California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Thursday, November 17, 2005
Reflections for Officer Andrew Todd Stevens
Andy Stevens was someone that everyone in law enforcement could have learned from. Andy always had a smile on his face and had a big bear like presence about him. Andy was REAL-as real as a person could be with a heart of gold. May everyone who knew Andy be rest assured that he will now be protecting us all from ABOVE. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and wife. I'll miss you brother.
JF#594
Police Officer Justin Farrington
Vallejo PD
November 17, 2005
Thank you for your dedication. You made the ultimate sacrifice. A hero will never be forgotten. God bless your family, friends, fellow officers, during this tragic time. Rest in peace.
YPD
November 17, 2005
Thank you for your dedication and service, Officer Stevens. May the Lord comfort your family and friends at this very difficult time.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9
Wife of a Deputy
SBSD, Morongo Station
November 17, 2005
May the peace and mercey of God be upon Officer Stevens family. He is truely a hero. His memory will live in our hearts forever.
Pastor Dan Murray
November 17, 2005
To the wife of Officer Stevens,
I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know the grief & heartache you are experiencing and I also know that there's nothing that I can say to ease your pain. Just know that I'm thinking of you. Your husband is a hero.
Jo Ann Lasater
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater, EOW 4/24/05
November 17, 2005
To the Family and Friends of Officer Stevens, May you always find some comfort in knowing that he IS a true hero.God Bless
OHIO
11-17-2005
November 17, 2005
Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
My brother may you now rest in peace, we will resume your watch...God bless you and your family!!
Officer Justin W yohe
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana
November 17, 2005
I would like to express my deepest condolences to Officer Stevens family and the California Highway Patrol. You are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Deputy Steve Fisher
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
November 17, 2005
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