Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Second Lieutenant Francis Joseph Stecco

Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, October 25, 2008

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Reflections for Second Lieutenant Francis Joseph Stecco

Rest in peace Frank. The world is better place because for a brief period in time, you walked this earth. I feel sorry for those unfortunate people who never got to know you. Please watch over your brothers and sisters in blue as they struggle to fill the void left from your absence.

Anonymous

October 26, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

October 26, 2008

R.I.P Lieutenant; "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the sons of God." (Matthew 5:9)

FTO W. Cartwright
Chesapeake Sheriff's Office

October 26, 2008

May you rest in Peace, Lt, God bless you and your family.

Patrolman
Honesdale Boro PD, PA

October 26, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
What a tragedy, but his loved ones know he was doing what he loved to do and he will always be remembered as a hero.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio

October 26, 2008

Rest in piece my friend. I met you almost 17 years ago while working with the Dept and getting ready to enter the academy myself. Your a great man and have a wonderful famiy. Until we meet again my friend,


Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Karmon
Former FCPD

Karmon
Former FCPD

October 26, 2008

Thank you, 2nd Lt. Stecco, for your service to the people of Virginia and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

October 26, 2008

Rest in peace bro',we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

October 26, 2008

I prayed that this was all a big mistake and you were ok on the shore waiting for someone to pick you up. God called another angel home, please say hi to Vicki and Gabby, and watch over our brothers and sisters.

wife of a officer

October 26, 2008

My prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Frank. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

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

October 26, 2008

Brother you have served above and beyond the call of duty here and now you are serving in Gods elit Police Department in heaven alongside all our heroic brothers and sisters who have also made the ultimate sacrifice gor Gods children here in our communities. You will be deeply missed by all your brothers and sisters in the badge and especially by your loving family. know your family will be cared for by thhose you have left behind and your name will never be forgoten.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

October 26, 2008

Frank, I can't believe your gone. I guess God needed a jokester up there...Miss you buddy.

Friend
FCPD

October 26, 2008

Rest in peace brother and may God watch over your family and the FCPD.

Captain Joseph J. Buyak, III
Hartford, CT Police Department

October 26, 2008

Thankyou for your service sir. Rest in peace with all our brothers and sisters who have gone before you. God bless your family during these tragic times

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

October 26, 2008

Thank you for your service my brother. May God Bless you and may peace be yours. To the family of LT. Stecco may God comfort you at this awful time. I pray the Lord will give you the strenght to endure the pain... I'm sorry...

Patrol Officer
W.P.P.D , Colorado

October 26, 2008

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

October 26, 2008

Rest well, Frank, and thank you for your many years of dedicated service. Your courageous acts will always be remembered. We in DPSC also thank you for working overtime alongside all of us. I send my heartfelt condolences to your family, and to your brothers and sisters out there patrolling the streets.

Fairfax County Dispatcher
Fairfax County DPSC

October 26, 2008

Rest in Peace

Firefighter
Fairfax County

October 26, 2008

rest in peace Lieutenant Stecco...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

October 26, 2008

Today we have lost yet another brother. Your family are in our toughts and prayers. I think of these two passages everytime I am notified of another brother leaving for his next assignment.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:21

Rest In Peace my Brother, and may you join the rest in greating all of us as our time comes.

K9 Officer
North Carolina

October 26, 2008

God Bless you.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

October 26, 2008

Thanks for watching over my family and checking in on them when I was in Iraq. See you again someday.

Jeff

October 25, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless.

Anonymous

October 25, 2008

May God comfort Lt. Stecco's family and the Fairfax County Police Department during this time.

God speed LT.

Sgt T.J. Moore
Leesburg, Va. P.D.

October 25, 2008

Rest well my brother! You will be missed. Thank you for watching my back and being there when I needed help. I am sorry that I was not there when it was you that needed help! It has been an honor to work along side of you. You are one of the greatest police officers that I have known. May God bless you and welcome you to his kingdom with open arms. You have earned it!

MPO Denny Vorbau
Fairfax County Police Department

October 25, 2008

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