Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, May 12, 1995
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Stephen Wayne Blair
I visited the National Law Enforcement Memorial this past week and just started googling names on the wall near the name of one of my fallen friend’s name … I just read through about 50 reflections on here and it’s clear how special Steve was to so many of you. Rest in Peace, Steve … it sounds like you were one hell of a Deputy.
Detective
Minnesota
June 29, 2024
My Dearest Husband, Steve,
You will be gone 29 years tonight and it feels like yesterday and forever since you were taken from us…You are never forgotten and always loved and missed…Until we are finally together again….
Dana Blair
Wife
May 12, 2024
Miss you my big Steve thankful that you were such a big brother figure to me in my teens you were truly one of my favorite people miss you picking me up from school snd you taking me to McDonalds!!! Even at my low times you made me laugh!! Love you miss you Mags!!!
Margaret Diserio Wilkerson
Sister
February 18, 2024
Rest in peace Mr Blair
Carson loveless
February 3, 2024
We remember you on the 28th anniversary of your passing.
NSIFMB.
Deputy Macias
LASD- Century
May 13, 2023
Wow, It's been a while since I've seen your face, and yet it seems like yesterday. I still dream about you and think and pray about you often. May 12 will always be a sad day. I will never forget hearing about what happened on KNX and my heart falling to the floor. I had to call the station to make sure I wasn't imagining. I rushed to the hospital, but it was too late. Praying that you are in a much better place, with much beauty and peace. Until I see you again....
Love,
Brenda
Brenda Kapila
Dear friend and next door neighbor
May 13, 2023
Steve it has been 28 years. I think of you and that night often. You were the best of the best. How I wish to hear 251E give me the patch one more time. RIP Brother.
Jeff Jones
Former LASD and co-worker
May 12, 2023
We had some great times in 251E Steve Blair. Always miss ya.
Deputy
LASD/ Lynwood
May 12, 2023
My Dearest Steve,
Another year without you and you are loved and missed as much today as you were 28 years ago when you were so
brutally taken from us. I know you’re watching over us and I do look forward to the day we are finally reunited, once again, forever…I truly miss you, Steve…You were not only my husband but my best friend…You are always in my heart and on my mind.
Your Loving Wife Always,
Dana Blair
Wife
May 12, 2023
We will never forget you Deputy Blair. Every new recruit to this field strives to be like you.
Recruit
February 27, 2023
I still remember our last day at County jail , We had a small food fight. I can remember you running up the stairs in the basement kitchen. Laughing your *** off. After hitting me square in the face. Always my friend!
Deputy Carter Martin
Lasd
February 2, 2023
Steve, I will never forget you. I pray for you and think of you often. Sometimes I can feel your presence. It’s still hard to wrap my mind around the thought of such a tragedy happening to you and your family. I pray you are at peace in heaven with your family and closest friends. Love you my dear friend. Til we meet again, Brenda
Brenda Kapila
Close friend and neighbor
May 12, 2022
Always in our thoughts and hearts
Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff
May 12, 2022
A very sad day indeed. I think about you everyday my friend.
Deputy Johnny Rossman
LASD-Lynwood
May 12, 2022
My Dearest Steve,
It has been 27 years since the night you were so brutally taken from us and it feels like yesterday and forever at the same time. You are still thought of, loved and missed with all of my heart. Remembering and loving you today, tomorrow and always…
Your Loving Wife,
Dana Blair
Widow of Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Steve Blair EOW 05/12/1995
May 12, 2022
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Blair.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2022
Steve, thinking of you tonight and missing you. One day I will see you again. Even though it’s been 26 years, I remember that night as if it were yesterday. I will always continue my prayers for you and check in on your mom and brother. I miss you and will never forget.
Your sister from another mother, Brenda
Brenda Kapila
Dear Friend
May 12, 2021
Steve.. missing you so much my sweet brother hope you are looking down on us all.. praying and thinking of you love you.. Mags
Margaret Diserio Wilkerson
Sister in law
May 12, 2021
My Dearest Steve,
Remembering you and missing you today, tomorrow and always...I carry you with me in my heart forever.
Loving You Always,
Dana
Widow
May 12, 2021
Miss you everyday Snake.
John Rossman (ret)
LASD-Lynwood
May 12, 2021
Dear Steve,
Today we remember you on your birthday like we have every year...We brought our Z28 out for a drive and to a Show and Shine in loving memory of you...It seems like yesterday and forever since you were taken from us. Wyatt might not have ever had the opportunity to have you in his life physically (since you were killed before he was born), but your spirit and love of life and us lives on within him and me...
You are loved and missed as much today as you were the night you were killed...
Dana and Wyatt Blair
Widow and son
April 23, 2021
Well, Steve, it's been 25 years since you've been gone and you never leave my mind. We grew up side by side since we were toddlers. You were like a brother to me and we spent so much time together. I know you always wanted to be a police officer and the only thing that brings me peace is that you died doing what you loved. I look at the clock tonight and think of that horrible night, rushing to the hospital, thinking of your mom. You read about things like this happening, but you never think this will happen to someone you know and love. You were strong, silent, sensitive and always thought of others. Until we meet again, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Brenda
Brenda Kapila
Friend
May 13, 2020
Deputy Sheriff Blair,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 12, 2020
21 years. Never forgotten. Your memory will always live in our hearts. Keep watch over your boys. Love you Brother.
Jeff Jones
Former Deputy-LASD
May 12, 2020
Steve,
After 25 years it still seems like a bad dream. How can the most gifted street cop to ever work Lynwood/Century Station be gone. The impact you left on all your partners can never be overstated. Today some of your old friends and partner will attend PM briefing to try and paint a picture of who Deputy Steve Blair was. Your actions helped shape our careers. We are all eternally grateful for you. God Speed my friend.
A Deputy
May 12, 2020
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