Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Marshal Stephens,
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 the Virgin Islands. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 16, 2023

Rest in peace Deputy Marshal III Stephens.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2022

Deputy Marshal Stephens,
On today, the 22nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Virgin Islands. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 16, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 16, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family members of Deputy Marshall Stephens, especially for his six children. Randy's soul is now in Heaven, and he will forever look over his family from Heaven.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

January 26, 2018

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 3, 2012

To the family and loved ones of Deputy Marshal Randy Stephens:

I wanted to honor and remember Randy today. His valor and courage will never be forgotten.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Randy was robbed of his life so young, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

To his wife and his children, I am so sorry for your loss and know that your life was forever changed by the death of your beloved husband and father. I know that he is forever in your hearts. I wish for you that you are able to live the hopes and dreams he has for your life. In looking at his picture, I see Randy greeted life with a big smile. That is such a wonderful legacy.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Randy gave to his community and the citizens of the Virgin Islands, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 16, 1998.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 16, 2009

God bless you and your family.

Officer

November 23, 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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 1, 2008

Today on the 10th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for you and the loved ones you left behind.
Rest in peace Deputy Marshall you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

February 16, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE ... GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 10, 2008

brother randy i will never forget that unfortunate day when your life was taken you are always in my thoughts .

deputy sheriff 2 karl a powell
arlington county sheriffs office virginia

September 24, 2006

Deputy Marshal Stephens,

Rest in peace warrior! You are not FORGOTTEN........

Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt
VSUPD

July 15, 2006

A man who is remembered will always live on in the hearts of others.

February 16, 2006

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. Rest in peace. May God bless you and your family.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

February 16, 2006

Your family must know that you are a hero. You are not forgotten. Never.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)