Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathies to the Stevenson family and the Ceres Police Dept. Thank you for your hard work and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

PO Schrade
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs - NY

January 15, 2005

Sergeant Stevenson,
You and your loved ones are in my prayers. You are truly an American hero, and you will be greatly missed by all of your brother and sister officers nationwide. Your bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, my brother.....

Sergeant Michael E. Kopp, Jr.
New York State Police - Troop T

January 15, 2005

We are overwhelmed with sadness at the loss of Sgt Howard Stevenson, the brother of a dear friend of ours. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fellow officers during this difficult time. Howard's bravery and service to his community are extraordinary and we are grateful for his dedication to this noble profession. Our deepest prayers and condolences are with his family. May love surround you and give you comfort.

Alysia and Brendan Nolfi-Browne

January 15, 2005

I look on this website almost everyday aftre losing my best friend Trp. Bertram Zimmerman NJSP 2/5/04. I hope that each day I look there will be no more names, but without a doubt there is. I have just turned off the Nightly News and saw your story of bravery....Rest in Peace, and watch over all of us....and please say hello to Bert for me.

January 14, 2005

Rest in Peace my brother. My prayers will always be with you and your Family. While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors, Sergeant Stevenson put his life on the line everyday. He answered the call, of himself gave his all, and a part of America died. God bless The Ceres Police Department.

Correctional Officer/ Wasco, California
California Department of Corrections

January 14, 2005

Goodbye comrade, you will be missed.

Scott Parker Texas Peace Officer

January 14, 2005

On behalf of Class 157, we want to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Sgt. Stevenson and our gratitude to the years of service he gave to the community. R.I.P. sir.

Cadet Christian
Ray Simon Regional Criminal Justice Training Center

January 14, 2005

What we have lost Heaven has gained. Thank you for your service and for providing protection to the people in your city.

Police Officer
Watsonville Police Dept.

January 14, 2005

Sgt. Stevenson, you are a hero and an inspiration to us all. As long as we remember you and keep you in our hearts, you will never die.

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"If I should leave this world without a warning, and not even whisper a fond farewell, grieve not for one more message from the lips that God has stilled. But just remember me with love and prayers for my soul's journey to that fair land beyond life's tears."
- Author Unknown

Patrolman
Chester County Pennsylvania

January 14, 2005

you will always be remembered as a hero.

Officer Rick Hannah
Columbus, Ohio Police Department

January 14, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
concerned citizen

January 13, 2005

Sgt. Stevenson,
Thank you for proudly wearing the uniform everyday. Thank you for your sacrifice. I am happy to know that the coward that did this to you got a very deserving end, I hope he suffered.

I hope your family will find peace at the end of this journey they have begun. I will pray for them.

Tell Brandy I said hello and we miss him.

Sara Winfield
Wife of Brandy EOW 10/14/04

January 13, 2005

The Lord said "I have called you by your name, you are mine!"...what a wonderful comfort in times of sorrow. It is also a comfort to know that upon the completion of our work for Him, He will call us home. It is never easy for us to let go of our loved ones. Especially when they leave at the hands of someone else. When that happened to our family (Trooper Nik Green EOW 12/26/03), we did not think that the sun would shine again...however, when we look at the faces of his children, we SEE the sun. To all the friends and family of Sergeant Stevenson, please accept my sincere prayer and condolences for the loss of a brave officer, husband and father.

Teri Hodges
Randlett, Ok

January 13, 2005

You are a true american hero, Godspeed my brother and may God bless your family.

Randall Russell
Colville Tribal Police

January 13, 2005

On behalf of the Meriden Police Department I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Sergeant Stevenson's family, friends, and fellow officers of the Ceres Police Department. Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Lawrence M. Guidobono
Meriden Police Department Meriden, CT

January 13, 2005

Once again an officer goes down so that a citizen is not victimized by a killer. It reminds us that for every headline regarding police misconduct, there are thousands of men and women in this country, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, willing to make the ultimate sacrafice to protect the citizens of this country. We mourn your untimely passing, but honor your years of service to your community.

Lt. Darrell Stump
On behalf of Calif. Association of Police Training Officers

January 13, 2005

To the family, friends, and fellow officers of Sgt. Howard Stevenson, my prayers are with you all. May God bless each and every one of you.

Grandson of Deputy Sheriff Tommy Fox
Lexington County Sheriff's Dept. SC
EOW: 22 August 1970

Ptl. Jeremy Benjamin
Easley Police Department, SC

January 13, 2005

GOD bless you and your family. You are a ture HERO.

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Department

January 13, 2005

Godspeed brother! Know that your family will be well taken care of.

Trooper Mark Holthaus
Washington State Patrol

January 13, 2005

I pray that your family and friends find comfort and peace in the heart felt reflections left on this site. Know that you will not be forgotten and your extended LE family will look after your loved ones. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming, “Go rest high on the mountain!”

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

January 13, 2005

The family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant Stevenson are forever in my prayer and thoughts.

Trooper C.E. Johnson Jr.
Virginia State Police

January 13, 2005

It's truly a sad day to have learned that Sgt. Stevenson is the second officer lost on this same day. Our prayers are with the Stevenson family and the Ceres Police Dept. There are no words that can express our sorrow.

Officer William Keys
Ridgecrest Police Dept.

January 13, 2005

May God comfort you at your time of unspeakable loss...My heart breaks for you..God Bless Howard for his dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for the protection of others in the community.

January 13, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER AND WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE!!

LT. RUDY TISDALE
WILLIAMSBURG S.O. SOUTH CAROLINA

January 12, 2005

What a tragic loss that will not soon be forgotten. My prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Stevenson. My wish is that they find comfort and peace together to get through this horrible time.
Always a hero, never forgotten. RIP.

Wife of an everyday hero
Michigan

January 12, 2005