Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hello sir;

I’am a friend of your son Joey Blair. Class 429 is truly blessed to have someone with so much heart and determination.

Thank you for your service and may you never be forgotten.

DST Servin, Ricardo
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

May 11, 2018

My Dearest Steve,
Well, our Z28 won the “Super 60’s Pick” category at the car show this weekend out of over 1500 cars! We’re sitting in the winners’ circle now waiting for it to be announced to drive through and receive the award. I wish you were here to receive it...I’m keeping my promise to you and keeping the car alive in your memory... I know you’re here with us, because every time I start the car up it’s like feeling your heart beat.

Loving and Missing You Always ,

Dana Blair
Wife

April 29, 2018

Hello fellow Deputies, family & Friends, and loved one’s of Steven. I was a partner of Stevens at MCJ. His last day working at CJ, he and I had a food fight. He was standing at the top of the stairs in the basement kitchen. I was doing inmate count. He threw a piece of carrot and hit me on the side of my face. He slammed the door. Ran up the stairs laughing his ass off. Last time I saw him.

I think of Steven often He was the best of us. I refuse to forget him. He’s here.

Sr. Deputy Carter Martin
LASD

April 26, 2018

Dear Steve,

We’re at a car show today and will be at another one tomorrow and more the rest of the week in honor of you and your birthday. We do the same thing during the week of your birthday each year. Last year our Z28 won. Hoping to do it again this year.
It still seems like yesterday and forever, all at the same time, since you were taken from us...Not a day goes by that you’re not thought of, loved and missed, dearly. The love we shared never fades...My one saving grace is our miracle boy, Wyatt. He’s 9 now and he is so much like you it’s scary. I know you watch over us every day, but wish you were here just the same...Not a day goes by that we don’t talk about you...Or talk to you...

P.S.
To Joey, I don’t even know if you remember me anymore but I want you to know your dad would be so proud of you! I think of you and your brothers every day. Not being able to see you guys grow up when we lost your dad almost killed me. Please know I’m always thinking of you, praying for you and hoping the best for you all.

Love Always, Dana
Widow of Deputy Steve Blair

April 22, 2018

Dad, it is great to finally follow in your footsteps in becoming a Deputy Sheriff. I think of you everyday and I know you are watching over me. When times are tough I think of you to help me through those tough times. It brings great joy to my heart to hear that you are not forgotten and to hear how much of a difference you made in people's lives within the community as well as the department. I am going to do everything I can to make you proud. With the help from you and my fellow academy recruits, I know I can achieve the goal of Deputy Sheriff. I love and miss you Dad. You will never be forgotten.

DST Blair, Joseph
LASD Class #429

February 25, 2018

Dear Deputy Blair,
My sincere condolences go out to your family and anyone who knew you. I never had the honor to meet you sir, but I know how much of an impact you had on others just by hearing stories about you. I remember I was at the uniform store and people were talking about how much you helped them and stories from the past. I remember holding onto your name in my head since that day. I now have the honor of being in the same class as your son. Personally, you have helped me so much as I keep you in mind when I am tired reading my LD books- as I study to know everything I can or when I am running hills- and feeling weak I push myself more. So I can be better prepared for the community I will serve and hopefully I can be half the great Deputy you are sir. Thank you sir, you are not forgotten.

Recruit Rodriguez, Christopher
LASD Class #429

February 25, 2018

It is a privilege to be in the same academy class as your son, he is a great person and I have learned a lot from him these past weeks. He will definitely make you proud. Thank you for your service sir. A true warrior is never forgotten.

DST MUNOZ, KARLA
LASD CLASS # 429

February 25, 2018

It is a true privilege having your son as a partner in LASD academy class #429, he is a great person and I have learned lot from him in these past few weeks. I have no doubt that he will make you proud. Thank you for your service sir. A warrior like yourself will never be forgotten.

DST MUNOZ, KARLA
LASD CLASS 429

February 25, 2018

I am a proud father of a Deputy Sheriff who is stationed in CRESCENTA VALLEY Station .Always praying for his safety as well of all the Deputy's to return safely to their loved ones. And now I have the privilege and honor to be presently attending the LASD academy with your son in Class #429. May God bless our sons to be Great Deputy's like you. You will never be forgotten.

DST GONZALEZ,DANIEL SR.
LASDrecruit 429

February 24, 2018

i was a gangmember belonged to a lynwood neighberhood deputy blair must have arrested me around 6 7 times as a youngster i will never forget the time he stoped his partol car and took the time to talk to me and encouraged me to get out of gangs and go back to school even my mother knew him the numerous times he took me home instead of juvinal hall hes words and showing me he cared made a difrence in my life may you rest with the angels deputy blair you touched my life with youre words and actions thankyou

ANONIMOUS
FRIEND

January 26, 2018

Thinking of you ol partner. I am looking at your photo on my music stand.
I miss ya man. Everyday

John Rossman-Retired
Lynwood partner

November 21, 2017

Steve,
The Police Unity Tour rode in again today in your memory. Sadly, we lost two other brothers in 2016. Sergeant Steve Owen and Sergeant Al Lopez who will be memorizsed this week in DC as well. There is a huge delegation of Department members in DC paying tribute to you, Steve, Al, and the many other family members we have lost.
Although 22 years have passed your sacrifice and sprit lives on!!

Joe Badali
LASD

May 13, 2017

Deputy Blair, keep watching over us from above. You are still in our thoughts and memories.

Deputy Sheriff LASD

May 12, 2017

Steve, Its been a long time! Would love to hear 251E is in pursuit, give me the patch! Know that you are never forgotten. Hope your Boys and Dana are well.


A former Lynwood Deputy....

Jeff Jones
former LASO

June 30, 2016

Thinking of you today. This is such a sad evening. Remembering how I rushed to the hospital, but it was too late. Will always treasure the memories we shared growing up. I loved how you thought of others, but were always quiet about it. You did not have a big ego. You were more the strong, silent type. Your picture is in my living room and I visit your grave site. You will never be forgotten. This year my brother joined you in heaven. One day we will all be together. I miss you Steve, and I'm happy that your partners have not forgotten you and keep your memory alive.

Brenda Kapila
Next door neighbor and close friend

May 13, 2016

It is hard to imagine that twenty one years have passed. Your memory is still honored and alive!! Today's briefing covered how great of a Deputy, Partner and Street Cop you were.
The Police Unity Tour also ends today with more than 1,900 Peace Officers riding into the National Memorial in DC remembering you and those who have been taken from us.

Joe Badali
LASD

May 12, 2016

Steve......Next February will be the 30th anniversary of our graduation, class #229. But even with this momentous event approaching, it will be a somber one knowing you won't be there to join us. Rest well, my friend....

Paul Dino
LASD

June 30, 2015

This was an email sent to more than 1,000 members of LASD on May 12, 2015 in honor of Steve's memory.

Twenty years ago, our Department suffered a huge loss following the murder of DEPUTY STEPHEN W. BLAIR.

Deputy Blair was a true Hero, Husband, Father, Son, Partner, and Friend!!!

This week, during National Police Week, we honor Deputy Blair and the other 20,537 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty who served our country with valor and distinction.

On the twenty year anniversary of Deputy Blair’s death, several members of our department are participating in the Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. There will be approximately one thousand peace officers riding into the national memorial as part of the Police Unity Tour.

STEPHEN WAYNE BLAIR
Rank: Deputy Sheriff
End of Watch: May 12, 1995
Cause: Gunfire
Age: 31
Years of Service: 9

Honor Deputy Blair by going to the links below and learn about him and the heroes who have gone before us.

Take a Virtual Tour of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Joseph Badali
LASD

May 13, 2015

Dear Steve,

Went to the cemetery today just to feel closer to you today. I can't believe it's been 20 years. I miss you so much. I pray for you always and hope that someday we will see each other again. While I was sitting at your gravesite, this hummingbird just kept circling me and I wondered if somehow you had something to do with this. Your mom visits your brother at this time every year and I wonder if it is just to help her get passed this day. This day is always such a sad day for me. Know that I will never forget you and I have so many preciouis memories.

Brenda Kapila

May 12, 2015

My Dear Steve,

I cannot believe you have been gone for 20 years today. It seems like yesterday and forever all at the same time. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of, loved and missed. I carry you with me in my heart always....I pray for the day we are finally reunited forever...Please watch over us until then...

All My Love Forever,

Dana Blair
Wife

May 12, 2015

20 years ago now you were violently taken away from us. I remember it as if it was just happening. You are dearly missed, my friend, God Bless you.

Andy Thompson
LASD / Lynwood

May 12, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 12, 2015

My Dearest Steve,

Thinking of you on your birthday today (4/23).
Missing you and wishing you were here...
Loving you and missing you until we are together again ...

Your Loving Wife Always,

Dana Blair
Wife

April 24, 2015

Thinking of you today on your birthday. I will never forget you.

Brenda Kapila
Friend

April 23, 2015

Steve: Several years ago I was cleaning out my desk ahead of a transfer. I reviewed pre-employment urine drug tests I ran in '84. One of the names I recognized was "Stephen W. Blair". I recognized other names of current dept. personnel including my then Captain. I am now assigned to CEN. On your page I recognized a Lt. that I had met years ago, a classmate of yours, a truly beautiful person. I am honored to have had the slightest connection to you.

May God Bless those you have left behind.

Senior Criminalist
LASD/SSB

February 4, 2015