Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
End of Watch Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Stephanie Jean Schreurs
We wish to share our sincere condolences and give strenght through this hard time to her family, friends and colleagues.
Carine Pieters - CSI - Chief Inspector
Federal Police of Antwerp - Belgium - Europe
August 17, 2019
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.
Frank J. Corasaniti II,Retired Fire Lt.
Baltimore City Fire Department
August 16, 2019
24 years is a long time of service. This service is very appreciated! May God bless your family and Department.
F.T.O. Michael St.Clair II
Chicago Police Department
August 16, 2019
Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a special place
for our protectors.
Please continue your watch over us.
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your protection!
Our prayers to the family and department.
Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department
August 15, 2019
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 whose 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
August 15, 2019
Our condolences go out to the family, friends and co-workers. Rest In Peace my Sister in BLUE.
D.A. Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith County District Attorney Office, Hereford, Texas
August 15, 2019
God be with you. Thank you for your service and Rest In Peace.
HRPD Officer Jason McGowan
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
August 15, 2019
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 they 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
Lieutenant E.Kemmer
Nevada Department of Public Safety
August 15, 2019
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
August 15, 2019
Rest easy my Sister.
Deputy Ron Buchholz
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office NM Retired.
August 15, 2019
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department
August 15, 2019
Rest in Peace Deputy Schreurs. Thank you for your Service.
My Prayers to your Family both Blood and Blue.
Corporal Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office
August 15, 2019
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
August 15, 2019
On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Stephanie Schreurs and the extended law enforcement family of the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Iowa.
End of Watch Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Rest in Peace sister and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
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."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
August 15, 2019
May you Rest In Peace with God.
JR Neary Ret. Off.
East LA, CA
August 15, 2019
Rest in peace Deputy Schreurs. My sympathies are with your family, fellow officers and friends.
William Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret
August 15, 2019
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Stephanie Schreurs. Please know we are eternally grateful for Stephanie’s service and her ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Deputy Schreurs, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department for Stephanie’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy’s Schreurs’ family.
POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27
Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27
[email protected]
214-908-2617
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department
POINT 27- a Law Enforcement Liaison
August 15, 2019
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my sister.
Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
August 14, 2019
Schreurs family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Deputy Schreurs thank you for your many years of Dedicated Service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept
August 14, 2019
My deepest condolences to the four children of Deputy Sheriff Stephanie Schreurs. May her soul forever rest in peace.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police
August 14, 2019
A tragic loss. Deputy Schreurs, we mourn your passing, but celebrate your life and pray for all who know and love you best at this time of deep sorrow and pain.
God Bless you, Sister and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
August 14, 2019
My sister behind the badge may God be near your family during their time of grief rest easy now and thank you for your service.
Retired Sheriff Deputy of 20 years Angel
Garland County Sheriffs Department
August 14, 2019
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace sister. God's speed ma'am.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden
August 14, 2019
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
August 14, 2019
Thank you for your service , May the good lord hold your children in the palm of his hand and guide them thru this most difficult time .
Patrolman Robert P Colburn
Boston police department
August 14, 2019
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