Officer Down Memorial Page

Our prayers go out to Steve's family. Having been there it is nothing you can say that will make the pain go away. But,You can know that you will always have the support of Steves Brother's and sister's that wear the badge or have worn it.
The thin blue line will always be there !

Retied full time deputy, John Harmon
Lee County Sheriff Dept.
December 2, 2011

Our prayers go out to Steve's family. Having been there it is nothing you can say that will make the pain go away. But,You can know that you will always have the support of Steves Brother's and sister's that wear the badge or have worn it.
The thin blue line will always be there !

Retied full time deputy, John Harmon
Lee County Sheriff Dept.
December 2, 2011

Missed the opportunity to send a letter to the parole board for the man Trooper Hood was pursuing when he was killed. I can't believe this guy is up for parole so soon and will never understand the light sentence. It should be an automatic life sentence for anyone creating this type of tragedy. I hope this guy was not paroled yesterday. God bless the family and fellow troopers of Trooper Hood. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this time.

Donnie Meaders, Deputy Sheriff
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Office
December 2, 2011

Rest in peace, Brother.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.
March 16, 2011

God bless Master Sergeant Hood's family and the Mississippi Highway Patrol. R.I.P Trooper

Trooper S. Woodard
Texas Department of Public Safety- Highway Patrol
January 3, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)
June 6, 2010

To Master Sgt. Steve L. Hood, his family and his fellow officers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Mst. Sgt. Steve Hood’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Mst.Sgt. Hood and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
May 29, 2010

To the family of Master Sergeant Steve Hood: My father, Trooper Billy Langham was killed New Years Eve 1981. I know what pain you are in right now and I want to tell you that you and your family are in my prayers. What your loved one did for our state is the most admirable job anyone can have. Please know that he is a HERO! To Mr. Hood, thank you sir for your service. May god bless each and every one of you.

Barbie Langham-Diamond
May 12, 2010

In searching for news of my own dad, Steven L. Hood, I found this. Please, wife and three children of this officer, accept my heart felt condolences. My dad passed away on August 5th, 2009. He was 61. He left behind a lovely wife and three children as well. I'm sure you were and are very proud of your dad and will miss him so much. You're not alone.

Shayne Hood
no relation
December 31, 2009

REST MY BROTHER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.WATCH OVER US AS WE PATROL THE HIGHWAYS KEEPING THE ROADS SAFE.

CPL MCFALL
MS HWY SAFETY PATROL
September 11, 2009

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Anonymous
July 25, 2009

Chief Dean Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Master Sergeant Hood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department
July 21, 2009

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Master Sergeant Steve L. Hood,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Master Sergeant Steve L. Hood. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Master Sergeant Steve L. Hood is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous
June 24, 2009

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA
June 14, 2009

rest in peace, brother
provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police
June 14, 2009

Thank you for your service Officer Hood. We will take it from here. Rest in Peace.

Lieutenant Shayne Giacone
Jackson County Sheriff's Explorers
June 14, 2009

I am very sorry for your lost. Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

Trooper #975
Georgia State Patrol
June 12, 2009

Thank you for your service brother.
Rest in Peace,

Lieutenant Shayne Giacone
Jackson County Mississippi Explorers
June 12, 2009

M/Sgt. Hood,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Mississippi. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
June 11, 2009

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you, your family and all the Troopers of the Mississippi Highway Patrol. May you Rest in Peace Sir...

Trooper
New York State Police
June 10, 2009

May God Bless Master Sergeant Hood, his family, and fellow troopers. Thank you for your service Sir, you will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Ohio
June 9, 2009

God bless Master Sergeant Hood's family and the Mississippi Highway Patrol. I am sorry for your loss

Trooper Davis
Texas Highway Patrol
June 8, 2009

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.........

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)
June 7, 2009

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

INvestigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, Sc
June 6, 2009

To the family of Msgt Hood I wanna offer my prayers and deepest sympthaies on your loss. As someone that admires and looks up to the Ms Highway Patrol. I really hate to anyone of them taken away so soon. I will continue to pray for you and the MHP family.

Spc. Wilson
Ms National Guard
June 6, 2009