Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Cpl. Scott Severns, you are the true definition of a "Cops Cop." It's been said that being a Police Officer isn't what we DO, it's what we ARE. How true..24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on duty or off..and the courage and heroism you showed proves it.
My son Steve, who is currently in the United States Air Force, wants to be a Police Officer. I will hold you up as an example of what kind of Police Officer he should strive to be.
You and your family are in my prayers...God Bless you Cpl. Scott Severns.

Lt. Brian Young
South Bend Police Department

September 27, 2006

scott, we miss you and we love you so much. you're a hero and no one will ever forget you.

much love,
bree

Bree
cousin

September 25, 2006

You were a scond generation police officer that I had the privilege and honr of working with, Yes, I worked with your dad, Denny.
Please accecpt the Lords wishes for you.
The cowards who took you from us will recall their actions for the rest of theit lives "down there" where devils all belong.
You will never be forgoteen by this retired cop!

Forest L. "Butch" Milbourn
South Bend Police Department( Retired)

September 21, 2006

Five months have gone by since that fateful night in April. I knew something horrible had happened when I heard all of the sirens. I saw on the news that a South Bend officer had been shot. Immediately, you came to mind. But almost as quickly, I thought that it couldn't be Scott...he is Superman! Not a single day goes by that I don't think about you. In fact, several times a day, thoughts of you cross my mind. Whether it's remembering all of the good times we had growing up or all of the great things that you did as a police officer to help rid South Bend of crime. You are a true hero. I am so proud to have known you and even more proud to call you brother. We all love and miss you. I know that you are watching over us. I know that you can see that we are keeping your memory alive. You will never be forgotten because Heroes Never Die.

Luke Karczewski
Step-brother

September 21, 2006

I come back to this site every now and then and its so hard to believe that Scott has been gone five months. He is missed by so many. My heart gos out to everyone that knew Scott and the many that didn't. My heart exspecially goes out to his female companion that was in attendance with him that dreadful night. I pray for her every night. I can only imagine the pain she must feel. We are thinking of all.

Freind

September 21, 2006

Scott:

Just thinking about you and your brothers in blue.

I was at the station today and this community not only needs to honor and remember your service and dedication to it, but we need to remember all the brothers and sisters in law enforcement who are at work each and every day trying to maintain law and order for the good of all of us. We have a great bunch of officers in South Bend that I am very proud of and are great people in their own right. I am so thankful to all of them for what they do and I ask that this community step-up to helping them out so we can make South Bend a great place to live and work again.

Friend and Citizen

September 19, 2006

CPL.SEVERNS,
Although we have never met,I know of you and your family through your brothers in blue.I am at this time working on a memorial yearbook for the FOP 36 in your honor.I have worked with alot of departments and know alot of police officers,and normaly hear good things and bad sometime about officers when I am working on publications.
I can honestly say I have heard not one complaint from your community you served.And I know you are missed by alot of your brothers at the SBPD,the superman emblem and your badge number 2018 is on every squad window.The black flags still fly on numerous squads.And the reason for this letter is my way of saying to you YOU ARE A HERO.. GOD BLESS YOU..And you will never be forgotten

JERRY RIGSBY, DIRECTOR
PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLICATIONS

September 18, 2006

I have been reading these reflections for almost five months now, but never felt deserving of leaving one. I only knew you from passing in the halls, as I worked afternoon shift. I only saw your ornery smile, and figured it suit you. Every day I am angry about the senselessness of your murder, and every time I see the friend that you saved, I see the pain she feels as well. I just wanted you to know, although we weren't good friends, you were my brother and we all still feel your loss. Thanks for being who you were, ornery-ness and all.

fellow officer

September 8, 2006

I wish to pass on my sincere condolence to the family of Crp.Severns. Need I say but his bravery and courage exceeds all. He has done his duty for us all and can only be in a much better place now.

Rusty
Sydney, Australia

September 1, 2006

Scott,

You and I have never met, however, it sure feels like we have. You knew one of my good friends through your work. Since your passing I have heard a lot of wonderful things about you.

They say things happen for a reason. That is a hard pill to swallow when you all you have is the ache of missing someone you loved so much. I want you to know that the pain of loosing you for my friend has helped her in ways that she never expected. It has caused a lot of real reflection for all of us. To know what is really important in our lives. Even in your passing you are still making a difference.

Although I never met you, I want to thank you for being who you were. You are a true hero. Godspeed.

FRIEND OF A FRIEND

September 1, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

Its been 4 months but its still not real. The only good thing about this tragedy is I kiss my husband good-night every night tell him I love him and pray a little longer for him and our friends on the department that we never have to go through this again. We all have regrets of not saying the things that we assume that our love ones know, but losing you has made me realize that we need to tell the people we love the most that we are glad to share each day with them. Even friends in our lives who seem to be superman can be taken from us in a flash. The bad guys didn't win this though because they may have taken you away from us physically but you keep changing our lives for the better everyday. We all miss you Scott! But we honor you everyday and use you as example of what a hero and friend should be. God Bless you Scott

friend
wife of an officer

August 22, 2006

This is a terrible anniversary to remember...every time I go visit your grave the first words out of my mouth are "Scottie, you shouldn't be here" and you shouldn't!

There is no peace, there is no softening of the edges of pain. I pray that time will help overcome those feelings. All I can say is I hope to hell there is justice. You were truly all man and all cop. No finer.

You are loved well and missed by all.

Godspeed.

Friend

August 22, 2006

Four months ... wow. There are days when it seems like just yesterday, and days when it seems like you've been gone forever.

Father Dave was right -- we did lose our innocence that day. Things will never be the same again. The fall-out from that coward continues to trickle in each day. It's the little things now, like looking for the Tahoe at Simeri's for a split second before remembering you can't be there, like watching for your take-home car in the morning when I drop the kids off at school, like hearing a story and thinking "I can't wait to tell Scott." It never ends.

But worst of all is the pain that I still see on the faces of those closest to you -- and what I imagine can be seen in my own face. There is a void that won't ever be filled, an emptiness that somehow is full of ache.

Thanks for the laughter, Little Fish. Because, no matter how sad the moment starts, thoughts of you always end up making me smile. I hope we're doing the same for you as you watch us now. We love you and will never forget ......

Haz
Back-up Date and buddy

August 21, 2006

There hasn't been a single day that I haven't thought about you. I thought as time went on things would start to get easier, but they haven't at all. I visit you at your grave on a regular basis and everyone is taking such good care of it. There are always beautiful flowers and mementos. Scott, you had such an impact on so many people around you. You have touched so many lives and continue to everyday. I would do anything for one last smile, one last hug, one last vision of you walking Bruno around the block. He is in very good hands. Your mother is taking great care of him just like you always did. Scott, I love you and miss you very much. There is a song that is out now and it says, "The only thing that keeps me alive is I know that I will see you again someday." This is probably true for most of us. Just know that we are all thinking about you and miss you very much!! xoxo

Friend

August 19, 2006

We miss you and continue to send our prayers and hope you protect us from above. I pray that life and death will continue to tell a story to all that follow in your steps. You were part of the brave and we will always be gratefull for you and those that have came before you. May God grant your family the peace that I know you would have wanted them to have

August 18, 2006

I come back to this site almost daily just to read the new messages and reread the old ones, even though I cry everytime. I miss you so much, I know things will never be the same without you. I regret the stubborness that we both shared at times that didnt let us become as close as we should have. I just wanted to tell you that I know the rain in the sunny AZ sky was you telling me you were ok and Im glad that you did. I know you know how much we love and miss you and how this has hurt us all. You will always be my hero and I will make sure I tell your story to as many people that I can and your memory will live on forever. I hope you'll be proud of me when you look down and watch me, just as proud as I have always been of you. I know you "must be in the front row" now and that God has a better plan for you. Thank you for being my hero and giving me the strengh to be a better person despite all of this and know that I will always miss and love you. God Bless and God Speed, We miss you big guy

August 15, 2006

Bruno is doing good. He misses you so much. He is there for your mom and is taking care of her like you would be, if you were here. We all wish that you were here for us, but we know that you are watching out for us from above.

August 14, 2006

There is a song played sometimes on the radio that has the line" I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight" I had only met you very briefly. However I have been working around police officers for 3 years now, and I am so sorry it took your death for me to appeciate what all police do every day for me. Because of officers like you, I can sleep in peace knowing that you are a phone call away. Thank you so much.

August 13, 2006

Everday the station is not the same with out you. I keeps waiting for the door to open and you to walk in. four months later the pain is still there as much as it was the night it happened.. I never thought that the lord would take some one like you but I guess he had bigger plans for you! I know you are watching over us to keep us safe. I know that you are in all of our minds when we hit the streets or when the dispatchers sit infront of there stations. I hope that the men and women of the Soutn Bend Police Department keep your death in there hearts and minds at all times.. Your legend lives on with us everday.. WE MISS YOU SCOTT!

August 10, 2006

Three months later, the memories of that fateful night still play so vividly in my mind. The phone call, the horror, the pain. You meant so much to all of us. We think about you all the time. The memories, the great nights out, you'll always be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Sev!

July 30, 2006

Scott, I miss you more than words can explain! You meant a lot much to me and I hope you knew that while you were here, but if not I know you know that now. You were such a wonderful man inside and out. You are one of the few people who accepted and adored me for who I was. I will never forget the memories we share, the sweet gestures you were always willing to do, and look forward to one day seeing you again. I know we had some rocky moments before your passing but I hope you know that you will always be loved and cared about. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

July 25, 2006

It's been three agonizing months and I saw your dear mother, Kathy, out for the first time since you were taken from us.

She is such a brave and strong woman and your sister is, too. You always were so proud of them. They are the caretakers of your bright memory for all of us and will keep it that way forever. So many friends and family miss you, miss that great grin, that great attitude.

Bruno is doing a lot better now, but he misses you so. Your mom is doing a great job with him and he's in good hands.

We know you are in good hands, too, Sev.

Godspeed

Friend

July 24, 2006

It's been a long three months and we still remember. We are praying everyday. We miss you so much.

Friend

July 23, 2006

You are a hero and a credit to your profession. God Bless You.

Officer
Minneapolis Police Department

July 23, 2006