Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Peter Richard Stephan

Indiana State Police, Indiana

End of Watch Friday, October 11, 2019

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Reflections for Trooper Peter Richard Stephan

Rest In Peace Trooper Condolences to your Family

Corporal Stephen Sullivan
Federal Reserve Bank Law Enforcement Retired

October 14, 2019

Thank you for your time and service.

Dominick Murry

October 14, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with the family and his agency.

Earl and Laura Fisher
Retired City of Phoenix and wife

October 14, 2019

Bo was a classmate of mine in college. While I did not know him well, it was apparent that he was a man of faith, selflessness, and integrity. He set the standard for others to follow and those who knew him are better because of it. May we all strive to be like him so that his memory will live on. My deepest condolences to his family, you will be in my prayers.

Officer Ryan Enochs
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

October 14, 2019

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

October 13, 2019

Rest In Peace Trooper Stephan Thank you for your service Sir. May God give peace and comfort to your family and friends and your Law enforcement family.

Retired Chief Tommy Davis
Henderson Police Department

October 13, 2019

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department

October 13, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Trooper Peter R. Stephan. Please know we are eternally grateful for Trooper Stephan’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Trooper Stephan, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Indiana State Police for Peter’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Trooper Stephan’s wife and daughter.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27


Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

October 13, 2019

Rest in Peace

Prayers for his family.

FF Ron Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

October 13, 2019

Stephan family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Trooper Stephan thank you for your Service to your Community,State and Department. Most of all Thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept

October 13, 2019

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 13, 2019

Rest in Peace Trooper Stephan.

Joseph Hart-Bowley

October 13, 2019

So sad that You left us way to early. Your career was just starting. Thank you for your service and dedication to duty. May God bless you and your family. I hope your family always knows that you will always be in our hearts and minds. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Semper Fi Brother....

State Traffic Officer 7185 and United St
California Highway Patrol/SLA Area 530

October 13, 2019

God Bless You And May He Hold You And Your Family In His Arms. Richard Jones. ...jbaits...

We can never give back enough to those we've lost. And to their families for whom they survived. In the protection and service of total strangers.

October 13, 2019

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

October 13, 2019

RIP BROTHER!!

Stephen Bruet PPO
NCDPS

October 13, 2019

Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS for they shall be called SON'S of GOD. Matthew 5:9

Investigator Jimmy Boyd
Maryland

October 13, 2019

Thank you for the time you served us <3

Kara

October 13, 2019

Sincere and deep condolences to his family, work peers and all of those who knew him.

May the 'wall' of strength of all other LEO's lift the surviving family through these difficult days & weeks ahead. Tradition, Honor, Respect to all.

October 13, 2019

Thank you for you service Trooper Stephan. Rest In Peace as your brothers and sisters now take your watch. Prayers to your family, friends, and fellow Troopers.

Detective
Columbia County Sheriff, Oregon

October 13, 2019

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the ISP during this most difficult and tragic time.....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

October 13, 2019

May God welcome you with open arms. May he comfort your family until the day you are all together again. To his wife and daughter always know your husband and dad was an american hero that did a job that most can't do. My respects always.

Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

October 13, 2019

RIP Trooper Stephan. Sincere condolences to his family and fellow colleagues for their tragic loss. Salute and Respect from South African Police Service

Constable Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

October 13, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue. Never forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 13, 2019

Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. May your sacrifice and memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

October 13, 2019

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