Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Officer Thomas Joel Steiner and his loved ones:

On this the second anniverary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with your family and I look forward to meeting them someday. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Officer Steiner, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Steiner. I am so humbled by your valor and courage. I am so saddened that your young life was taken away by such a brutal, horrific act of uuprovoked and senseless violence. I hope that your family gets the full measure of justice they and you deserve.

How your loved ones must miss you and cherish each memory.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer Steiner gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 21, 2004.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 21, 2006

You were senselessly murdered two years ago today. I am not sure what the outcome was in the trial of the suspect but hopefully he has gone to prison for life. There are plenty of gangs there and he has the rest of his days to impress them all he wants.

Concerned Citizen
Civilian

April 21, 2006

May Our Lord continue to comfort your family and may you Rest in Peace.

April 21, 2006

Nothing harms our society more than the outright assassination of a peace officer. The coward who took you from us will pay for his crime throughout eternity. In the meantime, we carry on with you forever in our memory.

Senior Officer Wayne E. Dale
Fullerton, CA Police Department

March 25, 2006

I pray to God that he watch over Heidi and her sons, and keep them away from harm, and close to paradise.

Russell, nobody special

January 16, 2006

You gave your life to protect others. The fight you so couragesly died for continues on today, and not a moment passes you don't cross all of our minds. We will continue to fight this battle and hopefully live up to the high standards you had shown us. Rest in peace and remember, we will never forget.

Sutherland
CHP /SFS

December 21, 2005

I never knew you... but I think of you often. My ex is a Pomona Officer, he was crossing the street the same time you were...My heart still aches for your family... Thank you for your sacrafice... You have not been forgotten...

I B

November 27, 2005

You are the reason why I am a peace officer. Please guide me when I need help. Rest in peace, sir.

Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino Sheriff's Dept., CA

October 1, 2005

To my brother in arms, You worked the beat as a hero and died as a hero. You will never be forgotten and we will continue your watch. Peace to your family.

Officer Loetscher
California Highway Patrol

September 12, 2005

It has been 13 months since the loss of Thomas Steiner. Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.

This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined the other Angels in Blue.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

May 22, 2005

Officer Steiner will forever be connected in my miind with the death of my officer, Stephan Gray. On the day we buried Stephan I remember being so impressed with all the "Chippies" who came on their motors. They came from the local office to take over our dispatch center and streets so every one of us could go to the funeral. They blocked our streets for the procession and while we struggled to know what to do in a situation we had never been in before, the "Chippies" stepped in with a knowledge gathered from having been in that situation hundreds of times. During this time word began to trickle in that a CHP officer had been killed, shot leaving the courthouse. As we stood in the church yard we shook our heads, knowing it couldn't be true. Who would dare shoot an officer coming from court? As the day progressed we learned more information and I knew a heavy sadness, bury one officer only to loose another. This year on May 6th was the California Peace Officers Memorial in Sacramento, the same day of the funeral for LAX Officer Tommy Scott. What a sad connection we all have.

Merced P.D.

May 9, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, April 21, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Officer Thomas Steiner who died in the line of duty on this date one year ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Steiner's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

April 22, 2005

While your tour is over, ours continues in your memory.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

April 21, 2005

On the anniversary of your death may you rest in peace my brother. We'll take it from here.

PO
Long Beach PD, Long Beach CA

April 21, 2005

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

MJW
Minnesota State Trooper

April 18, 2005

Sad and senseless. My condolences go out to the Steiner family. R.I.P. Tom.

Cst. K.A. KOCH
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

January 14, 2005

"MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN"

I SEE THE COUNTLESS CHRISTMAS TREES
AROUND THE WORLD BELOW
WITH TINY LIGHTS, LIKE HEAVEN'S STARS,
REFLECTING ALL IN ROWS.

THE SIGHT IS SO SPECTACULAR,
PLEASE WIPE AWAY THE TEAR
FOR I AM SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH
JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR.

I HEAR THE MANY CHRISTMAS SONGS
THAT PEOPLE HOLD SO DEAR
BUT THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC CANT'T COMPARE
WITH THE CHRISTMAS CHOIR UP HERE.

I HAVE NO WORDS TO TELL YOU,
THE JOY THEIR VOICES BRING,
FOR IT IS BEYOND DESCRIPTION,
TO HEAR THE ANGELS SING.

I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU MISS ME,
I SEE THE PAIN INSIDE YOUR HEART.
BUT I AM NOT FAR AWAY.
WE REALLY AREN'T APART.

SO BE HAPPY FOR ME DEAR ONES,
YOU KNOW I HOLD YOU DEAR.
AND BE GLAD I'M SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH
JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR.

I SENT YOU EACH A SPECIAL GIFT,
FROM MY HEAVENLY HOME ABOVE,
SENT YOU EACH A MEMORY
OF MY UNDYING LOVE.

AFTER ALL LOVE IS A GIFT MORE PRECIOUS
THAN PURE GOLD
IT WAS ALWAYS MOST IMPORTANT
IN THE STORIES JESUS TOLD.

PLEASE LOVE AND KEEP EACH OTHER,
AS MY FATHER SAID TO DO.
FOR I CAN'T COUNT THE BLESSINGS OR LOVE
HE HAS FOR EACH OF YOU.

SO HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND WIPE AWAY THAT TEAR.
REMEMBER, I AM SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH
JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR.

LOVE TO YOU ALL!

PAMELA ABELLA MOTHER OF FALLEN OFFICER D

December 23, 2004

Tom, I was deeply sadened by the news of your sensless murder. My respect goes out to you and your family. I promise to carry on your legacy. You're my hero!!

OFC HAMILTON
Neighbor and friend of Tom in VA

Ofc Hamilton
Town of Herndon

October 27, 2004

I am home in heaven, dear ones,
Oh, so happy and bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed,
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly trod
The valley of the shade
Oh, but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread,
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt of dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand,
Do it now, while life remaineth,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you home,
Oh the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come.

Dear Officer Steiner,
We were listening to the news the day you were shot. We were numb and in shock. We are praying for you and your family and ask that you keep watch and pray for us here on earth. We love you.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff

October 5, 2004

OFFC.STEINER WAS A GREAT COP. EVEN IF I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HIM.ALL THE STORIES I'VE HEARD ABOUT HIM REALLY TOUCHED ME. I WISH HE WAS HERE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS RIGHT NOW.IT'S REALLY SAD WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM. REST IN PEACE OFFC. STEINER.

POLICE EXPLORER, BRANDY CHEA
LONG BEACH POLICE, CA

September 26, 2004

I just wanted to express my deepest condolences and prayers to you, your family. You are a true hero and will be remembered for ever!!!

Fire Fightr Specialist Trace Eubanks
Los Angeles County Fire Department

September 19, 2004

Rest in Peace Hero!

Police Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Dept.

September 14, 2004

I wanted to address the wife of Officer Steiner. I have been to this web site hunderd time in the passed 4 months a wanted to write to you but I could never find the right words, and I still don't know what they are. Being the wife of a fallen officer you would think I would know what but I don't. My husband was also killed on 4/21/04 and just as you are going though this so am I the truth of the matter is there are no words that can ever be right or even be comforting. I guess what I want to say is you are not alone.

wife of fallen officer

August 17, 2004

RIP. Your murder was senseless & tragic. You are truly a hero.

Deputy J. Bozeman
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, AR

August 16, 2004

Tom's sojourn on this Earth was brought to an end by an evildoer only because Tom represented a source of light and goodness. Tom will continue to be a light and example to us all. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family, his friends and his brothers in the C.H.P. Rest in peace, brother.

West Valley Police Department, Utah

August 4, 2004