Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Steven Edward Belanger
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
February 8, 2018
I shall always remember the fun we had as children . You were and are and always a part of my life. Love and peace. Your cousin George Belanger.
George Belanger. Deputy Sheriff
Camden County Sheriff Missouri
February 8, 2018
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
February 8, 2018
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
February 8, 2018
Rest in Peace Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.
Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9
Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
February 8, 2018
On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Steven Belanger and the extended law enforcement family of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California.
End of Watch Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your memory.
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
February 8, 2018
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming
February 8, 2018
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
February 8, 2018
Rest In Peace
Miss Olivia Warren
None
February 8, 2018
Rest, brother.
PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
February 8, 2018
On behalf of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, we send our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Deputy Sheriff Belanger. Rest in peace.
Recruit Joshua Miller
February 8, 2018
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.
Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- ACF
February 8, 2018
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
February 8, 2018
The CHP and LASO worked very closely in this area. I was working the night of this incident and I have never forgot about you Deputy Belanger. Your incident left a mark on my heart and soul. Your life mattered and I know that you are in a better place with our Lord. RIP!
Stephanie Drake, Retired Sgt
California Highway Patrol
February 8, 2018
May God welcome you with open arms as he embraces your wife and daughter. My respect sir.
Sgt. David Osborne Jr
Tennessee Highway Patrol
February 8, 2018
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
February 8, 2018
Rest in peace, God bless.
Sergeant C. Miles
Los Angeles Police Department
February 8, 2018
May God be with and comfort the family. God Bless!
Detective. (ret) Richard Killinger
Mid Cumberland Regional Police
February 8, 2018
As a former reserve deputy with the LASD it touches me still to see one of my brothers or sisters injured and die. In my career I am saddened to say that I have had to bury several Deputies and each time it takes a part of my heart away.
Chief Executive Officer (Former) Dr. Tom
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
February 8, 2018
RIP Deputy BELANGER.
Officer R.K.YOUNG
Department of Justice(RET)
February 8, 2018
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute!
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD-IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
February 8, 2018
Just 6 months after my cousin's on duty shooting, in the gras head as well, this tragedy occurred. I've always respected Deputy Belenger and prayed for him. Rest easy now brother, we'll take it from here. Good bless you and your loved ones
Michael Wenger
PRSA DPS
February 8, 2018
Rest in peace brother
Officer Trent Summers
Sweet Springs,MO Police Department
February 8, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of this Officer. May God Bless and Comfort the Family, both Blood and Department. He Is A Hero.
Lieutenant Retired Jody Harrelson
Holbrook Police Department
February 8, 2018
Rest in peace, Deputy Belanger. You deserve your divine reward. You fought the good fight for many years, now is time to rest in Gods hands.
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
February 8, 2018
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