Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your efforts to bring peace to others. May you rest in God's arms.

L Robertson

September 21, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers of Special Agent Sullivan as well as all others affected by the war in Iraq. May Agent Sullivan rest in peace.

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

September 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

September 21, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you are a hero to us all.

Officer Shaun McCready
Allegheny Township (PA) Police Department

September 21, 2005

Your courage and sacrafice will never be forgotten. Thank you for our safety & our freedom...

Wife of a Military Police Officer
and a Massachusetts native

September 21, 2005

Special Agent Sullivan, thank you for your service to our Country. My prayers are with your family during this terrible time.

Michelle - wife of LEO

September 21, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

September 21, 2005

Hero in the name of peace. My prayers are with your family Sully.

Breacher

September 21, 2005

Sully volunteered to work in the most dangerous parts of the world. His idea of a "vacation" was rock climbing and a safari in Africa.

Sully would make you laugh...his impersonations of Merc could never be topped.

You will be carried in our memories forever.

PPS
EPD - Kabul, AFG

September 21, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of SA Stephen Sullivan, and the USDS - Diplomatic Security Service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. SA Sullivan, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 21, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of SA Stephen Sullivan. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

September 21, 2005

You are a true hero to America and we thank you for your service to your Country. I pray that God will comfort your co workers, friends amd family. God Bless and Rest in Peace Brother. Your watch is over.

Deputy
PCSO

September 21, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

September 21, 2005

Agent Sullivan,
It is never an easy task with our everyday battles on American soil. However, you were faced with a more difficult mission that most of us would not dare to attempt. I applaud you for being an American hero in the mission for freedom as well as the mission of a Law Enforcment Officer. God Bless

Broward County Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard, Florida

September 21, 2005

Special Agent Sullivan..please know that you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & both your fellow brothers/sisters in blue & in the corps..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a leo
michigan

September 21, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

September 21, 2005

You died in a far off land doing a job few people would ever do and made the ultimate sacrifice protecting others. Your brothers and sisters in DS will always remember you and honor you. You will not be forgotten.

JC
Diplomatic Security Service

September 20, 2005

Agent Sullivan,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country, not just as a Law Enforcement Officer, but as a U.S. Marine as well.

Semper Fi Devil Dog
A fellow LEO;former Marine

September 20, 2005

Special Agent Sullivan,

Thank You for The Ultimate Sacrifice, so we in the United States can be free and live in this wonderful Land of ours. It is People like you that make me Proud to say I am an AMERICAN. God Bless you and your family and may we always be Free.

Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections

September 20, 2005

Blue Skies, Brother

September 20, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and fellow agents of S/A Sullivan in this difficult time. Rest in peace, Sir. Semper Fi

Sgt. A. Whitney, (USMC Ret)
Yuma Co SO, AZ

September 20, 2005

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

AGENT SULLIVAN, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

TO THOSE CLOSEST TO AGENT SULLIVAN, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND WORLD, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

September 20, 2005

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

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

September 20, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Diplomatic Security Service. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Special Agent Sullivan deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a person than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Agent Sullivan is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

September 20, 2005

Thank you Special Agent Sullivan for your service to your country and the people of this great nation. Look Clint up for me tell him I miss him and to keep that smile on his face.
To the family you will miss Eric everyday but we will never forget him. He is a true hero, and he will be watching over you from now on. Thank you for your sacrifice, you gave all.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

September 20, 2005