Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends at the end of the third year 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

December 1, 2008

It's painful to look back and remember what we lost that day in Brooklyn. What a great man you were Dillon. You displayed bravery and honor that most of us will never know. We never will forget you brother, may God continue to look out for you and your family, we miss you very much

Robert Marcum
United States Marshals Service (former NYPD)

October 30, 2008

Your daughters are still our children.

Lt. Gonzalez
NYPD-70 Pct.

July 28, 2008

Dillon's life was spent protecting ours and keeping us safe. Remember him by doing likewise and sharing his story.

February 22, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are a true hero to us all.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

January 28, 2008

As a police recruit, my academy class attended the funeral of Officer Stewart in Brooklyn. It was something I'll never forget. Rest in peace Brother!

PO Brian DeCando
Paterson, NJ PD

January 6, 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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 2, 2008

YOU ARE GONE, BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR BRAVERY UNDER FIRE
YOU STAND AS A EXAMPLE TO THE NEW AS WELL AS THE OLD. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE

November 28, 2007

On this 2 year anniversary of your death, we pause to remember you, your family and friends. Your killer is behind bars forever and you have been awarded many awards, however that does not bring you back. We pray for your family and friends during the upcoming holiday season, may they find strength and remember all the good times you have shared. You are a true hero and will always be remembered.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

November 28, 2007

One of the finest things about this web site is seeing an officer with 20 pages of reflections. It pleases this writer that you hve so many reflections because of the love and respect indivudals had for you. You are distinguished as a hero just by the profession you chose.

You are remembered again today Sir and thank you for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Civilian

October 28, 2007

I believe that you dont know what you can/can't or will/won't do until instinct takes over and only then will there be a change. Det. Dillion Stewart continues to touch hearts with his bravery and dedication to his job. Thank you Dillion for the new police vest and may all wear it in your honor.

SSA1 D. HOLDER
NYPD SCHOOL SAFETY DIVISION

February 20, 2007

Hey Stewart, it's been a minute. I discovered this page a few minutes ago and decided to write. Stewart, it still hurts like hell to know that you are no longer here. I can't explain the pain and evil that I felt having to leave at the end my tour in the 71 Pct to go home and then have to walk past the car that you were driving on the night that you were cheated of life. See, the unmarked car was being held in the parking garage in the rear of the building. We cried like babies at your funeral, me, Johnson, Robinson. But I can smile now because I have memories of you Stewart. I remember having to do push up in the academy gym with you, running until we were out of breath. I remember Johnson and Robinson making jokes of your dirty a** white Maxima that you used to pick us up with to get to the Police Academy. Hey Stewart, do you remember when you were suppose to pick me up at the Broadway Junction train station? Hmmmmm,you forgot. You never showed up and I had to take a $60 cab drive to get to Rodman's Neck Range, almost got chewed out by the Sgt, and then you, Johnson, and Robinson were laughing at me. Sucks being the only chick, lol. That was our academy crew, Company 00-17!

It's been my pleasure to have known you Stewart.I will never ever forget you buddy.I have a section of my scrap book dedicated to your memory. I testify that you were one of the great ones.

I wish your family well. R.I.P. Detective Stew!

Tears in my eyes......
PO L. Green(early retirement 9/30/06)...guess I made it out.

P.O. L. Green
71 PCT NYPD, Academy class

January 25, 2007

Being assigned to the 70 Pct has been nothing, but rewarding. The opportunity to carry on in your legacy is a passion that has increased, to display your strength, honor, love and support which still carries on daily as your fellow Officers patrol on tour. It is with out a doubt that everyone misses you dearly, and it is important to us to never forget. Most people measure a man's life based on how many years he had, or how much work he's done, but rather we will measure your life based on the many smiles you gave, or the many hearts you touched, and more importantly the contributions you gave to life itself, just for living. Thank you DET. DILLON STEWART for living!

Police Cadet Rose
NYPD 70 Detective Squad

January 15, 2007

Detective Stewart's story has long left an impression on us and our family. We hope and pray in this holiday season that the good Detective's family enjoys their holiday season and that the culprit is brought to justice.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Sister and Brother-in-law
SargeantJonathan Dragus 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

December 24, 2006

What a hero...your dedication and sacrifice are honored and remembered as the first annviversary of your end of watch passes.
Rest in peace, sir.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 29, 2006

We all miss you very much Stewie...

Watching your family speak at the Botanical Gardens was one that brought me to tears... You and your family will always be a part of the 70 family forever...

R.I.P.

Fidelis Ad Mortem

"Buffalo Soldier"... A very moving video tribute indeed...

70 Pct 12X8
NYPD

November 29, 2006

Though a year has passed Dillion for those close to you the pain continues ....God Bless

Carmel Hennessy

November 29, 2006

Today many of us gathered at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens to reflect upon Dillon. I partnered up with Dillon many midnight tours in the 70. He really tried all the time to create comfort and ease amongst the people we would encounter, especially younger kids that were causing the problems. His smooth tone of voice and wisdom always took hold on those whom it was addressed. About a month ago, I kept thinking of him,and I did not realize that one year had gone by already. I guess I just miss the guy.
God Bless you Dillon, your friend, LUKEDUKE

P.O. Michael E. Lukowski
NYPD and friend

November 28, 2006

One year already. And we haven't forgotten your sacrifice.......not for one day.

PO 70pct.
NYPD

November 28, 2006

GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
HE GAVE HIS "ALL".

MOTHER OF A FALLEN OFFICER

November 28, 2006

Detective Stewart,

On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

November 28, 2006

True Hero's and the sacrifices they make will never be forgotten. Detective Stewart, you are a true Hero. May god be with your family as you continue your beat on Heaven's streets.

SPO
Salem, VA

November 28, 2006

D,

Almost a year since you left us.

Miss you man. Miss you a lot.

PO
nypd

November 25, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten. May the Lord of all comfort continue to wrap his loving arms around the wife and children of Detective Stewart. JOANIE

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

November 10, 2006

God Bless you

none given
NYPD

October 24, 2006