Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer John L. Stephens

Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Tuesday, December 5, 1967

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Reflections for Police Officer John L. Stephens

Officer Stephens ~

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Concerned Citizens/Iowa

May 15, 2007

Father, I've worked hard and long to get this honor for you. You deserved it a long time ago, and now it has come. I am very proud to be your son, and I miss you very much.

Ricky D
Son

May 4, 2007

Well finally big brother, you get the honor you deserved. It has been a long time coming, but I am so proud of you! I still miss you a lot, but I know you would be so pleased with this and so would dad and mom.

Sandy Price
Sister

August 14, 2006

I never knew you but I knew Debbie and Rick and I know they both missed and Loved you very much. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Council Bluffs.

Jo Ann Strazdas

August 14, 2006

You placed yourself in harm's way and made the ultimate sacrifice for principles and values you believed in. Your courage can never truly be questioned. You will always be my hero and you will always be missed. Rest in peace and let God handle it from here.

Lieutenant Edward Dougherty, Retired
Anaheim P. D. CA. and Half-Brother

August 14, 2006

Thank you for your years of dedication and service. We'll always miss you and love you..

Ricky D. Stephens
Son

August 13, 2006

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.MAY GOD BLESS.

GILBERT DANIEL

August 12, 2006

Officer Stephens,
It has taken almost 39 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Council Bluffs.

R.I.P.
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August 12, 2006

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