Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Favela family, There are no words to really express the sadness you must be going through. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My families thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God be with you. The Lackey family

Theresa Lackey
Retired CHP Dispatcher

November 26, 2006

Officer Favela, Thank you for your service to your city, state and county. I know it takes a very special person to answer the call to be a "motorman". Plase give MC52 my love and tell him Sister misses him greatly. May you rest in peace Motorman.

To the family of Officer Favela, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. My brother is a motor man that was taken from us on August 14 of this year. One of his fellow officers wrote the following poem in his memory. I would like to share it with you and hope that it may bring you comfort in the days to come.

Motor Officers

I am a motor officer
Some say like no other

It is a steel horse I ride
And I can not hide my pride

I sit on steel, leather, and chrome
as it is over this land I roam.

I took a hard fall
when I answered my last call.

Although there is a tear on your cheek
remember it is with my God I meet.

I now ride on Heaven's warm streets
where the sun always shines on my new beat.

I've traded in this hard helmet
and now wear a golden halo.

I am with the other fallen Angels
who also answered no last call.

Know that everything is alright and I am fine
as I now ride with a new thin blue line.

For the day has come.
My God has called me home.

He said I need you here on this new beat
to ride and protect us on Heaven's streets.

You are My Motor Officer.
And I say you are like no other.

Mary Katherine Metternich
Sister of Cpl. Christopher Metternich (MC52) E.O.W. 08/14/2006

November 26, 2006

May you rest in peace Officer Favela. May your friends and and family have peace in knowing you died a hero. Thank you for your service.

Patrol
Lincoln Park PD

November 26, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER STEVE FAVELA. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER STEVE FAVELA YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

November 26, 2006

Officer Favela:
Our prayers go out to your family and friends during this time of loss and healing. You died as you lived...as a hero. May God welcome you into his loving arms.
rick

Richard S. Bivins, JD (former LASD)
LA County Sheriff (former Deputy)

November 26, 2006

Aloha Bradda, Mahalo for your dedication and commitment to protect and serve. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace sir.

Officer Bryan Galapon
Richmond Police Department Richmond, VA

November 26, 2006

You though you were in paradise in Hawaii....I bet Heaven offers you more than you'd ever imagined on this Earth. Go w/God now! Your brothers & sisters shall pray for your family's well being! Thank you 4 your service!!!!

Officer Mark Swope
Beavercreek PD, OH

November 26, 2006

God bless Officer Favela's family and his brother and sister officers on the Honolulu Police Department. His sacrifice for our Country must never be forgotten.

Cpl. J.J. Picardi, Galloway, NJ PD
Galloway Township Police, NJ

November 26, 2006

To The Wife and Children of Officer Favela:
This will not be easy but also know that you are not alone. Our hearts go out to all of you as you go through this difficult time. We are trying to figurine out now how you pick up and move on after this happened to us on 11/17/2006. I hope your husband/father recieves the same show of respect and your family recieves the same support that we have from the law enforcement community.

Stephanie Sikes and Noah Sikes-Wright
Dennis C Wright EOW 11/17/2006

November 26, 2006

You proudly served your city, your state and now your country. Thank you for your service. God Bless you, your family and America.

Florida Officer

November 26, 2006

My most sincere sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Favela at this very difficult time.
May Officer Favela rest in peace and always be rememebered as a hero.

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

November 26, 2006

Thank you, Officer Favela, for your service to the people of Hawaii, the United States, and the President. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

November 26, 2006

The Officers of the United States Secret Service Motorcade Support Unit are deeply saddened by your passing. All of us will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and will proudly honor your duty at National Police Memorial Week.

Sergeant Michael J. Kuchinsky
U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division

November 26, 2006

Dear Favela family, I am so sorry to learn of the death of Officer Favela. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with the family and friends during this time. Steve will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Dear Brother.

Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte, NC (ret)

November 26, 2006

May God watch over your family and coworkers during this trying time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Godspeed Officer Favela.

Trooper First Class J. Prince
Maryland State Police Trooper 4

November 26, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

OFFICER FAVELA, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JOB WELL DONE, OFFICER.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

November 26, 2006

God Bless you, Officer Favela.

Mike

November 26, 2006

There are no words to express the sorrow shared by your fellow officers, especially motor officers and their families...all our hearts are broken along with yours at this time...

To those who loved Steve, may these words bring comfort in time: "Love never ends; it just changes shape..." (From the sister of fallen officer, Tara M. Drummond, EOW 9/13/05)

A Fellow Motor Officer & Family

November 26, 2006

Once again we are faced with sorrow of another officer who has given their life helping to protect others. This not only brings sadness to the family but also to the department and the law enforcement of this great country and world. We pray that your sorrow will not be forgotten and that there are other officers there for you in your time of need.
Joe Taylor Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

November 26, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Favela. I am very sorry that you must endure this painful loss. May Officer Favela rest in peace in the loving arms of the One who created him and loves him for eternity.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

November 26, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Favela...

Trooper
Michigan State Police

November 26, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You will never be forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

November 26, 2006

Thank you for your years of service. You went far too soon. Rest in peace.

anonymous

November 26, 2006

God Bless You Officer Favela. Please watch over all of us here on earth as we carry on in your honor. You will never be forgotten.

Deputy
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office

November 26, 2006

To the family and co-workers of Officer Favela, I am saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy Officer Favela, you are in God's hands now.

Deputy Leif R. Haugen
Island County Sheriff's Office, WA

November 26, 2006