Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Investigator Sandberg!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

October 19, 2015

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

October 19, 2015

Investigator Steven Sandberg, during your tour of duty you served the citizens of Aitken County and the state of Minnesota with honor and dignity. It is now you time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you, we will carry on from here. To the family of Investigator Steven Sandberg you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Aiken County Sheriff's Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch

October 19, 2015

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over four years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

October 19, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Investigator Sandberg's family, and the Aitkin County Sheriff's Office.

Police Constable Jeffrey Streit #99880
Toronto Police Service,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

October 19, 2015

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

October 19, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss

Jacqueline Rebel survivor
As dept public safety

October 19, 2015

Thank you Investigator Steven Sandberg for your many years of service and the ultimate sacrifice. RIP and may God bless you my brother. Thoughts and prayers for your family and may God comfort them. Matt 5:9

Deputy Todd Hallett
St Croix County Sheriff's Office Hudson,WI

October 19, 2015

Rest in Peace Brother... You're clear for End of Watch.

Senior Sheriff's Sergeant(Ret) Louie Mar
Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department (CA)

October 19, 2015

Rest in Peace, Investigator Sandberg. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement Officers

October 19, 2015

Rest in peace brother. You are clear for End of Watch-

Senior Sheriff's Sergeant(Ret) Louie Mar
Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department (CA)

October 19, 2015

Eternal rest friend.

Jailer Dan Moriarty
Aitkin Co Jail

October 19, 2015

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Investigator Steve Sandberg and the extended law enforcement family of the Aitkin County, Minnesota Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

October 19, 2015

Thank you for your service...Soar with the Angels, Investigator Sandberg

Cheryl Pearce
citizen

October 19, 2015

Steve was one of the kindest officers I have had the pleasure to work with. My prayers are with his wife and Daughter. Thanks for your service.

Sgt. DJ Downie
Crow Wing County Sheriffs Office

October 19, 2015

Investigator Sandberg your service was surely appreciated and our prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers as they face your loss. GOD be with them all and give them comfort and strength to get through this time of loss.

Retired Sergeant Charles Carty
Benton Arkansas Police Dept.

October 19, 2015

Thank you Investigator Sandberg for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Minnesota. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

October 18, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

Ret. TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga State Patrol

October 18, 2015

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

October 18, 2015

R.I.P. BROTHER Sandberg!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

October 18, 2015

A portion of a letter written by President Abraham Lincoln, printed in the Boston Evening Transcript on November 25, 1864.

“I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic (he) died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln”

Officer M. Reuss
Eagan Police Department

October 18, 2015

May God watch over you and yours!

Probation & Parole Officer 2, Sex Offend
Tennessee Department of Correction

October 18, 2015

I am so very sorry for the loss.

Donna A

October 18, 2015

RIP brother.

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

October 18, 2015

Kristi and Cassie,

My heart sank when I heard about an Aitkin County deputy being killed. When I found out it was Steve, my heart broke. I behalf of my family and my department, I am so very sorry. Please know that all of you, including ACSO, will be in our prayers for the coming days, weeks, and months. Steve was a great husband, a great dad, and a wonderful example for others.

Truly a loss for everyone..

Officer Michael Passig
Plymouth Police Department

October 18, 2015