Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. brother Eric Stein!!!

Husker Street Officer
Fellow Brother

April 6, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

April 6, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

April 6, 2011

Deputy Stein, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

April 6, 2011

On behalf of the 6,133 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Stein’s family as well as the members of the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

April 6, 2011

You knew how dangerous the work was but stepped up. Thank God for your courage. Rest in peace.

Chief Joel Shults
Adams State College Police, Colorado

April 6, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss.
May our Heavenly Father give comfort to His Family, Friends and Fellow Officers.
FIDELIS MORTIS

Officer Paul Brower
NYS Bureau of Forensics Srvcs/Retired

April 5, 2011

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

April 5, 2011

To your family and friends my prayers are with you

Law enforcement
brother in blue

April 5, 2011

RIP Eric you will be truly missed by all that new you go with god my friend.

Levi Hoag
Friend

April 5, 2011

I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. I too lost a family member who was a police officer. I have found strength in knowing that its a tight group of men and women who will be there for support when you think you can't move on. Reach out when you need, there are many organizations that will be there for both you and your family members. Look to your local "COPS" chapter as they are there for what your needs may be. Strength and wishes for your family.

Anonymous

April 5, 2011

I may not be from sigourney or even the state of iowa but while i lived in sigourney i got to know eric for the kind and wonderful person that he was. whether on the job or just in town he was always there for me when i needed him. I will miss him very much. my condolences to his family. He will be So missed

kathleen stein
friend

April 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and fellow Deputy's. Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Rest in peace Sir.

Chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho

April 5, 2011

God speed. I am saddened by the loss of another Warrior. Rest peacefully and God be with your family. You will always be remember, brother.

Lt TDW
ADOC SRP

April 5, 2011

RIP brother Eric.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

April 5, 2011

Hearts weep all over America for the loss of your hero.
I am grateful for the swift justice.
Eric will never be forgotten.

citizen
Alabama

April 5, 2011

Eric,

Our thoughts and love are with you and your family.

Deputy Kyle Holewinski
Winnebago County S.O. WI

April 5, 2011

I have had the great pleasure to train with some of the finest Iowa Cops the state has to offer at Camp Dodge. My thoughts and Prayers are with the Family, Friends, and CO-workers of Deputy Stein.

Patrol Officer Matt Marson
Crystal Police Department, Minnesota

April 5, 2011

What can I say? Eric was my colleague, and more importantly my friend. He was a man of few words, but of great and unselfish action. His life was dedicated to protecting those he served, and those he worked with. Eric, You have my RESPECT, my ADMIRATION, and my HONOR. God Speed, and God Bless you and your family.

Doug Conrad
Keota Police Dept.

April 5, 2011

You fought the good fight, rest in peace Brother. May God show his mercy and grace on your family, friends, and coworkers

Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police

April 5, 2011

The Pocahontas County Sheriff's Office would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family,friends and co-workers.Rest in peace Deputy Stein-you are a true hero

Sheriff Bob Lampe, Pocahontas Iowa

April 5, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Keokuk County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

April 5, 2011

They are disgusting individuals low-life scum, that don't care about human life!
God Bless You Deputy Eric Stein:))
And thank you. xx

Don't have one!
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April 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Stein, his family, friends, and the entire Keokuk County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for your service Deputy Stein. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)

April 5, 2011

Rest in peace, Deputy Stein. Thank you for your brave and dedicated service to the citizens of Iowa. To your fellow officers and family members, my prayers will be with you all as well in this difficult time.

Jay Thompson, U.S. Probation Officer
U.S. Probation, Southern District of Iowa, Davenport

April 5, 2011