New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Friday, October 24, 2025
Reflections for Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
January 24, 2026
RIP Brother.... My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency as you are finally laid to rest..
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
January 23, 2026
Rest in Peace Sgt. Greene. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Greene Family and the New York State Police.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
January 23, 2026
RIP
Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD
January 22, 2026
Zone Sergeant Greene, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 20-year commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the New York State Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
January 21, 2026
On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Zone Sergeant Steven Greene. Please know we are eternally grateful for Steven’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Zone Sergeant Steven Greene, Point 27 sent 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 New York State Police Department in Albany, New York for Steven’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 also 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 Zone Sergeant Steven Greene’s family.
Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Steven.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27
Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
972-978-5325
Linda Rhodes
January 20, 2026
May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
January 17, 2026
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain (Retired)
Pittsburgh PD
January 16, 2026
Thank you for your service Sergeant Steven W. Greene !!!!!
Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept
January 15, 2026
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
January 15, 2026
Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene, shield 1389, class of 10/19/81 was a very kind and decent person. He will always be remembered for his professional service to the people of New York State.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police - Troop "D"
January 15, 2026
My deepest condolences to the entire family of Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene. May Steven's soul forever Rest in Peace.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police - Troop D
January 15, 2026
Rest in peace. Thank you for your service. Prayers to family, friends and colleagues.
Retired Analyst & LT T.C. Brown
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Survivor
January 14, 2026
RIP Brother.... My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
January 14, 2026
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County Police Department, New York.
January 14, 2026
Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene,
Thank you for your brave service to all of us. I am so sorry that you suffered from this illness all these years. My condolences to your family, friends and to your Department as they grieve your passing. Rest In Peace, Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Leesburg. FL
January 14, 2026
RIP
Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD
January 14, 2026
Dear Superintendent Steven G. James:
I hope this reflection finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you, and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene a brave and dedicated lawman. Taken from us as a result of cancer that he developed following his response to the Pentagon on the morning of September 11, 2001, and during his subsequent assignment to the search and recovery efforts after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.
The news of Sergeant Greene’s death has deeply saddened me. The sacrifice that he made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like him. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Greene’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.
In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Sergeant Greene had on countless lives throughout his life and career. The memories of his dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
To you, Superintendent James, and the entire New York State Police, I want to express my gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.
Having served 45+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, I stand with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.
May the memories of Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene be a source of strength and may his legacy inspire others to follow in his footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice he made to keep us safe.
With deepest sympathy,
Chief of Police (retired) Don P. Jensen Sr.
January 13, 2026
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
January 13, 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene and the extended law enforcement family of the New York State Police, New York.
End of Watch Friday, October 24, 2025
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who cannot. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
January 13, 2026
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
January 13, 2026
Thank you Zone Sergeant Greene for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of and visitors to the State of NY. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family, friends and coworkers. May you rest in peace. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God!
Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem, NC Police Department
January 12, 2026
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
January 12, 2026
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or power -
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 12, 2026
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, friends, and comrades 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 the Lord Christ Jesus, and by His Power, His Authority, and His Sacrificial Blood, I believe and pray for America’s Fallen Peace Officers and all those left behind. Amen.
God’s Mission for Law Enforcement:
“For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose.” (Romans 13:3-4 TLB)
Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses found in “The Law Enforcement Officer’s Christian Standard Bible”:
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8)
[Jesus taught]: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons [children] of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
[Jesus taught]: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
[Jesus taught]: “No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13)
“Even when I go through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)
“Jesus said to her [Martha], “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” (John 11:25)
“And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
“Hate evil and love good; establish justice at the city gate.” (Amos 5:15a)
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained / Licensed, Independent Christian Clergy
Independent Law Enforcement Chaplain
Ministering to the Law Enforcement Community
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers – USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
January 12, 2026