Gainesville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, June 15, 1980
Reflections for Police Officer Shannon Ray Stephenson
Rest in peace brother
Captain, Curtis Shewchuk
Retired, Gainesville Police Dept
July 18, 2025
God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.
Holy Scripture References:
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, NACM
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
June 15, 2025
45-years ago today we lost a great warrior but more than that we lost a compassionate husband, father and friend.
Rest in peace Brother!
Retired Jeff Fortier
Gainesville Police Department
June 15, 2025
Remembering you today on the anniversary of a tragic loss!
RIP Brother
Jeff Fortier
June 15, 2024
This weekend is the 44th anniversary of your passing. You’re missed and remembered.
Captain Curtis Shewchuk
Retired, Gainesville Police Dept
June 14, 2024
Remembering you Shannon
Captain Curtis Shewchuk
GPD, Retired
April 28, 2024
Always remembered….,
Captain, Curtis Shewchuk
Partner, GPD
June 15, 2023
Always remembered…
We miss you.
Captain Curtis Shewchuk
Partner GPD
June 19, 2022
Remembering you today and always. Rest In Peace brother.
Anonymous
Gainesville PD
June 15, 2022
Remembering you, always…
Captain, Curtis Shewchuk
Former GPD
January 28, 2022
Always on our minds, always in our prayers.
Captain, Curtis Shewchuk
Partner and friend
October 15, 2021
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15-13)
Friend
June 20, 2021
I remember you as a great friend, outstanding officer, and devoted father/husband.
You have been missed!
It is my prayer that Beth and Julie are living a Blessed life!
Rest In Peace Brother!
Jeff Fortier
Former GPD officer
June 16, 2021
I remember you as a great friend and an outstanding officer!
I pray that Beth and Julie are living a wonderful life!
Miss you...Rest in People Brother!
Jeff Fortier
Former GPD Officer
June 15, 2021
I still remember you as a great friend and an outstanding officer.
I pray that Beth and Julie are living a wonderful life...
Rest easy Brother!
Jeff Fortier
Former Gainesville PD
June 15, 2021
Thinking about you today. You are missed and loved by many.
Captain Curtis Shewchuk
Partner
March 11, 2021
Its sad that a little girl and her father never got the chance to experience that joy of having a relationship. RIP Hero
A Grateful Citizen rs
November 15, 2020
I wish I could remember my dad, so it’s nice to read all these messages. My mom (Beth) and I are both doing well. Thank you for the kind thoughts.
Julie (Stephenson) Navickas
Daughter
June 20, 2020
Hey, It was a rough Father’s Day night for our squad...Rest in Peace Brother!
You’re definitely missed!
Continued prayers for Beth and Julie.
Anonymous
GPD
June 15, 2020
Rest in peace Officer Stephenson.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
Thinking of you 40 years later...that was a rough night and a huge loss for our GPD squad. Rest In Peace
Anonymous
GPD
June 15, 2020
40 years, still remembered
Judith McLoughlin
Gainesville Police
June 14, 2020
It’s been 40 years. Hard to believe. You are missed.
Captain Curtis Shewchuk
Partner and friend
June 1, 2020
It’s been 40 years. Hard to believe. You are missed.
Captain Curtis Shewchuk, Retired
Partner and friend
June 1, 2020
Rest in peace Officer Stephenson.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 17, 2020