Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My name is John Patterson. I live in Rensselaer, NY. Detective James Stevens was my grandmothers' father. Many times I walk past the old bank building where he gave his life in service. He died in the doorway of that bank. He was shot at entry. Most people run away from gunfire but he fled to it to try to save other people. My grandmother was Florence Stevens Patterson. She never forgot the murder of her father. She lived to be 99 years old and framed memorial of the incident hung on her wall to the day she died. Glad to see some people honoring our family member.

John S Patterson

January 17, 2021

Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your fellow law enforcement.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 1, 2020

Will never be forgotten.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

September 11, 2019

Det. Stevens,
Please forgive my last entry. I got your anniversary wrong. On today, the 80th anniversary of your death thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rensselaer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

March 14, 2019

Det. Stevens,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rensselaer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

March 14, 2019

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 29, 2012

May god be with everyone. You are not forgotten Detective Stevens. Rest in Peace!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

July 2, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Detective Stevens and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

May 26, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

You are never forgotten

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 14, 2009

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

May 28, 2006

Detective Stevens,
You went with my Grandfather on that awful day in 1933. I remember how my grandmother would tell me the story when I was young about the bravery both of you showed in protecting the citizens of Rensselaer. You are not forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Bert Bruins
East Greenbush Fire Dept.

February 14, 2006