Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Step and family,

My heart as well as others are heavy for this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and loved ones.
Thank you for your years of service. I personally did not know you but my boyfriend said you were one hell of a guy!
Thank you and God Bless!!

Girlfriend of Dekalb Co. Officer

July 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go to Office Stepnowski's wife and family. God Bless.

Citizen - Fayetteville, GA

July 3, 2006

My God be with your family during this time. I am sure you will be remembered.I am thankful for the DKPD officers and this is a reminder of the risk that you take every day.

citizen

July 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and now miss Officer Stepnowski.

If it will be Gods' will, I will ride in your memory on April 22nd of 2007.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

July 3, 2006

God Bless you Officer Stepnowski. You will never be forgotten. Your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest now, your work here is done and a fine job you did.

Commander S.Bullock
R.E.C.O.N. Intelligence Search and Rescue

July 3, 2006

Thank you for all you have done. You are a hero and will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

A citizen

July 3, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU AS YOUR LAYED T REST!

July 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this fine officer. I know what it's like to love a man who believes in what he does and makes sacrifices so that we all can be safe. I'm so sorry yours had to pay the ultimate price for what he believed in. My sympathies to the wife and family of this wonderful man, and many thanks to you, Officer Stepnowski, for all you've done and difference you've made for many people for 12 years.

Detective's Wife
Georgia

July 3, 2006

God bless you, your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time and always. Please continue to keep watch over everyone from above.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

July 3, 2006

You did your duty, even though wounded...god bless

Clare County Sheriff Department

July 3, 2006

My prayers go out to the co-workers and family of Officer Stepnoski. We to just lost a fellow brother and will remember you in our prayers. To Officer Stepnowski.........Rest in peace now brother, the watch is ours.

K9 Deputy Jamie Melton
Roane County Sheriffs Dept. (TN)

July 3, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Dennis Stepnowski, and the DeKalb County P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Stepnowski, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 3, 2006

Step and I joined DKPD around the same time and both went to South Pct initially, then other precincts, and finally SWAT together before I left. I vividly remember him as one of the most dedicated officers, as a rookie and a veteran. His tempo never changed, 100%. This is admirable in a job that can ware you down over the years. Despite politics in the department and rollercoaster morale, Step knew one speed when it came catching bad guys....full throttle. As noted in newspaper reports, he was a mentor to many a new officer. Always a smile on his face and an upbeat attitude, this guy was happy doing his job. His time on earth was well spent, from saving the life of a fellow officer in a burning vehicle to insuring the predator he faced down that night never kills again. He made more than just a positive contribution; he saved lives at risk of his own. We would all love to change the outcome of that night, but I would venture to say that Step has no regrets of his honorary service. I am very proud to have worked a "beat" with him and equally as proud of his partner that night who fought the “good fight” by his side. I am overseas now and wish I could attend the funeral to pay my last respects and express to his family the privilege I had in knowing him. His family, friends, and fellow officers are in my prayers. In my years I have always noted this one quote when such a good person has moved on, “Men will stand before your grave and speak of your reputation. But angels will stand before the throne of God and speak of your character”. Step, thanks for making the choice to pin that badge on everyday. You will not be forgotten.

C.K. Redlinger
Former DKPD Sergeant

July 3, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

July 3, 2006

Thank you Officer Stepnowski for your dedicated service. You are a true hero. May you rest in peace. Dekalb County Police Dept, and the family of Offier Stepnowski, God bless you all.

Police Officer L. Garcia
Los Angeles Police Dept

July 3, 2006

Step,

You are a true hero. Your loss has been felt all over and the Dekalb County PD has lost a great friend and cop. Im glad you shot and killed that bastard. Godspeed my brother. We will take it from here.

Steve
APD officer

July 3, 2006

As a wife of an officer, you live with this fear everyday. I only met Step once and it was many years ago at North Precinct. You could tell he was an Officer that anyone would feel alittle safer working along side of. I hope that gives your family a sense of peace and honor as they cope with the days and years ahead.

Shonda Lewis
Wife of DeKalb Officer

July 3, 2006

Thank you for bettering our world. May the lord be with your family, friends and co-workers.

SA
USSS

July 3, 2006

You served us bravely, rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

July 3, 2006

Blessed are the peacemakers. Go patrol the beat on heavens street now, for you've served your time in hell. Rest in peace brother in blue.

PTL J. CAMERON
ALCOA P.D. TN.

July 3, 2006

RIP Officer Stepnowski... a job well done. Thank You.

Ptlm.
Macungie Borough Police Dept., Lehigh County, PA.

July 2, 2006

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

July 2, 2006

To the friends, family and co-workers of Dennis Stepnowski,

As I review these reflections, I get to know "Step". I learn what kind of officer he was and what kind of man he has become. Descriptions such as; warrior, friend, comrade, and hero echo through each reflection.

"Step" is what every officer longs to be. My prayers go out to all of you. May God bless each of you and keep Step close to him.

On behalf of the Harrison County Sheriff's Department SWAT team, God speed warrior...Rest in peace.

Sgt. Clay Jones
Team Leader, Harrison County Sheriff's SWAT

July 2, 2006

The Brown Family,and I express our deepest sympathy to your family.God Bless You.

M.P.O. A.Brown Sr 1852
DKPD

July 2, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Stepnowski family and his closest friends.Your lost will be shared throughout the law enforcement family. "Step a job well done".

MPO/SOUTH PRECINCT
DKPD

July 2, 2006