Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I did not know Officer Stepnowski personally but was deeply saddened to here of such a tragic loss in the law enforcement family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fellow officers with DeKalb County P.D.
May God bless you and heal your broken hearts.

Detention Officer Donna Vaughn
Roswell Police Department

July 3, 2006

My passion has been the appreciation of all the men and women like Officer Stepnowski who unselfishly serve to protect the citizens. My heart is broken that this fine, fine young man was taken from his family and from all the friends who loved him. His death will not be in vain. I vow to continue my fight in this state to get better pay and better equipment for all these wonderful men and women. May God take care of and comfort his family. He will never be forgotten.

Honorary Chief Norma C. Haynes
Newnan Police Department

July 3, 2006

I never got the honor of meeting you, however, my husband was proud to call you a friend. You are family to us. I pray for your family but know you are watching over everyone. God Bless you.

Julie
Wife of DKPD

July 3, 2006

our prayers go out to your family and department

Master Police Officer -retired
Newport News Va Police Dept

July 3, 2006

WHILE KNOWING YOU FOR ONLY A FEW YEARS, I CAN ONLY REMEMBER THE GREAT THINGS YOU DID, THE FUN WE HAD WITH ARE BROTHERS WHILE OUT BLOWING STEAM ONE TIME. YOU TRULY WERE A COPS COP. ONE EVERY OFFICER SHOULD WANT TO BE LIKE. AFTER HAVING MY ACCIDENT JUST THE DAY BEFORE YOURS, I FEEL I HAVE NO RIGHT TO FEEL PAIN FOR YOU GAVE THE HIGHEST PRICE. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE, YOU ARE A TRUE BROTHER REST IN PEACE.

OFFICER COLTON,K DKPD

July 3, 2006

My prayers are with all of those who mourn the loss of this wonderful individual, his wife, his parents, his sister, his fellow officers. I only knew him in a teacher-student relationship some fifteen years ago. But I remember him as a wonderful young man in my French classes. My prayers will continue to go out for all officers who try to protect all of us! Thank you and God bless you!

Debbie

Debbie Arnold
Former Teacher at Lithonia High School

July 3, 2006

Step,

You will be missed by all of us. You were a great friend, and even better officer. The department has really lost an officer that can not be replaced. You were one of a kind. I look forward to seeing you again one day.

MPO M. D. Roe
DeKalb County Police

July 3, 2006

God bless you and your family and your friends and fellow officers. Thank GOD for puting people like you on this earth who are willing to do whatever it takes in the name of peace and order.

Jim Ezell retired
Georgia DNR

July 3, 2006

Brother there is no doubt that you rest easy in God's arms tonight. Thank you for paying the "ultimate sacrifice." Matthew 5-9 : Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall be called children of God.

Baldwin County SO

July 3, 2006

Step,
I did not know you but we also lost a swat member with Douglas County last year Blake Gamill,( please tell Blake we all miss him ) your passing over to our eternal home touched me so deeply, you look like a cute cuddly teddy bear and I'm sure you are as humble as you look,I cried when I heard of that FREAK taking you from this world but thank God you took him out and we all know where he is and it sure aint where you are , Go Rest High On The Mountain , your work is well done !
My deepest sympahty to your Family and Fellow Officers, and we shall all see you again, until then you ( same as here) watch over your fellow officers & Family.
You'll be sorely missed !
huggs for the Family,
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT YOU EACH ONE !

Rabecca Fagan
A Grieving Citizen

July 3, 2006

I have been watching the t.v. news and I just had to tell you I'm thinking of and praying for you. My son has been a police officer and my nephew is one presently. May God give you the peace that passes all understanding.

Debbie Eudy
Georgia Citizen

July 3, 2006

We are all fortunate for having known Dennis. His dedication to his career and fellow human beings was inspirational. Thanks for always loaning me your skiing gear and being the most selfless person I have known. I will forever be proud to call you my friend.

Sgt. M.D. Zimmerman
DKPD

July 3, 2006

Today was one of the hardest of my life. A good Police Officer and more importantly a good man was laid to rest. I want to thank everyone who came to the service, helped us out and those that just lined the streets holding their flags. This really shows us all that there are people out there who care outside the police family. Thank you for noticing the sacrifice Step made for us all.

John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his for his friends.”

We will all miss you but will never forget.

Lt. Jerry
DKPD

July 3, 2006

"Blessed are the peace makers, for they will be called son's of God" Matthew 5:9

GOD BLESS..

Traffic Enforcement Unit
Marietta, Georgia Police Department

July 3, 2006

Step, it was great working with you, we will miss you and that friendly, caring smile of yours.

You will be in our hearts forever.

MPO Donna Smith
DeKalb PD

July 3, 2006

I just wanted the family to know how greatly I regret the death of Dennis. I did not know him but I did work at Dekalb Cty 911 for 17 yrs. I was married to a Dekalb fireman for 19 yrs. He was not killed in the line of duty but on our farm tractor about 3 yrs ago. I know how great Dekalb county is for remembering their fallen and I know you wont see it now but they will be very helpful in the future. The 4th of July is my late husbands birthday and I know he would want me to tell you...its alright. It hurts so bad for so long but God will help you and cry with you as I do frequently. I guess it is true that the good die young as with your loved one. I am so sorry for your loss and know that people all over the country hurt for you and I feel your pain. If there is anything in the world I can do from Dublin, Ga. , please let me know..Sincerely, Linda Fowler

Dir. Linda M. Fowler
Laurens County 911, Dublin, Ga.

July 3, 2006

When my husband called me Thursday to give me the news, my heart began to ache for your family for this is our greatest fear. I say thank you to not only you but all officers who put their life on the line everyday. My prayers are with the Stepnowski family and the Dekalb PD family.

wife of Dekalb Officer

July 3, 2006

The loss of a fellow officer is heart wrenching, My thoughts of graditude go out to all who consider him a friend and co-worker.

Sgt Richard Davis (Ret)
FCSO

July 3, 2006

As I listen to the news coverage of the funeral and all that people have to say about Dennis. I pray that my children will be as well received in life as Dennis has been. I pray for comfort for everyone grieving this loss. You must be so proud and very blessed to have known him personally. I wish I could have met him. Bless you.

Love, The Cash Family

Tressa C.
Admirer

July 3, 2006

We will not for get you.

officer &mrs kenneth Pitts
Dekalb county police dept

July 3, 2006

To The Stepnowski Family and The Dekalb County Police Department:

My husband Thomas and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to you for your loss. We are recent residents to Cumming, Georgia after retirement in Southern California. We use to volunteer with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department and know how hard this time may be for all of you. Be strong and my family and I are praying for you all.

Carol A. Julian
U. S. Citizen

July 3, 2006

Dennis:
Though we have never met, when I heard about your death, I felt then, as I do every time I hear of a brother officer's death, as though a piece of me has died as well. Perhaps it's the fact that you (and you ALWAYS will be) and I are part of the greatest "gang", fraternity, brotherhood, or whatever name people choose to call it, that makes us share in each other's loss. This closeness ALL police officers share all across our great nation, and that is what so many people don't/can't understand. That you made the supreme sacrifice in doing what God has sent you here to do...to protect those who cannot protect themselves. THIS, is the common bond we all share as police officers in America, regardless if we are black, white, male or female. And it is this bond, that makes us grieve for you, and your family, but also so very proud of you. I am certain, Dennis, that this world will be a lesser place without you, but also a better place for you having been here and making a difference, not only to the people of the Great State of Georgia, but to ALL Americans everywhere.
Rest now my brother, as you patrol the streets of heaven with our Father, and smile down on those of us who will continue on with our determination to protect and to serve the people of the United States to the best of our ability. Amen.

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

July 3, 2006

DENNIS....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE DEKALB COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

July 3, 2006

Our hearts hurt for your family. Our son Deputy James McGrane was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop on March 22nd of 2006.

Our prayers will be with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Jim and Rita McGrane
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Jim McGrane
Father

July 3, 2006

My heart and prayers go out to the family of this fallen Hero, he spent his life and gave his life to protect others from harm, Officers of the State of Georgia are all heros just like our Servicemen they protect and keep us all safe, This officer gave the ulitmate price for us, His life, I have been following how much he touch others lives and he will be missed, but to the family, be proud of what and who he was, he is in God's hands and that is a wonderful place to be, I know that he was loved and will be missed, but remember God never puts on us more than we can handle, My thoughts and much love are with you in my prayers and I know that were ever I go, there will always be a safe place because of our Officers, I know that he gave his life to save others from being hurt or killed. May you only remember the wonderful person that he was and what he stood for in the State of Georgia, I will keep you and your family in my prayers to help fill this loss that you are feeling, may God Bless you and your Family, and rejoice knowing that the only place he could go after he left this Earth is Heaven !! what a wonderful thing to know exactly where he is and that you will renuite one day.
God Bless you and all Law Enforcement that keeps fighting the battle to keep you, me, and our kids from harm.
Susan Gresham-Douglasville

Susan D. Gresham
citizen

July 3, 2006