Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's hard to believe that it's been 11 months ago today that you left us. You are always in our prayers. Oh, GOD Scott we MISS you so much. Please keep watch over all of us. We love you!

Friend

March 23, 2007

It's rainy and gloomy today, Little Fish -- a very fitting condition for remembering what happened 11 months ago when you were stolen from us. Thanks for letting us keep your "boy" -- we aren't ready to lose him, too. We love you, buddy -- and it never gets easier to live life without you in it. But then, maybe that's because you really are still here with us -- we don't see you, but we definitely feel your presence, your humor, and your laughter. Oh those brilliant white teeth when you grinned ...

March 21, 2007

Please keep watch over Big B, Sev, he needs you right now.

March 9, 2007

Keep Big B in your sights, Sev, he really needs you right now.

March 8, 2007

Scott,
Hope all is well with you in the big blue! We are making it down here day by day. Leah is 10 months old now! She is getting big! I know you would have loved to meet her. Hey -you did pretty well again this year at the awards ceremony. Keep up the good work and I'm sure you will gather awards from your new protection area. Keep thinking of us because we think of you everyday! chat soon!
D-man

Friend

March 1, 2007

I am a member of the Police Unity Tour, and will be riding my bicycle 300 miles in your honor. I have become overwhelmed reading the reflections left by others. It is clear that Cpl. Severns was a special person. To the Severns family please know that my prays go out to you.
God Speed Brother and serve Heaven with the same courage.

Sr. Parole Officer
NJ JJC. Division of Parole

March 1, 2007

Ten months ago, our lives were changed forever. Ten months ago our world came crashing down around us. I still can't believe you're gone. I know you are in a better place and you are watching over us. Ten months have gone by and it seems like yesterday. It has not gotten any easier to visit you at the cemetary. I learn more and more every day of just how many lives are affected by your death. We love and miss you more than words could ever express. I hope and pray that "I'll see you again someday". HEROES NEVER DIE

February 23, 2007

Ten months ago, we sat at the hospital, hoping, waiting and praying. Thoughts of you going through everyones minds. The entire city was praying with us. Our prayers were not answered in the way we had hoped. You were taken from us, Sunday, April 23 at 3am. I still wake up at that exact time with such a sense of loss and sadness. We have been able to move on, continue living life as you would want us to though we still carry a heavy heart. We have begun the healing process. We laugh about things you might have said or done, we remember the fun times. Most of all, we remember the way that you loved life and lived it the fullest. Though you are not physically with us anymore, we know that you are here in spirit. It is comforting to know that you will be here with us, to help and guide us through both happy and difficult times. Thank you Scott for everything. We will never forget you!

A loved one

February 22, 2007

10 months ago today our hearts were ripped out of us. So many of us just go through the motions everyday and put on a good front but things will never be the same without you here. We love you with all our hearts and miss you more than words can say. Till we are together again.......

February 21, 2007

I still can't believe you're gone. It's still so hard to accept it.

Godspeed.

Friend

February 16, 2007

Sev, Wow I still can't believe that you are gone.. Everday I think of you. I see the pain that is still in all of our hearts. Scott, you have touched so many people. I will never forget the sacrifice you made. You are honestly my true hero.. I miss you scott!! "Butts"

February 7, 2007

When I am having one of those days, and I need a reminder that there is so many things to be grateful for, I take a drive and come to visit you. I went to visit the other day, because I ran into someone who knew you, and as we were talking they used the word "sweet" to describe you. It struck me as being funny, because I never thought of you as being "sweet". I always think of you as being sarcastic and funny. The type of guy that you always wanted to stay on his good side. You were tough. Not a lot of Bull. You told it like it was! In the world today, there isn't a lot of people that stand up for whats right, to tell it like it is, and to take charge when someone needs to. You were that guy. Its not bad that I don't think of you as being "sweet." I just rather always remember you exactly as you were! Thats what made you so memorable. So if I had to describe you today, I would use words like, a leader, strong willed, tough, and a true friend. God Bless you Scott!

friend

February 2, 2007

I cant believe it's been 9 months. I got out the newspaper from the day of your funeral and looked at all the pictures and read the storys and things people said about you. I still can't believe you are gone from us, we all miss you so much, I miss your jokes and teasing and all that- you shouldn't have been taken away from us so soon. I remember what Al said about you and all the crazy things you two did together and I remeber how you told me about Al and pulling people over wearing those "trailer park teeth" as you called them. I know him and Bub, and Jen and all those guys miss you soo much- but one things for sure you left them and all of us with a lifetime of memories to make us smile. You lived a good life although it was taken away too soon, you are now in a better place. Things happen for a reason and this to has a meaning, because of you and your donations others have been able to live-that must make you proud. You are surely missed every day, and your life and loss will not be taken for granted- justice will prevale and we will soon see. Cowards will have to answer to God on their own judgement day, before they do that Im sure they will have to answer to you, not for what they did to you but for the pain and hurt they have caused your family and friends- thats the type of person you were, always looking out for us-going out of your way to keep us safe and you are still doing it from heaven.
We love you and miss you and will someday meet again.
May You Rest in Eternal Peace
2018- Feats of Strengths

January 23, 2007

It is just not right. Justice will be served. You will not be forgotten - ever.

Friend

January 23, 2007

Nine months ago today, our world changed in an instant. I laughed and nagged you over my cell phone at Simeri's, "When you gonna get here, Little Fish?" That was the last time we would ever speak. Nine months ago today, I walked into your room and couldn't believe you weren't going to jump up and say "Gotcha!", cackling and laughing at your ingenious practical joke, rubbing your hands together as you rocked back and forth with that grin. Nine months ago today -- and nothing has ever been, or will ever be, the same.

Your mom is doing so well. You would be, and are, so proud of how she's hanging in there. I'm awed at her strength and dignity. Now I know why she was your best buddy!! Your "Big-D" is doing well despite the fact that she is so far away. She's staying positive and moving forward. Bruno keeps a tight security watch at the "crib". He watches over your mom, not letting her out of his site and barking down the house should anyone attempt to enter the yard. You would be very, very proud of your boy.

This is going to be a big week, Sev. Please keep an eye on each of us and help us to "man up" when we want to cave into sadness. Please know that every day, a thousand times a day, you pass through the minds and hearts of those that love you most. Old friendships are gone -- lost when it became too unbearable to not have you with us. But some amazing connections have been made or renewed in their place. Life has more depth now in the shadow of losing you. Each day with those that we love most takes on a more special meaning, a more soul-deep understanding that we should not take each other for granted, not squabble over stupid things, not get caught up in the frenzy of day to day activies. That's just one of the million gifts and legacies you have left, Scott, and I am grateful more than you know.

Keep laughing at our mistakes, keep guiding us with a gentle (or not so gentle) nudge back onto the right path. I hope the view from up there is amazing, Buddy, and I hope the golfing is at least as good as Arizona .....

Haz

January 21, 2007

I finally stopped at the cemetary today and visited with Scott. What a beautiful headstone. It is very magnificant. We miss you greatly everyday Scott and you will always be in our prayers. We love and miss you.

Freind

January 9, 2007

Sev,
We started another year the other day and I wanted to let you know we miss you greatly! Our tears still fall when we run into those "certain" triggers. I know you and all your other 142 brother and sisters of 2006 are watching over us and their families each and every day! Leah is eight months old now and I want to thank you for a safe first eights months. You missed her by a week, but I know you are part of her! Please continue to watch her grow, keep her safe and protect us all. I'll write again soon!
D.

D Spinsky
Clay Fire

January 2, 2007

Sev,

We are planning our 20th High School Reunion, so there has been a lot of reflections of the past going on. A new year is upon us, and it is still hard to fathom that you are not here. I know you are wathing over all of us, but it just will not be the same to have the "gang" together again, without you there. We will be thinking of you friend; always!

Friend

January 2, 2007

Sev,

We'll be ushering in another New Year and this will be the year we fight for YOU.

You will not be forgotten, you will not be cast aside as a "it's just too bad it was a cop", your actions and sacrifice will prevail and justice will be served, a coup de maitre. We will be there for you, you can count on it.

Friend

December 29, 2006

Scott,
May god watch over you and your family as you spend your first holiday in heaven and to know your a True Hero to all
of us.We miss you so much and the soldier boys you are really True Heros. Thank You and God Bless You.
-Police-4-Life-
MP

U.S.A. ARMY MP SQUAD

December 24, 2006

This helped my family last Christmas after I lost my brother too.

Merry Christmas From Heaven
I still hear the songs,I still see the lights
I still feel your love on cold wintry nights
I still share your hopes and all your cares,
I'll even remind you to say your prayers.
I just want to tell you,you still make me proud.
You stand head and shoulders above all the crowd.
Keep in each moment to stay in his grace.
I came here before you to set your place.
You dont have to be perfect all of the time.
He forgives you the slip if you continue to climb.
To my family and friends please be thankful today.
I'm still close beside you in a new special way,
I LOVE YOU all dearly,now don't shed a tear
Because I'm spending CHRISTMAS with JESUS this year
author unknown

D
South Bend Resident

December 23, 2006

Eight months have gone by since you left us. We still miss you very much. We still think about you every day. Your marker at Southlawn is the most beautiful memorial I have ever seen. It is a reflection on just how much you are loved and missed. Bruno was at Applebee's having breakfast with Santa and some of your fellow officers. I know you are proud of him. Things just haven't been the same without you. You were,and still are,an inspiration to so many people. We will never forget you. HEROES NEVER DIE.

December 23, 2006

Oh Little Fish .... can it really be eight months?

Your headstone is perfect. I know you approve. Going there always brings me comfort and now I can see your smiling face through my tears. If I catch it just right, I can almost see you fighting back the grin and cackle that must have accompanied the day the photos were taken, can almost imagine whatever smart comment you made to the photographer ...

I don't think the world will ever be the same, Sev. There have been so many changes and losses since you left. You were the glue that held us all together, and when you were stolen from us, we crumbled. I hope you're not disappointed up there -- watching us struggle to get on without you and not doing a very good job of it.

Do not think that for one moment you have been out of my mind. You're one of the first things I think about when I wake and one of the last things I pray about before I fall asleep. If Heaven is the memories of lost loved ones inside each of us, then with you in my heart always, Heaven is a pretty amazing place of love and joy.

I love you, Little Fish - you are more than a hero to me and always were ....

Friend who desperately misses you

December 23, 2006

Sleep in Heavenly Peace. We miss you. We love you.

Friend

December 20, 2006

Although we never met I feel the loss of a brave brother officer. After reading the messages left for you and your family I know that you are missed. It has been my true belief that God has a division of fallen officers at his right hand and that is where you now stand. Few men are given the honor to leave this world doing what they were called to do, "protect others" and maintain the thin blue line. God bless you, your family and your fine Department.

Sergeant II Ted Severns
LAPD RET

December 12, 2006