Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Step,

The first time I met you was at South Precinct when you came over the do a special while on Strike Force. I waled up and asked what Strike Force was all about and you took the time to talk to me for a while. I can't beleive you are gone it was just last week when I talked to you. I know that God has one of Dekalbs Finest up in his kingdom with him. You will never be forgotten by any officer who had the honor to meet and work with you. It is time for you to rest now you and let us continue your great work. We will miss you God Bless.(Officer D.C.Stepnowski, 10-42 6-29-05 but never forgotten)

T.P. Dunn #2315

July 1, 2006

Our condolences from Texas to the Officer Dennis Stepnowski's family and the DeKalb County, GA Police Department. Officer Stepnowski's actions exhibited true bravery.

108th Academy class
El Paso, Texas Police Academy

July 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace and watch over you fellow officers.

Paige Tucker Investigator
Lexington County Sheriff's Dept SC

July 1, 2006

May you rest in peace our brother in blue. My prayers as well as those of my department will be with you and your team.

Ptl. Jerry Soesbee
Clayton County Police Department

July 1, 2006

The members and staff here at Chauffeur Internet Radio send our deepest sympathys and condolences to the wife, family, friends and the brothers and sisters who wear the badge of law enforcement. I am known as MamaWolf on the internet radio because I try to keep all of my cubs (whether I personally know them or not) close and try to protect them. Sometimes my flock goes off to protect the rest of us. PO Stepnowski was another who is a hero and protected us all.
"A Part Of America Died",
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
We will honor you PO Stepnowski and keep your family in our prayers and know you are now walking a beat in Heaven with the rest of the countries finest. God Bless You All
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Chauffeur Internet Radio (tcir)
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

July 1, 2006

St. Michael has another angel to help in his fight against evil. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Our family lost Commander Octavio R Gonzalez on June 16th, the love of your community will help your family in their time of need. We will keep your family in our prayers, as we continue to pray for the safety of all law enforcement officers.

Jeanne Hoffmann
Sister-in-law of
Commander Octavio R Gonzalez EOW: 6-16-06

July 1, 2006

Rest in peace brother you will not be forgotten

Deputy J.Doss
Barrow County Sheriff's Office

July 1, 2006

Step,

When I saw the new I couldn't speak. When I was able to talk, all I could say was "no, not Step". You were the last Officer I ever expected to go down in the line of duty. You were the most fearless man I have ever known and I believed, as most people who knew you, that you were invincible. You have always been a great friend and someone I felt comfortable calling on for my own moral support, no matter what amount of time had passed since we last talked. You became one of out family when my ex-husband was your FTO and I always felt that he was safe when the two of you were together. Later, you were my rock and the one I called upon to help me through when my husband's career was coming to an end at DCPD. Again, you were there for me (even after we moved away) when my husband and I divorced. You even came to see me when you visited your Grandmother in Gainesville to make sure I was OK. I remember you stopping by to see me when I worked in the ER at DMC to chat or to bring me food when you were working in the area. I can't help but laugh when I recall the time we were chatting on the computer at almost midnight. You sent me an email that you said I "had to see". At midnight both of our computers crashed because the email had the Chernobyl virus. I remember being upset with you and calling you that night to let you know. I guess this really puts it all in to perspective. I would give anything if you could crash my computer now.

You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and your family.

Deidra Markarian, RN
Friend, Dahlonega, Ga

July 1, 2006

You came on board at DKPD shortly before my retirement. I recall you as a somewhat shy young officer. You were slight of build but enthusiastic about your new job. At that time you referred to me as 'sir'.

At some point during the 10 years I've been retired, you grew. You grew physically and professionally. You grew courageously and you fought your last battle to the end. I'd like to think we at DKPD had something to do with that -- either in our recruiting or our training. More likely though it was your parents and your wife who supported you and deserve that credit. Nevertheless, we're all very proud of you.

Rest in peace, sir.

Lt. J.P. Brandenburg, Sr. (retired)
DeKalb County PD

July 1, 2006

I knew Dennis about 5 years ago and from the time we met all he talked about was his job and the love he had for it. He was truly a hero in law enforcement and will be greatly missed. My condolences to all of his family. God
Bless you all.

Shawn
friend

July 1, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Stepnowski; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

July 1, 2006

Rest in Peace

Chief George Yaccich
Rochester Township Police Department, PA

July 1, 2006

Thank you for your service brother. You will be truly missed. God Bless


Dep. MacCullen

Deputy MacCullen
Cobb County Sheriffs Office

July 1, 2006

Jesus is my front sight,
Sovereign in my life.
In peace, or in battle,
He guides my warrior stride.
Jesus is my front sight,
FOR HIM NO MAN I FEAR!
Jesus is my front sight,
Twas He who led me here.

July 1, 2006

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice brother. You will be sorely missed and will never be forgotten.

Fellow Officer
CCPD

July 1, 2006

Thank you, Officer Stepnowski, for your service to the citizens of Georgia and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

July 1, 2006

Sir, may you rest knowing that you family and friends will come together and support one another.

God speed sir, we have the watch from here.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

July 1, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

July 1, 2006

may god bless officer stepnowski and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

July 1, 2006

^&^ GUARDIAN ANGEL ^&^

AS I SPREAD MY WINGS AND READY MYSELF TO ANSWER THE CALL,
SOME I MAY CATCH AND SOME MAY FALL,
TAKEN FROM EARTH AND SENT ON HIGH,
HEAVEN'S GATES OPEN WIDE,
READY TO RECIEVE THOSE MORTAL ANGELS IN BLUE,
THE ONES WHO PROTECTED AND SERVED ME AND YOU,
THEY SO BRAVELY LAID THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE,
NOW ANOTHER ONE HAS FALLEN ONE MORE TIME,
I SPREAD MY WINGS TO ANSWER THE CALL,
I WILL TAKE HIS SOUL BACK WITH ME,
HE WILL BE DELIVERED FROM ALL,
A THOUSAND ANGELS SHED A TEAR,
AS ONE MORE GUARDIAN ANGEL IS ADDED HERE,
WATCHING OVER ALL OF US FROM ABOVE,
AND STILL PROTECTING US WITH LOVE.
WRITTEN BY: HEATHER BENNETT

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FELLOW
OFFICERS.

Ofc. J. Gore
Carroll County Sheriff Office, Georgia

July 1, 2006

Step, I had the privilege of meeting you while we worked at the G8 Conference. It didn't take long at all to figure out what kind of person and officer you were. While working Tucker precinct, you backed me in that same area more than a few times. When people say that Dekalb lost one of it's finest, that is no understatement. Your reputation preceded you and you will be sadly missed by all. You will be remembered for what you stood for.

Steve Whitaker #2149
DKPD (former)

July 1, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

July 1, 2006

Good job, Step. All of us left standing on the thin blue line will try to do half as well. Rest in peace and God bless...

Gwinnett SWAT
Gwinnett Police Dept (GA)

July 1, 2006

May you always rest in peace and know that you are a hero and will always be remembered.

Ofc. S.D. Hall Jr.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police

July 1, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 1, 2006