Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Steve, not a day goes by when you don't cross my mind. The afternoon when you came to me over an issue with your pepper-spray, the night you called because you were driving a police car without a hub-cap, or the fact that bad guys all over South Providence called you pac-man for your dogged pursuit of them and their activities are all good memories. I remember how happy you were to be buying your first house with Maria and going over the pucrchase and sale agreement with you after roll-call. My last two memories are you coming through the line at my Dad's wake and that horrible call I got the following night telling me to get to the hospital because you were shot...It was one of the only bad days I ever had as a police officer. You gave it all my friend. Rest in Peace

Captain Jack Ryan (Ret)
Providence Police Department

October 26, 2011

I never knew Steven or his family, but will remember him always. I was at W&I hospital that night delivering my first son. As happy as I was, I was also terribly saddened by this tragedy. Please know I think of you all often.

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Shaw~

Anonymous~

August 24, 2011

Steven....I will never forget the day we all walked with you to your final resting place. Hundreds of people, civilians, police and family...and among all of the faces there was only sorrow and tears. I will never forget you or how happy you made my cousin Maria. Happy birthday, you will always be in my heart.
Til we meet again cousin.

Rena
wife's cousin

August 15, 2011

I met your father at the Police Memorial Parade several years ago when I was there representing my Department. He spoke very proudly of you. I looked him up for the next 4 years when we came for the parade and I carried his memories and stories of you throughout my career. Today is Illinois Police Memorial Day and I proudly wear your ID plate, #553, on my shirt. I wish I could have met you in this lifetime but I am sure I will meet you in the next. Rest in Peace my brother.

Master Sergeant Mike Schneider
Illinois State Police

May 5, 2011

Steven, you are never forgotten now and forever. Our lives are never the same since you were taken from us. GOD above knows that family and faith have kept us going I love you always.

Enza Conte Slinko
Sister in Law

April 3, 2011

You are not forgotten today.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 3, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today sixteen years after 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your father helps many other survivors which I know makes you proud.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen Officer Larry Lasater

November 4, 2010

It has been an honor for the past five years walking in your memory along with many other survivors I am priviliged to be with. Although the challenge sometimes physical or emotional, I find the need to be with others giving back. I am grateful for the support I have recieved:)

Anonymous

October 13, 2010

RIP #553...16 Years Later, Gone But Not Forgotten

Anonymous

February 3, 2010

Dear Officer Shaw, all too often men and women like yourself are taken from us by simply doing your job. Thanks so much for doing what you did to keep your streets safe, watch over your family, especially your wife, that she may find peace and happiness and hopefully one day move forward with her life, never forgetting what you two had.

Rest in peace

Anonymous

April 6, 2009

I met your father this week at a COPS seminar. He is a strong man and doing good things in your honor. I am sure you are as proud of him (and your mom) as he is of you. May you never be forgotten. Continue to rest in peace, brother.

Lt. Keith Beebe
Stonington, CT Police Department

February 14, 2009

You and Gram will always be on our minds and hearts forever. You too are dearly missed by everyone. Their is not a day that goes by that we dont think about u two. we love u guys and we will one day meet again.
Love always
Grams darlin

Anonymous

February 8, 2009

I still recall this terrible event 15 years ago today; my academy class was just assigned, and had yet to begin training. The spectre of Sgt. Shaw's death hung over our training, and I believe it gave us a sense of urgency to do well and really learn the skills we would need to survive in this career field. I still think about him, and others I have known who have since made the ultimate sacrifice for their calling. We all owe them a debt of gratitude which cannot ever be fully repaid, but to keep their memories and their stories alive. God rest...

Anonymous

February 3, 2009

<3 16 years.

missed forever and always

Anonymous

February 3, 2009

I don't remember much about Sergent Shaw. He was the security at my grade school back in Providence, and I would talk to him on an almost daily basis. He was a really nice guy. Great with kids.

The night he died I was actually in the area at the time. I was 8 years old. I can remember that night as if it were yesterday... The were three cars that headed towards his location, going at high speeds. My mom and I just thought it was a traffic stop or something... nothing that major. We were actually in the neighborhood that night because my mom was the city counsel woman in the state and it was business related.

The next night we had found from the news the situation and what happened to Sergeant Shaw. He was ambushed by some robber in the house and that Shaw died and that the PPD did actually get to kill the suspect.

Before he was killed he had already left my school for another school, he was gone about months or so. But I remembered him from the past. Im glad to have known him and many other fine officers of PPD growing up as a kid.

not an officer; Nathalie

May 31, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 29, 2008

"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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 24, 2008

In the line of duty, another hero pays the ultimate sacrifice so others can walk without fear.

Correction Officer Scott Boutell
Massachusetts Department of Correction

July 24, 2007

at least justice was done.r.i.p.

harry winch
retired paramedic

February 25, 2007

To Sgt. Steven Shaw and his loved ones:

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

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, Sgt. Shaw. 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 Rhode Island, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 3, 1994.

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

February 4, 2007

To the family of Sgt. Shaw. twelve years has gone by but we havent forgotn about Steve. Heis still in our heart and will remain there for eterninty.

January 19, 2007

Time heals all wounds. Even though yours were fatal it was the best healing of all. You are now in the hands of the Master and you will never receive another wound. Your missed but the Master needed you for a BIGGER PURPOSE. Love ya and Miss ya.

God Bless Pac Man

January 1, 2007

Thinking of you on this special day Always on my mind & in my heart luv ria

October 10, 2006

Sgt. Shaw.
I remember the day of your death. My father was a reserve officer for Providence that night. He came home that morning and told us of the news. I was saddend to hear. The day of your funeral I remember the Police Dept. Shutting down my street for you procession. I stood out there in the elements with th e rest of your brothers, waiting to pay my respects to you. My God have mercy on your soul, and may we watch after your family and your bretheren. God Bless.

Adam Dupre

September 26, 2006

Rest in peace brother, May God bless you and your family.

Patrolman

September 18, 2006