Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sergeant Perez.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2022

Thinking about you today Brother Steve, my FBI National Academy Classmate (FBINA #210). Thanks for your service and ultimate sacrifice while serving others. Gone but never forgotten. Continue to Rest In Peace.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) AJ McAndrew
Maryland State Police

February 5, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 27, 2020

Rest in Peace My Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

October 16, 2018

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Steve was killed.

To the Perez family, fellow officers, and all who call Steve beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Sgt. Pere gave to his community and the citizens of Texas and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 27, 2017

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 25, 2018

I pray that everyone will find comfort in Revelation 21:4, where it says "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Until we can see all of our loved ones again in Paradise, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 21, 2018

I will be riding in your honor May 10-12, 2018 with Chapter VIII of the Police Unity Tour from Portsmouth, VA to Washington DC. Thank you for your selfless lifetime of service, you will not be forgotten. Prayers of comfort and healing to your family, agency, community.

Senior Deputy Robert Kennedy
St Johns County Sheriffs Office

May 7, 2018

God Bless and Godspeed.

LISA B.
GEORGIA LEO CIVILIAN SUPPORTER

September 27, 2017

R.I.P. BROTHER Perez!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

September 18, 2017

RIP my Brother, RIP.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Your sacrifice was far too great.

Investigator, Q. Warren
Alaska AGO, Special Prosecutions, MFCU

September 13, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 12, 2017

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Sergeant, Steve Perez, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Sergeant makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

September 11, 2017

My heart and prayers are with SGT Perez' family and friends! May you Rest In Peace Sir!

Survivor Melanie Richardson
Lafayette county Arkansas Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

PTLM Frank Kapusta Retired
Mohawk PD

September 9, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 who’s 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

September 8, 2017

Sgt. Perez,

Thank you for your commitment and your service to the great City of Houston and its citizens.

NEVER FORGOTTEN!

Matthew 5:9 9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Houston Police Museum
Houston Police Department

September 8, 2017

Sarge you are missed. thank you for your sacrifice, a true Hero in EVERY sense of the word. you were going to work, while others were hiding and seeking shelter, you were going to work to HELP others, to show your true spirit.

Protect us from up there sir, we got it from here.

May God Bless your family sir.

J. Rodriguez
City of Evans, Colorado
Police Officer Badge EP149

J.Rodriguez
Evans Police Department

September 7, 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

September 7, 2017

Sending my sincere thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and department of our fallen HERO.
I am so very sorry for your loss.

May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Thank you for your lifetime of dedicated, loyal and selfless service. You will live on in the hearts of all who love you.

Gone but NEVER Forgotten. HERO's live forever.

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

September 7, 2017

May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall. And this one was a terrible loss. A man who without care for his own safety did such a noble thing. I hope his family will find some type of peace during this time of mourning. God will not let them down. Keep Faith and know he is in a better place.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

September 6, 2017

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“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 six years. I pray that Steve's life and death will bring glory to His name.

Trust 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

September 6, 2017

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

September 6, 2017

Prayers for Sgt Perez's blue family as well as his own. You are a true hero-dedicated to the very end. R.I.P., my brother in blue

Officer Naya Pope
Irving PD, Texas

September 6, 2017

I am not a Police Officer but Sgt. Steve Perez made a huge impact in my life he was one of the officers that was head a program called C.O.P.S. I was in the 7th grade when I join the group. He ans his wife Cheryl were there every Monday at 7 P.M. rain or shine to help young girls by being mentors. We went on field trips volunteered. Because of this amazing group I made life long friends and went to school and received my legal studies degree.

Thank you Sgt. Perez for being an inspiration! May you rest in peace and know that you are remembered for helping many young lives.

Claudia Y Dominguez
someone that was inspired by you

September 5, 2017

Rest in peace Brother Steve.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

September 5, 2017