Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“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

November 29, 2005

Thank you!

SA Darin L. Paul
Federal Bureau of Investigation

November 29, 2005

God Bless you and your family.. You epitomized to the end the true meaning of what being a cop is all about, even when mortally wounded you did not give up the chase..

I'm reminded of a line from an old 1950s movie The Bridges At Toko Ri..

"Where do we get such brave men????

Det Tony Johnson
NYPD-ESU

November 29, 2005

When I saw the news last night, my heart dropped. Today's weather (rainy, cold, and grey) must match how your loved ones are feeling today.
Thank you for patrolling the streets of my city. Tell my Jim I love him, and your family and friends will be in my thoughts. To Ofc Stewarts family: Be strong, but let yourself get lost in your tears from time to time. I feel like you are my family now.

Monica, Gf of Ofc McBride EOW 8/10/05

November 29, 2005

We stand together with our Brothers and Sisters of the NYPD on the loss of P.O. Dillon Stewart, our prayers, and thoughts are with his family, members of the NYPD and the 70 Pct. Now we have 1 more brave officer guarding the streets of heaven.

Supervisor Mitch Eatmon
FIC Security

November 29, 2005

Rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

November 29, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Dillon Stewart, his family and the New York City Police Department. This is just another example of an irrational and senseless killing of a Police Officer trying to do his job protecting and serving his community. I know Officer Steward has earned the right to be with his Lord and Savior... Blessed are the Peacemakers: For They Shall Be Called The Children OF GOD.

Lieutenant Gene DiGiacomo
East Orange New Jersey Police Department

November 29, 2005

god bless you and your family...

skip roberson

November 29, 2005

They are not hero's because they died, they are hero's because of how they lived.

Rest in Peace with the Lord my brother.

Detective Christopher Hodges
Miami-Dade Police Department

November 29, 2005

RIP Brother in blue. May my life be as honorable as yours.

Deputy
Johnson County, Iowa

Deputy
Johnson County,IA Sheriff's Office

November 29, 2005

To Officer Stewart, family and co-workers my prayers are with you. May God give you the stength to face the difficult times ahead. God Bless you and May your love one rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

November 29, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 29, 2005

My prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Stewart. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace Brother!

P.O. Paul Tillotson
Elizabeth, NJ PD

November 29, 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

My prayers are with the family, just remeber that he's in a better place..

Patrolman Vaiyanet
Lincoln Park P.D / Michigan

November 29, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TRAGEDY. THEY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. YOU ARE A HERO IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. PLEASE WATCH OVER ALL OF US.

POLICE OFFICER LISETTE GARCIA
LAPD

November 29, 2005

Ive been thinking about this tragedy the whole day. Not just because I am a police officer, but I live a few blocks from where this tradedy took place. This is very sad. My prayers go out to the family. Rest in peace..

November 29, 2005

Officer Stewart I am truely lost for words, what can a person say to a man's family who lost their father, for your wife who lost her husband? You sir are a prime example of what every police officer should be- a hero. Im extremely proud to be able to say that I wear the same uniform as you, you truely are one of New York's Finest.
May you rest in peace my fallen brother...
Fidelis AdMortem

PO PEDULLO
NYPD

November 29, 2005

God Bless you for your service brother! Rest in peace and the rest of us will take over from here.

Patrol Officer Chad Myers
St. Charles/Rushford Police Department

November 29, 2005

Yor are a true hero, and its an honor I wear the same uniform you do. God bless you.

PO
NYPD

November 29, 2005

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI

November 29, 2005

Rest in Peace Ofc. Stewart,you will never be fogotten.

Ofc. G. Watts Star #2062
San Francisco Police-TTF

November 29, 2005

P.O. Stewart you are trully a hero, God bless your family, and may you rest in eternal peace. As I take that oath to serve and protect next month, I can only hope to become half the Police Officer that you are. RIP Sir.

P.P.O. / Thomas
NYPD

November 29, 2005

Our prayers go out to the family and friends and to our brother's and sister Officer's of the 70th Precinct. Officer Stewart, A-Squad has dedicated its shift this morning in your memory. God Speed Sir.

Officer's of A-Squad
Woodbridge PD Woodbridge CT

November 29, 2005

Our people now serve 'under' you, sir. We wish, pray and strive to make you proud. We honor and thank you.

Detail...Attention!!!!!!! Detail...Present Arms!!!!!!!

Sergeant David A. Capato
New York City Police Department

November 29, 2005

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ofc. Stewart and to the entire New York Police Dept. Thank you Ofc. Stewart for your service and dedication to your community. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

November 29, 2005