Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Steve (My Brother in Christ): You have earned what you have worked so hard for; eternal life. Thank you for being my friend and giving me the opportunity to know you.

In His Service - Dee Fielding

Dee Fielding

June 27, 2005

Steve,
I just can't believe this week. You are a brave soul and a true soldier. Your presence will truly be missed. I'm sorry it took me so long to leave my thoughts, but I had to get my head around the thought of you not being here. I'll truly miss that infectious smile and that, "Hello, brotha", every time I saw you! I will always keep you in my thoughts. To your family, I don't know anyone who didn't LOVE Steve. My prayers will always be there for you.

P.S. You and Nova keep it down up there!

Cpl. T. A. Landers #1717
Prince George's County Police

June 27, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the men and women of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on the tragic death of Sergeant Gaughan. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda last year (EOW 06-15-04) and now Deputy Jerry Ortiz (EOW 06-24-05), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family is grieving with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

June 27, 2005

You may leave our arms but never our hearts. We love you and thank you for everything.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff

June 27, 2005

Sergeant Gaughan,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Off. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

June 27, 2005

I will miss the friendship, kindness, and hourseplay at the firehouse. You really did impact peoples lives when you met them. We had an instant bond being fellow Bostonians.

Love Always, Bubba

Chaplain George"Bubba"Ward
Red Knights Motorcycle Club, MD Chpt. 1

June 27, 2005

Rest in peace brother. God bless all the men and women of the Prince George's County PD.

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation
"supporting the families"

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation

June 26, 2005

Rest in peace brother. God bless all the men and women of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation
"supporting the families"

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation

June 26, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Corporal Steve Gaughan and the Prince George's County Police Department
...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Steve... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

June 26, 2005

Rest easy brother.

TEO Michael Wilhelm
DC Office of Unified Communications

June 26, 2005

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
The citizens of Prince George;s County, and the State of Maryland are forever indebted to you. God bless you, your family, and your coworkers.

Officer
Anne Arundel County (MD) PD

June 26, 2005

Rest in peace brother. Your memory will never fade. Best of wishes to close friends and family. We will always be behind you.

PO C. Alexander #2797
Prince Georges Co. Police Dept

June 26, 2005

Though I did not have the pleasure of meeting CPL GAUGHAN, I do morn the loss of a fellow brother.

The difference between a Police Officer and a civilian is the fact that when gun shots ring out, Police Officers run toward them not away from them.

You gave your life in order to keep peace. Now it is your turn to rest, for we will continue the job you started.

A fellow Police Officer
Walter Reed Police Department

June 26, 2005

Steve,

You were a hero to us long before you fell last Tuesday. Certainly, we could never tell you that when you walked among us, because you'd never let us live it down.

You were were the warror who charged in when everyone else was running out. Your strength carried us through the door with you, when good common sense was telling us not to go.

I am honored to have fought by your side.

1734, 10-22 any further. We're 10-8, we'll take it from here.

WSSCPD/PGPD (ret)

June 26, 2005

I want to thank Steve for doing his job. Unfortunately making the ultimate sacrifice. My heart goes out the the Gaughan family, friends and all the brothers and sisters on the job. We shall
continue carrying the torche until the world can be a peacefull place. Rest in peace Steve.

Senior Officer J. Cole P10
FBOP

June 26, 2005

Corporal Gaughan,
Although I never had the opportunity to meet you, I wanted to thank you for your commitment to serve and protect. I attended your viewing and funeral and was moved by the life that you lived. I will pray for peace to comfort your family and all that mourn this tragic loss.

Stephanie Reid, Mobile Crisis Team
Prince Georges Co. Crisis Response System

June 26, 2005

"Gone but NOT forgotten." Rest in peace Steve.

Officer W.Spindler
Loyola College Police (Baltimore)

June 26, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH CORPORAL
GAUGHAN, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

June 26, 2005

When the warm summer wind blows on a hot night at work I always know it's our brothers above watching our backs. You gave what we all know we would give and for that there are no words that can express what we feel, our actions and persistence will speak our gratitude.......You fought the good fight, we'll take it from here.

Pfc. J. Rees #4648
Baltimore County PD

June 26, 2005

I worked with Steve for many years when I was a dispatcher. There was never a dull moment with him. We had fun and we worked hard -- Steve loved his job. More than that, he loved becoming a father. I remember before he and his wife got their children, Steve came into the office where I was working and was showing off pictures of his kids. We joked about his son having the same hair color -- Steve didnt have any! He was so excited and so proud to be a father. He was a good man, and always had a smile on his face. If he didn't then he was up to something. What a huge loss to our department and our community. The tremendous amount of people that came to the viewing and funeral show how many lives he touched. Steve, we will miss you and love you forever.

Valerie A. Bell
PGPD- Communications (former)

June 26, 2005

CPL Gaughan. You have certainly earned your place in Heaven, and you will not be forgotten. Even though I did not know you, my prayers are with you and your family and friends. May they take comfort during this difficult time in knowing that you are in a better place.

F/F Ron Graves
Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Dept

June 26, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Steve did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Steve be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Corporal Gaughan's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all,especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through these tough times, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Steve but, I am certain Steve was well respected and well loved. Steve will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were lucky to have had him be a part of your lives, even for a short time. I am know that Steve will continue to watch over us all as only he can.

Thank you Corporal Gaughan for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

June 26, 2005

CPL Gaughan,

To the Gaughan family, I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. You have lost a beautiful soul, but heaven has one more shining star. My thoughts and prays are with you. Thanks CPL Gaughan for a job well done. Thank you for your years of service, you are a true hero; I salute you. May you soul rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

PFC Campbell #2610
Prince George's County, Maryland

June 26, 2005

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOUR WATCH IS OVER. MAY GOD KEEP YOU CLOSE. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.

PO KENNY SEMEDO
BOSTON PD

June 26, 2005

Rest in peace Brother. God Bless you, You are not forgotten. The Yonkers Police Honor and salute you.

Po Brian Z
City of Yonkers PD, NY

June 26, 2005