Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May our Lord Jesus Christ bring peace and comfort to the survivors of Sgt. Stein who exemplified the professional lawman. Sgt. Stein was a warrior on Earth and will continue to patrol the streets of heaven as such. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

SPO J. Dawson
Des Moines PD

April 7, 2011

Thank-you for your service.
Rest in PEACE.

Anonymous

April 7, 2011

Eric, I remember being at the Academy with you, like it was yesterday. The 183rd Basic class motto was "Protecting your life with ours". You did just that, protected others by giving your own life. I will always remember the impact you had on my life from 13 weeks together.

Justin Farnan
Glenwood Iowa Police Department

April 7, 2011

My partner and I heard about your death while working the overnight the day it happened and I said a prayer for you and your family. God Bless and keep your Brother Eric, rest in peace and honored glory, we have the watch.

PO Ben Sleaford
Geneseo (IL) PD

April 7, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Eric Stein as well as to the Keokuk County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Sergeant Stein, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

April 7, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Stein during this most difficult time..
Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

April 6, 2011

Many prayers and thoughts are with the family,friends, and fellow officers that had the honor of knowing Deputy Stein. The right words sometimes are hard to find when it is one of your own. May god give you the strength you need, and give you comfort and understanding to help you through this tragic event.

Officer Sherri Harris
LeClaire Iowa Police

April 6, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother. A HERO is gone, but not forgotten. I wish you all the strength in the world to get through this terrible loss.

To my brother in blue~~Walk the “Beat” in heavens streets! God obviously has a special place for you in heaven doing what you did best…..serving others!!! You will be missed.


THE FINAL INSPECTION


The Policeman stood and faced his 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.
Cause 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 awful tough.


But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I've worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got too steep.


And I never passed a cry for help.
Though at times, 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 silence all around the Throne,
where the Saints had often trod,
As the Policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.


"STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN.
YOU'VE BORNE YOUR
BURDENS WELL.
COME WALK A BEAT
ON HEAVEN'S STREETS.
YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL."

R.I.P. Deputy Eric Stein---You did good!

Buddy Harsch Police Officer
Bloomfield Police Department (Iowa)

April 6, 2011

Thoughts and prayers go out to you, brother in blue...
On behalf of all the officers within my Department, you are in our prayers...

GodSpeed...

Ofc. K. Jarrell
University Police

April 6, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you brother, rest in peace.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

April 6, 2011

Rest in Peace Deputy Stein. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

"In The Line of Duty"

What is the meaning of "In The Line Of Duty"
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officer's life.
A hero has fallen.

Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.

It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join
"The Best Of The Best"

It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the lost of a loved one.
Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts.
Something no one can ever take away.

It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why ...
Why would someone take an officer's life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew.

Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed
"In The Line Of Duty"

by Michele

It's sad to have lost such a fine deputy. Deputy Stein you definitely brought pride to the badge you wore,and gave your all to protect and serve. You will always be a hero to so many people. Thank you for your dedication and service. R.I.P.

Monte & Rexanna Harsch
Former Davis Co Sheriff

April 6, 2011

god speed, brother.~The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God.~

Patrol Officer
Huntsville, AL

April 6, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Eric Stein as well as to the Keokuk County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace Deputy Stein.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

April 6, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

April 6, 2011

That really does suck i feel for the family left behind and hope the polce force look after them in their hour of need may god be with you all.

Anonymous

April 6, 2011

Rest in peace bro,

JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD RET.

April 6, 2011

As you departed the bonds of this earth and touched the face of God, know that the service and dedication you had for your department, its fellow officers and the citizens of your community will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow your family, your fellow officers and all those whose lives you have touched.

RIP Eric, we’ll take it from here.

Deputy Dwayne Young
Llano County Sheriff's Office, Texas

April 6, 2011

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Stein. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

April 6, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

April 6, 2011

Thank You for your service,Rest In Peace, and God Bless your family,friends ,and Dept.

Sgt.Eric Whitman Toledo,Oh P.D.

April 6, 2011

Thank you Eric for the past 11 years of service. You have given the ultimate sacrifice to your community. Rest in Peace.

Angie
Resident in the Community

April 6, 2011

To The Stein Family:
I wanted to offer my sympathies on your tragic death. Your family, friends and colleagues all miss you. Deputy Stein your bravery and courage will never be forgotten. My dad was a New York City policeman with the 102 precinct for nearly 40 years. Rest in peace Deputy Stein and Olav Hashalom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2011

Your death was unnecessary and undeserved, but your sacrifice was not in vain, Deputy Stein. Rest in peace, fellow warrior.. we'll take it from here. To the family, friends and extended law enforcement family of the Keokuk County Sheriff's Office, I am very sorry for your loss.

Reserve Officer L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

April 6, 2011

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Eric Stein~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you. God bless you and rest in peace, Deputy Sheriff Stein.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

April 6, 2011

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be ! the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would ! give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "! I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay! ."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Your family, friends and co-workers will be in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for all you have done and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

April 6, 2011