Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Steve, just heard that your son Joseph graduated last year from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Criminal Justice---and now he will be following your footsteps starting the LASD Academy within a few weeks. I remember little Joey at 6 years old saying "I wanna be a Cop just like my Dad, I wanna get the bad guys." We all know you will be watching over him as he starts his career, and we will be praying for his success---God Bless all your sons Stevie (who just got married), Joey & Mikey (who is graduating this year from Cal State Fullerton), their Mother Becky, Grandma Olga, Grandma Cathy, Sis-in-law Margs, your brother Wayne and all the Blair Family. All your childhood friends miss you and take joy in seeing your sons grow into fine young men. Until we meet again Steve....

J.R.
High School Friend

July 2, 2014

Steve you are not forgotten. I was on the Desk when The radio lit up, you were down and needed help bad. Info was hard to get over the air. But I knew as soon as I heard the call. Worst night for all of us. I will not forget. You are a Hero!

Co-worker
Ex LASO

May 20, 2014

I remembered you May 12, 2014, I remember you on November 14, 2013 when I retired from the LASD, I will always remember you Steve. I pray for your family and friends and those of us who have family in heaven.

Blessings always to those of us left behind.

Lt. Claudine Sanchez, Retired
LASD, CLASSMATE 229

May 19, 2014

My Dearest Steve,

I sit here tonight remembering the last conversation we shared, our last laugh, the last look at your playful smile, the last kiss we shared as I dropped you off for work that night and the last "I love you's" we exchanged. I can remember the whole day like it was yesterday. My heart still beats for you and breaks because you are not here with us. I thank God everyday for the time we had together.. I live and pray for the day when we are finally reunited for eternity.

You will never be forgotten my dearest Steve...You will forever remain a part of my heart...You will always and forever be my husband and my best friend...

Loving You Always,

Dana
Wife

May 13, 2014

Well Steve this is the 19th anniversary of your death and I'm here drinking a glass of wine thinking of how much I miss you and how senseless your death was. I see your mom and know how much she misses you too. I keep thinking if you only didn't volunteer to help out that day, if you only called in sick because of your cold, if, if, if... I remember hearing about an officer shot with 9 years experience and wondering if it could be you. Heard it on KFWB and rushed to my mom's and your mom's house, and then to the hospital, but we were too late and you were already gone. You hear about things like this on the news, but never think it will happen to someone that you love. You will always be like a brother to me, we grew up together since you were two years old and learned to ride bikes together, etc. I know one day I'll see you again and I look forward to that day. Miss you and love you,
Brenda

Brenda Kapila
Friend

May 13, 2014

I miss you every day Steve. 19 yrs have gone by and it seems just like yesterday.

Deputy (retired)
LASD

May 12, 2014

May 12, 2014
It has 19 years since you were taken from us that tragic night...Your memory remains alive and well with those of us who had the privilege to know and work with you!
Last year on your anniversary, hundreds of us participating in the Police Unity Tour dedicated our ride in your memory as we rode into the National Memorial in D.C. during Police Week... Today, you are once again remembered as the riders make their way into D.C.
Earlier this year, my classmates from the FBI National Academy visited the National Memorial where we remembered and shared stories about our partners and friends that had been taken from us...
Steve, you are missed and always an inspiration to me and those within the Department!!

Joe Badali
LASD

May 12, 2014

Who pulled the first Century file number??? We did. New Years. 923's. Multiple felony hook. Some "took cover" behind a wall. We went 10-15 on our own. True partners back each other up all the way over the wall. Thank you for being there partner.

251E transplant
LASD

April 25, 2014

I worked in your unit as a bookman many times, I see the picture of your badge on the wall everytime I walk thru the hallway at century. We all are blessed to be your friend forever brother.

Deputy Hunt
Lynwood 251R / Century 212R

March 19, 2014

Having a really rough time without you, Steve...Missing you so much and wishing you were here...I Love You.

Dana Blair
Wife

March 17, 2014

Steve, you were my son John's partner and not a year goes by that he forgets you, this will be a tough day him. Go Bless, John Sr.

John Rossman Sr.
friend

May 14, 2013

Steve,
Today is Mother's Day May 12, 2013. I remember thinking of your mother the day you were killed. And your children. Having known the heart break of burying a child, I pray for your family often. I believe your are with the Lord in glory having finished your mission on earth. Your work ethic and love of the job gave us all who continued on a measuring stick.

Thank you for your sacrifice.

Lieutenant and classmate 229
LASD

May 12, 2013

Dep. Blair your memory contiues to live on in those you worked with and trained. You are missed, but we are all better for knowing you. I continue to pass on your lessons to my troops.

251E Forever

Sgt. A. Maready
LASD 89-97, Redding PD 97- current

May 12, 2013

Hi Steve,
Today is the anniversary of your death and it seems like yesterday and forever all at the same time...So many dreams you never got to realize...You are missed and thought of and loved today, tomorrow and always...
Love Always,

Dana Blair
Wife

May 12, 2013

Rest In Peace Deputy Blair, your service and sacrifice is remembered.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

May 12, 2013

Hi Dana, I dont know if you rememeber me from South Gate PD and working at Adams. I just wanted you to know I still miss Steve very much. He was a great guy and friend and you and he will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you are doing ok and if you ever need to talk please look me up.

Officer John Walters
South Gate Police - friend

April 25, 2013

It would have been your birthday today (April 23rd)...
Thinking of you and missing you still......
I love you, Steve...

Dana Blair
Wife

April 23, 2013

miss and love you always...mags...your lil sis...

margaretdiserio wilkerson
sister in law

February 22, 2013

Sir, I am currently on training at Century. My locker is right across from yours. Every time I suit up, I look at the plaque that is mounted to the locker you once used. I stand there where you once stood and think about what you gave. Every OG at that station that worked Lynwood with you say you were nothing but the best deputy.

Trainee
CEN

October 16, 2012

Steve, I still think of you often, it was an honor, and joy to ride with you at Lynwood Station in late 1988, 1989. We had a blast. Your smile was infectious, and I so much appreciated your great sense of humor. Time flies by, not sure how i ended up on this page tonight and thinking of you, but here I am. Having worked with you and shared so many laughs, your death really hit me hard. Still think of you my brother.

Sergeant
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept

June 25, 2012

My Dearest Steve,

Another year has come and gone and I still wake up each morning hoping and praying that this is all just a horrible nightmare that I will wake up from...Then, the reality of you not being here hits me and another day without you begins again...I love you and miss you so much...more than words can ever say...I can still hear your laugh and see your smile...
With each day, week, month and year that passes I think of all the dreams and goals you never got to realize...You had so much life to live...I wish I could have traded places with you...I would in a heartbeat.

I read the messages from your partners and friends (and even those who never had the honor and opportunity to know you) here and it makes my heart smile to know you are still thought of and remembered...Thanks to all of you for loving Steve, too.

I went to San Francisco and attended the Supreme Court Oral Argument's of your killer's appeal and will continue to be present at every court date until I watch your killer take his last breath when his death penalty sentence is finally carried out.

People said it would get easier, but it doesn't...How do you go on when half of you is missing? I cannot wait for the day when we will finally be together again...

Loving You and Missing You Always,

Dana Blair
Wife

June 19, 2012

To My Beloved Mentor,

Deputy Blair...you are fallen, but never forgotten. Your memory is enshrined in my heart and the hearts of those that had the unique honor to have known you & served with you. You were an inspiration to many, your legacy lives on through your fellow LEO's, family & friends. Heroes live on forever...Until we meet again, Deputy Blair.

CONDE- Explorer Class 40
LASD-Lynwood, CA

May 16, 2012

For the past 14 years I have taught school in Downey. Each day I travel northbound on the 710 towards Lynwood, then transition to eastbound 105 passing the Garfield exit. I can practically see the house you and Dana (and a few others) fixed up. Each day I pass by, I think of the both of you and wonder. For a second each day, I smile with the memories of the great man you were, and wince at the thought of a life and happiness cut short. You've not been forgotten...
Sometimes a flood of memories comes pouring in... Tam's, Lucy's, Vasillios, Circle K with Andre Pineset.... So many others... You were and remain, "The King"

Don Lords

May 15, 2012

17 years is a long time. You are never forgotten. I am a better person for having served with you. You my Brother set the standard at Lynwood. "10-33 give me the patch, 251e is in pursuit"! What I would give to hear those words again. RIP Brother.

Jeff

Jeff Jones

May 14, 2012

Steve,
We grew up together and had many wonderful memories. I still remember your favorite bunny that you would show walking by my window, our secret club, our little Christmas tree we put in our club house. I'm here typIing this tonight, crying, missing you so much. I still remember hearing about you on the radio and rushing to the hospital. I was too late. I read what Lieutenant Sanchez wrote and I'm glad that you were not forgotten. You died doing what you loved. You will never be forgotten by me. You're always on my mind. I hope we meet again.

Brenda Kapila
Your friend and neighbor

May 13, 2012