Officer Down Memorial Page

Steve,
Thank you seems a bit trite ... but THANKS for giving your all, THANKS for being a friend, THANKS for being a decent man and a great policeman. I'll miss your "Baaston" accent. Well served peace officer. God Bless you and your family.

Cpl. Tony Masino #1135
Prince George's County Police Department
June 27, 2005

O Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling/ From glen to glen and down the mountainside/ The summers gone and all the roses falling/ 'Tis you, tis you, must go and I must bide./ But come ye back when summer's in the meadow/ Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow/ 'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow/ O Danny boy, O Danny boy, I love you so./ But if you come and all the flowers are dying/ If I am dead, as dead I well may be, You'll come and find the place where I am lying/ And kneel and say an ave there for me./ And I shall hear, though soft, your tread above me/ And all my grave shall warmer, sweeter be, for you will bend and tell me that you love me/ And I will sleep in peace, until you come to me. (TO STEVE'S WIFE AND KIDS)

friend
prince george's county pd
June 27, 2005

You now patrol the streets above us, may peace be with your family, and you will never be forgotten my brother.

PO T Young
Chevy Chase Village Police Department
June 27, 2005

Its no great loss to die for what you believe in, the loss is in not believing in anything enough to be willing to die for it. Steve believed in what he did with is whole heart. He did his duty knowing this might be the cost.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." (Matt 5;9 NIV)

Steve was far too a vibrant life for a bullet to end. That life went somewhere. Steve knew his savior so he is hearing "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!" (Matt 25;21 NIV)

Steve's dedication to his church was the same as his dedication to his police work. He was a truly willing servant that would help anyone anytime they needed. His faithful service to God, family and the people of this county will be sorely missed.

Welcome home, Steve. We’ll miss you until we join you at the master’s table.

Kevin Stewart
Greenbelt Baptist Church
June 27, 2005

Steve (My Brother in Christ): You have earned what you have worked so hard for; eternal life. Thank you for being my friend and giving me the opportunity to know you.

In His Service - Dee Fielding

Dee Fielding
June 27, 2005

Steve,
I just can't believe this week. You are a brave soul and a true soldier. Your presence will truly be missed. I'm sorry it took me so long to leave my thoughts, but I had to get my head around the thought of you not being here. I'll truly miss that infectious smile and that, "Hello, brotha", every time I saw you! I will always keep you in my thoughts. To your family, I don't know anyone who didn't LOVE Steve. My prayers will always be there for you.

P.S. You and Nova keep it down up there!

Cpl. T. A. Landers #1717
Prince George's County Police
June 27, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the men and women of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on the tragic death of Sergeant Gaughan. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda last year (EOW 06-15-04) and now Deputy Jerry Ortiz (EOW 06-24-05), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family is grieving with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
June 27, 2005

You may leave our arms but never our hearts. We love you and thank you for everything.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff
June 27, 2005

Sergeant Gaughan,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Off. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA
June 27, 2005

I will miss the friendship, kindness, and hourseplay at the firehouse. You really did impact peoples lives when you met them. We had an instant bond being fellow Bostonians.

Love Always, Bubba

Chaplain George"Bubba"Ward
Red Knights Motorcycle Club, MD Chpt. 1
June 27, 2005

Rest in peace brother. God bless all the men and women of the Prince George's County PD.

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation
"supporting the families"

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation
June 26, 2005

Rest in peace brother. God bless all the men and women of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation
"supporting the families"

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation
June 26, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Corporal Steve Gaughan and the Prince George's County Police Department
...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Steve... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue
June 26, 2005

Rest easy brother.

TEO Michael Wilhelm
DC Office of Unified Communications
June 26, 2005

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
The citizens of Prince George;s County, and the State of Maryland are forever indebted to you. God bless you, your family, and your coworkers.

Officer
Anne Arundel County (MD) PD
June 26, 2005

Rest in peace brother. Your memory will never fade. Best of wishes to close friends and family. We will always be behind you.

PO C. Alexander #2797
Prince Georges Co. Police Dept
June 26, 2005

Though I did not have the pleasure of meeting CPL GAUGHAN, I do morn the loss of a fellow brother.

The difference between a Police Officer and a civilian is the fact that when gun shots ring out, Police Officers run toward them not away from them.

You gave your life in order to keep peace. Now it is your turn to rest, for we will continue the job you started.

A fellow Police Officer
Walter Reed Police Department
June 26, 2005

Steve,

You were a hero to us long before you fell last Tuesday. Certainly, we could never tell you that when you walked among us, because you'd never let us live it down.

You were were the warror who charged in when everyone else was running out. Your strength carried us through the door with you, when good common sense was telling us not to go.

I am honored to have fought by your side.

1734, 10-22 any further. We're 10-8, we'll take it from here.

WSSCPD/PGPD (ret)
June 26, 2005

I want to thank Steve for doing his job. Unfortunately making the ultimate sacrifice. My heart goes out the the Gaughan family, friends and all the brothers and sisters on the job. We shall
continue carrying the torche until the world can be a peacefull place. Rest in peace Steve.

Senior Officer J. Cole P10
FBOP
June 26, 2005

Corporal Gaughan,
Although I never had the opportunity to meet you, I wanted to thank you for your commitment to serve and protect. I attended your viewing and funeral and was moved by the life that you lived. I will pray for peace to comfort your family and all that mourn this tragic loss.

Stephanie Reid, Mobile Crisis Team
Prince Georges Co. Crisis Response System
June 26, 2005

"Gone but NOT forgotten." Rest in peace Steve.

Officer W.Spindler
Loyola College Police (Baltimore)
June 26, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH CORPORAL
GAUGHAN, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK
June 26, 2005

When the warm summer wind blows on a hot night at work I always know it's our brothers above watching our backs. You gave what we all know we would give and for that there are no words that can express what we feel, our actions and persistence will speak our gratitude.......You fought the good fight, we'll take it from here.

Pfc. J. Rees #4648
Baltimore County PD
June 26, 2005

I worked with Steve for many years when I was a dispatcher. There was never a dull moment with him. We had fun and we worked hard -- Steve loved his job. More than that, he loved becoming a father. I remember before he and his wife got their children, Steve came into the office where I was working and was showing off pictures of his kids. We joked about his son having the same hair color -- Steve didnt have any! He was so excited and so proud to be a father. He was a good man, and always had a smile on his face. If he didn't then he was up to something. What a huge loss to our department and our community. The tremendous amount of people that came to the viewing and funeral show how many lives he touched. Steve, we will miss you and love you forever.

Valerie A. Bell
PGPD- Communications (former)
June 26, 2005

CPL Gaughan. You have certainly earned your place in Heaven, and you will not be forgotten. Even though I did not know you, my prayers are with you and your family and friends. May they take comfort during this difficult time in knowing that you are in a better place.

F/F Ron Graves
Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Dept
June 26, 2005