Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Growing up, my Mom and I went to Rum Runner Bay every Sunday. Steve and his brother Mike as well as nephew Jamie were there every week. I went on to be a dispatcher for NMBPD for several years while he worked in NM. Our paths still crossed quite often and my heart was broken when he was shot. I will never forget that morning and seeing the news. Just knowing it was a friend alone was devastating.

Shawn Tuttle Schaefer (frmr Dispatcher)
NMBPD but friend outside our departments

October 15, 2023

I remember Steven Bauer even all these years later. He worked the 7th avenue Flea Market where I grew up. He was one of the nicest people I ever met. Kind, thoughtful and even as a child it caught my attention as something so very special about him. How he brought a smile to people's faces. When I heard of his death, it was devastating, I couldn't understand how this could happen or make sense of it. His death was a great loss to our community and to his family.

Caroline Williams
citizen

December 25, 2022

Rest in peace Detective Sergeant Bauer. Never forgotten as I drive by NW 7th Avenue and see the sign with your heroic name affixed to it.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2021

Rest in peace Detective Sergeant Bauer. I have driven several times by the street sign bearing your humbled and heroic name on NW 7th Avenue and NW 135th Street. I remember your Inspector's Funeral at Fulford Methodist Church in North Miami Beach, Florida with the helicopters hovering overhead. My dad may he rest in peace was a longtime New York City police officer serving thirty-eight years with the 102nd precinct in Richmond Hill in Kew Gardens, a part of the borough of Queens.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 4, 2019

Rest in peace my brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

January 3, 2018

It is hard to believe that today makes twenty five years since you left us. You remain in our thoughts and hearts Forever Young.

Officer Patty Pereira
North Miami Police

January 4, 2017

Still thinking about you Stevie after all these years...

Working with you we had some great times..

You went way to soon, but I guess God needed someone to patrol Heaven's streets...

Gone buy never forgotten...

Sgt Steve Cullen (retired)
North Miami PD

December 18, 2016

I'll be seeing you when I get there brother, you are the best. Love you Steven.

todd bauer
brother

January 3, 2016

23 years ago, today, I received a phone call. You were shot and we had to get to hospital immediately. I didn't know then, but you were gone already. Stevie, love you and miss you everyday. You held us together.
Your baby sister,
fawn

family
sister

January 3, 2015

To One of my very best friends. We worked together, played together, and shared our lives together.I remember cooking the pigs at Big E's house and promising that we would not have anything to drink before 9 AM, and you never let us down. LOL. I miss your friendship everyday. It is a part of my life that I will never be able to forget. I hope to see your kids in the future and tell them was a wonderful person you were to me. I miss you buddy,and wish you were here.

Sgt Bill Burns
NMPD & LCSO Retired

May 27, 2014

I always enjoyed working with you. You were truly a good man and a good officer. I think of you often.

ASAC Michael Flint
FDLE (retired)

February 3, 2014

Not a day goes by that you are not remembered by family and so many friends. You and I share a beautiful daughter Kelly...You would be amazed at her accomplishments and now to add to that the wonderful and exceptional mother she has become. You would have a loved your grandchildren...Addison and James. As I'm sure you see from heaven. And I can't go without mentioning Katie and Kyle...how exceptional they are....You are always loved...Lily

Lily Bauer-Sanford

December 22, 2013

Just thinking of my brother which I miss so much. You would be very proud of how well your children have grown up. They are wonderful and are truly a reflection of you. Kyle has become a excellent young man. Katie has become an excellent young woman and now a wonderful mother. Kelly has become an excellent young woman and now a wonderful mother x 2. They all are beautiful and loving from deep within their hearts. Your wife, Caroline has done a wonderful job when left with the most difficult position. I am so proud of all of them and you should be also. All of us miss you so much my brother. I love you Steven. Love your brother.

Dr. Scott Bauer
Brother

June 23, 2013

Everyone should know that after you were shot and as you lay dying, your only concern was if everyone else was okay.
Rest in peace.

Karen Tuttle
Old Lady Friend

May 13, 2013

We will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us, you sir are a hero that will not be forgotten. Continue to rest in peace Detective Bauer.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

January 3, 2013

Steve was not only a terrific police officer but a great father. Wherever he went, there was laughter. His detah was a tragedy. Day-o, Steve.

Cmdr Nancy McCue (retired)
North Miami Police Department

June 14, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Bauer. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 14, 2012

It is hard to believe it has been 20 years since that terrible day.
It remains the toughest day of my life and yet that terrible day taught me the greatest lesson in life. When you walk out that door with your uniform on, nobody thinks it can happen to them. We all take life for granted, but that day made a young policer offer grow up real fast. My life was never the same, I learned the true meaning of life, what truly is important and not to take any day for granted. You were our "class clown" and you still are when we all get together and talk about the crazy things you did. NMPD and the world lost a great human being. You are always thought of and missed, and in my mind will always stay "Forever Young"

Officer Patricia Pereira
North Miami Police fellow officer

January 3, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 20th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 3, 2012

I drive by the Kislak bank where your life was taken Sgt. Bauer. Your bravery and courage will never be forgotten. i grew up and lived in NMB where your Inspector's Funeral was held at Fulford Methodist Church. I saw the helicopters in the air that day. My dad was a longtime NYCPD policeman with the 102 precinct. Rest in peace Sgt. Bauer and I hope your wife and family are fine.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2012

Continue to rest in peace Detective, we will never forget the sacrifice that you made for us.. HEROES live forever and you sir are a hero. My prayes are with your wife and family today and always.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

January 3, 2012

A millon times we've missed you A million times we've cried If love could have saved you , you never would have died
Things we feel most deeply are the hardest things to say,
Our dearest one, we have loved you,
In a very special way,
We often sit and think of you, and think of how you died. To think we couldn't say goodbye, Before you closed your eyes. No one can see us weeping, all our tears from aching hearts while other are sleeping. If we had one lifetime wish, A dream that could come true, We'd pray to God, With all our hearts, FOR YESTERDAY AND YOU

Caroline Bauer
Wife

January 2, 2012

Well Steve, It has been a long time. I remember a time when we talked of getting shot on duty and we never thought that it would really happen. We were the good guys, but it did happen. At work you were always one to make a joke, and one of the first to backup another officer.

I know that you loved your family and always tried to do what you thought was right and for that you did good.

At your funneral, as I sat in the church, I felt the reality that you were not coming back. I could visualize you sitting above and telling everyone that you were fine, but that did not relieve the greif that those of us left behind felt.

You are in my thoughts and one day I will see you again.

Det. Jim Waldron ( retired)
friend, North Miami Police Dept

September 28, 2011

You remain in my thoughts and heart. ...Forever Young (just like you said) Your heart was as huge as your smile! You are the true meaning of the word HERO!

Tracey (Good) Jowers
Friend/Citizen of N. Miami during Officer Bauer's service

July 31, 2011

Steve . . . whenever I hear the song "Forever Young" I still think of you. Sunday night, as I read your name, along with the others, at the State FOP candlelight memorial ceremony at the Capitol, it occurred to me . . . you truly are forever young!

Sgt. Teri Cariota (Retired)
Co-worker

May 3, 2011