Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I grew up with Stevie - our birthdays were one day apart and as kids, that was enough to start a fast friendship. When I think about him I see his smiling face with that mischevious glint in his eye. He always found ways to get into trouble, and often I joined him in those persuits. The last time I saw him was the night before I moved away - we went joy riding in his mom's El Camino, chucking fire crackers out the windows as we went. We got chased by a local cop and thought we got away, but the cop had recognized the car and waited for us at his house. As I left him that night, he was explaining to the officer why he didn't have his license with him - a license he wouldn't be eligible for for another year.

Stevie's knowledge of how to get into trouble would have made him a great cop. No one would have been able to pull a fast on him. I cried when I heard he was killed, and again when I saw the Unsolved Mysteries episode about him.

I pray that someday they catch whoever killed him, and I hope there's a special room in hell for that person who stole the life of such a wonderful, fun loving guy.

Bill Seiger

April 13, 2006

I worked with Steve before he went to Mountainair, and the memories of working with him still bring a smile to my face. We were always in trouble together, and always stuck together. He was a really good guy, and I still miss him and his sneaky grin. I was so proud when he became an officer there, and devastated to learn of his death and how it was originally reported as a suicide. Anyone that knew him knew better, and I was so glad to know that his death was reopened and reclassified as a homicide. I hope someday someone finally is arrested for his murder, and in the meantime my thoughts are with his family. Stevie, I still have my fishing pole in my truck dude, and will come and get your keys anytime!

Donna Brubach
City of Albuquerque Security

August 19, 2005

I was watching an old episode of Unsolved Mysteries when I learned about your death. I was hoping to get on odmp and learn that they found your killer and your family can atleast have that peace of mind. Unfortunately that was not the case.

For your family, my thoughts are with you. I know that no matter how many years pass, Steve will always be in your hearts and in your lives in all you do.

I hope that one day the technology and the clues will come forward to help your family find out what happened. Until then, I have no doubts that you are always watching over the ones you love.

Emily Beal
Widow of Jason Beal EOW 1/15/00

July 14, 2005

As a former leo in NM, I remember hearing about Steve and how there were no leads and I was saddened not only by his sacrifice, at such an early age, and for his loving family, who had him for such a short time before he was ripped from their lives; but that his assailant may never be brought to pay for his crime. I pray that his and all our fallen HEROS sacrifices are never forgotten and hope and pray that GOD and time has eased his families' burden.
If man cannot, then may GOD bring swift justice to his unknown assailant.

Art Lindsey
Texas Youth Commission

February 16, 2005

I never realy knew what I wanted to do with my life when I was younger. It seemed as if every adult in my life was a cop or married to one. I always thought it would be great to grow up and be just like my dad, but I was never quite convinced that it was for me. One day out of the blue, there was Steve. He was so proud that he was a cop. He showed me all the "cop" stuff that he had. I remember looking at him like he was superman, the same way I would look at my dad and his dad. I knew then that I too would be a cop some day.

Well, Steve, here I am.
Officer P.S. Monteith #778
Boynton Beach Police Department Florida

Officer, Patrick S. Monteith
1996-1999 Valencia County S.O.NM,2001 - present, Boynton Beach P.D.FL.