Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thinking of you and all your family on this eighth anniversary date. I pray for their solace for I know both the pain and pride are forver. Your son is such a brave young man and really touched the hearts of those who saw him at the subcommittee hearings in the California State Legislature as he and his mom sought to keep the sentence given your murderer intact . Fortunately, so far we have prevailed and the seven cop killers who murderered when they were 16 or 17 and were subsequently sentenced to life without parole still have lwop.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

April 23, 2012

Officer Stiener you are remembered today by the men and women of the Boston Police department. RIP

Detective Michael Kane
Boston Police Department

April 21, 2012

I wanted to pay my respects in a small way. Officer Steiner looked like a good man, and great Officer. Jeff Jaynes, Arizona Highway Patrol-Williams, Arizona.

Officer Jeff Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

August 13, 2010

Bryan,
I know your Dad is so proud of you! He always was and always will be! It was so cute when he would pick you up from my house after work, he would run with you out in my backyard before taking you home....it was adorable!! I can still see you both smiling and laughing! He would chase you around the fort that he brought over and set up in my backyard for you and your little playmates...as you ran one way he would run the other way and you would just crack up! Seems like yesterday...your Dad will always be in your heart, Bryan, and he will always be your guardian angel, watching over you....he will never stop loving you and I know you will always love him! Your Mom is doing a great job...you have a wonderful family, you have a lot to be thankful for!

Dee
friend

June 28, 2010

Tom, unfortunately I never knew you, but we grew up and lived in the same area and I have met nieghbors and other people that knew your from high school. At the time of your death, I was an Explorer at your neighboring CHP Station in South Los Angeles. I'll never forget the feeling of helplessness and anger I felt when you were taken from us. I saved every Press-Telegram related to your death and I still have the newspapers at home. I wear a memorial T-shirt that bears your name and badge number on it. I had made the decision to join the department 4 years before your death. Once you were killed, people asked me if I still wanted to be a CHP officer. Your death only strengthened my steely resolve. I have since joined the CHP and worked two other areas before coming back home to the Santa Fe Springs Area that I grew up near. I see your name every day at the office and I won't ever forget. This past Wednesday, I had my first court trial at Pomona Court where you were gunned down. I was haunted as I crossed the street where you were taken from us. I paused on the way in to court and on the way out. I have never been so vigilant going to or from court until that moment. It really struck me that homegrown terrorists want to kill men of honor like us for no apparent reason. Equally as haunting was one of my several friends whom are Pomona PD officers that told me, "that could have been one of us...the shooter meant for it to be one of us, our station is next door..." All because of a uniform that we wear. And Santa Fe Springs has not forgotten. Your son's most recent birthday photo was posted up at the office for people to see because we care about you and your family and always will. Keep watch over the boys from the Santa Fe Springs Area office as we march on continuing your work, brother.

Jeremy

J. Tolen, #17998
CHP-Santa Fe Springs

June 12, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 21, 2010

I miss you Tom. Writing on this page isn't gonna bring u back or change anything, but I miss you alot and Bryan and Mom miss you too. We all miss you and love you with every inch of our hearts. Rest in peace Tom.

Love,
Justin

Justin

November 24, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Steiner. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifth 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 21, 2009

Five years ago today, you were taken from this earth so suddenly. I pray for all whom have been affected by your life and your death. You were truely one of the "good guys". I pray for your children and family, whom I'm sure miss you very much. Santa Fe Springs and all your CHP family also miss you very much. May you keep resting in peace, as I'm sure you are with the Lord Jesus Christ. I miss you you and think of you often. Your life and dedication to the California Highway Patrol will never be forgotten. Love always your friend and fellow CHP officer.

Officer
CHP

April 21, 2009

Bro:

I was thinking about You today. I found overhead photographs of LAPD Helicopters rehearsing for the "Fly - Over" for Your funeral. I have included them with Your photograph upon my Facebook Site.....

May You Rest - In Peace.

Michael B. Parlor

April 9, 2009

A portion of a local freeway was named after you today. Rest in peace brother.

Officer RM Taylor
US DOJ

April 22, 2008

"All Roads - All Codes"

Wow ! It is so hard to believe it has been four years since I was off-duty, driving from Rancho Cucamonga, and rather than drive my usual route passing near the Pomona Court House, I chose to take a "scenic cruise" along Arrow Highway.

Your murder angered so many and I am glad that the one responsible was apprehended.

You are most certainly not forgotten

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

April 21, 2008

I'm just so sorry for what your wife and children have had to endure with the way you were taken. It makes me so tremendously sad.

i pray for those you left behind daily, after reading your memorial here a couple years ago. i just happened across it today. i'm so very sorry. i wish i could offer more. the senseless of it all just makes it so hard. peter, too, was killed by a minor who had no real reason to kill other than the fact that peter was wearing a uniform... we will NEVER EVER forget.

policeman's wife and a survivor of peter grignon EOW 3/23/05

April 21, 2008

Keep resting in peace Brother knowing the Blue and Gold NEVER forgets our own and also rest easy knowing that your senseless murder has inspired many good men and women to step up and join the ranks to rid this earth of the scum that took your life. God Bless All

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol. Ret.

April 21, 2008

I remember that day like it was yesterday. Some punk kid trying to prove himself to the scums of the earth. I am sad to hear that he was apprehended in the city I live in, but I am much happier to hear that my city had the privelage to take this punk kid off the streets. They pined your badge upon your chest and asked you to go out and protect our streets. You did more than what we could have ever asked of you. THANK YOU. R.I.P Officer Steiner
You will never be forgotten!

Adrian
Just your average joe

October 1, 2007

"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

August 16, 2007

I finaly put in my application to a few pd's... and the circumstances of your death have always stayed with me and have given me the courage to follow my dream... I pray for your family often... I know you watch over them....

Rest in peace...

IB

May 7, 2007

This is just as horrific today as it was 3 years ago.
May God bless all who knew and loved you. Your
picture really gets to me. Wish I could rewrite your
ending. The world needs more like you.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

April 21, 2007

Almost 3 years...how the time passes and we just keep doing what we do. It still makes me so mad that a kid chose to take your life outside of court...we expect to get shot at, just not outside of the courthouse by a kid who was old enough to know better. I hope your family has found some peace in your death because some of us still haven't. God Bless you and your family as the 3rd year approaches.

Officer
CHP

April 3, 2007

What a horrible thing to happen....and the scum that killed you was "trying to prove himself." How cowardly...to kill you in a drive-by shooting. I'm glad he was caught and will not have the opporunity to put another family through what Officer Steiner's family has gone through.

Officer Steiner, thank you for your service to the citizen's of California.

Continue to watch over your family, giving them the love and guidance they need to make it through each day.

Continue to watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

November 1, 2006

I stumbled onto your memorial site today. I sat and read every reflection left - from brothers and grateful citizens alike. And I now leave with a sorrow filled heart.

I hope and pray for your family - that they are 'survivors'. And wish for a life of misery for the vile filth that took yours so randomly and callously.

personally I cannot forgive, nor ever forget.

Be strong with God brother Steiner. Be at peace mate.

Senior Constable
South Australia Police

June 29, 2006

To the family of Officer Thomas Steiner:
You are remembered in prayer on this second anniversary of Officer Steiner's tragic, senseless death. I am very sorry that you must walk this painful journey.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

April 21, 2006

To Officer Thomas Joel Steiner and his loved ones:

On this the second anniverary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with your family and I look forward to meeting them someday. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Officer Steiner, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Steiner. I am so humbled by your valor and courage. I am so saddened that your young life was taken away by such a brutal, horrific act of uuprovoked and senseless violence. I hope that your family gets the full measure of justice they and you deserve.

How your loved ones must miss you and cherish each memory.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer Steiner gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 21, 2004.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 21, 2006

You were senselessly murdered two years ago today. I am not sure what the outcome was in the trial of the suspect but hopefully he has gone to prison for life. There are plenty of gangs there and he has the rest of his days to impress them all he wants.

Concerned Citizen
Civilian

April 21, 2006