Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Howard Stevenson's family, friends, and co-workers with the Ceres Police Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue the watch is ours now.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

January 10, 2005

Sgt. Stevenson,
Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to the citizens of Ceres.
R.I.P.
Anonymous

January 10, 2005

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.
I am glad your fellow officers took care of the suspect.

Anonymous

January 10, 2005

God Bless you in rest. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten!

Deputy Jeff Johnson
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Louisville,Ky

January 10, 2005

Taps will sound, but you will never be forgotten. You will never walk alone.

Rest easy and watch over us!

Officer Michael B. Smith
Columbus OH Division of Police

January 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and fellow officers of Sgt. Stevenson

A job well done brother; WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE!

Off II Staigerwald #0746
Maryland Transportation Authority Police

January 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery, courage and commitment to the badge – your hard work and valiant efforts will never be forgotten.

A Relative of Officer Robert Stanze
EOW: August 8, 2000

January 10, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

January 10, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

January 10, 2005

Thank you for your service, you are a true hero; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

January 10, 2005

officer stevenson you are a true hero thank you!!!!!

January 10, 2005

Already in 2005, there have been two line-of-duty deaths too many. My heart goes out to your family and coworkers. Thank you, Sergeant, for your service, dedication and bravery. God bless; rest in peace. Please look over your brothers and sisters in blue, for their continued safety.

Michigan

January 10, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

January 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of Sgt. Stevenson.

PO Jim Kenna
University of Pittsburgh PD

January 10, 2005

My heartfelt condolence goes out to the family of Sgt Stevenson and to our brother officers in the Ceres Police Department. I just wish that there would be a day when I go to this site and no other officers name are on this site. God bless to all the officers out there and stay safe.

ICE AGENT
DHS-ICE

January 10, 2005

I am deeply saddened to see yet another name added to list of fallen officers. To the family of Officer Stevenson, please know that his sacrifice was not in vain, he is a true hero who will never be forgotten. May God bless and keep all of you.
Rest in peace Officer Stevenson.

Linda - LEO Wife and sister of
S/A Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

January 10, 2005

It's never easy to post something here..It really saddens me to see yet another officer killed in the line of duty..I am sure Sergeant Stevenson died doing something that he really loved..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BROTHER..We will take it from here..Watch over & protect your brothers/sisters in blue..To Sergeant Stevenson's family - friends & fellow co-workers, you will be in my thoughts & prayers during your time of sorrow.

Recruit....Karen
Detroit, MI

January 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Ceres Police Department and the family of Sergeant Howard Stevenson. Thank you Sgt. Stevenson for your brave service!

Police Officer & Chaplain
Albuquerque Police Department

January 10, 2005

Thank you Sir for your bravery, courage and sacrifice. You are a true hero.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Dept., CA

January 10, 2005

Another soldier in the war on evil goes down. Every one of us in law enforcement feels the pain.

RIP

Detective
Burbank (CA) PD

January 10, 2005

RIP, Brother. Thank you for your service and dedication. We will carry the sword from now until the end of our watch. Watch over your family and keep them from harm, as we will try to do the same from here.


The Monument
I never thought it would be me,
My name for all of eternity.
Recorded here at this hallowed place, Alas, my name, no more my face.
"In the line of duty" I hear them say, My family now the price to pay.
My folded flag stained with tears,
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.
My sword I pass to those behind And pray they keep this thought in mind.
I never dreamed it would be me.
And with a heavy heart and bent knee,
I ask for all here from the past... Dear God, let my name be the last.

A Squad
WPD CT

January 10, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Sgt. Stevenson's family and his agency. Rest in peace.

Reserve Officer Jeff Connell
Atwater Police Dept

January 10, 2005

May you rest in peace Sgt. Stevenson. You and your family will be in our prayers in this time of great sorrow.

LEO Wife

January 10, 2005

Rest Easy Brother Howard, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

January 10, 2005