Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart is broken for the family of this hero. Rest in Peace Lt. Stecco.

Mary Thweatt
Wife of Retired LEO

October 29, 2008

2Lt. Stecco, your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

For the Stecco family, and the FCPD family, your community mourns with you.

God bless our brothers in blue.

Shawnee Ryan
wife of FCPD APO

October 29, 2008

Frank, My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I enjoyed working with you at Mount Vernon. Your jokes and wisecracks always made us laugh, especially you busting on Darrin. I will miss that. You were a great cop and it was a priveledge to work the Highway with you.

2nd Lieutenant Paul Cleveland
Fairfax County Police Department

October 29, 2008

Rest in peace, brother. You will NEVER be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will see you again soon.

Deputy Sheriff
Virginia

October 29, 2008

May GOD Bless And Keep You And Your Family In These Sad And Difficult Times. As I Watched The Search And Rescue Efforts Unfold On The News,I Could Not Help But Be Deeply Moved By The Valiant And Tireless Dedication And Determination Of Your Fellow Officers,Deputies And FireFighters To Find You. I Was Also Heartbroken By The Looks Of Anguish On Their Faces When The Operation Was Changed To One Of Recovery. You Are All Truly Heroes. GOD Bless Our Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies And Firefighters And Thier Families Civillian Resident Of Fairfax County

Civillian /Sandy
Long Time Fairfax County Resident

October 29, 2008

Lt Stecco, Although I did not know you, I have heard nothing but wonderful things about you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. We now have another angel watching over all of us. Rest easy now, you are home and in God's arms.

PFC RN Thompson
Fairfax Office of the Sheriff

October 29, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

October 29, 2008

Frank,
Im a at loss of words bud, What can I say? The sense of loss and pain, thinking about your loved ones, runs deep within. I know,however that you will be watching over them,high above,with that trademark smile of yours. Thanks for the privilege of your friendship.

MPO Abe Gelabert
FCPD/Friend

October 29, 2008

RIP Brother Frank,

Keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us

CPL. Robert L. Padgett (RET. )
Charles County Sheriff's Office, MD.

October 29, 2008

Frank,

You are a true Hero. Rest in peace, you will never be forgotten. You will be missed!

Nancy
FCPD

October 29, 2008

It breaks my heart to hear that another brother is lost. I pray that your family finds strength and peace through this dicfficult time and leans on your brothers and sisters in blue for support just like you gave them. May you rest in peace.

Allyson Coles
Portsmouth Police Department

October 29, 2008

To the Family of Lt Stecco and all Officers at Fairfax.
My prayres are with you all at this difficult time. We have the watch now.
(Former Reserve Unit Coordinator FCSO)

Officer Warwick Dale
Astatula PD

October 29, 2008

i just wanted to write and say that i am sorry for the lose of your husband,father,son and co worker he is a brave man waking up everyday to protect his city state so all of us can sleep at night knowing we are safe
may God be with your family

darren civilion
alaskan citizen

October 29, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Gonzales Police Department, I offer our heartfelt sympathy's and deepest condolences to all of you at this time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and keep you close during this difficult time.

Officer D. Carpenter # 101
Gonzales P.D.
FOP Lodge # 16/President

Patrolman D. Carpenter
Gonzales Police Department

October 29, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Gonzales Police Department, I offer our heartfelt sympathy's and deepest condolences to all of you at this time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and keep you close during this difficult time.

Officer D. Carpenter # 101
Gonzales P.D.
FOP Lodge # 16/President

Patrolman D. Carpenter
Gonzales Police Department

October 29, 2008

R.I.P Frank Stecco...I prayed for a miracle, now I pray God will comfort your family & give them strength. Watch over them & be well in heaven my brother!

2nd Lt. T . Hoover
FCPD

October 28, 2008

May angels lead you in.

Anonymous

October 28, 2008

Frank,
I enjoyed working for you on the evening shift at the West Springfield Station. You were always smiling or playing a joke on someone. You always kept it live:):) I remember the deer:):) and the head that you put in someones locker. You will be missed Frank. To your family always remember that he will always be with you. May God bless you and keep you.
God Bless
Rodney

PFC Rodney Barnes
FAirfax County PD

October 28, 2008

Lt. Stecco,
Just 2 weeks ago I was priviledged to walk in the 2008 COPS WALK and was greatful to the Fairfax County PD for supplying the bus for our transportation. I am saddened to hear of your passing and will keep your family, friends & co-workers in my prayers. May they know that you nor they will ever be forgotten. I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around them in all the days ahead.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

October 28, 2008

The Balm Of God's Love
by M.S.Lowndes


When we lose someone we love
The loss seems too great to bear
God sends us friends to comfort us
To show that He deeply cares

But in the dark hours of the night
When there’s nobody else around
When we feel the saddest and loneliest
It’s there God’s love can be found

It’s like a soothing, healing balm
To soothe our broken hearts
The healing oil poured over us
That flows into every part

We can rest secure in God’s love
And know He’s by our side
He holds us when we feel as though
A part of us has died

We can know that God will listen
When we just want to talk
And when we feel we need to cry
We can share it with the Lord

For He is always waiting there
Ready with arms open wide
As we pour out the hurt within
He pours His love inside

Our Father above loves us so much
And will never leave us alone
He will not forsake us in our need
To face this on our own

He comforts us and strengthens us
And rubs us with His balm
And as the dawn breaks through the night
We’ll awake in His loving arms.

Rest in Peace brother... May he that made us all comfort, strengthen and bless your family through their time of need.

Senior Special Agent F. W. Scott
Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 28, 2008

Sir, you have touched the lives of many people. You are a true hero to Fairfax County. May you rest in peace, you will never be forgotten.

PFC
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

October 28, 2008

Frank,
I did not know very well, but I certainly knew of you, and the work that you have done. I took the time to speak to others on the job who had the honor of your friendship, I must say, I wish I had known you better! You will be sorely, sorely missed.
May the Lord greet you with a smile and a warm embrace for a job well done. Look over your loved ones, and over us all. You will not be forgotten.
To Frank's family... May you find comfort in the memories you have of him, and strength in knowing that the Department and its members will always be here for you.

"IN VALOR THERE IS HOPE"

PFC Tommy Thompson
FCPD - Franconia

October 28, 2008

Frank you served with pride, in a great agency. Your community has suffered a great loss. As the child of a retired Fairfax Officer, and me being a Police now, I can say that you worked doing what you loved. Your family is in my prayers. Thank you for your years of great service. You will be missed.

Ofc. P.R. Dooley #346
Fredericksburg Police Dept.

October 28, 2008

Rest now my brother...your watch is over and we'll carry on from here. God bless your family.

Officer Wil

October 28, 2008

May God keep you strong.........2nd Lt. Frank Stecco is now resting in peace with the angels singing Amazing Grace. Thank you 2nd Lt. Stecco for all you have given and those you have touched. Rest now and we will all watch over your family. God Bless

Wife of LEO

October 28, 2008