Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God bless you for your ultimate sacrifice.

Troy Hopkins, Correctional Counselor
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 12, 2012

On behalf of the Illinois FOP Corrections lodge # 263 accept our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with all of you in corrections. May GOD give Officer Stell"s family the comfort and peace to cope with their loss.

SGT. Jose M. Prado
Illinois Dept of Corrections FOP Lodge 263

October 12, 2012

RIP brother you will not be forgotten.

Deputy Douglas Wright
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office Fl

October 12, 2012

God speed, Brother. Rest in peace.

CO1 Christopher Eldredge
Massachusettts DOC

October 12, 2012

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Georgia Department of Corrections.

James J. Scanlon (Retired C.P.D.)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.

October 12, 2012

God has a better plan for you RIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as u enter into heaven !!!!!!!!!

Ofc Miller
Montgomery State Prison

October 12, 2012

I never met u brother but your sacrafice will never be forgotten.god speed brother in blue watch over us all and know that you are a true heror.I.p brother

nick harrison probation surveillance ofc
ga dept of corrections

October 12, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR UNSELFISH SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

October 12, 2012

RIP C/O Stell and prayers to family and friends and Georgia DOC .

SGT Craig Russo RET
New Jersey Dept Of Corrections

October 12, 2012

Another "Hero" taken. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County PD, Nassau NY.

October 12, 2012

Officer Stell;
Condolences to your family, friends & fellow officers. May you rest in peace.

Russell A Hess CO II Retired
Roxbury Correctional Inst / MD DoC Read more:

October 12, 2012

Your work is done here on Earth - Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it's too late, for your time has come, words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you.
There have been many times that we waved to each other, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now it's time for us to say Good-Bye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. No go and Patrol the Heavens Above and Watch Below those you Love. Thank you for your service.

Ret. Tfc. Divita Washington
Maryland State Police

October 12, 2012

My heart goes out to your family in their time of grief. Im sorry your had to leave us on terms such as this. This makes me wish I was still at TSP so I could have fought by your side. Rest in peace Ofc. Stell.

"The Correctional officers prayer"

Lord, when it's time to go inside,
That Place of steel and stone.
I pray that you will keep me safe,
So I won't walk alone.

Help me to do my duty,
Please watch me on my rounds.
Amongst those perilous places,
And slamming steel door sounds.

God, keep my fellow Officers
Well and free from harm.
Let them know I'll be there too,
Whenever there's alarm.

Above all when I walk my beat,
No matter where I roam.
Let me go back whence I came,
To family and home.

CO II Alex McGee
Former C.O. Tlefair State Prison

October 12, 2012

Rest in peace Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the GDOC during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

October 12, 2012

May officer Stell rest in peace. Many people call correction officers gaurds which I can not stand. Yes we don't write summons or pull people over but We patrol the toughest streets filled with murders, gangs, terrorist and everything in between. We keep the crimals at bay so others can live there life's as they please. Officer Stell rest easy and may God watch over your family and all your co-workers.
From all the Officers of the Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Officer John Maffeo
Federal Bureau of Prisons MDC Brooklyn

October 12, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

October 12, 2012

RIP Larry Stell.
Ptayers to familt & friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

October 12, 2012

Thank you for your service and doing your part to protect this country and all who live here.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

October 12, 2012

God bless you sir , May god look after your family and agency as you have looked after ours. To your family i pray for your strength during this time, For you brothers and sisters with your agency. The Corrections and Law enforcement world feel your pain with you, God Bless

Master Corrections Officer
Orange County florida

October 12, 2012

RIP brother.

A131
USBP

October 12, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Stell.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

October 12, 2012

Thank you for your service and bravery. Thoughts and prayers.

Julie Benson
wife of police officer

October 12, 2012

You died a hero and will be remembered. Prayers for your family

Officer t block
Delaware probation

October 12, 2012

May god bless all those in pain over such a horrific loss. R.I.P Brother.....

Ofc. M. Beasley
Ga D.O.C / GDCP- SMU

October 12, 2012

Rest in peace Brother. Thank you for your brave service to keep all of us safe. I am sad that you ended up paying the ultimate price while performing a most dangerous job. I pray for comfort for your family, fellow officers and friends...God Bless You.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

October 12, 2012