Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

How aweful!!!

D.S. Cox, thank you for your service. Watch over your family giving them the love, guidance and support they will need as they begin this long, dark journey. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

December 4, 2006

D.S. Cox..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..just know that this coward will have his judgement day..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
detroit

December 4, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Steve Cox, and the King County Sheriff's Department. 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. Deputy Cox, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

December 4, 2006

I met Steve one time on a call on the Seattle/King County jurisdictional border. Very few people have a presence about them that I remember Steve having. I am still new to line of work, but have already seen too many "good cops" taken away from their family, friends and co-workers and the community that they serve. From the countless stories I have heard, Steve was the type of cop that I think we all (at some point) strive to be. Even more than that, he was the type of human being that everyone should strive to be. The small corner of the state that Steve patrolled is darker because of this tragic, senseless loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family, friends and department. Rest in Peace.

Officer Brett Grieve
Seattle PD-South Pct.

December 4, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Steve, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage. My your Family, Friends and Co-Workers find peace.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

December 4, 2006

My heart felt sympathys go out to OFC COX and his family and friends, as a Silverdale Washington native and an Officer in Anchorage Alaska this death really hits home for me, we will continue on in his memory and god speed brother.

Senior Patrol Officer Kevin R Armstrong
Anchorage Police Department

December 4, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 4, 2006

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten brother. Condolences to your family and friends. You were a keeper of the peace, now may you rest in peace.

#251
DoD Police Bremerton

December 4, 2006

Mrs. Cox, family and friends, Iam truly sorry for your loss. Words can not explain how deeply saddened Iam in hearing of the loss of a another brother. God be with you all and my prayers are with you.

Patrol
SanJoseP.D.-Ca

December 4, 2006

"In days forgotten most of us respected our laws. We trusted our "Peace Officers" to uphold those laws and to protect our families. We cannot call them by that name anymore.

We live with violence that is beyond understanding. Arguments settled with angry words and fists, ending with a hand shake are almost unheard of. Guns and death have taken their place.

An officer knows when he or she is sent out on a call, Death may be waiting. Yet they go; to help; to stop the violence; to protect the people who trust them."
Author Unknown


For over 8 years, I worked with Steve at precinct 4. For those who did not know Steve, he worked full speed-ALL THE TIME! He never relaxed in his pursuit of bad guys. He cared about the White Center community more than anyone and made it a better place. EVERY criminal knew Steve Cox and Steve knew every criminal. It was comical that every crook would ask, "Do you know Cox?".

Without any doubt, Steve loved his job. As cliche as it sounds, I truly believe there will never be another like him. Steve always found the motivation to catch 2 or 3 criminals every shift. He loved being a cop and he was great at it! Steve was a family man and overall great guy. Even though we had our differences, I have always had the utmost respect and deepest admiration for him. As a cop, he was the hardest working deputy I have ever known.

Steve, the good Lord will take care of you. Your police family will take care of everything else. Although you are gone, you will never be forgotten.

Deputy Kevin Davis
King County Sheriff's Office

December 4, 2006

My condolences to Deputy Cox's family and agency. May God comfort him and his family. You are a true hero and have my highest respect.

Sincerely,

A fellow peace officer

Patrol Officer
El Paso, TX Police Department

December 4, 2006

I've lost five fellow officers in my time as a cop, and it never gets easier to hear of one of these tragedies. I hope your family will take some comfort in the knowledge that God holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others.

Lt.
Anchorage, AK PD

December 4, 2006

Thank you brother for your service, we will continue the fight and make you proud. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and co-workers.

Deputy Tom Litts
Spokane County Sheriff's Office

December 4, 2006

My heart cries for you and your loved ones.May you Rest in Peace and may they be comforted by Him.G-d Bless.

December 4, 2006

You get to that five to ten year mark, and you start wondering why you do what you do. Thank you for giving us an example, for reminding us why we do our jobs. I guess God needed another officer to patrol the streets of Heaven. I wish I could question what He does, but I know He had a reason. Thank your for your service and dedication. Thank you for the time you had to spend with us.

Officer A.J.
Seattle P.D.

December 4, 2006

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Deputy Sheriff Steve Cox. My own son, a CHP officer, was killed on August 6 of this year, so I can truly say I have an idea of what you are going through. You are changed forever, just as my family has been.I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that many, many people care and are saddened by what has happened to your loved one. When I saw the news report of Steve's death I broke down in tears over the loss of still another excellent officer. There are no words...
Caroline Clearman
A grieving mom

Caroline Clearman
Mother of a fallen officer

December 4, 2006

The Spokane Airport Police wishes to offer it's deepest condolence to the family of Deputy Cox and the King County Sheriff Department.

Spokane Airport Police

December 4, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother, we have the watch from here.

A Brother in Blue

December 3, 2006

You gave up a career as a bright and talented Federal Way prosecutor to become an entry level deputy. This shows you were clearly a man of conviction. You wanted to be a first responder, to be there when it matters most. We respect and honor you. You sacrificed your life trying to make the world a better place. My heart breaks for the loss to your family. You were our brother, and we will not forget you.

Brigit and John Clary
Police Officers, Federal Way WA

December 3, 2006

We are all sorry to have lost another brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones. You will not be forgotten!

Officer Shawn Villano
California Highway Patrol

December 3, 2006

Rest in Peace, Brother! Watch over us from the streets of heaven until our shift is ready. To your family I can only offer my deapest sympathy and please remember that D/S Cox died so that we could live. "Freedom has a price the free will never know"

Deputy Sheriff Stuart Sussman
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

December 3, 2006

My dear brother...I am sorry you are gone but you will not be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to your wife and new son - he will grow up to know that his fater was a hero!

Trooper Chris Caiola
Washington State Patrol

December 3, 2006

May god bless Deputy Cox and his family throughout this tragic loss and the holidays. We have lost another great soldier on the street. You will never be forgotten....

R.I.P. Brother,
Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Police Department

Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Tx Police Department

December 3, 2006

willing to experience aloneness.I discover connection everywhere turning to face my fear,i meet the warrior who lives within opening to my loss,i am givrn unimaginable gift surrendering into emptiness,i find fullness without end.each condition i flee from pursues me.each condition i welcome transforms me and becomes itself transformed into its radiant jewel-like essence.i bow to the one who has made itso,who has crafted this master game,to play it is pure delight,to honor it is true devotion.


Diane mother of Jeremy Chambers EWO 04-24-06

Diane Chambers

December 3, 2006

May you forever watch over us all. My condolences to your family. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

Fellow officer
Brother

December 3, 2006