Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. i still cannot believe the tragedy that occured.
it is clear that you will be truly missed and never forgotten.

Dispatcher
HPPD

April 11, 2005

Steve, you always had a way of asking a question, that gave the person you were asking, a challenge to answer. I will miss your questions and you humor. We love you buddy

Robert Tornabene, Officer
Niles Police Department

April 11, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

April 11, 2005

A prayer to the family, friends, adn co-workers of Ptlm. Zourkas...Rest in Peace, Brother.

Patrolman,
Providence, RI Police Dept.

April 11, 2005

A Cop on the take

First he takes ... the oath.
Now look at what else he takes:

He takes... it in stride when people call him pig.
He takes... his lousy pay check realizing he'll never be rich.
He takes... a second job sometimes to make ends meet and support his family.
He takes... time to stop and talk to children.
He takes... your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved.
He takes... on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.
He takes... time away from his family to keep you safe.
He takes... your injured child to the hospital.
He takes... the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.
He takes... his life into his hands daily.
He takes... you home when your car breaks down.
He takes... time to explain why both your headlights have to work.
He takes... the job no one else wants--telling you a loved one has died.
He takes ... criminals to jail.
He takes... in sights that would make you cry.
Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.
He takes... memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.
He takes... time to explain to his family why he can't make the ball game his child is in and why he has to work on the holiday when other parents are off.
Sometimes, he takes a bullet.
And yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.
If he is lucky, he takes retirement.
Then one day he pays for all he has taken, and God takes him.

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Steve,
You were one of a kind...We all lost not only a great police officer, but one hell of a great person...We will all miss you...

Schuette #112
Morton Grove

April 11, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BRAVE BROTHER

Deputy Ohio

April 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

PO
Chicago Police 016th District

April 10, 2005

God's comfort to the family, friends and fellow colleagues of PO Zourkas. Rest in Peace. ~Romans 13:4

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI Detroit, Formerly FBI Chicago

April 10, 2005

Steve, I will always remember the good the bad and everything in between. You helped me through some rough times as I helped you. I know that now you are in a better place. You will be missed and my prayers are with your wife and kids. I promise I will never let you die. You will be with us always. GOD BLESS YOU! I will miss you!

Your Friend Always Angel G.

April 10, 2005

OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY,FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF OFC.ZOURKAS.WE WILL FOREVER SHARE YOUR PAIN AND GRIEF.OFC.ZOURKAS,THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT,THE BROTHERHOOD WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU!

CPL.DAVID HAZLETT
BERRY HILL P.D./NASHVILLE,TN.

April 10, 2005

Steve, you will be missed by all, your smile, your laugh, your energy and your zest for the job. Just one quick question----why?
LRM #128

L. R. Mayer #128 Patrol Officer
Niles Police Department

April 10, 2005

Our thoughts and payers are of Steven, his family and friends. God Bless .

Police Officer
Chicago Police - 016

April 10, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept

April 10, 2005

First, my deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends in this time of tragic loss. To Steve, reflecting back to the days of the academy and the good times we had off duty, you will be sorely missed. To Fotis and Joe, and the rest of the Niles PD, remain strong and god bless.

Police Officer J. DAVIDSON #105
Northbrook PD

April 10, 2005

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Officer Zourkas, as well as to all of the employess at Niles PD. Having gone through the same tragedy last year, I can say it will not be easy for awhile, but take solace in knowing that your department is a family unlike any other, and that none of you will be alone in your grief. Ofc Zourkas's passing has put him in a place where he can eternally be that angel on the shoulder of all of his brothers and sisters on the street, to bring them home safe every night. To Ofc Zourkas--say hello to "Hollywood" for us, and tell him JPD misses him. I know he'll show you the ropes up there and no doubt have you patrolling with him on Heaven's streets. God bless you for the sacrifice you made to keep us safe.

dispatcher
Joliet PD

April 10, 2005

From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here.
Shakespeare, King Henry V - Act 4. Scene III

We love you, Crazy

Morton Grove Police F.O.P
BARRY SHALIN Lodge

April 10, 2005

I know people always say this, but with "Crazy" its true... Everyone loved him. He is one of the best. Always happy and ready with a joke. His dedication, laughter and friendship will be missed. We love you Steve, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sam, PO
Niles PD

April 10, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Zourkas.

While I did not have the privilege to have known you personally, I am certain that you have found a place in heaven through your selfless service to those you swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

April 10, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Officer Zourkas and to all the personnel of the Niles Police Department who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

April 10, 2005

Officer Zourkas,
I've only spoken with you a handful of times, however I'll remember you forever. You and your family are most certainly in our prayers. Thank you for your service, and rest easy sir.

CSO Mike W.
NPD

April 10, 2005

PLEASE LOOK OVER ALL OF US NOW THAT YOUR GONE. I TOO HAVE A YOUNG CHILD PLEASE WATCH OVER ME AND HELP ALL OF US COME HOME SAFE TO OUR FAMILIES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER ZOURKAS.

BROTHER IN BLUE

April 10, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE WITH JESUS.

OFFICER
GLENWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 10, 2005

God bless you my brother and thank you for being a member of one of the finest professions the world has ever known. It's time for you to rest, knowing that your watch is done and that your service to our great state shall never be forgotten.

Officer P. Moeller
Joliet, IL. Police Department

April 10, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER OFFICER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT. ALOHA AND GOD BLESS.

POLICE OFFICER
HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 10, 2005

We won't let you be forgotten. Rest in peace, my brother

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

April 10, 2005