Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you Officer Jerabek. You will be remembered by all of your brothers and sisters in blue. Rest in Peace. I leave you with this prayer:

Final Inspection

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 Lord 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 was 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 just to steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've cried unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had to much,
but if you don't I'll understand.

There was 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 your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you've done your time in Hell."

Peace Keeper
SMSgt USAF (Ret)

February 21, 2007

Officer Jerabek:

Rest in peace knowing you are one of the few that served your community for 30 years. Who can say that? Not many. We got it from here buddy.

Deputy David Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

February 21, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Senior Capt. Yates
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

February 21, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 21, 2007

Just want to thank you for your years of service, and you will remain in all our hearts

citizen

February 21, 2007

Rest in Peace Officer...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, michigan

February 21, 2007

God bless you. You served many years as a police officer, and that's something you and your family should be so very proud of.

HPD Wife
Houston Police Department

February 21, 2007

To thhe family of Of officer Jerabek, My orayers are with you in this time of need.

Keshia Lewis
Wife of Police Officer

February 21, 2007

May God be with your family, friends, and co-workers.

Trooper S Whitman
Michigan State Police

February 21, 2007

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

February 21, 2007

Steve,

We shared a common birthday, and had just spoken recently about your upcoming retirement. My condolences to your wife and family. Your presence behind the CPD Desk will be missed. Hopefully you're working the desk in your new assignment, and you'll save a place and grant us entry when our time comes.

Sgt. Bruce Bateman
St. Louis Police Department

February 21, 2007

You will ALWAYS be remembered for your dedicated service. Rest in peace my brother. God bless you and your family.

Deputy Chief E.J. Morris
Roeland Park Kansas P.D.

February 21, 2007

Officer Stephen R. Jerabek

Go rest in peace brother, for your job here is done.
HEROS IN LIFE, NOT DEATH

Detective Constable Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

February 21, 2007

Officer Jerabek,
Your dedication to the law enforcement community had no end. Your sacrifices will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La

February 21, 2007

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 eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

February 21, 2007

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

OFFICER JERABECK, 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.

30 YEARS PROTECTING AND SERVING US. WHAT MORE CAN BE SAID OF THIS HERO. A LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

February 21, 2007

To Officer Jerabek's family, friends and coworkers you are all in my prayers. As God calls home another fine LEO to protect the streets of heaven. May God be with you and guide you through these trying times. Officer Jerabek, THANK YOU sir for you many years of dedication, service and protection to all of us. You sir are a HERO. May you rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

February 21, 2007

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you, Sir, for serving and protecting. Heaven has another HERO tonight. Rest in peace...

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

February 21, 2007