Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While in-route to an appt nearby Deputy Belanger Way, Walnut, CA, my young child and I noticed the oddity of a public street names after a deputy which promoted us to research and learn the tragedy of Deputy Belanger. Although we have our own misfortunes with a few unjust officers along our life journey, we honor officers who justly deserve our gift of time contributing towards their bravery, good intentions to keep us safe, the dedication, and the sacrifices they sowed towards such. We send loving remembrance blessings towards this deputy, his colleagues, and foremost his family…even this long later. The street named in honor of him, keeps his name and work alive and definitely inspires people in our ability to give as Deputy Belanger did, for others. Amen

D&G Banks
Christ-believing Civilians

April 29, 2024

Steve, Shane and I will be coming by the wall again in two weeks with Chapter VII of the Unity Tour. Classmates still honoring a fallen brother . See ya soon and keep an eye out for us from above on our journey.

John Dilibert/Shane Sindle
LASD Academy Class 241

Captain John Dilibert
Ada County Sheriff/Burbank Police

April 28, 2022

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Belanger.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2021

You are always remembered sir. Your heroism, perseverance, and fight for life continue always in the hearts and minds of your fellow deputies and officers.

Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff

February 6, 2021

Steve Belanger was a dedicated peace officer, a loyal husband and a loving father. He was a friend and one of the finest policeman I've ever worked with. God speed Steve. We will meet again.

Brian Andrew Camou
LASD, Sergeant, and friend

August 13, 2020

Brother Belanger,
You have fought long and hard since your incident on, 10 December 1994.
A special presentation in your name will take place at the conclusion of the 'Police Week' services on 15 May 2019 during the annual ritual between the Chicago and Los Angeles police agencies.
Rest in Peace our brother, your work here is done.

Sgt. Al
Chicago Police (ret)

May 11, 2019

Thanks for your service and sacrifice. We will never forget you.

Sergeant Paul Parkhurst
LASD

May 6, 2019

1 mile of my run was in remembrance and memorial of you sir. Rest easy brother.

Lance Corporal Thomas Graham
South Carolina Highway Patrol

April 19, 2019

Just shy of 25 years, surviving such a terrible wound. As we give our sincerest condolences to the family, one has to silently think "That's one tough deputy!".

Rest In Peace, Brother.

Former Deputy Richard Jones
GCSO

December 30, 2018

Wishes go out to your family Deputy Belanger. You have not been forgotten and those who knew you, only have good things to say about you like your sense of humor, bravery, crime fighting, and humility. May you rest in peace.

Recruit Tapia 433
IPD

December 21, 2018

I'm currently in Academy Class 433. We're constantly told that anything can happen but it's still sad when we're reminded why. Thank you for your service and rest assured class 433 is working harder than we ever have to make sure we learn and practice officer safety at all times.

DST Trey Dare
LASD

September 16, 2018

My deepest and sincerest condolences to your family and loved ones. Thank you for your selfless service. May you rest in peace.

DST Josue Benavides
LASD

September 16, 2018

Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. I hope to make a difference in peoples lives like you did. Rest in peace Deputy Belanger.

DST Hussainian
LASD

September 16, 2018

Thank you for your service sir. Bless your heroism and may you rest in peace.

DST MACULLUM COOK
LASD

September 16, 2018

Rest In Peace sir, God has earned an angel.

George Escobar
LASD

September 14, 2018

I am thankful for your service. I am in the academy now and look forward to following in the foot steps of all that have come before me. Please know that you are never forgotten.

DST Joseph Marsik
LASD

September 14, 2018

I hope that everyone can 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 see him again in Paradise, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 16, 2018

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Steven died as a result of being shot on December 10, 1994 .

To the Belanger family, fellow deputies , and all who call Steven 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.

He ran his race. He kept the faith. He finished his race. His family was always by his side on that journey.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Steven gave to his community and the citizens of California and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 6th, 2018.

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

July 29, 2018

You fought all that time and showed the heart of a Warrior. Finally at peace in the Arms of the LORD Jesus CHRIST. May GOD'S grace be with your family.

Retired Sergeant, Michael O'Brien
Alameda County Sheriff's Office

July 20, 2018

It is a war against true evil that you did not fear to fight in. Thanks is such a small word that can never repay you, your family, friends and department for your work and your loss. We can continue to remember and honor you, by supporting all of law enforcement and by living our lives in a good way. With great sadness and respect.

Citizen Volunteer
Los Angeles Police Department

May 30, 2018

Thank you and especially your family for allowing you to go out and do what you loved to do. There are no words that can be put together to explain why this happened in the first place, but you did not give up and you faught till the end.

Casillas, Javier
LASD Class 429

May 20, 2018

Really tragic reading about what happened. Praying for the family.

Recruit Gorman
Los Angeles Sheriffs Department

May 13, 2018

Dear Deputy Belanger,
I'm sorry for your horrible incident and wish it never happened to you. I know you were just doing your job and I know it wasn't personal. Now and days sir it hasnt gotten worse with people respecting law enforcement. No one respects law enforcement, but a story like this pushes me and motivates me more to become a deputy. I am currently a recruit for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Your terrible incident motivates me to graduate becuase I know you were a great man and a great deputy and I must show that law enforcement is never afraid and well not ever back down to any threat. You didnt back down, nor will I. I must show the courageousness you had. You well never ever be forgotten sir. Take care sir, and continue patrolling the streets of heaven sir.

Recruit Montes
Los Angeles Sheriff Department

May 13, 2018

Deepest condolences to Family, Department and Friends. Visit the web site ImagineHeaven.net for a glimpse of the Glorious Reunions awaiting. All law enforcement men and women indeed qualify as "Foxhole Christians" with their duty dangers. As Ray Comfort at LivingWater.com says "Passing is the doormat they wipe their feet on before entering Heaven.” It is our belief they will hear from the Lord Himself. “Do not fear. for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:12).

Joe Lanier (a former Asst. Chief of Jasper, Texas PD)

April 16, 2018

Rest In Peace my brother. Your memory will live on in the heart of your brothers and sisters in this profession.

Tom
LAPD

April 1, 2018