Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sarge, you will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

January 11, 2005

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you for serving and protecting, Sir. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts-Louisiana
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

January 11, 2005

Rest in Peace Sergeant Stevenson. Your services to the community will live on... Always

Philip Salamone EMT
Kutztown Ambulance

January 11, 2005

Sergeant Stevenson You, Your Family, and Your Department are in my thoughts. Rest in Pace Brother.

Investigater P.Williams
Ford County Sheriff's Office

January 11, 2005

Rest well sir, your dedication and sacrafice will never be forgotten.You, your family, friends and coworkers are all in the prayers of the Michigan State Police.

Tpr. D McGuckin
Michigan State Police

January 11, 2005

Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and Ceres Police dept. for the loss of Sergeant Stevenson. May he rest in peace.

Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

January 11, 2005

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Sergeant Stevenson for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

January 11, 2005

My prayers are with the family of our fallen brother. Sergeant Stevenson you have served your nation well. Rest in Peace brother, you won't be forgotten!!!

Deputy James Bradford
Bradley County Sheriff Office, TN

January 10, 2005

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

I never had the privilege of meeting you Sgt. Stevenson, but thank you for your sacrifice. It hasn't gone unnoticed. Rest in peace.

Detective Dana Cornelison
Salinas PD, Salinas, California

January 10, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Howard, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

January 10, 2005

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO GRIEVE YOUR LOST. MAY YOU ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL. NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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

January 10, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

January 10, 2005

God Speed Warrior

State Trooper D Osborne/K-9 Coco
Tennessee Highway Patrol

January 10, 2005

I would like to extend my condolences to Sgt. Stevenson's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Ceres Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Sgt. Stevenson, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Department

January 10, 2005

Sgt. Stevenson, may God hold you in his arms and guide through the gates of heaven. Bless your family and friends.

We'll take it from here our brother.

The Brother and Sisters of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept. Florida

Palm Beach County Florida Sheriff's
PBSO

January 10, 2005

I have known Howie for over 20 years and worked with him at the Ceres Police Dept. He is a friend and will always be a friend. Mountain Madness camping trips will not be the same with out you. God Bless his family and the Ceres Police Dept.

Bernie Roberts
Parole Agent

January 10, 2005

Sgt. Stevenson's loss shall not be in vain, nor shall he be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and fellow officer's of Ceres PD. May you rest in peace, my brother and know we have the watch.

JOHN 15:13

Officer K. Swaney
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

January 10, 2005

I am thinking of your family and friends through this difficult tragedy. When is it ever going to stop. I always check this website and leave a reflection for Officer Sloan, who was a great friend of mine. You are in a safe place and I know you will still protect your loved ones and all the other officers.

Tracie
St. Louis Citizen

January 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Ceres P.D.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Bryan Laurie son of Fallen Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

January 10, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE OFFICERS OF CERES POLICE DEPARTMENT. STANISLAUS COUNTY S/O, MODESTO POLICE, CHP AND TURLOCK POLICE SHOULD BE COMMENDED ON ALL THEIR ASSISTANCE IN THIS TIME OF NEED.

Sgt. Ray Framstad
Livingston Police Dept

January 10, 2005

Sgt Stevenson, although I have never met you, I know we are brothers as law enforcement officers...you are now patrolling the streets of heaven and walking on the right side of God..my prayers for you, your family and fellow officers ...your watch is over and we will continue your watch...God bless you!

Detective Larry Fermin
Cumberland County Sheriff Office, NC

January 10, 2005

Rest In Peace Sgt.

Cpl. D. Johansen
Federal Reserve System Police Services

January 10, 2005

Sgt. Stevenson you are a true warrior. You answered the call, now you walk a new beat in heaven. Please continue to watch over your brothers and sisters as we continue your honorable fight. To the family I pray that justice will be executed in this case.. Godspeed Sgt.

PSO K-9 Robert Caudill
Bristol TN Police Dept

January 10, 2005

Sarge, you along with your family and department are in our hearts and our prayers. You are a true hero. From your brothers in blue, rest in peace.

Bakersfield Police Department

January 10, 2005

Each and every day I log on to this site hoping and praying I will not see any new names. I always wish the last name I see is THE last one I ever see here on this site.

May God bless the family, friends, and Ceres Police Department in this very difficult time.

Rest in peace my brother, your work here in hell is done. Rest in peace.

Deputy U.S. Marshal
United States Marshals Service

January 10, 2005