Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Step" you brought lots of joy and laughter to the men and woman you touched and they will all remember you for being a Honorable officer that they would all be proud to call friend and partner.

You are a true Hero and we will miss you. We lost you too soon. Guard the Gates of Heavan for us and we will reunit again one day to continue the joy and laughter.

Our prayers and condolences go out to your family. I hope they know that what ever they need the family of the Thin Blue Line will always be here for them.

Rest In Peace.

Melissa
Proud wife of Officer Chadwick DKPD

July 1, 2006

The policeman stood and faced his God,which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true? The policeman squared his shoulders and said. "No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a Saint." I've had to work most Sundays and at times my talk is rough, and sometimes I've been violent, because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep... though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand, I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand"
There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets. You've done your time in Hell"

July 1, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Stepnowski, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

July 1, 2006

Go rest high on that mountain, brother. May God pour out His perfect comfort on your family and brother warriors.

A Georgia Deputy

July 1, 2006

Go rest high on that mountain, brother. May God pour out His perfect comfort on your family and brother warriors.

A Georgia Deputy

July 1, 2006

Go rest high on that mountain, brother. May God pour out His perfect comfort on your family and brother warriors.

A Georgia Deputy

July 1, 2006

All our thoughts and prayers to Officer Stepnowski and his family from the Clinton Township Tactical Team. Godspeed, Brother Dennis.

Lt. Thomas Ostin
Clinton Twp Mi PD, SWAT Commander

July 1, 2006

Detective Stepnowski, you have served your state and your community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Detective Stepnowski, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you all are now part of a much larger family. To the men and women of the DeKalb County Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on. Stay safe and watch each others backs. Rest in Peace..Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

July 1, 2006

"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God"
Go with God now warrior brother.
RIP

Capt. E.J. Born (ret)
DKPD, Forsyth Co. S.O

July 1, 2006

My thought are with your family and your Department. Thank you for your service. God speed my brother!

CO Terry Hanna
British Columbia Corrections

July 1, 2006

STEP. THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE IN YOUR YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. MAY THE REST OF US IN THAT THIN BLUE LINE CARRY YOUR LEGACY. GOD SPEED.

SGT. WESLEY LITTLEJOHN
HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (GEORGIA)

July 1, 2006

Step, Just yesterday we were talking about you and a message you left on our voice mail that made us laugh as did all of your messages and phone calls. You have been a best friend to all four of us from the day we met, teaching Anthony to swim and being there for "nana's" first steps. Every time we speak of you we all get a smile on our face as you've touched us in many ways as I'm sure you have done the same for the community.

You can't know how much we will miss you! Our condolences to your family as well, I know your Mom and Dad will surely miss you and were very proud of all of your accomplishments.

God speed Dennis, we LOVE YOU.

David, Rhonda, Anthony and Krystina Simon
Fort Worth, TX

David, Rhonda, Anthony and Krystina Simo
Best of Friends

July 1, 2006

Step, Just yesterday we were talking about you and a message you left on our voice mail that made us laugh as did all of your messages and phone calls. You have been a best friend to all four of us from the day we met, teaching Anthony to swim and being there for "nana's" first steps. Every time we speak of you we all get a smile on our face as you've touched us in many ways as I'm sure you have done the same for the community.

You can't know how much we will miss you! Our condolences to your family as well, I know your Mom and Dad will surely miss you and were very proud of all of your accomplishments.

God speed Dennis, we LOVE YOU.

David, Rhonda, Anthony and Krystina Simon
Fort Worth, TX

David, Rhonda, Anthony and Krystina Simo
Best of Friends

July 1, 2006

Step: you are a great officer and a wonderful person , everyday you will be missed and your memory will live on....i will see you on the other side brother

Ofc. J.W. Stahl
Dekalb police

July 1, 2006

Officer Stepnowski,
I shutter every time I hear of an officer down in the line of duty. I thank you with all my heart for doing the job you loved and doing it well. It is with the utmost respect and admiration that I say rest in peace my brother, for you have paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is officers like yourself that make me proud to do what I do. I will continue the fight. Rest easy my friend. Walk a beat on heaven's streets and watch out for the rest of us. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."

Officer M. Fisher
Kennesaw State Police Department

July 1, 2006

To the friends and family of Officer Dennis Stepnowski, just remember that he now rests in the house of the Lord and he now watches over all police officer's. Officer Stepnowski may you walk the beat in heaven and rest easy brother as we will take it from here. God Bless every police officer who serves with the Dekalb County Police Department.

SSG Edward Michela
United States Army

July 1, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and co-workers of Detective Stepnowski. R.I.P

Sgt. Paul Huber
Swiss Army, MP Service

July 1, 2006

Thank you for your service, rest in peace brother.

Inv. Ronnie Austin
State Attorney's Office, Tallahassee, FL

July 1, 2006

rest in peace brother. may God bless you and your family

P.O. Suroviak
Lynwood IL PD

July 1, 2006

Officer Stepnowski,
You have made the ultimate sacrifice. Go and rest now my fallen brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. "God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best". You will never be forgotten......

Sergeant Gary Hannagan
Chelmsford PD, MA

July 1, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

July 1, 2006

MY CONDOLNECES GOES TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER STEPNOWSKIAND THE DeKalb POLICE DEPT.IT IS SAD WENT YOU HEAR THAT ANOTHER TRUE HERO HAS GONE TO THE GATE OF HEAVEN,BUT HE IS GOOD HANDS WITH OUR LORD. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,REST IN PEACE,,MY BROTHER IN BLUE,,,,

OFC.J.L."PEPE'"HERNANDEZ
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPT.(NM)

July 1, 2006

HERO...

Friend of:
Patrolman Kip Boulis
Perrysburg City Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, May 30, 1976

Kathleen

July 1, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you are a true hero. May God bless your family and the DeKalb County Police Department.

Sgt. S.K. Steele
Emory PD Atlanta

July 1, 2006

May God take you into his heart and together with him watch over us all. Rest in Peace.

CRIME INTERDICTION UNIT
MARIETTA, GA. POLICE DEPT.

July 1, 2006