Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My Heartfelt condolences to the family and to the Prince George's County Police Dept for the loss of a love one and a follow Officer.

Thank you Cpl Gaughan for your service to the community and for a job well done. R.I.P

Cpl Barry W Cannon
Center Hill Police Dept, Center Hill Fla

June 21, 2005

Rest in peace Steve, you'll be missed.

Anonymous (former P.G. County Officer)
DEA Houston Field Division

June 21, 2005

This hits close to home.....another brother has been called to heaven. Another brother from just one county over. A brother who was a true provider to his family, community and his department. Good bless you sir. God Speed

Police Officer
Montgomery County, Maryland

June 21, 2005

Your Brothers and Sisters from Montgomery County are thinking of you. Rest in peace Brother.

“A Hero is”......

One Who Never Hesitates To Tackle The Most Difficult Problems..

One Who Is Always By Your Side..

One Who Knows Right From Wrong..

One Who Acts With Pride..

A Hero Touches Every One Of Us,
Whether It Be Word Or Deed..

Always Tending To Those Who Find Themselves In Need..

When A Hero Leaves This Earth, Yes, It's Sad, But True..

All Too Many Times, The Hero Is Dressed In Blue.

POI
Montgomery County Police Department, MD

June 21, 2005

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

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

June 21, 2005

Corporal Gaughan,

As part of the family, thank you for helping keep our county safe for the future. You will be missed dearly and will always be in our prays.

DFC Trice and Wife
Prince George's County Sheriff Office

June 21, 2005

May god bless. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Detective
George Mason University Police Dept.

June 21, 2005

Sleep in peace in the arms of God, brother.

Clinton Township Police, Michigan

June 21, 2005

God bless Corporal Steve Gaughan, his family, and the Prince George's County Police Department

Corporal P.R. Oliver
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

June 21, 2005

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous

June 21, 2005

GOD BLESS CORPORAL GAUGHEN FOR THE SACRAFICE HE MADE. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

DAVID JEWELL, DEPUTY CHIEF RETIRED
JEFFERSON COUNTY(LOUISVILLE) KENTUCKY POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 21, 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 ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

June 21, 2005

Gone to soon. God Bless you Steve. You will never be forgotten. Watch over us!

B. Devaney
Prince George's County Police

June 21, 2005

My deepest and most humble regrets. So young, so sad. Pax vobiscum.

David Robinette, Lieutenant (Ret.)
Anne Arundel County Police Department

June 21, 2005

I just want to thank corporal Gaughan for his sacrifice tonight. Every time I hear an officer has fallen I am deeply shocked and very sad,but I never get used to it. I am a 19 year old college student from Maryland and so I feel an immediate sense on graditude to CPL.Guaghan because that thug who robbed him of his life could have killed me or my loved ones had he not been stoped.
Thank you
Nick Eiden

June 21, 2005

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Corporal Steve Gaughan. May you find peace in knowing that we all are with you in this time of grief. No one is ever dead as long as someone remembers. To the Prince George's County Police Dept. Find comfort in each other.And honor your hero. Rest In Peace Corporal Gaughan.
Friend of fallen Officer
Mark Whitehead
EOW 2/26/93

Paul
Multnomah County Sheriff

June 21, 2005

My condolences go out to Cpl. Gaughans family and to his police family. Cpl. Gaughan was an outstanding police officer and he will be truely missed.

Sgt. G. Bowers
Prince George's County DOC

June 21, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that " you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy " about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is " I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works " around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. " Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" ( that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, " he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, " he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is " only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan " At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, " I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits ( once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, " Thank you and God bless you, son."

M B Letterman
Wofford Departement of Public Safety

June 21, 2005

To Corporal Gaughan's family, friends and fellow officers,

My condolences go out to the family and friends of Cpl. Gaughan. Even know I did not know you, I have the utmost respect for you and what you represented. You are a hero. My heart goes out to your family. May you rest in peace and we will take it from here. Godspeed and Godbless!

Cpl. J. Runaldue
Cottage City PD (Pr.Geo Co.)

June 21, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

June 21, 2005

God Bless you, Corporal Gaughan. Your courage and sacrifice will be remembered and honored by all who knew you and by many who never had the honor to meet you. Godspeed, sir!

June 21, 2005

your family will always be in my heart all of time

mary cocke civilian
u.s.p.p

June 21, 2005

Rest in peace sir. God bless.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

June 21, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Steve Gaughan, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

June 21, 2005

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, Family, Friends and Community too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Sgt. Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office (FL)

June 21, 2005