Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Faulkner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2021

When I learned of Steve’s death, and Jack’s, that night, I cried. I’d known both men for their entire careers. Their deaths were simply an incredible tragedy, and they really hurt. Steve was the most wonderful kind of person I could ever hope to meet in life. The thing I remember most about him was his hyper desire to learn things about police work. When I was a CSI detective and made calls where Steve was present, he would always engaged me in conversation, asking questions about what I was doing at the scene. He was so eager to learn everything that he could about anything related to his employment.

What tremendous talent died that night. I shall never forget either man.

Walk well, my Brothers.

Donnie Bowerman
Retired LEO
CMSUPD, IPD, KCPD, JCSD, DEA

August 23, 2018

You were a classmate of mine in the KCPD Police Academy and a very good friend. We sat next to each other in class and graduated together forever solidifying a bond that will never be broken. On the day I retired from the PD, I remember thinking you should be right there with me and all our classmates who will retire in the coming months. Very sad. RIP my brother, till we meet again.

Master Detective Gary Gibson
Kansas City, Missouri Police Dept.

November 30, 2015

You were an amazing man to get to know Stephen. Hard to think that you are actually gone. Rest in peace man

Sgt M S
KCPD

March 18, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 17th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 3, 2009

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 6, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 1, 2007

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

December 1, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother Steve, you have not been forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

Stephen,
I miss you man. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was in my police car at 5th, & Grand when you got on the air. I heard you say," 690!-------690!" then dispatcher-" 690!" then you, " We're going down, 23rd, & Topping!!!" We never heard your voice again.
I miss you and Jack so much it still hurts. I love and miss you both.
Chris

Ret. Officer Christopher Sager
KCMOPD