Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Steve was excited to be a State Trooper. I encouraged him to be a Trooper and he achieved that goal. I was proud of him and never said anything til now about this young man who was truly a great man… I was an officer for Kent County at the time. I became a Federal Officer and retired in 2015. There has not been a day that I have not thought of Steve. God bless these two men who died that day. I’m old now… but I ask God to keep them in his hands every day!! I have visited his grave and ask God to keep him in his hands!!! It’s been a Lifetime but I still see his excitement for being a Trooper!! God bless you Steve!!!

Federal Officer
Federal Government

May 11, 2022

Trooper Niewiek,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 2, 2022

Had many good times with Steve in the Air Force and this day is a terrible day for family and friends. Steve was a good friend to all. RIP brother, you are always missed.

Na
Friend

February 1, 2021

Rest in peace trooper Niewiek.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 9, 2019

REST-IN-PEACE My Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

May 31, 2018

I never met you but looking forward to seeing you again

Jimmy
Nephew

March 13, 2018

Thinking about Steve today, Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. I especially remember your intelligence and quick wit. RIP Brother

Officer Brian L. Cummer
Kittery Maine Police/379 SPS

May 16, 2017

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice to your community.

Mr. J Raymond
civilian

February 2, 2017

Rip Steve I am sadden to hear of your awful passing. You are.a Hero to for your service may you rest easy

James Morris Vistor to pay respects to fallen officers.

February 2, 2017

Steve, I will never stop missing you. Now Dad is with you in heaven, and the Michigan legislature has renamed a stretch of Scot Lake Road in your and Jim's honor. Thank you to all of you who have left a reflection. It means more to me than you can imagine.

Susan Doles
sister

June 26, 2015

Though we never met, your legacy has always been an important part of my life, and I have always looked up to you. I'm sure you're doing well in Heaven.

Thomas Steven Doles
Nephew

February 1, 2015

Remembering you sitting behind me in the Academy checking to see if you were asleep sitting up...we laughed at each other...miss your presence buddy. You're not forgotten...107th Recruit School.

Trooper Roger Radcliffe
Michigan State Police (ret)

October 4, 2014

Big Steve,

I can still hear your voice in the back of the ambulance. I held your hand and asked where you were hurting. You told me that only your arm was hurting.... I will never forget that. I remember handing you off the POH doctors and then we cleared the hospital thinking you were going to surgery and then it would be OK. Getting that telephone call the next morning and they told us that you did not make it. My heart sank that morning and still does to this present day.

I just had to share that thought. R.I.P my brotha...

Firefighter-EMT Ryan Gross
Waterford Regional Fire Department

May 11, 2014

You are honored today Sir, RIP.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 2, 2012

Rest in peace god bless you as we remember you today.

Lt JPease
Brentwood P.D.

February 2, 2012

Thank you to all of you for leaving a reflection about Steve's life. I was moved to tears reading them. As we honor the 20th anniversary of his death this week, I continue to miss Steve so much, but am happy to know that we will laugh again in heaven someday!

Susan Niewiek Doles
sister

January 28, 2012

Not sure why but today his name popped in my head. I worked with Steve in the Air Force and we were and still are saddened by this tragedy. R.I.P.,

david rex
C Flight, USAF

May 27, 2011

I miss you brother.

Sergeant David Hampton
MSP

April 19, 2011

Another hero who is not forgotten.

So young...so sad.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 3, 2011

Merry Christmas, Steve, to you and your family.
Thank you for your sacrifice.

May God's peace be with you this holiday season!

Trooper
Michigan State Police

December 14, 2010

Trooper Niewiek,
On today, the 18th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community but also for our Country when you served in the USAF. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

February 3, 2010

God Bless you Steve!

Michelle Couturier

February 25, 2009

To Trooper Sieven Niewiek and his loved ones:

On this the seventeenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is still with your family. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Steven, you rescued us, saved our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Steven. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Steven gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 3, 1992.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 3, 2009

As this year's police memorial week closes, I wanted to tell you that I still have your picture hanging on my office wall, I wear your bracelet and when I teach in the classroom, we talk about your life. I don't dwell on how you died but how we shared chocolate chip cookies and glasses of milk at Dunkin's. I laugh at how we "wolfpacked" on the freeway" and I would tease you for poaching. You teased me about how fat I was getting with my pregnancy but always stopped by the station to see if you could pick me up something to eat. I am a professor now in Oregon and your memory is felt all the way across the country. You will not be forgotten.

Retired Officer Kathleen McCabe
Troy Police

May 17, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

February 5, 2008