Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Gaughan on the anniversary of his passing. May God comfort you all. He paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place.
Rest in peace.

The memory of a good person is a blessing Proverb 10:7

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

June 21, 2007

May you and your loved ones be ever blessed.

June 21, 2007

Happy birthday,Buddy. Rather have you here to hoist a brewskie! You should be here to be celebrated for Father's day also . I think of you alot and remember all the good times from our youth.What an innocent time that was. Who knew?

friend from home

June 15, 2007

Hey there Steve

Just stopped by to say hello and say that not a day goes by that I don't think about you and miss the laughing, the joking, the pranks and the great advice you always seemed to give.We had some great conversations,didn't we? We had alot of fun. I know in my lifetime I will never again meet another like you. You sure were one of a kind .
June 21st is going to be a hard day. I'm going to toast to you on that day and remember all the good times and try not to dwell on that date for what it stands for.That's just too painful.
I will NEVER forget you Steve Gaughan and thanks for being a part of my life.

friend

June 12, 2007

Well, I thought of you yesterday because I was at the ball field where your kids play baseball with my cousin Jonathan. I saw Donna and I was going to go up and talk to her, but she was a bit busy with the concession stand and with the kids. You see, I knew you when I was a young teenager(luckily, I was not in trouble though!! ;o) I cannot place where it was and I am hoping to see Donna one day and place it. I think you have brother that I met as well, because I remember talking to the two of you about you "New Hampshire" accents.....LOL!!! Donna, if you ever read this, I am Kara's (Jonathan Marks' mom) niece. I used to work at the Adventure World amusement park which is part of P.G. County, so I was thinking in was there I may have met you, maybe you were on duty for something there......but I just don't remember to save my soul!! I was just a kid!!LOL...Anyway, the moment I heard your name from my Aunt Kara that awful day you were lost, I knew I knew that name...then the picture on display in this memorial proved me right....I know you watch over your family and I have met your daughter once. I know you will watch over your family forever now and I wish them all the best!

Nikki

Nikki Donaldson

June 12, 2007

Dear Steve,
Today I think of Donna and the kids. We never got to say thank you for everything. The ice and the bar will never be the same. Never will I skate out again without thinking of your laugh and the jokes that followed. The most annoying man that ever loved the game and the best cop that lost his life one tragic day. We miss you...I know the other boys in blue are at your side looking down on us and loving all the officers from the sky.
Tell Anthony I send my love and ask that you and he give strenght to those that need it most.
God bless you and all. Till the buzzer sounds and we meet at that blue line in the sky.

a friend

May 17, 2007

Steve,
It still seems like that tragic day was just hours ago. I remember every detail and still get that awful feeling in my gut when I think about it.You were truly a cops cop and I am very proud to have called you my friend. I think about you, Donna and the kids everyday and I know in my heart I will hear your voice again. Take care!

#1277 (retired)
Prince George's County

May 9, 2007

OUT OF THE NIGHT THAT COVERS ME,
BLACK AS THE PIT FROM POLE TO POLE,
I THANK WHATEVER GODS MAY BE
FOR MY UNCONQUERABLE SOUL.
IN THE FELL CLUTCH OF CIRCUMSTANCE
I HAVE NOT WINCED NOR CRIED ALOUD,
UNDER THE BLUDGEONINGS OF CHANCE
MY HEAD IS BLOODY, BUT UNBOWED.
BEYOND THIS PLACE OF WRATH AND TEARS
LOOMS BUT THE HORROR OF THE SHADE,
AND YET THE MENACE OF THE YEARS
FINDS, AND SHALL FIND ME, UNAFRAID.
IT MATTERS NOT HOW STRAIT THE GATE,
HOW CHARGED WITH PUNISHMENTS THE SCROLL,
I AM THE MASTER OF MY FATE:
I AM THE CAPTAIN OF MY SOUL.

Steve, Again I have to thank you.

April 25, 2007

Hey Steve,

I just stopped by to see that smile. I know you have met my dad by now and I'm sure the two of you are keeping things interesting up there. I just wanted to put in writing for all to see that I/we think of you everyday. I police with four eyes now. But I know you and dad got my back. I feel it when I'm out there. Thank you again for all that you taught me. And I promise that I will make that trip (its still a little hard). I'd give anything to hear you say "Dar-ling" again. No one says it like you. I miss you man. Even though I can't hear you I'll be talking to you soon.

pgpd/ friend

April 25, 2007

Steve,

I recently decided to become an officer and I'm working my way through the process now. I know you would be proud :-) Those of us at communications.. and throughout the entire department think of you everyday. I assure you that as I go through the academy.. and during my career - you and your bravery will always be with me.. guiding me through. Thank you.

PG County Public Safety Communications

April 23, 2007

Steve,
I am getting ready to take a motorcycle ride to a street they will be naming after you. It looks to be the first nice day we have had in a while. I think it will be a nice fitting tribute to you. Rest easy, we all miss you here.

Friend
PGPD

April 20, 2007

Sergeant Steve

As I sit here on duty at 0457 hours I was just reflecting on the battle that you won. You were brave. May you continue to rest in peace.

PFC Jevon A Thompson
UMB-PD

March 29, 2007

rest easy Steve ... we'll carry on the watch.

March 21, 2007

I miss the joking and the laughter, but most of all, I miss you, my friend!

friend

March 8, 2007

Hey just wanted you to know that a day still doesn't go by that I dont think about you. It is hard to still get a grasp of all of this.
"In Virtus Illic Est Spes"

PGPD

March 3, 2007

Sir,
I will NEVER forget you...

Explorer J
Sheriff Explorer

February 11, 2007

As I sat in class I have heard many wonderful things our instructors have said about you Sgt. Gaughan. Although I did not have the opportunity to personally meet you...i would like to thank you and give my blessings and just let you know that your story and name does live on

Current Student Officer 109 A

January 23, 2007

Missing you...

January 18, 2007

I was sitting in court with you the day before you left us and i remember us talking about retirement and spending it with family and friends, know that while your there and we are here, you are still here with us and always will be in our hearts, our thoughts, our memories and our prayers, godd bless and rest easy my friend.

January 17, 2007

Steve,

Your life had meaning, you made a difference. I pray daily that people never forget the scrifice you made on June 21,05. So often, life goes on and people tend to forget. How could anyone forget such a great man?

I also pray for your mom,your brothers and sister and your wife and kids that God gives them the strenghth to carry on without you..I can't fathom the loss they they feel.

January 16, 2007

PGPD is planning another fundraiser along with the Green Turtle in Laurel to help Donna and the kids. You have not been forgotten and neither has your family. We know you are up there watching over us and everytime I come here to read messages that people have left it proves over and over again how much you were loved. Rest in peace up there -- but know how deeply you are missed down here. Your smile, your goofy laugh, your crazy sense of humor, your kind spirit and gentle soul.....God only calls the Good Guys home with Him and He picked the best when He called you. We sure did have fun working together and I cant even count how many times you messed with me on the phone both at Communications and when you would call for VanDress at District 1--I can still hear your voice over the radio and the phone messing with me. Everytime I heard 1734 is 10-8 I would get ready for a "bumpy ride" cause I knew you were gonna find something to get into. Know that we all miss you everyday. Rest easy......

Valerie Bell
former PGPD Dispatcher

January 12, 2007

it's been a year and a half and yet it still doesnt totally seem real that you are gone, life just isn't the same without you here. I can still here your voice in my head, see your smile in my mind and feel your warm friendly hugs. We all miss you soooo much !!!!

December 22, 2006

Steve,
Just wanted you to know that my family and I are missing you and thinking of you. Take care brother.

friend

December 20, 2006

Steve,

You are his Guardian Angel. Every thought, feeling, expression, and act of love and kindness, is a reflection of you. Thank you for being his best friend!

KLJ

December 5, 2006

INDIA.ARIE LYRICS

"Good Man"

I remember the first day
I met you
we were so young
you were a blessing
and there was no guessing
you were the one
Love is so crazy
We had a baby
and said our vows
That's when you told me
should anything happen
I can hear you now
You told me

[Chorus:]
if the sun comes up
and I'm not home
be strong
If I'm not beside you
Do your best to
carry on
Tell the kids about me
when they're old enough to understand
tell them that their daddy was
a good man

First anniversary
remember we
chose a star
And as i stand under it
I can't help but wonder if
You see it where you are
For whatever reason
You don't see the seasons
Change again
Go there with peace of mind
We'll meet on the otherside
Cause true Love don't end
and baby

[Chorus]

Two eyes looking up at me
Pointing to a picture like where is he?
Mamma are you OK?
What did the paper say ?
To make you cry that way
It said your Daddy lived for you
and your daddy died for you
and I'll do the same

[Chorus]

November 26, 2006