Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless and God Speed.

10-8 & 10-19

Senior Patrol Agent Bradley Neal
United States Border Patrol

July 2, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Dennis Stepnowski as well as to the DeKalb County Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Stepnowski, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 2, 2006

When I heard the news of this fine officers death I was very grieved as I thought of his family and the officers we lost at Cherokee S.O. while I served as Chaplain. My own son served as an Narcotic's officer and this strikes close to my heart.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to Officer Stepnoski's family, friends and fellow officers.
From all of us at Cherokee S.O. our prayers are with you and for you as you go through this time.

Chaplain Jim Mantooth
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office-retired

July 2, 2006

Dennis:

I will miss you so very much. You were such a good friend, and a mentor to me, even though I worked for another agency. You will be dearly missed. I never thought it would be you, my friend, who went down. You are such a tough guy, a big strong brute. It just took one slimeball from Louisiana to take your life. I'm just glad that you killed that sonofabitch before you went down.

God needs cops like you in heaven. Watch ALL our sixes while you're there, and we'll meet again on the other side.

Much love,
Ruth

Ruth H.
Friend

July 2, 2006

I send my condolences to the family, friends, and Dekalb County Police Department regarding the demise of Officer Dennis Carmen Stepnowski. I hope everyone that knew this officer will continue to remember his bravery, courage, and the legacy in which he left.

Officer Stepnowski your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department

July 2, 2006

I did not know this officer personally, however it is very close to the area I work. How many times have we been in the same situation? , chasing suspects on foot. Police Officers run into the situations and dangers that average people run away from without a thought of our own safety or the people that are counting on us to return home to them safely. Whether its Atlanta Police or Dekalb , my fellow officers are my brothers and sisters. There is a great pain and loss in the death of another officer.My heart has not yet healed from the death of Officer Mark Cross, and now there is a new wound..Officer Stepnowski, rest in peace brother, you will be sadly missed. My prayers are for your family.

FELLOW OFFICER
ATLANTA POLICE

July 2, 2006

IN YOUR MEMORY


Don't cry because you think I'm gone,
for I am with you still.
Don't seek reasons to explain
what is simply just God's will.


It's very hard to leave all of you
and everything I've known,
but my work on earth is done now.
Our Lord has called me home.


I know you will find comfort
Just let faith guide your way.
Cause, from the moment I was born,
I have been preparing for this day.


Remember me for the laughter,
that's the greatest gift we give.
Keep me in your heart and mind
because that's where I now live.


If ever you feel you need me,
you can close your eyes and see,
I'm still right here with you,
I'm alive in your memory.
-author-Anne Ambrose


God Bless all the family, friends, and co-workers of this Hero. Peace be with you and know that we all honor and will remember Officer Stepnowski's life and sacrifice.

Dale Milan
Douglas County E911

July 2, 2006

Rest in peace Stepnowski..... Job well done brother!!!!!My prayers are with your wife and family....

God Bless...

Milton #2487
Dekalb County Police Department

July 2, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Dennis, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

July 1, 2006

Step, I was working and heading your way before I even knew it was you. When I heard the call for an escort for EMS I could only think the worst. When I arrived at the hospital and finally found it was you I was devastated. I had spoken to you only hours before as we did almost daily.

I have served with no one that I would be more proud to call friend.

I will miss you, you are a true hero in every sense of the word and a cop's cop. I will refuse to use past tense when speaking of you as I know you will always be with us and help to guide those of us here continuing the fight. Until we meet again....

SERGEANT
DKPD / FRIEND

July 1, 2006

Step,
For those who knew you I am sure they knew your Police Credo - You leave behind a world that will morn you leaving us way to early, but I for one, will remember a great witty brother Police Officer who died doing what he loved to do. May God bless you & the dear ones you have left behind. You have touched so many more lives then you could have imaged. Rest at Peace my Brother.

FTO Charles Fannon
Alpharetta Ga. Police

July 1, 2006

Rest in Peace. Protect us from above...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

July 1, 2006

Thank you for all the years of protection that provided for every day citizens like myself.I honor your life and the sacrifice that was made in order to keep our communities safe.May God Bless Your Famjly.

Chris

Christopher Langley
citizen

July 1, 2006

Reality

Imagine how our world would be
If every police officer quit
Turned in their gun, turned in their badge,
Just finally had enough of it.

No respect, no loyalty,
No appreciation of all they do,
They’d give their lives for all of us,
These wonderful officers of “Blue”.

Kicked at, spit on,
Punched, stabbed and shot,
Everyday assaults on officers,
Done…without thinking a second thought!

Our laws are in favor of criminals,
There’s always some loophole in their case,
Out again to commit more crimes and murders
…creates pain, that we, the family and friends
…in time will never erase.

Why should they do it?
Why take the risk?
Why put their life on the line?
Subject their loved ones to endless suffering,
When their precious life is lost while fighting crime.

More murders, more kidnappings, more robberies and rapes,
Just to mention a few,
Please ask yourself how life would be,
If there were NO officers in Blue!

Would you do it? Could you do it?
And for how many…would YOU give it all?
Rewards are a 21 gun salute, a Medal of Honor,
And your name gets added to the Wall.

Think about it. Why are they here?
And why do some hate them so?
Because they enforce the laws that put convicts and murderers
In jail serving time, or on “Death Row”.

All give some and some give all,
It’s a risk they chose to take:
To put their heart and soul in it,
To put their lives at stake.

So, please take a moment,
Please give it deep thought,
Think of what “you can do”…

To help show respect,
To help follow the laws,
So we’d quit losing our Heroes in Blue!

Written by Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley
Sister of Fallen Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi EOW 6/23/03
Fallen Officers Remembered, Founder & President
www.fallenofficersremembered.com

fallen officers remembered

July 1, 2006

Thank you for all the years of protection that provided for every day citizens like myself.I honor your life and the sacrifice that was made in order to keep our communities safe.May God Bless Your Famjly.

Chris

Christopher Langley
citizen

July 1, 2006

Although I didn't know you personally my heart has ached since the day it happened because you are part of our family. I continue to pray for your wife and family, God bless you all. Thank you Detective for sacrificing everyday to protect us in life and please continue to watch over your brothers.

Amy
Dekalb Co. Officer's Wife

July 1, 2006

I never had the pleasure of meeting Officer Stepnowski. But When I read about what happen in the AJC newspaper. Compassion rose up inside of me.To the family my heart and prayers are with you during this time.


Peace And Blessings,
J C McGee

Jeff McGee
contractor/vendor with Dekalk County Communication Department

July 1, 2006

Rest in peace my brother. We will see you again when its our time to cross over.

Deputy M. Gloyd
Cobb Sheriffs Office

July 1, 2006

Officer Stepnowski displayed great courage and honor while carrying out his duties. Despite being wounded and hurt, he stopped further threat from the suspect. Officer Stepnowski demonstrated that great officers are made, and never forgotten. Rest in peace brother.
Phillipians 4-13

Senior Officer J.A. Natale
State Capitol Police N.C.

July 1, 2006

To Step's family and DKPD family, so many hearts are heavy for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of Step's family and all the lives he touch. Thank you Step! God Bless

Girlfriend
CCPD Officer

July 1, 2006

"This is my shield. I bear it before me in to battle, but it is not mine alone. It protects my brother on my left. It protects my city. I will never let my brother out of its shadow nor my city out of its shelter. I will die with my shield before me facing the enemy."

RIP Brother

Norfolk Police Dept
Norfolk VA

July 1, 2006

Officer Stepnowski,

God Bless You, You have made the Ultimate Sacifice and You will never be Forgotten. Godspeed My Brother!!!!

Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections

July 1, 2006

You are a true HERO and will be missed deeply by everyone!
Thank you for all you did those 12 years. Your memory will never be forgotten.

July 1, 2006

"who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if should suffer for what is right, you are blessed". Step, I enjoy working and knowing you as a brother of the Thin Blue Line working South Precinct Morning Watch. You are a true Police Officer, rest now, for we have the Watch.

MPO TL Lowe
DeKalb County Police

July 1, 2006

The Georgia Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors thanks Officer Stepnowski for serving and protecting the citizens of DeKalb County. He was there for the citizens and GA-COPS will be there for his family, friends and coworkers as they begin to rebuild their shattered lives.

Roger Parker
Concerns Of Police Survivors - GA Chapter

July 1, 2006