Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace friend

Police Constable Craig Willcox
Metropolitan Police, London

May 14, 2007

Rest in Peace brother! Heart felt condolence to your family!

Matt Lyons
Oceanside, Ca PD

May 13, 2007

You gave the ultimate sacrafice. You served the community well. Watch over the rest of us as we work to make this world a safer place to live. God bless you and your family.

Deputy Mary B. Syson
King County Sheriffs Department

May 8, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Officer Stephen Jerabek,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Stephen. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Officer Stephen Jerabek is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

April 27, 2007

STEVE I REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES IN THE OLD THIRD DISTRICT
AND THE KINSHIP FELT BY MANY OF THE OLD TIMERS. WE'RE STILL WITH YOU IN ANY WAY THAT WE CAN BE. WHEN WE LOSE SOMEONE LIKE YOU WE KNOW THAT A LIGHT HAS JUST GONE OUT, BUT. REST ASSURED THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I FEEL VERY LUCKY THAT I WAS ABLE TO CALL YOU MY FRIEND. GOODBYE.

retiree john poffinbarger slpd
fellow officer

April 5, 2007

Thank you for your many years of service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 23, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Police Officer Stephen R. Jerabek,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a sacred keeper of the ODMP light. That sacred light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who shares their memories, stories, and celebrations on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family.

As we read the many heartfelt tributes left behind, may we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one. May we build upon love and faith knowing that this “bridge of tributes” will carry each and every one of us through the pain and sorrow until we meet with our beloved one again.

Police Officer Stephen R. Jerabek,
as we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are family.” You are embraced as our own family member. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one, not in this lifetime. May God Bless you and keep you. May God allow you to rest in peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers peace and love beyond all understanding. I HONOR you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

--“Your life is much more important than you can imagine.” -- Maya Angelou

** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

March 21, 2007

My condolences go out to the family of Steve "Buddha" Jerabek. Steve knew the job and the City of St. Louis inside and out. Steve could disarm anyone with his wit and dry sense of humor. The old Sixth District was never dull with you around.

God Bless all our Brothers and Sisters in blue wherever they serve.

Dana L. Saunders, Sgt. (Retired)
Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department

March 17, 2007

Officer Jerabek words can not say enough. You served not only the citizens of the city of St.Louis but you served myself and other citizens who traveled across the bridge to events in St.Louis. To the Jerabek family our thoughts are with you. To the St.Louis PD we say the same, our thoughts are with all.

Ofc. Jerabek Rest in peace you deserve it.
From the Department across the river in brown, the St.Clair Co. Sheriff Dept. IL.

Dep. Justin Biggs
St.Clair Co. Sheriff Dept. IL

March 16, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother....

Trooper
Pa state Police

March 10, 2007

Officer Jerabek, I’ve noticed that the St. Louis Police Dept. seems to have at least one officer listed for almost every day of the year, often more. It’s terrible to see your name added to that list. The St. Louis PD has suffered enough and should not have to lose another single officer.

My heart goes out to all who know and love you and to the members of that fine agency that knows loss all too well.

God Bless and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 6, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother.

senior deputy gavin price (retired)
escambia co fl. s/o

March 5, 2007

OFFICER JERABEK THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE UNTIL THE END. YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

KIMBERLY KIDWELL
DAUGHTER OF FALLEN STANFORD KY OFFICER GARY KIDWELL

March 5, 2007

Your service to our community will never be forgotten. You are missed by many. As a daugter of an officer and an EMT myself I can understand the pain of losing a friend and more or less a family member. May God Bless you and your family. Thanks again for your service and commitment.

EMT Brenda Pope

March 5, 2007

Officer Jerabek,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Lous. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

March 4, 2007

R.I.P. thanks for making the world a better place

Officer
Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

March 3, 2007

God bless the PO Jerabeks family, friends, and members of the St. Louis City Police Department. Your Missouri brothers in blue will never forget the service your service Stephen, thank you.

Friend/co-worker of Fallen Officer Sgt. McEntee E.O.W. 7-5-05

PATROLMAN TIM BRAND
KIRKWOOD PD

March 1, 2007

God bless your loved ones, both your immediate family and Police family. Even though these are sad times for your friends, family and brothers in blue. Know that they are truly thankful for every day, hour, minute that you were in their lives. Know that they will continue to think of you every day. Weather it brings to them a smile of happiness from a fond memory, or a sorrowful tear.

Your watch will never end.

Thank you for choosing to serve and protect, and for putting your life on the line for the safety of others. Thank you to your extended police brothers and sisters whom continue to serve and protect.
Thank you for your service !!!
May you rest in Peace.

On Behalf of us all:
America’s 9/11 Foundation Inc.
www.americas911foundation.org
Supporting Fire Police and EMS

America's 911 Foundation Inc.

February 28, 2007

There is a special place in heaven for people like you. Thank you for your years of service, they will not be forgotten.

I had the opportunity of visiting your Dispatch Center three years ago, and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of eachother...

Nicole M
Gallatin County 911, Montana

February 28, 2007

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

February 27, 2007

God Bless you as well as your family and co-workers. "The Thin Blue Line is getting thinner."

J. Garber
Civilian, NW OHio

February 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

February 27, 2007

Rest easy now, Officer Jerabek. We will take it from here. We thank you for your Service, Sir.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

February 27, 2007

Thank you for your service Sir. I'm sure all who knew you were blessed. My thoughts and prayers with your family, friends, and fellow Officers.

Jonathan
LEO Applicant

February 26, 2007

I have not seen Steve in over 40 years. But it seems like only yesterday that we played football together at Cleveland High School. Steve was a great guy. I was very saddened to hear of his death. Clyde Sellers, Atlanta, GA.

Clyde Sellers
Played football in high school with Steve

February 26, 2007