Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I thank you for your bravery and service to the people of Ceres. You are a brother and and hero. God bless you, Sgt. Stevenson and your family. May you rest in peace.

officer Bill Sigarroa
Merced Police Dept

January 10, 2005

May our brother in blue be put to rest after giving his all. Job well done, we have the watch from here

Officer D. Gowans
Williston Police, Williston Vermont

January 10, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family. Unfortunately we know your pain first hand. Erik Espinoza

ESPINOZA FAMILY

January 10, 2005

Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue.

Prince William County Police Department, Virginia

January 10, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Sgt. Howard Stevenson.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

January 10, 2005

God Bless you for your devoted service to our country.

Special Agent
FBI Denver

January 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State Police we extend our condolences to the family of Sergeant Howard Stevenson and the members of the Ceres Police Department. We continue in his memory.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

January 10, 2005

God Bless the family, friends and coworkers of Sgt. Stevenson. My heart and prayers are with you all in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Sgt., and thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

January 10, 2005

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER LOUISIANA

January 10, 2005

Thank you Officer Stevenson for keeping us safe from bad. God bless you.

Renny Kassel
California Citizen

January 10, 2005

You may be gone, but your memory will live on. Rest in peace Sgt. Stevenson.

Officer K.A. Lokey
Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

January 10, 2005

May God be with you and your family. Rest in peace.

Former Officer

January 10, 2005

To the family and friends of SGT. Howard Stevenson. I am so deeply sorry for your tragic loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless all of you.

Theresa Lackey
CHP (ret dispatcher)

January 10, 2005

May God be with you and your family. Rest in peace.

Former Officer

January 10, 2005

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriffs' Police Association are with the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Howard Stevenson.

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and coworkers of Sergeant Stevenson. Thank you for putting your life on the line everyday to protect us. You are a true HERO.

Wife of a Conn. Police Officer

January 10, 2005

our thoughts goes to you, your family and your agency. you will be remembered.

Police Officer
U.S. Park Police

January 10, 2005

prayers and words of thanks to the family and friends of Sgt Stevenson. This brave warrior's death will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service sir.
We will take it from here.

Deputy
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2005

It is an honor to be the first to leave a relfection or you, sir. RIP A TRUE HERO

Mike

January 10, 2005

God holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others. May you rest in His peace, Sgt. Stevenson.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

January 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant Stevenson. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Sergeant Stevenson was a true hero, and a hero never dies.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

January 10, 2005

The coward that took your life met the ultimate price himself, however that does not take away the pain for you family and friends. God bless you for serving your community doing the job that you did. May God bless your family and friends during this tragic time.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

January 10, 2005

Sgt. Stevenson, thank you for your service to the community...

God bless...

Senior Patrol Agent
US Border Patrol, Arizona

January 10, 2005

May God bless you and your family.

Jennifer Aaron, Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aar

January 10, 2005

It was so awful to see another name added to the Fallen Officer list. I lived in Ceres as a young child and still have family there.
My condolences to the family,friends of co-workers of Sergeant Stevenson. Your Law Enforcement Family grieves with you.May God give you comfort during this difficult time.
THANK YOU Officer Stevenson for your service and bravery....May you now Rest In Peace.

A Hero In The Night
Next time a cop stops you because you are driving too fast,
Remember he saved you from that day being your last.
When you think he's picking on someone,
Why not think of what they could have done?
Next time you call him a name,
Would he have called you the same?
How would you feel to see a child beaten black and blue?
And knowing there is not much you can really do.
You can arrest them and hope they stay in jail,
But, too many times it doesn't work that well.
To see the face of someone right before they die,
When he can't but all he wants to do is cry.
To break up a fight, knowing later it will be worse,
And from his help, all that came was him being cursed.
To know that people don't respect what he chose to do,
But day after day, he's out there to protect people like you.
To see drugs sold to a child younger than his own,
Makes his heart ache and long for his home.
The job has no glamour, doesn't even pay well,
He does it because he cares for more than himself.
He cares for you and he cares for me,
He's out there hoping we will all see.
He took a path not many would take,
And he chose it for our sake.
He's a remarkable soul, a Hero in the Night,
When all is well, he's not in sight.
But, if you ever need him, he'll be right there,
Not just because he's a cop but because he cares.
Author Unknown

Mother of a Police Officer

January 10, 2005