Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I feel the loss of Sgt. Stevenson, although we never met. It was mentioned he is a hero, and I agree completely. We are the first line when the public is in danger. Sgt. Stevenson was as brave as any...

I hope Officer Sam Ryno makes a full recovery, in every way. Sam acted bravely too, I want him to know that.

Deputy Sheriff
Sutter County S.O.

January 11, 2005

You are a part of our family and will be always remembered. God Bless you and your family.

Rest in Peace

Deputy Herb Wiggins
CNY Police Association, Syracuse NY

January 11, 2005

My heartfelt prayers go to the family of Sgt. Stevenson and the Ceres Police Department. May God be with you all at this time.

As a Cop Survivor and a law enforcement wife, I have had to walk on both sides of the emotional lines.

I pray each night that God will keep all our LEO's safe.

California Officer's wife.

A California Officer's wife and COPS Sur

January 11, 2005

Yea, though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Sgt.
Frankfort Police

January 11, 2005

The few stand to protect the many and our American Way of Life. They do not do it for glory or recognition, they do it because it is the right thing to do.

Centurian, you stood the line and did your duty. Now we honor you, it is the right thing to do.

Sir, I salute you, your comrades in the Ceres PD and all law enforcement officers across this great land we call American. You sacrifice will always be honored.

JED 2552
Newington, CT

January 11, 2005

My brother, my friend, partners until the end. May the Lord Bless you and keep you and your family.

Wisconsin

January 11, 2005

You hear people say that they would like to have a job like we do. How they would like to get paid to just ride around in a car all day. People do not realize the risk that we take every day when we suit up and hit the Highways and Streets. Then you stop that one person and write them a ticket and you are the bad cop that nobody likes. An Officer takes all of these risk and may never get a reward or even a thank you. For all of those who are reading this make an Officers day and walk up to him and tell him thanks for all he is doing. I can assure you that will be worth more than any award that he could ever receive. And to the Stevenson family. I know that you are in great pain, but at the same time you should be proud of what Howard did during his time on earth. He is a true Hero to all of us.
May God Bless you and your family.
Rest In Peace Sergeant Howard Stevenson.

State Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol

January 11, 2005

As part of the huge extended law enforcement family we all feel the pain this loss has and will cause you, the Stevenson family. From my family to yours we send a warm hug and prayers to help get you through this time that none of us in this great extended family pray we ever have to endure. Just know that no matter how far away you are, there is always someone ready to hold your hand for support. I for one am just a few towns away. Please never forget that you are not alone. Thank God the suspect didn't get away and was dealt with accordingly.

Rosalyn Rivera
LEO Wife-Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

January 11, 2005

Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May the Lord comfort you all.

A Police Officers Wife
Dallas, Texas

January 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Stevenson Family as well as the Ceres Police Department during this difficult time. While we hope that we never have to see another officer's name on this website, we know that it's a risk that you take every day. Thank you for your service Sergeant, you will be missed.

You are 10-7 sir, your squad has it from here. Good night, rest in peace.

Aimee - Dispatcher - A4259
Phoenix Police Department

January 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Stevenson, his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

January 11, 2005

May God bless Sergeant Stevenson's family. Know that all of your Brothers in Blue stand with you at this time of loss. We never fully understand why God allows such tragic events to happen, but we all continue on our individual journey, as Sarge did. With complete honor and duty. Again, God be with you. You are in our prayers.

Rest in peace, Sarge. We got it down here, just help us from above when you can.

Officer P. Bench
Cameron University Office of Public Safety (Oklahoma)

January 11, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Stevenson's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. May God surround you and bless you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

January 11, 2005

I cruised the freeways, far and near,
and patrolled the highways long.
I assisted those in need of help,
and tried to right the wrongs.

I knew my job put me at risk,
thus faith came into call;
I never drove without the Lord.
He was with me through it all.

I didn't want to leave you,
but God said that I must go.
So, I held your love inside me,
and let my spirit flow.

Tell my family, and my friends,
that every thing's okay;
Up here a deputy uses wings,
to cruise the Great Highway.

Teach my children to be proud,
and to not live life in fear.
Tell them Daddy's still on watch,
and that I am always near.

And you, dear wife, remember, please
that true love never dies.
What lives today, within the heart,
lives on in Paradise.

Author: Janice Winslow Harper

SPL AGENT D. SIMMS
US.MARSHAL/ DETROIT MI

January 11, 2005

To all who loved Sgt. Stevenson, we grieve with you. We know there's nothing we can say to ease you pain because this makes no sense, but know that we hold you close in our hearts.

The Family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

January 11, 2005

May the family, the community and fellow officers of Sgt. Stevenson be comforted by knowing that he moved toward the sound of the gunfire and towards a wounded friend. A man of great character and convictions.

John 15:13 "Greater love has no one that this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

anonymous

January 11, 2005

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of fallen officer, Sgt. Howard Stevenson. He made the ultimate sacrifice and for that he is a true HERO. Sgt. Stevenson you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my BROTHER. God Bless.

Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, FL

January 11, 2005

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are a true hero to us all and you will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 11, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

January 11, 2005

To the family of Sgt. Stevenson,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father and husband. I pray that God gives you peace and that He comforts you in this difficult road ahead.

Again, I am so sorry for your loss.

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02

January 11, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 11, 2005

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Sgt. Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office (FL)

January 11, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Sgt. Stevenson. he has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Shayne
Federal Law enforcement Agency

January 11, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers my prayers are with you. There isn't much anyone can say that will help, we all know that to well. The one thing that helped me was knowing that Clint loved being a police officers, and would not have traded places with anyone.
Sergeant Stevenson your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Look Clint up for me tell him we love and miss hime very much.

Connie Barker
Mother of P.O. Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

January 11, 2005

I pray that God will comfort your family and friends during this tragic time. Blessed are the Peacekeepers!

Lt. S. Kimbel
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office (Georgia)

January 11, 2005