Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Steve, remembering you today with great respect as both a former fellow police officer and someone who in our same high school thought you were just a wonderful, kind guy, and you were so liked by so many. Thank you for your law enforcement service and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Patty Teague
Former Kingsport Police Dept Officer

November 22, 2022

Thank you for serving your community and sacrificing all. You did wonderful job as a father, you would be very proud of your daughter, Tracy. She is a positive influences to individuals and the community as well.

Anonymous
ATF

June 4, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Mullins,
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 Sullivan County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 22, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Mullins.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2020

Steve, it has been 21 years now since the Lord called you home. It has definitely been a ride here on this earth. I remember you and David, my brother, being best of friends, growing up at our house. You first taught me how to shoot a revolver while I was still in college. I can remember my first day in 1989 when I pinned the badge on and how we worked together...I still tell the stories about the fights we were in fighting the bad guys. I remember when the Lord got a hold of you and your life changed forever. I saw a great deputy sheriff but a great Godly man that truly was anointed. Then the tragic day came that took you from us ..... broke my heart. I still think of you every day when I walk in the Sheriff's Office, looking at your picture. I am now in the twilight of my career...got about 3 more years and I'll retire from this circus. Thank you for helping me to become the Deputy Sheriff that I always wanted to be. I know you are worshipping our Lord and Savior and I know one day I'll get to join you and all my brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Thank you Steve!!

Captain Joseph H. Strickler
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office

January 31, 2017

I knew you early in my law enforcement profession. I can recall my times on Delta shift when I would meet up with you and just talk between our North and South end zones. You were a man of faith and inspriation to a young recruit like me. I never knew what impact you would have on my life, but after twenty-five years, I do now.

I am the training coordinator at my agency now, every class I have with new recruits begins with a prayer and a thought of why I do this. You always come to mind. Many officer's go through their professional life never feeling the way we do that have lost friends. Some don't understand why we are sometimes hard or what is driving us to train to a level of perfection. I would say it's because of men like you that influenced men like me.

One day my friend, my watch will end as well, till then, I will prepare those that will proceed us in this profession.

Thank you for being a friend. God bless you and the life you paved for others.

Sgt. Jon Frazier
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

May 12, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 14th anniversary of 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 22, 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
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 30, 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 30, 2008

I knew Steve from an early age.He was a great man who loved God, and we attended Christian Life Center together.
My father Scott Shipley and Steve served for years together as Sullivan County Sheriff's Deputies. I then became very close to Steve and his wife GeorgeAnn.
If you ever had the chance of meeting him then you would truly understand the loss of losing such a great man.
As we have heard for years our loss in heaven's gain.
He will be greatly missed!

I think it is a very sad and shameful thing to have let those kids off with such a slap on the wrist.Two years for murder just doesn't seem right, I don't care what age you are!

Crystal Shipley
Close Friend

January 17, 2008

rest in peace hero

vandenberghe
nh

November 29, 2007

What can I say about a man of this caliber. A good friend, commrade, a Godly man that truely loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, his family, his community, on and on. Steve was this type of man. I remember well receiving the telephone call informing me that Steve had been killed. A part of all that knew and loved him was torn from our hearts. I am of all men blessed to have known a friend like Steve. I recall the many times we would signal 8 and just talk about God and the protecting angels we had sensed as officers. Steve I miss you buddy. I hope, in the grand scheme of things, that God has allowed you to see all the good things he accomplished through you during your earthly ministery.

Corporal Mike Campbell
Kingsport Police Department

August 8, 2006

I met you when I first came to work in the office of the district attorney, you were so nice to a newcomer. I later got to know your lovely wife Georgeann after your tragic death. You are not forgotten nor will you ever be.

Anna LeVin

Anna LeVin
friend and colleague

July 19, 2006

Steve, You where a great friend, you and your wife are the reason that I am a christian. Daily you showed me how to live a christian life and for that I thank you! I will always remeber you! You made a tremendous impact on me as well as the many others that knew you. I know that you are in heaven today, watching over us all and smiling with that huge radaint smile. You use to tell me that serving the lord was your favorite job and now you have the greatest payoff. Can't wait to see you in heaven.

Sckunda Millsaps Lindley

January 4, 2006

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, November 22, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Sheriff Steve N. Mullins who died in the line of duty on this date ten years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Dep. Mullins' sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

November 22, 2005

this is really bad that the justice system let a man out of jail ..that only spent 2 years for killing a fellow officer..what is wrong with the justice sytem today..?i knowed mr.mullins for a long time .and he was the best man you could ever meet ...god bless his family

BRANDON GILLENWATER
GILLENWATER FUGITIVE RECOVERY

October 1, 2005

The two year sentence was the result of the jury's verdict of Reckless Homicide, a lesser offense than the second degree murder charge that was tried. The conviction for felony murder was reversed by the appellate courts and remanded for new trial on a charge of second degree murder.

February 2, 2005

I want to know why the individual who took this deputies life was released after only two years.

December 9, 2004

Our prayers our with you and your family. God Bless.

W.M.Mullins

September 7, 2004

Steve,

I don't think you ever knew that you were one of the reasons I became a cop. You were a good cop, a good person, and a good Christian. You encouraged me and emphasized the important (and often overlooked) aspects of the job. You didn't let the job jade you. There aren't many out there like you. Thank you. My life would have been very different without your influence. God bless.

An Officer

August 29, 2004

Gosh Steve, I can't believe it's been almost 9 years since you left us, where does the time go? I often think of you and miss our long talks about the job and our military experiences. I know that your in a better place, you were a true Christian and cared alot for your fellow officers.

You are missed.
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'They shall grow old not,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning,
We will remember them.'

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Rest In Peace My Friend,

Capt. Lynn Hawkins, (Ret.)
Sullivan County Sheriff's Dept.

May 3, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 4, 2004

I WAS PROUD TO HAVE SERVED WITH STEVE FOR FIVE YEARS AT S.C.S.D.
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
STEVE IS NOW PATROLING HEAVENS STREETS AND LOOKING DOWN UPON ALL OF US WEARING BADGES AND KEEPING US SAFE.
GOD BE WITH YOU.

OFC. M.W.FLETCHER
PINELLAS PARK P.D.

Praise the Lord!!! Another deputy that loves the Lord Jesus! You have
now put down your gun and have noone to chase! There is no sin in
Heaven and there is only righteousness there. You have been promoted!
Praise God! The only sad ones are the ones left behind. May God
continue to bless, comfort and keep them in His loving care!

Lynn Kole
Washington State

STEVE
I STILL THINK OF YOU OFTEN.I STILL CAN HEAR YOU CALLING "ALPHA 4.BE 10-15 X 1 TO BLOUNTVILLE' I STILL REMEMBER THE CONVERSATION WE HAD UNDER THE BANK SHED IN COLONIAL HEIGHTS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE PAPERS YOU GAVE ME TO KEEP MY SERVICE UP TO PAR. BUT MOST OF ALL I WILL REMEMBER YOU PREACHING THE GOSPEL . IM SURE GOD IS TAKING CARE OF YOU NOW. ILL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE ....BROTHER

SPECIAL AGENT TIM DUNCAN
CSX TRANSPORTATION POLICE