Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

officer zourkas, your family and niles pd will stay in our prayers. thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff
Effingham County Sheriff's Office

April 9, 2005

Steve-
I woke up this morning to the newsman saying that a Niles Police officer was killed, my heart dropped. I tried calling you Steve but you never returned my phone call. I can't believe that I am never going to see you smile or hear your laugh again. Thank you for being such a great friend and all the great memories. I am going to miss you more than you will ever know. Steve you are my hero and God gave you your wings today.

Friend, Sandi

April 9, 2005

Officer Zourkas,

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

April 9, 2005

Rest in peace brother. God Bless you and your family.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgteon, Missouri PD

April 9, 2005

On Behalf of our department I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. Zorkus. Our prayers will be with you during this time of tragedy.

Ofc. William Ward
Mahomet IL Police Dept.

April 9, 2005

God Speed Brother.

Chicago Police Dept.

April 9, 2005

Officer Zourkas, you have fought the ultimate battle and will never be forgotten. May God watch over you, your family and the rest of the Niles Police Department.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

April 9, 2005

Thank you for serving in the thin blue line with us Brother. Rest easy, now the watch is ours.

Deputy J. Otto
Linn County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

April 9, 2005

Rest in Peace

Corrections Officer
Michigan Dept.of Corrections

April 9, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

April 8, 2005

Thank you for your serving your city well and keeping all those in that city sage. You will be missed but not forgotten. It is not how these officers lived that made them hero's, it is how they died.

Jason Larson
Student

April 8, 2005

Officer Zourkas,
You and your family are in our prayers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Off. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

April 8, 2005

Your tour of duty has ended by having given the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your service to your department and community.
You will not be forgotten by those whose lives you touched.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and
your fellow officers as they mourn your untimely loss.

† Rest In Peace, Officer Zourkus, May God Bless You †

Jeffrey Williams
Highland, Indiana

April 8, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Steven Zourkas. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

April 8, 2005

My condolences to the family and friends of Officer Steven Zourkas. You can stand at parade rest now,we have your watch. Godspeed,Sir

A-SQUAD
W.P.D Woodbridge CT

April 8, 2005

From all members of the Louisiana State Police, our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and all your brothers and sisters in blue. GOD BLESS YOU...

Tpr Joel V. Heard #2155
Louisiana State Police Troop-F

April 8, 2005

To Officer Zourkas family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD< Fl 11/6/86

April 8, 2005

Rest well sir, your dedication and sacarfice will not be forgotten.

Tpr D McGuckin
Michigan State Police, Post 38

April 8, 2005

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of Officer Steven Zorkus, May god bless you for your service to your community and country.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

April 8, 2005

May God lay his hand on all that knew Officer Zorkus. To his family my heart goes out to you in this dark time. Staven gave the ultimate sacrifice and left this world a Hero. God Speed and thank you for your life.

Russ

PO II Russell Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

April 8, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR CO WORKERS.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU . WIFE OF WILLIAM ROLNIAK(EOW) 2-4-04

April 8, 2005

I am sad to see another brother make the ultimate sacrafice. My thoughts and prayers to the family of Officer Zorkus and to his fellow workers. I will see you when my tour of duty on this earth is over.

Patrolman Todd Fleetwood
North Vernon Police Department

April 8, 2005

May your family find peace and strength in this difficult time. Thank you for serving those you have never met. We know that you will continue to watch out for all of us and protect us with those who have left us all to quickly. Thank you for your faithfulness and your willingness to serve. You will never be forgotten by those who loved you. My deepest sympathies to your family and collegues. Thank you for making life safer for all of us. You will be in my prayers.

Lauren
Neice of Dep Tim Dunn EOW 10/26/2004

April 8, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOST OF OFFICER ZORKUS. MAY HE ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. MY BROTHER, YOU SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 8, 2005

My prayers are with Officer Zorkus' family, friends, and the Niles Police Department. May you find comfort for your heartache, peace in the days ahead. Thank you for your service Officer Zorkus.

Officer Michele Vallor
Seattle Police Department

April 8, 2005