Officer Steven Paul Pollard Mesa Police Department Arizona Sunday, November 27, 1994  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Another brother of mine is gone.
the tears welt up as I read on.
killed by yet another con.
You see we are all brothers and sisters.
So remember one thing as your body is gone.
throught us your honor will always live on.

Offcer. Salin
MCSO
2009-08-17

steve,
I remember working with you at department of correction before you started working with mesa pd. You were friends with everyone at work and always did your job to the fullest and never complained. I enjoyed being a friend and co-worker,Remember all the fun and learning snd how we grew together.It has been many years since that day and i have thought of you often, until I relized thier may be a memorial in honor of sacrifice. Sorry it took me so long to find ya, love ya and miss ya bro.

co II R MANGAN
ARIZONA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
2009-03-19

I just came upon this page and can't believe its been 12yrs. My brother Randy Martinez was good friends with Steve, I dont think I ever really knew his real name because we called him by his nickname (I wont say it). My brother and Steve kind of grew up together they went to the same schools and remember Steve being on the wrestling team with my brother. He often went with us on family outings. He was a great guy.

Rachelle Bates
Avondale PD/Friend
2008-02-05

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
Manchester, NH
2007-11-27

You have not been forgotten. My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and close friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to watch over all of them and those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-11-27

"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
2007-11-14

Rest in Pease, Officer Pollard.
Even 13 years later, you sacrifice is not forgotten. You serve beside God now and his kingdom has no end.

God Bless!

Explorer Mike Haworth
Mesa Police Department
2007-09-20

Rest in peace Brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

2007-03-31

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

Officer 11169

2007-03-14

I worked in the holding facility during the time Steve was still with us. He was one of the best, and it was a honor to have known him. Rest in peace Steve.

J Boyer

2007-02-17

Brother Pollard,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

2006-01-19

Thinking of you and your family today.
God Bless You,
Tracey DeLitta Tousley
Daughter of David Robert DeLitta
eow 10-28-88

Tracey DeLitta Tousley
Daughter of David Robert DeLitta EOW 10-28-88
2005-11-27

I have just stumbled upon this page and I just wanted to leave a reflection on the awesome person that Stevie was. He was taken from our family way to young. In our family all of us cousins grew up together, we were all more like brothers and sisters than cousins and he was definitely a very protective big brother. He was older than me so I knew he would always be my protector. He was the best cousin any of us could have asked for. I miss him terribly, this month it will be 11 years since he was take from us. It seems like just yesterday that he was coming to our family gatherings and everyone laugh. Stevie was one in a million and I know that he watches down on all of those who take on the brave job of keeping our world safe.

Alicia Hegstrom
Cousin of Stevie
2005-11-06

Steve,

I wish I would have had the opportinuty to know Officer Pollard. I am reminded everyday of the sacrafice he made. Steve was the first and only Mesa Police Officer to give his life in the line of duty. Steve had been gone nearly five years when I entered the academy, but I felt his presence immediately. His picture is displayed at our stations as a reminder of how he was taken from us. I'm sure I speak for every Mesa Officer in saying that we know Steve is till with us. Steve, there has been so many times when I've advised on a call, looked over and saw you standing next to me with a smile on your face. You are an inspiration to me, and I hope that you are proud of the officers that continue to serve here without you. Watch over us Steve, and know that we will never forget you.

Officer Jody McInnis
Mesa Police Department, AZ

I knew Steve when I was a Circle K clerk on the graveyard shift at Val Vista and Broadway in Mesa. Steve would do a nightly security check on me. We had talked about my interest in Law Enforcement and maybe applying for Mesa PD. I never did apply with Mesa PD but, he did have an influence on me. I have been with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office for almost 6 years now. I have been dispatching for almost 4 of those years. Steve was a wonderful and caring man. I will never forget him.

Comm. Spec. Angelique Graham
Pinal County Sheriff's Office