Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Officer Steven Michael Zourkas, his family and his fellow officers with the Niles Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Zourkas’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Zourkas and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

April 8, 2009

As I am writing this,I sit in darkness and think about the past 4 years and it feels like 4 days. I pray you are at peace and I pray that some day I may find closure and be at peace as well. There is so much I want to say and I can't so I live in sadness. Continue to watch over us and we miss our brother and our friend.

Anonymous

April 8, 2009

Hey Crazy,
It's been 4 years... Still feels like you were here with us yesterday. Everytime I get in my car, your picture is the first thing I see. Always thinking about you Steve!!! Love you & miss you...God Bless you brother!!! Keep the "Special Watch" over all of us!!!

Knapik #90
Niles P.D.

April 8, 2009

To the Zourkas family, Steve is always remembered by us out here patrolling.

Crazy,
This is going to be a rough shift bro.

114

April 8, 2009

To the Zourkas family, Steve is always remembered by us out here patrolling.

Crazy,
This is going to be a rough shift bro.

114

April 8, 2009

Rest in peace buddy and keep us safe. We all miss you.

Tom Fragassi
Niles Police Department

April 8, 2009

Steven,

It is four years today April 8th,2009 that you went to Heaven. Steven having you as a son and brother was the greatest gift of all. Living without you each and every day hurts so much. You were taken away from us so tragically and we never had the chance to say good bye. We did not have the chance to tell you one more time how much we love you and what you mean to us. If we could hold you onemore time, we would never let you go. We miss your laugh and your beautiful smile. You had a light in you that will shine forever. You left a lasting impression on everyone you met. You were our son and brother, our pride and joy. Our family chain is broken and our lives have been changed forever. We love you so much , we will always treasure the memories we shared together.

All Our Love,
Mom, Dad and George

Mom,Dad and George
PARENTS AND BROTHER

April 7, 2009

It's coming upon four years since we lost you. I can't believe it's been that long. There are so many times we've said we wish we could share this moment with Steve. It's those times we have to remind ourselves that you are still sharing moments with us just in a different way. That's what gets us through. We miss you so very much every day. I just wanted to leave a note before we leave for vacation, we will be gone on the 8th but we will be thinking of you and your family and praying for them as they cope with that sad day. We love you Steve and we cherish every moment we had with you and thank you for leaving us with so many happy and fun memories.
Love Barb & Larry

Anonymous

April 1, 2009

Crazy,
Still look at your picture hanging in my locker every work day. God bless you bro.

114

March 22, 2009

Happy New Year Steve. God Bless you, your family, and your friends. I miss you a lot. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I look at your picture everyday in my squad and ask you to watch over all of us and help us get home safe every night. I hope Andrew and everyone else is well. Keep hearing my prayers, and I will continue to pray for you.

jr

January 3, 2009

STEVEN, HAPPY NEW YEAR IN HEAVEN.

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH KEEP WATCH OVER ALL OF US AND ESPECIALLY YOUR ANDREW AND JOHN AND ALL OF YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE.

LOVE ALWAYS,
MOM,DAD,GEORGE,CHELSEA AND PANDA

Mom,Dad & George
PARENTS AND BROTHER

December 31, 2008

Merry Christmas Steve. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers this Christmas day and always. We love you and miss you.
~Larry & Barb

Barb & Larry
friend

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas Steven we all really miss you it is specialy tough this time of year i remember how excited you were to see my kids open presents from you.I was really
looking forward to do same with you and Andrew.Steven its very hard with you not around.We love and miss you tremendously.
Love,
Anthony,Eileen,Brittney,Lauren,little Anthony

Stevens family

December 24, 2008

Steven,

We are thinking of you and rembering you this Christmas with loving thoughts and prayers.We love and miss you. Steven you are our Guardian Angel keeping watch over us from Heaven Above.

Our Blue lights shine for you and for all fallen police officers and for those still working to keep all of us safe.

Merry Christmas in Heaven,
All Our Love,
Mom, Dad, George , Chelsea and Panda

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

Steven,

HAPPY THANKSGIVING IN HEAVEN.

We Love and miss you .Your always on our minds, keep watching over all of us and over Your Andrew and John and all your Brothers and Sisters in blue.

Love Always,
Mom,Dad and George.

Anonymous

November 26, 2008

Steven, Your always on my mind. I miss you very much brother still can't beleive your gone but your not forgotten. Keep watch over all of us and your Brothers and Sisters in Blue.

Love and Miss You,

George

George
Brother

September 8, 2008

God I miss you Steve

sandi, friend

August 22, 2008

Hi Steve, I just wanted tell you that you are always on my mind. I'm glad I was able to take a ride to see you the other day. It felt good to spend some time at your grave site. I still can't believe that this is the way I now have to visit you and Tommy now but I really feel that you hear our prayers. God Bless you and your family. I hope all is well with them. I'm sure Andrew is getting big.I know George is getting married and I am very happy for him. Please watch over us all and keep us safe....God Bless You.....

JR

August 19, 2008

Hey Steve. I was just thinking about you, I wanted to let you know that we will never forget you. You are just as much a part of NPD as ever. We love and miss you.

Sam
Niles

July 25, 2008

Happy Bithday little brother we wish you were here to celebrate your 37 birth day!

Love, Anthony, Eillen, Brittney, Lauren , little anthony

Anonymous

July 19, 2008

Uncle Steve,

Today is your birthday, another day to celebrate all of who you are, except I cannot be with you to share this joy. Even though this isn't the first birthday without you it doesn't get any easier. As I sit here there is a picture in front of me of the two of us on my 12th birthday. Everytime there is birthday in the Zourkas family it is the same tradition and people but different cake. I love that same tradition and coming together of familiar faces. I'm sad we cannot do that on this day. I have many wonderful memories of you so I will never forget. Were getting ready to go on vacation tomorrow, something we havent done as a family in a long time. Please watch over us. I've had some hard times and struggles so I may look up to you from time to time, I hope that is alright. I love you Uncle Steve. Happy Birthday.

Love always,
Lauren

Lauren
Goddaughter/Niece

July 18, 2008

Happy Birthday Steve. Miss you man..

Brother
Niles PD

July 18, 2008

Happy Birthday Steve
We miss you so much every day. Thank you for always being such a wonderful friend. We wish you were still with us, but know our friendship is eternal.
Love, Barb & Larry

Anonymous

July 18, 2008

Steven,

Today July 18th, your 37th Birthday we remember how much you've filled our lifes with happiness. We Love and Miss You very much Steven. We've always been proud of you.

Steven you are "Our Special Angel". Happy Birthday In Heaven and keep watch over all of us and you Brothers and Sisters in blue.

All Our Love,
Mom, Dad and George

Anonymous

July 17, 2008

Steve,

I just came on here to see your face again. We are making our plans for the 4th and it's just making me so sad that your not here. The summer is not the same without you. I'll never understand why you're gone. It still hurts so much, I just can't seem to get over it. I miss you.
~Barb

friend

July 2, 2008