Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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.”

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.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over five years. I pray that Steven's life and death will bring glory to His name.

Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

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

February 2, 2017

Rest in Peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

Lt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

January 31, 2017

RIP thank you for your service

Retired Chief of Police Johnny McCurry
West Point , Ga P.D.

January 29, 2017

I will never forget hearing the news that Steven had been shot in Central Park and he was in critical condition...that fateful day started a new life for all the McDonald families. Steven's life and story influenced and inspired so many New Yorkers and police officers from across the country and around the world. Steven became an inspirational leader who no doubt saved so many lives/souls by teaching perseverance and forgiveness. Steven's legacy resides with his entire family, son, NYPD and in the hearts of all those who had come to know his name and story. The law enforcement community now has has another patron saint. No doubt, Steven now stands beside St Michael.

Retired S/A Mark Hannan
U.S Nuclear Reg. Commission, OI

January 28, 2017

Peace be with you and your family Sgt Carlile. I never heard your warrior story before today. If my math is correct, you served a 31 year sentence as a victim of a horrific crime. That crime was committed by a criminal, whom served, an insulting, 11 year prison sentence for what he did to you. This could only be allowed to happen by person(s) who were wrongfully appointed. Clearly they made extremely lenient judgement, based on personal opinions, ideals or political agenda, completely absent of common sense judgement.
Thank-you Sgt. Carlile, for your sacrifice in the name of public safety. Please forgive the rest us for not vindicating the wrong that was done to you and your family. We all clearly failed you by not securing at-least a token justice, for the 31 year price you paid and ultimate death. I know in my heart, both the acting offender(s) and judicial perpetrators, will be held accountable. Rest now, we got this.

KMack
N/A

January 27, 2017

Rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten........

Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield Village PD (OH)

January 25, 2017

Sleep in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Retired Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

January 23, 2017

RIP Sir .. thank you for your service and all of your sacrifices...I can only imagine the life you have had to endure and your family's pain for your loss. God Bless you all.

Ret. US Border Patrol, Janalyn Buseck

January 22, 2017

RIP Sir. May God bless your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now. Protect from above.

Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)

January 22, 2017

Steven you are a hero of heroes my friend! I will never forget when you called to offer words of hope and told my family to stay strong when my cousin Det William Gunn of the 67 pct was shot 28 years ago. Besides dealing with your everyday struggles you always garnered the strength to be a help to others. God bless you my friend and may god bless your family. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. You and my cousin can join forces with the rest of our NYPD brothers and sisters! I'm proud to have the honor of calling you a friend!

Retired PO Pat Fazio
NYPD

January 21, 2017

Rest easy brother.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

January 21, 2017

Steven your a hero of heroes my friend! The love and compassion you showed my family when my cousin Det William Gunn was shot as you were fighting and struggling everyday was nothing short of incredible! I feel blessed to have known you and honored to say I served in the NYPD along side you! Forever in my heart my friend! You and Billy and all of our other NYPD heroes will never be forgotten and will always be Angels to everyone in blue!! Rest In Peace my friend!

Retired PO Pat Fazio
NYPD

January 21, 2017

R.I.P Det. McDonald. You were an inspiration to all !

P.O. MJ Keane
Bolton PD/ret NYPD

January 20, 2017

Our condolences & prayers go out to the family and friends of this fallen hero. Thank you for your service. We will never forget.

Officer Edwin Lara / Cermack Hospital
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

January 20, 2017

We will remember.

Eleanore D. Trupkiewicz
Proud Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

January 20, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers extend across the miles to our family, both blood and blue. We know your pain and grieve your loss. Though we cannot be with you as you begin the difficult journey ahead, please know we are with you in spirit. A loss to one is a loss to all. We pray that the Lord hold all of you in His hands and grant you peace in your hearts.

Detective McDonald, your life, service, and sacrifice matter to us and will never be forgotten. Godspeed.

Erin Gibson-Darrow
Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers' Memorial

January 20, 2017

RIP brother Steven.

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

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept.

January 20, 2017

Rest in Peace, Detective Steven McDonald. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

January 20, 2017

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Detective McDonald. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at New York City Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

January 20, 2017

RIP Det. McDonald. Than you for your dedicated service to LE. It was such a shame that he was disabled and suffered for so many years. Also, thank you for your service to our Nation in the Military. May God be with your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

January 20, 2017

Rest in Peace Det. McDonald..you are an inspiration to Officers everywhere. Until we meet in heavens Roll Call, you are not forgotten.

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

January 20, 2017

Deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective McDonald. Thank you for your dedication to your community and law enforcement. May you rest in peace.

Sgt. Walter
Richmond PD Virginia

January 19, 2017

Rest in peace now brother. Thank you for your service.

police chief
Gallitzin Police (Pa.)

January 19, 2017

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo Ret.
Nassau County PD, NY

January 19, 2017

***♡♡♡ Prayers/Blessings for the Immediate Family as well as the Department Family of this HERO Officer ♡♡♡***.

Disabled/Retired C.O. Michael Cubberly
Hudson County NJ Dept.of Public Safety

January 19, 2017