Officer Down Memorial Page

Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Kevin Wallace
Georgetown Police Dept. KY
July 5, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Gaughan, I extend you my deepest sympathy in the loss of Steve who dedicated himself to serve and protect and gave the ultimate sacrifice, his life.
God bless.

Lorraine Bond
Mother of Deputy Sheriff:
Donald K. Bond, Jr.
EOW: 9.06.01

July 4, 2005

America lost another hero,sgt. go rest now. we will take it from here. to the friends and family, take confort in knowing steve died a hero, and that he is in heaven.

Sgt. William M. Riley
Aragon Ga Police
July 4, 2005

I send my condolences to the Gaughan family on their immeasurable loss. Almost everytime I have stopped at the stop sign in front of Officer Gaughan's house I see his shiny Prince George's County police car. I would always think of how a police officer lives right there and how not only are they members of our communities but how they are also our protectors. I've always thought that Officer Gaughan's partol car in front of his house has been a constant reminder of what a policeman is and an inspiration of my own entry into law enforcement. I know that I could have not been the only one who Officer Gaughan has played in inspiration in one's life. To drive past his house and no longer see a police car there will be a heartbreak. Officer Gaughan gave his life for his community and is a hero. May God Bless him and his family and help them in their time of need. Rest in Peace....You will be greatly missed....

Hopefully Soon To Be Trooper
PG Citizen
July 4, 2005

I met Steve when he was hired to stand guard at the Greenbelt Co-op,on weekends where I work.This was in the summer of'98 or'99..At the end of the evening he would walk the employees to their cars..That's the type of officer and person he was!..Taking special care with that little extra of kindness..I saw him several times that last week racing in to shop like he was on a "mission" smiling,chatting with friends he knew..The last time I saw Steve,that Friday before he was mortally wounded,we had a conversation about the upcoming vacations that we were going to take,also the spelling of his last name that was simular to my last name before my marriage..Just chit chat.What I didn't know, that was going to be the last time I was going to see his friendly face racing into our Co-op Supermarket,to shop.I had to laugh at him during that week,he was also chatting with a couple that he knew standing in line,before he parted,he said,"Oh by the way,my name is Steve Gaughan!" "See you in church!"He was being his uaual funny self! Of course we knew who he was!..Greenbelt lost a good officer,a good friend....Peggy Byrd

July 3, 2005

He gave his all for the citizens of P.G.Co. Md. so they may be safe. May God Bless him and his family.

Cpl. A. Lee #83 Ret.
P.G. S.O.
July 2, 2005

Sgt. Gaughan was a good officer doing his job to protect us and we will miss him.

Hunter--Age 9
July 2, 2005

Rest in Peace. Romans 13:4

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI
July 2, 2005

Steve,

I had not seen you in a while, now I miss you greatly. The last time I saw you, you picked me up. That meant a lot. I will not forget you, ever. We will not forget your family, ever. Rest in peace.

Lt.
PGPD
July 1, 2005

You will not be forgotten, GOD be with your family and department.

DET. Tom Emery
McCracken Co. Sheriff Dept. Paducah, KY.
July 1, 2005

I write this after you after have left us physically, because I can not say it to your face now. But that was one thing we could do. We could always say things to your face because we all know that you had no problem saying it to our faces. When we worked in "H" sector together but different shifts we were always asked by the people on Homer and Huron if Garnett and Brady were working today. That always told me that they were always scared of being out when you guys were working. Steve you were a good guy and one hell of a f------ cop. I only use that word because I can not recall a sentence from Steve without in it. I ask you to go rest now because your work on earth is done here. Your memory will live on with me as well as all the old school rollers. For Donna I can only say I am sorry for your loss and my prayers will always be with you. Also Steve I am sorry that it took me so long to back you up that one day on Eastern Ln.

1734 you are 10-7, and we are 10-8 from here. You can call us when you need a 10-78, because you know we will be running.

Hollywood
PGPD
July 1, 2005

Rest In Peace, the good officers always die at the hands of cowards... Though I didnt know you, you set the example of what police should be out here doing, and may you rest in peace...

#855
MPD -4th Dist.
June 30, 2005

GOD BLESS THE GAUGHAN FAMILY AND THE
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY PD.YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN YOUR LOSS.

DETECTIVE GASSER
NYPD
June 30, 2005

Thank you for your service - Brother In Blue

Ptl. N.G. Mullins
Mt. Holly NC Police Department
June 30, 2005

May God bless and comfort your family and friends.

Detective Edwards
Bessemer Police Department
June 29, 2005

Steve,
It's hard to believe it's been 15 years since we started the same academy class on 3-12-90. I will forever miss your infectious smile, laughter and those "bright blue eyes" you were so proud of. It's been hard these past few days to believe that we won't be seeing you again, won't be hearing that Boston accent or get the usual teasing from you. I'm at such a loss for words to describe how I feel, I can't explain it. Rest easy knowing that Donna and the kids are surrounded by a lot of love and support from family and friends. Your journey may have come to an end here, but in reality it's just beginning up there. Be in peace.
P.S. The Steelers can take the Dolphins anyday. :)

Lt. April Delabrer #1750
Prince George's County Police Department
June 29, 2005

SGT. Gaughan you may now rest in peace. You have paid the high price. May God be with you now and look out for your family here...

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
June 29, 2005

I wish I had the opportunity to know you better, Steve. The friends and family that you have touched have shown that you lived your life to the fullest. We officers of the Laurel Police Department will honor your memory in all we do for this community. Thank you for your service.

Detective Geoff Shaffer
Laurel Police Department
June 29, 2005

The sacrifice that Sgt. Steve Gaughan made will not be forgotten he will always be remembered as a courageous man who died a hero. Steve and his family are in our prayers

Our deepest sympathy goes to the family of Sgt. Steve Gaughan and the fellow brothers and sisters of the Prince George's County Police Department. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.

Steve rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens. Your memory will never be forgotten. Our brother paid the ultimate price to keep our communities safe.

God Bless him, his family, and our law enforcement family.


Detective Claudio Saa
Town of Herndon Police Department /
Northern Virginia Gang Task Force

PFC/Det. Claudio Saa
Town of Herndon (Va) Police
June 29, 2005

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten. Godspeed.

Trooper
Virginia State Police - Richmond
June 28, 2005

THE THIN BLUE LINE . GOD BLESS YOU ALL YOUR IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.REST IN PEACE . THE ROLNIAK FAMILY EOW 2-4-04

June 28, 2005

Without 'angels on earth' like Sergeant Gaughan, and our recent loss, Deputy Jerry Ortiz, there is no hope for those who cannot fight their own battles. Our job is often thankless, yet we carry on together as a law enforcement family to make this world a better place. Our brothers have paid the ultimate price for that freedom. God Bless them, their families. Thank you for this opportunity to express my feelings.

Lieutenant, Deborah Jones
Los Angeles County Sheriff
June 28, 2005

We at Greenbelt Baptist Church will miss Steve's warmth and humor, and his willingness to serve. The children at our church will miss him, too. Our hearts are with his family and friends during this time of grief, but we know that Steve is in Heaven with the Lord and we can take comfort in seeing him again one day.

Sharon Kimbleton
Greenbelt Baptist Church
June 28, 2005

Steve,

You're a man's man. Your life is a testimony to the transforming love of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. By His grace you are Saved, and currently enjoy eternity in Heaven. Your faith in Him will change many more lives to come. The memories we have of you are a blessing to many. We are personally awestruck finding out how many lives you have touched all around us, just by being who you are to all of us. We thank you for your service. We can see your smile from Heaven every day, just like the picture. We love you brother.
We will see you again, in due season.
KO

The Klaver's
Beltsville, MD
June 28, 2005

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Gaughan.

Sgt. Gaughan thank you for your service. God bless you.

Rest in peace Sir!

Mahomet, IL Police Dept.
June 28, 2005