Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We lost two brothers here in the sate of Illinois this week. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the Niles Police Department and the Zorkus family.

Hinsdale Police Department

April 10, 2005

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

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

April 9, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Village of Palos Park Police Department please accpet our thoughts and prayers for Officer Zourkas, his family, friends, and his fellow officers in this time of great sorrow.

Rest In Peace Officer Zourkas

Members of the Palos Park Police Dept.
Village of Palos Park, Illinois Police Dept.

April 9, 2005

May god bless you Ofc. Zourkas as you return home to him. My thoughts go out to you, your family, and all your co-workers during this time of loss. We here at the Peoria P.D.lost one of our own on Dec 30th of last year in a automobile accident as well. Rest in peace now you have served with honor.

OFC. E. BARISCH #1002
PEORIA P.D.

April 9, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Officer Zourkas for your service and dedication. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Dept.

April 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Zourkas' wife, children, family and friends. May He comfort you and surround you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian K. Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

April 9, 2005

May God Bless your family at this tragic time in their lives. We will miss you tremendously. Thank you for being such a great friend to us and leaving us with such great memories. You were such a wonderful, good hearted soul. Rest in peace, Steve.

Your Friends,
Chris and Jennifer Huminiecki

April 9, 2005

Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Ofc. Zourkas. Even though I had only met you once Steve, you will remain eternally our brother in blue. Hang in there Nick...

J. Thayer #38
Downers Grove PD FOP Lodge #73

April 9, 2005

STEVE,
I AM STILL SITTING HERE IN SHOCK EVERY SINCE I HEARD THE NEWS MY HEART JUST DROPPED I THOUGHT THEIR IS NO WAY GOD HAS JUST TAKEN ONE OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS OFF THIS EARTH ESPECIALLY ONE WHO WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN YOU NEEDED HIM. I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL NEW SON I SURE HOPE HE WILL KNOW WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON YOU ARE AND HOW MANY OF US ARE GOING TO MISS YOU. TO THE ZOURKAS FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MY FRIEND OF 9 YEARS IS UP IN HEAVEN LOOKING DOWN ON US. STEVE, I AM GOING TO MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW..THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIMES AND THE FIREWORKS
LOTS OF LOVE

FRIEND
COLLEEN

April 9, 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

April 9, 2005

I had the distinct honor of knowing and working with you Steve. It was more of an honor being your friend. I love you brother. Steve "Crazy" Zourkas #165, you'll be riding with me until I'm gone.

Officer Michael Weitzel
Morton Grove Police

April 9, 2005

May God give your family comfort and peace. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Motorcycle Officer
DeKalb Co. Police Dept.

April 9, 2005

rest in peace

skip roberson

April 9, 2005

May God bless you Officer Zourkas as well as your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

April 9, 2005

It is my most sincere wish that your family is able to take comfort in knowing that your memory will be eternalized by your deeds. You will not be forgotten.

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Deputy Sheriff
Indiana

April 9, 2005

May God ease the pain and anguish the family is feeling now. And know this, that those that are left will never forget his sacrifice.

Ofc. John

April 9, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

April 9, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

P.O.
CHICAGO P.D.

April 9, 2005

We extend our deepest sorrow and heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Zourkas.Though we did not have the pleasure of working with him,his loss weighs heavy on our hearts as well.Rest easy brother,we'll take it from here.

PO S.Harris #223
Cicero PD,Cicero,Illinois 3rd Watch

April 9, 2005

May you have eternal rest in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank You for your dedication, service and committment to your fellow man.
Rest In Peace

Pfc. Jeff Whitmire
City Of Arcade Police Dept. GA.

April 9, 2005

May God bless you and your wife and children at your tragic loss. You will not be forgotten by your entire police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

April 9, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Steven Zourkas' family, friends, and co-workers with the Niles Police Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heavens beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

April 9, 2005

officer zourkas, your family and niles pd will stay in our prayers. thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff
Effingham County Sheriff's Office

April 9, 2005

Steve-
I woke up this morning to the newsman saying that a Niles Police officer was killed, my heart dropped. I tried calling you Steve but you never returned my phone call. I can't believe that I am never going to see you smile or hear your laugh again. Thank you for being such a great friend and all the great memories. I am going to miss you more than you will ever know. Steve you are my hero and God gave you your wings today.

Friend, Sandi

April 9, 2005

Officer Zourkas,

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

April 9, 2005