Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The door of Heaven has open to welcome your sole, and for eternety you will walk with the Lord. On your time on Earth you spread love and understanding and those that had the pleasure to know you will never forget you. The time will come when we will see you again

Message from All Angels
"Blessings upon you. The work you are doing is good. We are with you in everything; adding our Light to yours. For peace is more than possible and your intention of Love the greatest instrument in the orchestra of world community. For every one of you who joins this Vigil of Peace and Healing; this Circle of Light, there is one of us standing near you, loving you for we see your great hearts as you shine your light one unto another. Within your great expanse of individuality there is the thread of Oneness. The good you do in love, kindness and compassion; the service you are to one another now, comes back again to Bless you and your entire world. Thank you all for your willingness to be a candle as darkness leaves your world. We are with you each and every one.
Brother Anderson
You are surrounded in Light and we Love you so."

Lieutenant Gonzalez,Lazaro
Utah Department Of Corrections

September 6, 2007

Many have no idea of the sacrifices which are made behind stone walls. I do. With sadness in my heart I commend and thank you Officer Anderson for your ultimate sacrifice.
God Bless you and your family

Capt. D. George
Maine Department Of Corrections

August 24, 2007

I am very sadden by the loss of Officer S.Anderson !!!!
I placed the article of this nightmare in our roll call room to remind some of the inmate lovers what's right next to all of us every day. Mr.Anderson lost his life for no reason.Tragic!!!!! I will never forget Officer Anderson and this event.. God be with his family and friends..

Correctional Officer Keith P. Grabowski
Connecticut Dept. of Corrections

August 18, 2007

The policeman stood and faced 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 too steep.

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

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

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

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

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, thank you for your service and dedication to the law enforcement field, its men and women like you that make everyday a better plac to live.

911 Dispatcher
Franklin Park Illinois

August 18, 2007

May you rest in peace Officer Anderson. God bless your family and you.

lori
citizen in utah

August 16, 2007

May you rest in peace Officer Anderson. God bless your family and you.

lori
citizen in utah

August 16, 2007

Officer Anderson

It is a sad day; another officer has been taken while keeping their Community, State and Country safe. Another hero has met their fate and is now on patrol in heaven above, Rest in Peace as the Load will look out after your loved ones and friends her on earth.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Offcie Ky Dept of Juvenile Justice

August 12, 2007

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 9, 2007

My prayers are with Officer Anderson's family. May your grief be lightened by the memories that live in your heart.

Our agency lost a fine man and officer, Jeff Wroten in January 2006 in a very similar incident.The pain you are feeling will never go away. Let it serve as a reminder of the life of Officer Anderson and the sacrifice he made. Honor him by being professional and diligent while on duty. Support his family, they will need you. Be there for his son, show him the way.

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch.

Captain Mark Martin
MD DOC

August 6, 2007

Thank you for your service.

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

August 3, 2007

Rest in peace Brother, and be assured we have the watch from here.


When the Lord was creating CORRECTION OFFICERS, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one".

And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order?"

A CORRECTION OFFICER must always bear in mind that rehabilitation is based on self-respect. In the event of rebellious actions or disparaging remarks towards them by inmates they must always maintain a quite firm demeanor.

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER has to be able to tolerate the ignorance of some, without losing hope.

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER must also be prepared to cover a life-threatening situation, canvass the institution for witnesses, and testify the next day.

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals when it is necessary.

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER has to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way!"

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "it's the three pairs of eyes an Officer has to have."

"Is that on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded and said, "One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before the Officer asks, "May I see what's in there, sir?" (When the Officer already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) "the second pair, here in the side of his head for his fellow Officers safety and the third pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, "You'll be all right, when the Officer knows it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound inmate out of a rebellious intention without incident and feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck."

The angel circled the model of the CORRECTIONAL OFFICER very slowly, "Can it think?" the angel asked.

The Lord said "Can it think! A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER can recite departmental rules in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on a tier in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of a traffic stop... and still it keeps its sense of humor. "This CORRECTIONAL OFFICER also has phenomenal personal control.

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, professionally watch over a child abuser not allowing emotions to stand in the way of helping a inmate better himself, comfort a fellow Officers family with a loss, and then read in the daily paper how the department and its Officers are not sensitive to the rights of criminals.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the CORRECTION OFFICER. "There's a leak," the angel pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model!" the angel exclaimed.

"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear"

"What's the tear from?" asked the angel.

"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that tattered piece of cloth called the American flag, and for lady justice."

"You're a genius," said the angel.

The Lord looked somber and said "I didn't put that tear there."

C.O Kristiansen
La.E.C.I

July 29, 2007

As a fellow correctional officer I wish to offer my prayers to Officer Anderson family and friends and co-workers.

H. DIckerson COII
Maryland DOC

July 28, 2007

Steve's family my prayer's are with you, we will offer Steve and his family to the fire every Thursday when we do the Native American Talking Circles and Sweat Lodges. A-ho.

Rube C. Martinez EMRO
Department of Corrections

July 23, 2007

God Speed Brother

Tina/Reserve Deputy
ACSO, SC

July 23, 2007

It is so difficult to refrain from anger when such a tragic event occurs. When the righteous are taken from the world we broach closer to anarchy - and anarchy is a state that is safe for no one. Law enforcement attempts to be an equalizer to the evil that exists in our communities and unfortunately sometimes we are on the losing end of the battle. We will continue to fight because it is right to do so and law enforcement officers like C.O. Anderson deserve no less.

May the family and friends of C.O. Anderson feel the strength of our prayers and thoughts. We are so very appreciative of his service protecting us all. Blessings.

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

July 21, 2007

You are greatly missed and will never be forgotten. Working with you was a joy because we always learned from you and enjoyed your company. Fly with the angels my friend.

Officer Jan Pratt
DIO

July 18, 2007

Rest in peace, brother.
We've got the watch from here...

Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections

July 17, 2007

It's been a hell of a year.. myself and my family have the utmost respect for you and your service to the citizens of this state. May God bless your wife and family.. This has been our worst nightmare. Thank you Steve.. Watch over us all.


DeMill & Family

Ron M. DeMill, CHS
Utah Department of Corrections

July 16, 2007

Your work and demise are not without reason, however,your presents will be missed for a hundred lifetimes.
Having recently lost a loved one, I can understand the pain and loss your family and co-workers are feeling.
Be at peace with the Lord.

Lt. David L. Searle
Delaware Department of Corrections

July 14, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

July 11, 2007

May God bless and strengthen the family and co-workers of Officer Anderson. You are in my prayers.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

July 9, 2007

You did your job with honor and you died a Hero, doing what you loved, not for yourself, and not for the pay, (Lord knows that). You did it because of your sense of duty to you community and to protect others. I SALUTE YOU BROTHER! You will not be forgotten.

I know all to well the sickness your family and loved ones feel, My Grandfather John Schroeder and his brother Walter Schroeder were killed in Boston in the 70's

They now live in my heart every day and they will never be taken from our family again, as you will never be taken from your loved ones again. Rest in Peace

Deputy C. Schroeder
Salt Lake County Sheriff

July 8, 2007

We all know it can happen,
When we put our Colors on.
It only takes an instant,
Then one of us is gone.

Day to day we walk our beat,
In God we put our faith.
'Cause we're the law inside the wall,
We keep the Public safe.

You've done the job that few can do,
Your shift is at an end.
Farewell my Brother, Rest in peace,
On you we could depend

co m.s.
azcpoa-tucson/DOC

July 8, 2007

GOD KNOWN BEST.... (TRUST IN GOD) YOU MAY NOT UNDERSTAND IT NOW BUT TIME WILL HEAL IT ALL... GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU-ALL PEACE BE WITH THE FAMILY...

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Jacksonville,Fl Sheriff officer

July 8, 2007

My heart felt prayers and condolenses are with Ofc Stephens' family.

COI
Miami- Dade FL

July 7, 2007