Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Steve,

This is the first time I could bring myself to write someting on here. I was just sitting in the report writing room looking at all of the pictures thinking back to that night. Rest in peace brother!

Deputy
KCSO

January 27, 2008

sTEVE,I just received my NLEOMF 2008 Calendar and you are the Fallen Hero, Officer of the Month, for December. My birthday is the same day you were killed in the line of duty and I will always remember you because of that simple fact. Words will never express our gratitude for your service and ultimate sacrifice while protecting others. I am so sorry for your family, yet realize you are still watching over them. Rest in Peace Sir.

Patrolman Laurence Egerton
Wilmington NC PD

January 5, 2008

I didn't know you personally but always admired your work and how people looked up to you in white center.
In the next week I will be going on a ride along in White center as part of my training and I said to myself," I would not dread white center as much next week if I could go on it with Deputy Cox".
I will never forget the day you and Deputy Herzog left this earth due to a senseless act of violence.My prayers are with your family.I was truly sick Dec 2,2006.Your the definition of a true HERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

911 DISPATCHER
KCSO

December 27, 2007

I41,
Your friendship is so missed in our house. I miss the Cox got me into another mess and had to work OT stories. You are a great man and a devoted, loyal friend and are missed more than words can express.

Deputy
KCSO

December 3, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will never be forgotten!

Police Officer

December 2, 2007

A year later - we still remember you. And those who are still out there - may they keep your memory alive on every watch. RIP.

Civilian
Seattle Police

December 2, 2007

Steve,

It's been a year since you were taken away and I am one of thousands who will remember you today. You are remembered as a caring and dedicated deputy. The White Center community remembers you as not only one of their own, but also as a neighbor and community leader who single handedly made White Center a much better place to live. You showed the residents of White Center that there is hope, because you cared.

You are not and will not be forgotten.

Thank you Deputy Cox!

A Deputy
KCSO

December 2, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this first anniversary of your EOW. I know the holiday season is not what it use to be and there are no magic words I can offer except to take one day at a time. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 1, 2007

I didn't know you. About this time last year I remember hearing how you died. I was angered. I don't remember being that mad for a long time. Your death was senseless. But you are not forgotten. I have read a lot of the reflections and it seems that you were a GREAT man. You are the reason ordinary people, like myself, do not have fear when doing ordinary things such as going to the store. You are a protector and will never be forgotten.

Citizen
WA Citizen

December 1, 2007

Steve,

It is coming up on the 1 year mark and I wanted you to know I think of you often, I attended your memorial with my wife and daughter, I still carry the memorial flyer in my patrol car..... I hope your family is doing ok and I send them my prayers.

I am sure we will meet someday upstairs...

Ofc. Randall Russell
Colville Tribal PD

November 15, 2007

Steve, Bronson is growing up so fast. We just had his 2nd birthday party and Elmo was there, we had alot of fun, but it was not the same without you. Bronson is so full of life and extremely smart, you must be so very proud, I know you are watching over him and all of us too. Maria really misses you and is still trying to deal with her grief. Day by day your friends and fellow officers are helping her to cope, we tell each other lots of stories from the past. The anniversary of your death is coming soon and we are all busy trying to make plans so you will always be remembered for the good you did for the community. We miss you Steve and will continue to look out for Maria and Bronson for you as we know you would want us to. I know you love them very much and will continue to watch over things here. God Bless, you will always be remembered.

Deputy Mary B. Syson
King County Sheriff's Department

November 2, 2007

Deputy Cox, you were such a good friend to Mount View Elementary. I hope you realized what a tremendous, positive impact you had on all our students. Your constant visible presence in White Center is incredibly missed. I just wanted your family and friends to know how much you are always remembered. Last week, there was another tragic shooting death in White Center. One of our parents was killed, and we all thought immediately of you and that perhaps you would have been able to prevent this tragedy. Deputy Steve Cox, you were a hero and always will be to your community.

Dawn Lawson
Mount View Elementary School

October 25, 2007

I have turned to this website many times to read your reflections, and am always deeply moved by the kind words and loving memories your fellow officers and friends have shared. They really help me get through the rough days. I miss you so much, we all do, and can't bear the fact that you're gone. Today is a really bad day. I am mourning the loss of 3 officers from Texas. Senseless. How do we get through this without you, Steve? Please continue to let us know that you're watching over us. The void we feel in this family is often unreal. You are loved deeply, my brother.

Ingrid Cox
Sister-in-law

October 16, 2007

Steve, I think of you often. The Fallen Officer Memorial softball Tournament was in your honor this year, it was a huge success. Maria brought Bronson to the fields during the games, it was alot of fun. I could not help to think that you must be so proud of Maria and all that she has done. Bronson is so full of life and mischief, she is a wonderful mother and I will continue to watch out for them. I really miss you and think of you alot especially when I'm working patrol in White Center. I miss hearing you on the air yelling that you are in foot pursuit, always a hard worker and a go getter. I miss ya still Steve and imagine I always will. God bless you, Rest in Peace my friend, Mary B. Syson

Patrol Deputy Mary B. Syson
King County Sheriff Dept.

September 14, 2007

Tonight I was getting ready for another softball tourney when it hit me...the reason we are playing. This weekend is the King County Fallen Officers Tourney, played in your honor this year. I feel honored to play in this event and I hope your family will again be reminded that they are part of the Law Enforcement family.

Isaiah 57
1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

2 He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.

Lt. Cary Murphy
Federal Way PD

August 11, 2007

Steve,

I sure miss you.

I'm sorry we never kept in touch like we talked about. I am SO GLAD your service was carried over the web, I missed the first few minutes but "lived through" all of the rest. It was respectful, honorable, and fitting for you and all you've done in White Center and everywhere. I wish we could have taken a second ride when I came back down last spring, but it wasn't to be.

I will ALWAYS remember you Steve; it is impossible to forget a person of your heart, drive, and character. You lead with your heart first and shield second. I know I am better in my career for having met and known you.

Rest easy, brother; we've got it from here.

Ofc. Alan Mitchell
Alaska Dept. of Juvenile Justice

July 11, 2007

Every week before I head to work in the Center I stop by to see you. You not being around never gets easier and everytime I go out I can't help but think how different things are. You loved the older cruisers and your car was just nasty inside. I truly believe I never got sick because whatever was in your car killed the common cold. Partnering up with you was the best thing that has happened to me in my career. I may not know what to say to your family but I know what you want to hear. I won't let the Center go back to how it was.

CCO Mike Schemnitzer
DOC

June 10, 2007

HERO! May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

April 21, 2007

About a week ago I was trying to figure out where a suspect lived because I only had vague information that he lived in White Center. My first thought was, "I'll check with Cox. He'll know where this guy is."

2 days ago I was talking to a suspect in a different case and he started telling me how much he used to hate you but that he left a flower at your memorial. I asked why he did that and he replied that you were the only person that seemed to care about him. He remembered that you had an ARY petition put on him when his parents couldn't have cared less where he was or what he was doing. He kept saying "Cox always used to arrest me. I hated him. Man I sure miss him, though."

We think about you everyday, Steve.

Det T Gillette
KCSO

March 17, 2007

Brad and I are blessed since meeting your close friend Deputy Mark Brown. The memories of you that he has shared truly reflect how much you meant to him. Thank you for convincing him to hang up his hammer and tape measure to become what is so clearly his passion. I don't think White Center will have to look very far for someone to follow in your footsteps. You were a great teacher and laid down the foundation for all of us. Now it is our job to build on it.

One last thing. I went on a ride-a-long with Deputy Brown and had the experience of driving code. Going from Roxbury to 152nd in 1 minute & 37 seconds has made me a true believer that you guys are CRAZY!!! Next time I see you guys screaming up behind me in my rear view mirror, forget pulling over to the side of the road. I will be driving code myself to seek safer grounds.

Your friends at the WC Gravel Pit

February 27, 2007

Steve and Family
I am in week 8 of my training with the county but i can remember being at your memorial as if it was yesterday. It was the first one i had ever been too and it was one of the most amazing things i had ever seen. You were loved by so many people and did so many great things for the White Center community. This Thursday my fiance and I will be a ttending a fundraiser to help with your sons college fund. I can't think of any better way to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the Sheriffs Office and community you served. You will never be forgotton. I just hope one day that i can live up to the standard that you set for all of the King County Deputies and law enforcement all over Washington. God Bless You and may God Bless Your Family!!!!

Deputy Azevedo
King County Sheriff

February 26, 2007

I just wanted to say how much your death moved me. I wept while reading some of the reflections on this page. It was absolutely heart-wrenching. I listened to parts of your memorial service on the radio and when the bagpipes started playing, I began to sob. I was driving on Interstate 5 at the time and had to pull over I was crying so hard. I am not a law enforcement officer yet, but I hope to one day live up to the high standards you set. I created a small memorial to you on my personal webpage so that I would think of you every day and I linked it to this site so that others may know of your story and understand what a great loss this was to your family, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the citizens of King County. We will never forget. God bless you.

Anonymous
Washington Resident

February 20, 2007

You will be missed!Thank you for your dedication and public service to our community. May god bless you and your family.Post#2999

Police Explorer Simon B. Laulu
Tukwila Police, WA

February 16, 2007

It's been nearly two months since you moved on to a better place; but not a day goes by that I (We) don't think about you. Every day when I got into my car for work, I see your memorial bracelet that sits on my dash board. It reminds me what being a cop is all about and makes me proud to have had the oppurtunity to work with you. You were truely a "Legend" to all who knew you.

Thanks for everything

Det. Todd Salter
King County Sheriff's Office

Det. Todd Salter

January 30, 2007