Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Stanley Cornell Reaves

Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, October 28, 2005

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Reflections for Police Officer Stanley Cornell Reaves

6 years without you...I miss you so much. I will always love you with all my heart. Rest in peace my love.

Treva Reaves
Widow of Officer Stanley Reaves

October 27, 2011

Thinking of you and wishing so much that you were still here. I love you Big Daddy.

Treva Reaves
Widow of Officer Reaves

March 16, 2011

I was just telling someone about the car stop with the 85 year old man in Cherry Hill. Everytime I tell that story I laugh so hard tears flow. You were HILARIOUS!! You HATED taking me with you-but whenever you heard my squeaky voice on the radio you would fly back to the district to make sure I was okay. Thank you for looking out for me Brother. Miss you...

Treva: Your entire family are constantly in my prayers.

Tess L. roney
Baltimore City Police

October 28, 2010

TODAY "A" SHIFT IS DEDICATING OUR WATCH TO YOU, OFFICER REAVES. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. R.I.P. BROTHER, WE HAVE THE WATCH.

SGT. J.L. SLAUGHTER
RADFORD CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 28, 2010

Treva,
Please know that we are thinking about you today and are here to support you.
Robin Jones

Robin Jones
Teacher Blair MS

October 28, 2010

Stanley,

My heart has been so heavy this month. I try to focus on the good memories that we had. You are truly missed. It really touches my heart when I hear that people still remember.

Love Always and Forever

Treva Reaves
Widow of Officer Reaves

October 17, 2010

Hey Stanley,
I was thinking about you since Oct is near. I still remember our conversations from the academy like it was yesterday. Treva,
You and the children are in my thoughts and prayers.

Off A. Clark
NPD

September 29, 2010

Your family are in my prayers.
Rest in peace.

Lt K Genwright
NSUPD

May 19, 2010

Just got off, and thought of you. You were right police are police everywhere. You showed me that sometimes you have to let things be what they are going to be. I check in like i promised not as much as i would like but i do. Keep the blessing comming from the man upstairs, i know you got his ear!!!! Still on your team til the day i come join you.

off. k Yarney

March 31, 2010

Treva-I pray GOD continues to give your family peace...

Tess L. Roney
Baltimore Police

October 30, 2009

Treva,

I like others have lots of good memories of Stan. We all enjoyed his friendship and being his partner on the streets of Baltimore. Stan is truely miseed and will not be forgoten.

Ed Taylor

Det Ed Taylor
Baltimore City Police

October 28, 2009

Its been 4 years today. We have been watching videos of you and the kids. I don't want them to forget your wonderful personality. We still and always will love and miss you. You have wonderful friends who still miss you and cherish your memory. We were so fortunate to have you if only for a short time. Keep looking out for us.

Love you,

Treva Reaves
Widow of Officer Reaves

October 28, 2009

To Officer Stanley Cornell Reaves, his family and his fellow officers with the Norfolk Police Department:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

October 28, 2009

Your memory is honored and revered on this fourth anniversary of your death. I pray for solace for your family.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 28, 2009

Stanley I will never forget you, your laugh and good hearted nature. You had a wonderful sense of humor and the ability to make every situation seem less stressful. Even though I didn't have the opportunity to meet your wife I do know that you were a heck of a husband, officer, man, son, brother and friend. You are truly missed.

Keith Kelley
former BCDC officer

October 20, 2009

It's been 3 years today since you were taken from us. I still can't believe it. We are still missing you like crazy.
Always in my heart. I love you.

Treva Reaves
Widow of Officer Reaves

October 28, 2008

To Officer Stanley Reaves and his loved ones:

On this the third anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Stanley. I am praying for solace for your family members today, and each day that they are on the survivors' path.

I am also thankful that your family, friends, and department got a just sentence for your brutal murder.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Stanley gave to his community and the citizens of Virginia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 28, 2005.

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 28, 2008

Rest in peace brother you have not been forgotten...

Treva, congrats on getting your Masters!!! A great accomplishment. B eproud, I am sure Stanley is.

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

October 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this third anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

October 28, 2008

Hey I finally finished grad. school. Seems like it took forever. Thanks for encouraging me to get my Master's. I feel like a piece of me is missing with you being gone. Seems like it was yesterday. I can't believe it still hurts so bad. I am trying my best to do this without you. It gets hard sometimes. Reagan was talking about how you use to use the shells from dinner at Olive Garden as puppets. Thanks for leaving us with so many good memories. Just wish you could still be with us. Ryan picked out his own sneakers yesterday. I know you would like them too. He is getting so big and completely has your sense of humor. I should have named him Stanley Jr. He was looking at our wedding pictures and wants you to come back so you can marry me again. I/We will never forget you. I will love you always Big Daddy....until next time. XOXO

Treva
Widow of Officer Reaves

August 15, 2008

I remember back in 2002 coming into the BPD Headquaters you were always checking IDs at the front desk..You had a very easing going attitude and even though I was a rookie you gave me respect.. even after I would say to you" you look like Heavy D!!" I wish you would have stayed In Bmore..Miss you ...Dean H222 ( now with Forest Hts Police,MD)

Ofc Dean
Baltimore City Police

April 21, 2008

You will never be forgotten Stanley

roni tomarelli
vested/retired NPD

April 3, 2008

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 3, 2008

God bless you Stanley.


bpd

February 27, 2008

My heart is aching so bad for you. I never thought that you would be taken away from us so soon. This is like a nightmare that I cannot wake up from. I know that you are in a better place and you are looking down on us but sometimes I don't know how I will make it without you. I miss your smile and seeing your face. Your presence just made me feel safe. Eventhough I have a lot of people around me supporting me I still feel like I am so alone without you. I wish I could have stopped you from going to work that day. Ely told me a funny motorcycle story about you today from before we met. I just laughed because it sounded just like something you would do. I wish I could lay in your arms again and listen to your heart beating. I miss you I love you
Your wife

Treva
Widow of Officer Reaves

October 30, 2007

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