Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sgt Stein. You are a brave warrior.

Trooper
Iowa State Patrol

April 9, 2011

"You Don't Know How It Feels"

Out we go each and every day.
families at home, children at play.
We never know when our time is near
the ultimate price, "I love you dear."

Look at me and think what you may,
but in time of need, I'm on the way.
Never failing to do my best,
I'll lay down my life ... to this I attest.

My life for yours, does that seem fair,
ask my family, if you dare.
It's the career I've chose, you wouldn't understand.
It's about helping others when they need a hand.

You beat your loved ones and drive around drunk,
steal from others, act like a punk.
Use your drugs and sell them too,
rob innocent people because they're not like you.

"Gangbangers" to "wanta be's" you all try to fit in,
why do you act that way ... scared of the "pen?"
I'm just doing my job, you wouldn't understand.
Don't want me around till you need help, man.

The pay isn't great, and the hours are strange,
but I love what I do, do you feel the same?
Saving the world is not what it's about,
one at a time, we try to help out.

I just want to go home, my family to see,
try as you may, you won't take that from me.
Maybe not today, but I will see them again.
As I stand with Saint Peter ... and welcome them in.

Today I stood shoulder to shoulder with over 1000 other Officers to say good by to you my friend. Until our paths cross again RIP 54-3 we will take it from here!

Sgt.Correctional Officer/Reserve Officer
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

April 9, 2011

My most sincere condolonces to the family and co-workers of Deputy Eric Stein. May GOD drape you in his arms and provide the love and support you all need at such a difficult time. As a former Iowa LEO, I have relatives who went to high school with Eric. Thanks for you sacrifice Eric, and to that which your family has now made.

Ron Emary, K9 Handler
Chandler, Az PD

April 9, 2011

Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

Anonymous

April 9, 2011

"We Remember the Officers"
We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.

We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.

We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.

Citizen
Grand Rapids, MI

April 9, 2011

To the Family of Deputy Stein I offer my deepest sympathy. Thank you for your service.

Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Benton County, IA

April 9, 2011

God's speed brother. To Eric's family,Keokuk County's Sheriff's Office, and his friends, Eric will not be forgotten. My prayers are with each and every one of you. That "Thin Blue Line" is shining in his memory and Eric will always be with us.

Sheriff Dave Davis
Davis County Sheriff's Office (Iowa)

April 8, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Sgt.Eric Stein. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace dear brother, hero's are never ever forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Chalotte, NC

April 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Sergeant Eric Stein's family, especially his daughter. I can't even begin to imagine what they must be going through right now. He is a true hero that made the ultimate sacrifice and for that I thank him from the bottom of my heart.

Just reading through the reflections left so far is a true testament to how he has touched so many lives both those that knew him as well as those that didn't (myself included).

Rest in peace, Sergeant Stein...your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten!!!

Ofc. Christina Rarick
University of Iowa DPS

April 8, 2011

Having served for thirty years the loss of a brother officer still carries heavy in my heart. My sympathy goes out to Eric's family and friends.

Steve Hayslett Lieutenant Retired
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Retired

April 8, 2011

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family,friends and co-workers of Deputy Stein. Thank
you for your service and sacrifice.

Mike Barry Federal Police Officer
VAMC Iowa City Police Dept.

April 8, 2011

I served as the Robins Chief during the 1970's until spring of 1980. I am also the father of Cedar Rapids Police Officer Timothy Davis who was critcally injured while on duty by a brutal attack on March 29, 2009. Knowing what we have have endured and gone through as we have seen Tim struggle to survive and lead a "new normal" life has been heartwrenching. Consequently, we have some feel for the emotions that Deputy Stein's family, friends, and brothers & sisters in Law Enforcement are going through. Our prayers and support are with them all. God Bless a Man who served his fellow man.

David H. Davis

David Davis
Retired Chief

April 8, 2011

Officer Stein I thank you for your service to all of us. It's hard to explain why such good people like you are taken, however; you will be remembered. May God bless you for your selfless act and I pray your daughter knows that you can watch over her always, and that you will be with her always. It will be hard for her to understand this tragedy, as it is hard for any of us. God bless you all.

Anonymous

April 8, 2011

Rest in Peace, brother. We never met but it hurts having one of our own Iowa brothers lost in the line of duty. I hope you will be watching on saturday as we lay you to rest so you can see how all of your brothers from across the state loved you as much as we love our own families.

Ben Engle 86-43
Toledo Iowa PD

April 8, 2011

To the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Stein, we would like to express our deepest condolences. Sergeant Stein's dedication and service will never be forgotten. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Session 50
The Zone 5 police Academy

April 8, 2011

Rest in peace, Brother.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

April 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Stein as well as the brotherhood at Keokuk County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

April 8, 2011

Rest in peace brother. We will keep the fight from here. Enjoy patrol on the streets of heaven.

Police Officer II Dan Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

April 8, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 7, 2011

To the family of Sergeant Stein's Family:
I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Mere words cant even begin to ease the suffering that you must be going thru. I can relate when a loved one is taken away so quickly. Stick together as a family thru this and there is nothing you guys cant do. Each member will probably be dealing with this in their own ways. God Bless....

To Sergeant Stein:
Thank you for your service in protecting us. Plese keep the watch on your family now, as they need it the most. Make your presence felt. I am so sorry for what happened. You are a true hero and I salute you, Sir.. GodSpeed.......

Lisa Chaffee, Western Mass
Supporter of all Officers and thier Families

April 7, 2011

Godspeed, Deputy Stein. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My prayers are with your family and may your daughter always know of the HERO her daddy is.

Anna Wesselink
Iowa Department of Public Safety/Wife of PCSO Deputy

April 7, 2011

Deepest condolences to your family and friends. God Speed my brother. Rest in peace warrior.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro NC PD

April 7, 2011

I am so terribly deeply sorry. I knew Eric from Tri-County Junior High/High School. He was a fantastic athlete and a very sincere man. I subsequently have worked with him through the judicial system. You always knew he had your back and would do absolutely anything for you. The community of Keokuk County will definitely miss Eric Stein and all that he did for this area. He was a very good man, and is irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Eric.

Kelly Moore
friend

April 7, 2011

My heart goes out to the family and brother officers. My prayers go heaven ward for all of you.

PATRICIA W RODEWALD
sean wissink 2007

April 7, 2011

Sorry about the lost. God Bless.

Adrian Murphy
n/a

April 7, 2011