Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Favela family. I can't imagine what the family is going through right now. I just wanted to let you all know that your story touched my life and i will continue to pray for the family. God Bless!

Naurene
Resident of Hawaii

November 30, 2006

Officer Favela,
Our family grieves with your wife and children as they adjust to their new reality. Our prayers are with them and your fellow officers, friends, family members, and the Honolulu community. You will not be forgotten. God speed, sir.

Family of Patrolman Clifton Miller
Rossford, Ohio. P.D. EOW 05/14/1966

November 29, 2006

When he fell, we held our breath...and then heard he was in Queens in critical but holding. Hours and then days went by and we believed he'd recover. Our hearts hurt when we heard he lost his leg...but we still thought he'd be trudging through and we'll just band together around him! And then...

the morning of November 26, 2006 came....and the blue line (2000+ strong)on Oahu wept. And word spread and the rest of the blue on our islands and the mainland (and world wide) wept with us.
As I sat in my garage with my husband (both of us HPD)watching him doing his thing around the home, he received a call from another former solo bike officer telling us that Ofcr. FAVELA didn't make it and had passed away. My heart just broke (and I know my husband's did, too, as well as the former solo bike officer who delivered the news) and I cried. I sat there and looked around my home--at my husband, my children, my everything, and all I could think of was Steve's wife. How I could gaze upon my husband and children and this wonderful wife of Steve's was probably at home, screaming in her head with memories and the sheer volume of consoling her babies and family, and all the while having to plan the funeral of her beloved. Sistah, to you I say that I can not say how you feel at this time. But I do feel you. And...I can say that you have thousands of hearts and minds behind you, every step of the way.
Braddah Steve...You the man. My husband held call sign #3846 for the five years before you went to Solo Bike and his heart just breaks thinking of your passing...so soon after his good friend, Ryan Goto. I think all of us, especially here in HPD, whether we know each other or not...there's a kinship that cannot be broken. We, each of us, know where we came from. How hard the walk is...the going there...the getting there...the continued walk...that just bonds us like nothing else.

I hear constantly at the station about your smile and your pride in your family and what a genuinely nice, humble, and kind man you were. Although you were just one class after me, I will always regret not having known you in person. But, brother, did you eva have one awesome class! Your classmates, in my career, have been a laugh and a privilege to work with with the guys I have had, again, the privilege to work with. Your sergeant from recruit school...I know must be feeling your loss like a blow to her heart. She (and your class supervisors--Kaleo, Dawn, Kevin, and Mark) raised you well in the department and I'm sure you made her proud.

Our heartfelt condolences to your family and may God bless them all on this hard journey.

...It's not all over,
It's just begun.
This is not my final tune,
I'll sing a new song.
It's not all over,
I'm not really alone.
My time on earth is ending...
Now, I'm going home.

God keep you, always, brother. Until later, 10-8 for now.

Your braddah and sistah in HPD
Honolulu Police Department

November 29, 2006

Steve, you are an inspiration to all.Your kindness and big heart makes us all want to be like you.You will always be in our hearts and your memory will live on forever. Steve we will miss you very much.

ALOHA...

Louis Martin
High School Classmate

November 29, 2006

"I answer the heroic question 'Death, where is thy sting?' with 'It is here in my heart and mind and memories.'" -- Maya Angelou

I knew little of this great servant of God who has been called Home to Heaven to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yet, I will NEVER forget for the rest of my life, the men and women who put their lives on the line each and every day to secure our freedom and protect us from harm. Officer Steve Favela made the final sacrifice, he lost his life in the line of duty while protecting the President of the United States.

To Mrs. Barbara Favela, her precious young children, to the Favela `Ohana, and to the Honolulu Police Department, I wish you love and peace beyond all understanding.

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".
A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".


Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,
Moana V.C. Molale
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii (Big Island)

Moana Molale
Private Citizen

November 29, 2006

Let the sunshine keep shining lightly onto your face,
May the clouds shield, cool you from the harsh weather for the long journey ahead; the rain refresh you when parched.
And may the wind be steady to your back to guide you safely homeward.

Glenn Chan
State of Hawaii Sheriffs Department

November 29, 2006

To Steve's Parents, Brothers, and Sister:

My heart and thoughts are with you as you deal with the loss of your son and brother. He was an exceptional individual who touched many lives including my own. He lived his life right and you should be very proud of him. Thank you for sharing him with us if even for a brief moment. It has meant a lot to me and many others.

Andrew Marn

Andrew Marn
Roosevelt High School - Life Friend

November 29, 2006

Bruddah Steve and Family,

I am still in shock over this. I can't believe your gone. I can still remember "Field Trips" and "Da S.K.A.M. Plan". Seems like just yesterday. All it took was one semester in high school and we were life long buddies. Like a brother I never had. It's been a while since we've talked. I've always had your number but always thought that tomorrow would come another opportunity. I guess I can't help but to miss the boat again. I am proud to have known you and been able to call you my friend. You will forever be in my heart and live on in my memories. Until we meet again my buddy. You will be missed. R.I.P.
-"Beefcake"

To Barbara and the kids: My heart is with you and you have my sincerest condolences. If there is anything that I can do to help, do not hesitate to ask. Cherish each other every moment of everyday like there is no tomorrow. I think Steve will be smiling.

To GOD: Take care of my buddy, Steve until the rest of us get there. Amen.

Andrew Marn
Roosevelt High School - Life Friend

November 29, 2006

Officer Favela,

On behalf of the members of Blue Knights Missouri Chapter VII, we send our sympathies to your family and friends. God bless you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

November 29, 2006

I remember Steve when I was assigned to the Honolulu Police Training Academy. I remember him as a quiet man with so much potential. Your family grieves as we all do, with so much pain and sorrow but we can take comfort knowing you are in a better place. Until we meet again, may the wind be in your face and the sun on your back, Ride on.

Morris DeRego Lieutenant, Retired
Honolulu Police Department

November 29, 2006

Steve, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I remember you from high school, as well as a fellow beat partner. You were always laughing and smiling. You will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Brother.

To the Favela family, I am very sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful person, officer and an awesome football player.

Former Officer
Honolulu Police Department

November 29, 2006

I have never met you yet A part of me feels like you are family, I am a cops kid and recently lost my father in law who was an officer. When a part of the family is taken away I feel like a part of my heart is too. My thoughts and prayers are with teh Favela family. I am so proud of you for your services and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a brave man who gave the ultimate sacrifice. you and your family with always be in my thoughts and prayers

Johanna
proud daughter of a Kern County sheriffs Officer

November 29, 2006

If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We'd express all our unspoken love;
We'd have countless things to say.

If we could bring you back again,
We'd say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.

If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You'd know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.

Private Citizen
Honolulu, HI

November 29, 2006

To the Favela family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you now and forever. I considered Steve one of my very best friends in high school, I cried like a baby when I saw him off to basic training. He kept telling me "No tears, no tears." I know how much his family meant to him even back then. There are so many memories that it is hard to choose which one to reflect on, they were ALL good. Steve gave his entire heart to the people he loved and I know that he will be sorely missed. The impact that he has had on my life as well as many, many others will be with us forever. Thank you God for allowing us to borrow one of your angels.

Loke (Silva) Carreira
Friend

November 29, 2006

Favela Ohana! My family and I grieve for the loss of your beloved husband, father, son, brother. He gave his life serving our proud nation and his dedication will always be remembered. To his brothers riding solo (HPD) and to Barbara and his keikis our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Aloha Ke Akua
Solomon Ohana

Leonora Solomon - former Kalihi girl

November 29, 2006

Officer Favela,

It is well known throughout the Secret Service that the success of a protective detail is due in large part of the help and cooperation of our local police counterparts. The sacrafice that you have made, was done so in ensuring the sucess of the recent visit Of the President to Honolulu. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers as will be your family and co-workers. Watch over us in the law enforcement community so that we will have the strength and commitment to perform our duties to the best of our abilities. Rest in Peace!!

Special Agent Keith Gessner
U.S. Secret Service - Presidential Protective Division

November 29, 2006

Rest in peace officer

Jayson Mills

November 29, 2006

God bless Officer Favela's Family. Most Officers love this job, but those of use that ride Motors truely love what we do. Rest ashured that Officer Favela loved what he was doing and that he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Motor 20
Ft. Lauderdale Police Department

November 29, 2006

I knew of Steve in high school and ran into him this past summer during some security training exercises... For that short time we talked, I really got to know how nice and warm-hearted of a person he was... To his wife and children, my thoughts and prayers go out to you... We will all miss you Steve, Godbless.

Deputy Sheriff
State of Hawaii

November 29, 2006

I knew of Steve in high school and ran into him this past summer during some security training exercises... For that short time we talked, I really got to know how nice and warm-hearted of a person he was... To his wife and children, my thoughts and prayers go out to you... We will all miss you Steve, Godbless.

Deputy Sheriff
State of Hawaii

November 29, 2006

To the Favela Family,
On behalf of the Agpaoa family, the 428th Combat Support (Iraq) and the 456th Replacement Det (Kuwait), our deepest condolensences go out to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve will always be remembered as our brother, friend and hero.

SFC Marlou Agpaoa
456th Rep. Co.
US Army (Camp Ali Al Salem LSA-Kuwait)

SFC MARLOU AGPAOA
FAMILY FRIEND

November 29, 2006

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

November 29, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with The Favela Family, friends and co-workers. May you rest in peace Officer Steve Favela.

Sabrina Zussman (Keliiheleua) Indiana

November 29, 2006

Ofc. Favela and family,

Thank you for your dedication to the job and the ultimate sacrifice you have made. You will be in the hearts and thoughts of all of us. God Bless you and your family.

Agent
U.S. Secret Service

November 29, 2006

God Bless You, Officer Favela! I deeply regret the loss your family has to feel with your passing in the greatest service to your community. May they feel God's comfort and care always.

Paula Stewart
Private Honolulu Citizen

November 29, 2006