Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You have not been forgotten.

Retired Major
WCSO

October 29, 2025

I spent today in dispatch, and I thought of you all day. What I’d give to have been answering 517 today. I miss you so very much, every single day, but today even more so. You are loved infinitely and missed desperately.

Amber Pugh (Fortune)
Family Friend

June 21, 2025

Today is 20 years, was the hardest to say goodbye, some day I'll get to see you again, not a day goes by that I don't think of you, and miss you beyond words, the world is darker without you, but I know your in a better place, I'll always carry you in my heart ❤️

Patti Griffin
Wife

June 21, 2025

Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

"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 staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained Independent NACM Minister
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

June 21, 2025

Today marks 19 years. Most days it feels like just yesterday. Other days a lifetime. Not a single day goes by that I don’t miss you. There will never be another person like you, and the world is a little darker without your light and love.

You’d be so proud of your kids and grands. They’re amazing people and carry your legacy daily.

Someday I will get to hug your neck and hear your frequent laugh. Until then, I’ll love and miss you always.

Amber Fortune
Family Friend

June 18, 2024

Today marks 19 years. Most days it feels like just yesterday. Other days a lifetime. Not a single day goes by that I don’t miss you. There will never be another person like you, and the world is a little darker without your light and love.

You’d be so proud of your kids and grands. They’re amazing people and carry your legacy daily.

Someday I will get to hug your neck and hear your frequent laugh. Until then, I’ll love and miss you always.

Amber Fortune
Family Friend

June 17, 2024

I think of you every single day. You are so very loved and missed! Hug my Nana and Papa for me. I know you are rejoicing with them!

Amber Fortune
Friend

August 1, 2023

Happy birthday! I selfishly wish you were here to celebrate with your girls and grand babies, but rejoice that you’re in Heaven. I miss you every single day. I’ll be back behind the mic dispatching soon, and I pray as I did for ten years that you’ll be proud of me. I love you always.

Amber Fortune
Friend

February 8, 2022

Dad it's been forever since I have wrote on here We just post on Facebook mainly! As you know I now have 6 grandbabies the same as you had when she took you away from us!! I tell them daily if your Papa was here no one would be able too stand yall cause he would have yall beyond ROTTEN! The kids just think they are spoiled now lol I would love for you to be here so they could know you! Not a day goes by that your not talked about you was the glue that kept us all together You are missed beyond Measure! Keep watching over us all but especially your boys that put that uniform everyday to continue making you proud by serving and protecting I am Proud of all 4 of my brothers that still chose to follow your Dreams but oh how I would love for them too have chosen a different job it's just not the same for our law enforcement as it was 20 years ago So Please dad keep Patrolling with them and bringing them home to us each and ever shift! I know your proud of Amber as she is your only daughter that stayed wearing a badge she is trying her best too make a huge impact on the young that have got off on the wrong start be with her and keep giving her your patience and advise!!! We Love you always and forever our Hero

Christy Grow
Daughter

March 27, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police

June 21, 2020

Not forgotten

Major
WCSO

June 14, 2020

Love and miss you so much!! Always remember #517 #myhero
Love your daughter
Kim

Kimberly
daughter

June 9, 2020

It's hard to believe it's almost been 15 Years it's seems like yesterday, I'll never forget that evening! Time and days never gets any easier! I hang on to the memories think of you day in day out you'll always remain in my heart! There has been many of times I'd give anything to hear your voice and wish that you was still with us. But God had better plans we miss you and you'll never be forgotten until we meet again keep the watch

Patti Griffin
Wife

June 8, 2020

Dylan is learning to drive and you’re not here to pull him over and give him a hard time. That crushes me. I miss you so much. Not a single day passes...

Amber Fortune
Friend

April 27, 2020

We have lost another brother in Arkansas to join you. Drive by your accident scene every week and remember you. The flowers were nice to see again this year. So, many drive by them and have no clue why they are there. As for me..... NEVER FORGOTTEN..... Prayers for your family...

Major Norman Hale
White County AR

July 19, 2019

I love and miss you SO much!! I know you and Papa are in Heaven having a big time, most likely picking on someone. Life just isn’t the same without you.

Amber Fortune

March 10, 2019

Not a day goes by. I miss you so much. I wish you were here more than anything. You're great grand baby is here, and she's beautiful. I hate you aren't here to see all these grands grow up. They'd love you as we did, and still do. Love and miss you terribly!

Amber Fortune

February 17, 2017

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 21, 2015

As another memorial goes by and we lost another to gunfire in Arkansas, remember seeing your accident. You are not forgotten. Every day I say "be safe" to fellow officers and each time it is in remembrance of your loss.
Never Forgotten.

Capt.
WCSO

May 20, 2015

Not Forgotten

Capt.
WCSO

March 12, 2015

I have so many fond memories of George. I think about him all the time, he will never be forgotten.

Denise Ayers (civilian)
A friend

February 20, 2015

Have not forgotten...

Capt.
WCSO

December 3, 2014

Not a day goes by dad that I don't set and wonder how things wld be if u wasn't took away from us! As u know I have my hands full with the kids I guess its what I get for breaking my promise and walking out of my marriage... All I can do is pray and put it in gods hands that they will turn out at least half as great as all of us did lord knows you did a great job raising all of us I'm very thankful for all I and mom did to give us a wonderful life! I love and miss u more than any will ever understand love u dad

Christy Griffin

May 31, 2014

Hey George,
It's been a while since I've been on here but I have thought of you constantly. I'm doing a project for school regarding fallen officers and of course you are my primary thought. I miss you so much and I can't seem to stop crying and get any work done. If you were here you'd laugh and tell me to cut it out, but I just can't help it. My heart is just breaking. Thank you for keeping watch over all of us, especially your brothers and sisters in blue. I pray you continue to keep us all lined out from Heaven. I love and miss you more than these words can convey!

Amber Fortune
Dispatch/Friend

April 11, 2014

Another year has arrived and I still think of you my friend. I know that you are up there watching over us all.

Capt. Fred Cheek ( Ret.)
WCSO

January 10, 2014