Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Steven Francis Gaughan

Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Tuesday, June 21, 2005

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Reflections for Sergeant Steven Francis Gaughan

Sorry for the loss of your Fellow Officer and Loved One.

Sgt. Norton
McKinney PD

June 22, 2005

I fear not each day that I leave my family and go into the world of the unknown. I know these were your thoughts today as you drove into work. You positioned yourself in the line of a threat and you gave all that God gave you to give. You did this with out thought of your own safety. I wasn't there but I thank you for protecting your community and your fellow officers with the service you provided each and every day of your great life. To those you left behind all I can tell them is that,,,,today a nation cried. And each and every day that I live I will embrace the life of this Man. We fight a fight that most can't understand. It is not for the money, the fame, or the pat on the back. It is to try to make this world a little better for the next generation, to try to reach out and help each and everyone we touch. I am sure that this Man did all that and so much more. Steve you are a brother in arms and a brother in Christ and I will pray for your family every time I bow my head. And I will remember you every time I hit the mean streets. Save me a spot I will see when I get there. God Speed Russ

PO II Russell Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

June 22, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to Cpl. Gaughan's department and family.

Wendi, wife of a LEO

June 22, 2005


A PIECE OF AMERICA DIED
Somebody killed a policeman today
and a piece of america died
a piece of our country he swore to protect
will be buried with him...at his side
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court
with counsel demanding his rights
while a young widowed mother must work for her kids
and spend many long, lonely nights
The beat that he walked was a battlefield too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half staff
to his name they will add a gold star
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today
It happened in your town or mine
While we slept in comfort, behind our locked doors
a cop laid his life on the line
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street
and he stands at each new rookie's side
He answers the call, and gave us his all
and a piece of america died

Author Unknown

Thank you Cpl. Gaughan for 18 years dedicated to protecting others. You will not be forgotten. To the family of Steve, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. God Bless.


Lycoming county 911

June 22, 2005

We lost another hero today. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.


Montgomery County Police

June 22, 2005

While there are those of us serving active duty military overseas for the Global War on Terror, another has given his life at home in the protection of citizens.

All of our condolenses go out to the family of Corporal Steve Gaughan. May you find strength in the Lord as He has promised to us.

In Him,

Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
Patrolman, Longview Police Dept. (TX)

Officer Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
Longview (TX) Police Dept.

June 22, 2005

Corporal, although we did not know you, may you rest in peace. How tragic of a loss that your family and friends feel right now. We too have felt the loss exactly two months ago.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 22, 2005

You will not be forgotten.

D.M. Demand
TMPD

June 22, 2005

Thanks you for your service, Corporal Gaughan. My thoughts are with your family and friends. It is regrettable that your life was taken by the deeds of an evil man.
To your fellow officers; be safe and be strong.

Officer Holloway
Columbus Police



Officer John Holloway
Columbus Ohio Police

June 22, 2005

Our prayers go out to Cpl. Gaughan, his family, friends, and co-workers. Another senseless murder at the hands of those who have absolutely no regard for life. May Cpl. Gaughan rest in peace knowing that he has served his community well and made his family proud.

Deputy Daniel J. Luffman
Monroe County (NY) Sheriff's Office

June 22, 2005

Steve, you were a true Policeman who loved his job. You will be missed by all.

Cpl. Tod Dahlberg #1846
Prince George's County Police Department

June 22, 2005

CPL. GAUGHAN, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER, YOU WILL ME MISSED.

OFFICER
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY POLICE DEPT.

June 22, 2005

God be with your family and friends during these hard times ahead of them while you begin your watch from above. We will continue our watch from below. God Bless!

Officer Shawn Eckhart
Federal

June 22, 2005


god Bless you and your family may you rest in peace.

Officer M. C. Jackson
Baltimore County Police Dept.

June 22, 2005

To God be the Glory my brother. May you rest in peace. I belive you loved LAW ENFORCEMENT.May the Gaughn Family seek God more and more, so he may be the comforter they right now.If there is anything the LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT can do please call on us.

Cpl. S.P. Raggins
Lake City Police Department Lake City, Florida

June 22, 2005

Thank you for your service.

We got it from here brother...

Officer
Baltimore County Police Department (Md.)

June 22, 2005

This is another terrible story. I am so sorry to hear about what happened today. You didn't deserve to die this way; nobody does. I will keep your family and fellow officers in my prayers.

June 22, 2005

Rest in peace bro...its our watch now
My thoughts are with PG and Cpl Gaughan's family.

MER
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 22, 2005

To the Family of Corporal Steve Gaughan,

My heart goes out to you as you grieve the loss of one of America's dedicated heros. Steve will always be loved and never forgotten.


June 22, 2005

I was blessed to have known you and, call you my friend and a good friend you will always be. You can never be replaced and we miss you terribly.

Your Friends

June 22, 2005

Our prayers are with your family. Rest in Peace.

Sister of fallen officer

June 21, 2005

You have served well Brother. We have the Watch now.May God bless you and your Family including the PGC P.D.

Police Officer
Newark NJ Police Dept

June 21, 2005

Steve,

You will always be in our memories. You were a great cop and a great friend. You always made people laugh, and I'll always remember you calling me "The Wedding Singer". I said numerous prayers for you today, and now I'll say numerous prayers for your wife and two children. I hope when your children grow up they will be told what a wonderful person and father you were. I know if I have a chance to tell them they will know.

God Bless and I'll See You in Heaven Brother!

CPL Joel Morris #2412
Prince George's County Police

June 21, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Corporal Steve Gaughan. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

June 21, 2005

Thank you for your service Corporal Gaughan. To your family, sorry for your loss. Please find relief knowing he's in the good hands of the Lord.

June 21, 2005

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