goes out to Ofc. Steiner's wife and son. Your loss does not go without notice. You are in my prayers.

Officer S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

April 22, 2004

Rest in peace brother. Many thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your co-workers.

NJ PO
RPD

April 22, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Thomas, 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

April 22, 2004