LSP972 has passed away

[LSP552]

As many here know, LSP972, Steve Campbell, has been battling brain cancer. He passed away this evening. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Steve was a Vietnam veteran and Army Ranger prior to joining Louisiana State Police. He spent time in Patrol, Training, and Gaming Investigations. He was a long-time firearms instructor, SWAT member and the supervisor of the LSP Firearms Training Unit for several years. Steve was a pretty gifted shooter in general, and one of the better revolver shooters, being a PPC High Master and 1490 club member. After retiring from LSP, Steve went to work at the LSP Crime Lab doing ballistics/firearms stuff.

If I ever know my time is coming, I hope I face it with the same courage he did.

Ken

[Le Français]

May he rest in peace.

[FNFAN]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Enjoyed his contributions to the forum a lot.

He will no doubt be missed in many venues.

[Greg]

Sorry to learn this and RIP.

F**K Cancer.

[BigT]

My condolences to all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

[Malamute]

Very sorry to hear it. We PMed some about various things, I would have really enjoyed meeting him in person.

[SeriousStudent]

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. I greatly valued his advice, especially his in-depth knowledge of revolvers.

I hope his family and friends find comfort and strength during this trying time. They are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Robert Mitchum]

Condolences for his family & friends.
RIP.
They are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Ed L]

Sad to hear. Words are inadequate.

I enjoyed reading his posts.

[Joe in PNG]

Condolences to his friends and family.
He will be missed.

[Duelist]

Always a gentleman, source of knowledge, voice of experience.

Prayers for his family and friends.

Till we meet in Valhalla.

[luckyman]

Oh no! I was hoping he had a little more quality time.

Just hearing his courage through the words he wrote recently was a lesson for me.

[TGS]

My condolences to his family and Trooper brethren.

If you hear of anything we can do to help along any survived family, please let us know.

[Jay Cunningham]

Damn. Sorry to hear that.

[scott]

God damn it. I was only an occasional correspondent, but I miss him disproportionately to our interactions.
Requiem aeternam dona ei Domine.

[taadski]

:(


Fair winds, Sir.

[Rex G]

Rest in peace, LSP972.

My condolences to family and friends.

[AMC]

RIP brother. I just poured out the cup of tea I made, and filled it with whiskey. Here's to you, 972.

[farscott]

Very sorry to learn this.

My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

[WobblyPossum]

My condolences to all his loved ones. I always enjoyed reading his posts. His courage when he wrote about his cancer was inspiring. RIP.


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[Hambo]

Rest in peace, brother. My prayers and condolences for his family and friends.

[Matt O]

So incredibly sorry to hear this. I hope is at peace now.

Thoughts, condolences and prayers to his friends and loved ones.

[Pacioli]

I remember meeting Steve. It was a few years back at a Given's class. My 1911 choked. At the next break he wandered down the line and says "you trust your gun as much today as you did yesterday?" We started talking and that began my HK journey.

Rest in peace Steve. I'm glad to have met you.

[breakingtime91]

I reached out to him about a week and a half ago to two weeks ago and talked a little about guns and life. You are not kidding when he faced death head on, basically said he was on his way out and he had a good run. Wish that he would of had some more time with his family before the end.

Fair winds and following seas brother, see you on the other side.

[SecondsCount]

That is sad news but I'm glad he won't be suffering anymore.

I really enjoyed his input on the board and he will be missed.

[Jared]

Condolences to his family and friends. I never met him, but I did enjoy his posts here a lot.

[MGW]

Very sad news indeed. Rest In Peace 972.

[spinmove_]

I'm sorry to hear that. My deepest condolences. He will be missed.

[Crawls]

My thoughts and prayers go out to 972, his family and his friends. Condolences.

[Mike C]

May he rest in piece. My condolences to those of you who knew him well. I will keep his family in my prayers.


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[Kyle Reese]

My sincere and heartfelt condolences. May he rest in peace.

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[JHC]

I reached out to him about a week and a half ago to two weeks ago and talked a little about guns and life. You are not kidding when he faced death head on, basically said he was on his way out and he had a good run. Wish that he would of had some more time with his family before the end.

Fair winds and following seas brother, see you on the other side.

Respect.


RIP

[rauchman]

Very saddened to hear of this news. Enjoyed his contributions on this site. Prayers to his family and may he rest in peace.

[rsa-otc]

Steve was one of those people who I made sure to read whatever/whenever he posted. We PM'd back and forth about our days in PPC. He will be missed and we are diminished. My prayers for him and his family.

Rest In Peace.

[Tamara]

We're a little dumber for his absence. :(

[LittleLebowski]

Fuck. Raising a glass tonight. I enjoyed corresponding with him.

[Cookie Monster]

Rest In Peace.

Prayers.

[LockedBreech]

We are diminished.

RIP, man.


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[RoyGBiv]

Sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

F-Cancer.!

[BJXDS]

Condolences to you and your family.

[BobLoblaw]

Rest In Peace, Steve. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us.

[HCM]

Rest In Peace Steve, you will be missed.

[David S.]

Our thoughts and prayers for him and his family.

Cheers,
David S.

[Robinson]

Very sorry to hear this. We've lost a good one.

[PD Sgt.]

Condolences to his family and friends, RIP.

[scw2]

My condolences and prayers to his friends and family. Although I never had a chance to meet him in person, I always enjoyed his posts and interaction via PF. He will be missed.

[gtmtnbiker98]

Well that sucks! I didn't know that he was sick, I will sure miss him here and on other forums.

[walker2713]

RIP, Brother.....

Prayers for Marie and all his family.

[jc000]

What a great and brave man. Rest In Peace.

[RJ]

Shit. So sorry to hear this. He and his family will be in my prayers today.


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[Kevin B.]

I am very sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace.

[Erik]

I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in peace.

[DallasBronco]

Very sorry he is gone. I lost my Dad and my Mother-In-Law to cancer. Horrible disease.

[JAD]

He was in my rosary yesterday, go figure. He'll be in it today as well.

[Casual Friday]

My first couple months on PF I thought both LSP's were the same guy and that he liked Glock's some days and HK LEM on others. He'll definitely be missed around here. I always enjoyed his posts. Godspeed brother.

[BWT]

I always enjoyed his posts; he seemed like a great guy (I never had any interaction with him).

I'll be praying for his family.

God Bless,

Brandon

[octagon]

Sad news. Prayers for his family and friends to have strength.

[Glenn E. Meyer]

Ditto on that.

[eb07]

As many here know, LSP972, Steve Campbell, has been battling brain cancer. He passed away this evening. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Steve was a Vietnam veteran and Army Ranger prior to joining Louisiana State Police. He spent time in Patrol, Training, and Gaming Investigations. He was a long-time firearms instructor, SWAT member and the supervisor of the LSP Firearms Training Unit for several years. Steve was a pretty gifted shooter in general, and one of the better revolver shooters, being a PPC High Master and 1490 club member. After retiring from LSP, Steve went to work at the LSP Crime Lab doing ballistics/firearms stuff.

If I ever know my time is coming, I hope I face it with the same courage he did.

Ken



Rest In peace Warrior.

[Lon]

Rest easy, Brother.

[mmc45414]

As he became conspicuous by his absence here this became the unfortunate presumption.

I enjoyed the way he engaged with many folks across the spectrum, including myself, and am glad I had at least a few interactions with him.

RIP

[JRCHolsters]

Very sorry to hear about Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[Lost River]

He was a wealth of experience and information.

As time passes, and the Old School type of men, who wore blued steel revolvers, in leather gear that was polished, and uniforms that were kept looking sharp, are taken from us, we are diminished as both LEOs and as men in general. Many represented a set of core values, beyond simply enforcing the law, or keeping the peace.

With the passing of Mr. Campbell, we also lose decades worth of knowledge and experience with revolvers, that the younger generations have less and less interest in.

I am glad to know that he is no longer suffering, yet am saddened by the loss of such a great guy and source of information.

Rest In Peace Sir.

[blues]

His presence and contributions will be greatly missed. Godspeed and RIP, friend.

Condolences to all whose lives he touched.

[schüler]

The LSPxxxs are among the people I always make sure to read when commenting.

By all accounts a life of purpose and service to the benefit of our People.

Rest in peace, Mr. Campbell.

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[okie john]

This is very sad news. I PM'd with him a few times. I considered it a compliment that he sought my opinion on anything, and an honor when he shared his with me.

We are indeed diminished.


Okie John

[Lost River]

So I was drinking a cup of coffee and reflecting some more upon Mr. Campbell.

I did not know him beyond online conversations here.

With that said, the very vast majority of men in this world go through this life never having a significantly positively impact upon other people. They may work their whole lives simply trying to get themselves ahead financially, buying material things, etc.


That was not Mr. Campbell.

In reflecting upon the first post, it was noted that Mr. Campbell was a Vietnam veteran and Army Ranger. Either directly or indirectly, who knows how many lives he saved, through either protecting civilians caught in the middle of the conflict, or by engaging the enemy and saving fellow Americans that otherwise may have fallen to the enemy.

As a Patrolman, it is hard to gauge how many deaths he prevented, and the subsequent pain and anguish that comes from losing a child or family member, due to the selfish acts of a drunk/impaired driver. Mr. Campbell no doubt physically saved lives, as well as prevented untold pain and suffering.

The same can be said for the apprehension of violent predators, sexual predators, and the worst types of evil that prey upon the weak. No doubt, as a Patrol Officer and SWAT member, he made significant positive impacts in people's lives, preventing predators from victimizing those who could not protect themselves, by putting them behind bars for long periods of time.

This also holds true in his retirement job at the crime lab, as the case can only be as strong as the evidence, and having a career cop who knows this working in a lab would be invaluable.

As a firearms trainer, it is also safe to say he made a positive impact on many LEOs and helped them develop their skill sets that not only keep them alive, but protect those they serve from the evil in the world.

Louisiana State Police 972 Steve Campbell lived a life worth living and no doubt impacted many more than any of us are likely to ever know.



Truly a life well lived.

[DocGKR]

He will indeed be missed--for his knowledge, honor, integrity, and service to our Nation. Thank you Sir for all you contributed, Farewell on your continued journey.

[11B10]

So I was drinking a cup of coffee and reflecting some more upon Mr. Campbell.

I did not know him beyond online conversations here.

With that said, the very vast majority of men in this world go through this life never having a significantly positively impact upon other people. They may work their whole lives simply trying to get themselves ahead financially, buying material things, etc.


That was not Mr. Campbell.

In reflecting upon the first post, it was noted that Mr. Campbell was a Vietnam veteran and Army Ranger. Either directly or indirectly, who knows how many lives he saved, through either protecting civilians caught in the middle of the conflict, or by engaging the enemy and saving fellow Americans that otherwise may have fallen to the enemy.

As a Patrolman, it is hard to gauge how many deaths he prevented, and the subsequent pain and anguish that comes from losing a child or family member, due to the selfish acts of a drunk/impaired driver. Mr. Campbell no doubt physically saved lives, as well as prevented untold pain and suffering.

The same can be said for the apprehension of violent predators, sexual predators, and the worst types of evil that prey upon the weak. No doubt, as a Patrol Officer and SWAT member, he made significant positive impacts in people's lives, preventing predators from victimizing those who could not protect themselves, by putting them behind bars for long periods of time.

This also holds true in his retirement job at the crime lab, as the case can only be as strong as the evidence, and having a career cop who knows this working in a lab would be invaluable.

As a firearms trainer, it is also safe to say he made a positive impact on many LEOs and helped them develop their skill sets that not only keep them alive, but protect those they serve from the evil in the world.

Louisiana State Police 972 Steve Campbell lived a life worth living and no doubt impacted many more than any of us are likely to ever know.



Truly a life well lived.






Just a great euology, LR. Even though I, too, never met Steve - he had that great gift of making you feel you were friends for life via a pm, or a back and forth here.
Steve was a great example of how best to share your knowledge and experience with no strings attached. Some may remember a recent effort by Steve to send me, a guy he never met, some practice ammo. He was genuinely pissed off that the post office wanted to charge him so much. THAT's what I'm talking about.

He never backed down from the fight he was in, again teaching us all how it's done.

We are all diminished by his passing. RIP, my friend.

[Lester Polfus]

I am sorry to hear that.

If more people devoted their lives to service of others, as he did, the world would be a better place.

[Paul Sharp]

RIP Steve.


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[Padwan]

May he rest in peace, and may his friends and family find consolation in this time of grief.

[Wondering Beard]

Even though I knew, from his posts, that it was coming, this still hits hard. Everyone of his posts made me think.

My deepest condolences.

[BehindBlueI's]

I'm real sorry. He was one of the first to PM me and just generally be cool to chat with.

Rest in peace, you'll be missed.

[CS Tactical]

Condolences to you and your family....

F U Cancer!

[jeep45238]

Shit.


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[Poconnor]

We are diminished. I will miss his posts. He was always worth listening too.

[voodoo_man]

Fuck cancer.

Is there an address we can send flowers to?

[Totem Polar]

Rest in peace, Steve. You were a class act, and this forum is definitely diminished.

[ssb]

Sounds as if he lived a fulfilling life. I always enjoyed his contributions here. RIP, and condolences to his family.

[JBP55]

RIP Steve. Prayers sent to family.

[John Hearne]

Sad news. He was someone I paid attention to and obviously live well.

2 Timothy 4:7
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Seems to sum it up....

[TR675]

I am very sorry to hear this. Steve was a class act. I am glad he has found peace.


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[Doc_Glock]

I enjoyed his posts and had great respect for how he faced his disease. Rest in peace.

[Leroy Suggs]

Steve you are missed. You will be remembered.

[oldtexan]

Prayers for Steve, and for his family and friends.

[tanner]

Sad news. Rest in Peace Mr Campbell.

[Cecil Burch]

Damn. I always enjoyed reading his posts. Interesting and insightful, his presence will be missed.

RIP

[STI]

A scotch to his life and those he touched.

Rest lightly ~

[RevolverRob]

My sincere condolences to his family and brethren.

Fuck Cancer.

[Mr_White]

I didn't have the chance to meet LSP972 personally, but I sure enjoyed him here on the forum.

Rest in peace Sir.

[TC215]

Enjoyed exchanging PMs with him, the stories he posted, and his posts in the revolver subforum. He will be missed.

[Wayne Dobbs]

He was a great source of information and I'll always call him my friend and brother cop. My condolences and prayers for his family.

Can you please advise when you know of funeral arrangements?

[SWAT Lt.]

Condolences and prayers for his family and friends. He had a wealth of knowledge and experience and his posts were ones I was sure to always read.

RIP, Steve.

[cjb1911]

As many here know, LSP972, Steve Campbell, has been battling brain cancer. He passed away this evening. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Steve was a Vietnam veteran and Army Ranger prior to joining Louisiana State Police. He spent time in Patrol, Training, and Gaming Investigations. He was a long-time firearms instructor, SWAT member and the supervisor of the LSP Firearms Training Unit for several years. Steve was a pretty gifted shooter in general, and one of the better revolver shooters, being a PPC High Master and 1490 club member. After retiring from LSP, Steve went to work at the LSP Crime Lab doing ballistics/firearms stuff.

If I ever know my time is coming, I hope I face it with the same courage he did.

Ken

I met Steve years ago through Glocktalk, at the time I was going through the LSP hiring process and he always kindly answered any questions I had during that time.

Years later, I would meet Steve face to face through the Bayou Shooter forum. I bought something from him, I think it maybe a bunch of 45cal bullets. Anyway, at the time I was living in NOLA and he in Baton Rouge, I presume. It so happened the weekend I was suppose to meet up with him I got stuck watching my newborn. He graciously offered to drop them off at my house.

When I read on PF that his health was declining, I immediately sent him a pm just to let him know I was keeping him and his family in my prayers. I also thanked him for all the info he brought to the forums I frequented over the years. I will surely miss his insight and wit. :(

[Kram]

I'm really sad to hear this. I spoke to Steve a few times via PM on a few different forums and always appreciated what he had to say. He was definitely one of the good guys and will be missed.

[idahojess]

He was a great asset to the forum and, as others have said, to the world surrounding him. My thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.

[Erick Gelhaus]

Rest in peace, sir.

[JR1572]

I met with Steve several times and sold him a few guns. He was a good guy and helped me out quite a bit.

He will be missed.

JR1572

[StraitR]

Condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Sir.

Man I hate cancer.

[El Cid]

Damn. RIP and my thoughts and condolences to his loved ones.

[LSP552]

He was a great source of information and I'll always call him my friend and brother cop. My condolences and prayers for his family.

Can you please advise when you know of funeral arrangements?

Will do Wayne. Preliminary info is no public funeral but a celebration of life, time not yet decided. Will let everyone know more as it develops.

Ken

[Jeep]

He was a true Smith & Wesson revolver expert who was glad to share his knowledge with others.

He was also unbelievably tough. As a proud Airborne Ranger he never dreamed that he'd go off jump status. Here is his description of his last jump. A lot here are jump qualified, and those who aren't will still get the picture:

"The jumpmaster mis-read the wind dummy; winds on the DZ were 28 knots. My T-10 main had a mis-routed static line, causing a cigarette roll. The reserve got partially tangled in the main lift web and didn't fully deploy, because I was facing into the stiff breeze when I pulled. About the only thing that went right was I remembered to dump my ruck before I hit.

I was damn lucky were at 750 feet. Usually we jumped at 1200 at night. Fucked me up pretty bad, 17 broken bones and a compressed spine, which of course took me off status permanently even though I recovered fully."

In other words he landed, at night, with only part of a reserve chute deployed. 17 broken bones and a compressed spine. 17! But he stayed on in the Army long enough to go to Korea and then become a "Blues" platoon leader in an armored cavalry squadron. After that he began his police career (and did a later tour in the AF Reserves. In his PM's to me he reflected that was just the way he was trained--duty first, everything else after that.

What a man. What a loss, but the country was far better off for his presence.

[LSP552]

He was a true Smith & Wesson revolver expert who was glad to share his knowledge with others.

He was also unbelievably tough. As a proud Airborne Ranger he never dreamed that he'd go off jump status. Here is his description of his last jump. A lot here are jump qualified, and those who aren't will still get the picture:

"The jumpmaster mis-read the wind dummy; winds on the DZ were 28 knots. My T-10 main had a mis-routed static line, causing a cigarette roll. The reserve got partially tangled in the main lift web and didn't fully deploy, because I was facing into the stiff breeze when I pulled. About the only thing that went right was I remembered to dump my ruck before I hit.

I was damn lucky were at 750 feet. Usually we jumped at 1200 at night. Fucked me up pretty bad, 17 broken bones and a compressed spine, which of course took me off status permanently even though I recovered fully."

In other words he landed, at night, with only part of a reserve chute deployed. 17 broken bones and a compressed spine. 17! But he stayed on in the Army long enough to go to Korea and then become a "Blues" platoon leader in an armored cavalry squadron. After that he began his police career (and did a later tour in the AF Reserves. In his PM's to me he reflected that was just the way he was trained--duty first, everything else after that.

What a man. What a loss, but the country was far better off for his presence.

Steve was short, probably about 5'6 on a good day. I've joked a few folks that he was 6'0 before the last jump.

[Jeep]

Steve was short, probably about 5'6 on a good day. I've joked a few folks that he was 6'0 before the last jump.

He might have been. Landing in 28 knot wind with a T-10 is going to hurt at best, and with your main in a cigarette roll and a partly collapsed reserve, you are probably hitting the ground at well over 60mph, which means that "compressed spine" was probably real compressed.

[GJM]

Always enjoyed 972, and he reminded me of a quality 90's vintage P series in a world of cheap strikers. Loved the way he used PF to converse with 552, when the CB radios went down. He will be missed.

[PickinUpBrass]

RIP Sheepdog.

[coconutdave]

RIP. I always learned something from his posts.

[LOKNLOD]

I'm sad to hear this. It sounds like he fully lived, a claim not all can make, and fought to the end. Rest peacefully, Steve.

[karmapolice]

We are diminished. God speed Brother!

[Duelist]

Steve was short, probably about 5'6 on a good day. I've joked a few folks that he was 6'0 before the last jump.

I was told over and over by a crusty old NCO, the optimal height for an Airborne soldier is 5'7", and that at 5'10",
I was too tall.

He was about 5'7".

I never jumped. Only got offered the school once. I was already an E5 with 2 kids, and couldn't see breaking my neck on a drop.

[serialsolver]

Very sad news. I will miss him. I read all his post. He always past on good information. I wished I could have shared a range or at least a meal with him.

I pray that the Lord will comfort his family.


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[Nj Det 354]

Always enjoyed his posts. He will be missed.
Rest in peace brother.
Thanks for the good times you gave everyone here with your knowledge and humor.

[Gater]

My condolences to his friends and family, and my thanks to him for his service to our country and all that he shared with us here. Rest in peace.

[entropy]

I recall him mentioning he was ill.

My family and I thank him for his Service and sacrifice. May he rest in peace.

Have a smooth trip West Sir.

[Inkwell 41]

Never met Mr. Campbell, exchanged a couple PMs with him. Having said that, his posts on the forum were always a welcome thing for me. Just from those interactions I came away with the impression that this man was a professional withthe highest standards. My prayers are with his family and friends, especially those here who knew him. God bless you, sir.

[BaiHu]

My condolences to you, his friends and family.

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[MichaelD]

My sincerest condolences to everyone who was close to him. I've missed his posts here on the forum and am saddened he's gone. The world is diminished without him.

[1slow]

Damn cancer.
Condolences to friends and family, he will be missed.

[Lomshek]

Sorry for your loss LSP552. Always enjoyed reading his posts.

[tims]

My condolences.

[Maple Syrup Actual]

Ouch, that's a real loss. Very saddened to hear that.

[fixer]

Damn that's a shock. Didn't know he had cancer.

May he rest in peace.

[11B10]

Steve was short, probably about 5'6 on a good day. I've joked a few folks that he was 6'0 before the last jump.



All of this ^^^^ is just more of what I would have expected from Steve. Thanks to you, Jeep and LSP 552, for sharing this information. Made my day!

[Josh Runkle]

So sorry to hear of his passing. That sucks.


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[FOG]

Very sad. Reminder that cancer sucks and life is fragile.

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[BN]

I'm sorry to hear this. I've always enjoyed his posts.

[45dotACP]

So I was drinking a cup of coffee and reflecting some more upon Mr. Campbell.

I did not know him beyond online conversations here.

With that said, the very vast majority of men in this world go through this life never having a significantly positively impact upon other people. They may work their whole lives simply trying to get themselves ahead financially, buying material things, etc.


That was not Mr. Campbell.

In reflecting upon the first post, it was noted that Mr. Campbell was a Vietnam veteran and Army Ranger. Either directly or indirectly, who knows how many lives he saved, through either protecting civilians caught in the middle of the conflict, or by engaging the enemy and saving fellow Americans that otherwise may have fallen to the enemy.

As a Patrolman, it is hard to gauge how many deaths he prevented, and the subsequent pain and anguish that comes from losing a child or family member, due to the selfish acts of a drunk/impaired driver. Mr. Campbell no doubt physically saved lives, as well as prevented untold pain and suffering.

The same can be said for the apprehension of violent predators, sexual predators, and the worst types of evil that prey upon the weak. No doubt, as a Patrol Officer and SWAT member, he made significant positive impacts in people's lives, preventing predators from victimizing those who could not protect themselves, by putting them behind bars for long periods of time.

This also holds true in his retirement job at the crime lab, as the case can only be as strong as the evidence, and having a career cop who knows this working in a lab would be invaluable.

As a firearms trainer, it is also safe to say he made a positive impact on many LEOs and helped them develop their skill sets that not only keep them alive, but protect those they serve from the evil in the world.

Louisiana State Police 972 Steve Campbell lived a life worth living and no doubt impacted many more than any of us are likely to ever know.



Truly a life well lived.
Truer words were never spoken. My thoughts and prayers are with his family today, and though I never met him, we are diminished at his passing.

Fair winds and following seas Steve.

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[Dave J]

Steve was one of the guys on the forum who I'd really hoped to meet in person someday, and I'm sorry to hear that he's gone. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Pacioli]

Here's a link to his obit. It's one of the best I've ever read.

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=steven-l-campbell&pid=185627824&fhid=17447

[RJ]

Here's a link to his obit. It's one of the best I've ever read.

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=steven-l-campbell&pid=185627824&fhid=17447

Well written.

Kinda dusty in here.

[Jeep]

Here's a link to his obit. It's one of the best I've ever read.

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=steven-l-campbell&pid=185627824&fhid=17447

What a great obituary! I'm stealing that first line.

[UNK]

I was trying to think of what to say but hesitated until I read his eulogy. What had crossed my mind was cantankerous, take no shit, politically incorrect, cockroaches & restless natives were a couple of my favorites, guy who won my heart online. I miss him already. RIP Brother. Thank you for all you have done and for what you shared.

[blues]

Here's a link to his obit. It's one of the best I've ever read.

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=steven-l-campbell&pid=185627824&fhid=17447

Outstanding. Steve, save us a spot in your barracks. Please!

[dawg23]

Fuck cancer.

Is there an address we can send flowers to?Didn't read all the posts to see if this had been answered.

There won't be a typical funeral service. There will be a "Celebration of Life" service on June 10th.

A link has already been been posted to Steve's obituary -- I feel pretty sure he had a hand in writing it.

If you knew Steve, you had to like him. If he liked you, you were truly blessed. I've never figured out why he liked me.

I was able to spend a lot of time with him over the years, and was fortunate enough to be able to visit with him pretty frequently over his last few months. The final two weeks were really hard -- on me, not on Steve.

Steve was resolutely accepting of the hand he had been dealt. He was candid, and often blunt, for as long as I knew him. If you knew Steve, you know that he didn't have (or didn't worry about) the "filter" that most of us try to apply when interacting with others. None of that changed when we discussed his cancer and his prognosis. We laughed (while I held back tears) when we talked about the "good times." Somehow "bad times" never made it into the conversation.

Steve was not the sentimental type, but he told me more than once that Marie was the best thing that ever happened to him. And although Steve wasn't the guy who verbalized it well (or maybe at all), there was never any doubt that he truly loved his children and grandchildren.

I loved that man like a brother. God understands how deeply Steve will be missed.

[BigDaddy]

Sorry about your loss. He sounds,based on the obit and your post like he was a great guy.
RIP Brother.

[11B10]

Here's a link to his obit. It's one of the best I've ever read.

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=steven-l-campbell&pid=185627824&fhid=17447



Well, it's the best I'VE ever read. Made me laugh, made me cry. From everything I knew and heard about Steve, it was perfect.

[11B10]

Didn't read all the posts to see if this had been answered.

There won't be a typical funeral service. There will be a "Celebration of Life" service on June 10th.

A link has already been been posted to Steve's obituary -- I feel pretty sure he had a hand in writing it.

If you knew Steve, you had to like him. If he liked you, you were truly blessed. I've never figured out why he liked me.

I was able to spend a lot of time with him over the years, and was fortunate enough to be able to visit with him pretty frequently over his last few months. The final two weeks were really hard -- on me, not on Steve.

Steve was resolutely accepting of the hand he had been dealt. He was candid, and often blunt, for as long as I knew him. If you knew Steve, you know that he didn't have (or didn't worry about) the "filter" that most of us try to apply when interacting with others. None of that changed when we discussed his cancer and his prognosis. We laughed (while I held back tears) when we talked about the "good times." Somehow "bad times" never made it into the conversation.

Steve was not the sentimental type, but he told me more than once that Marie was the best thing that ever happened to him. And although Steve wasn't the guy who verbalized it well (or maybe at all), there was never any doubt that he truly loved his children and grandchildren.

I loved that man like a brother. God understands how deeply Steve will be missed.



dawg, thanks for giving us more of Steve.

[Buckshot]

I always enjoyed his posts & knowledge. He'll be missed here. Godspeed & Rest In Peace.

[Coyotesfan97]

RIP Sir. My condolences to his family and friends.

[SamAdams]

May the Lord bless him.
Condolences to his loved ones.

[theJanitor]

I'm very sorry to hear this. His family, and the friends he held dear are in our prayers

[JCS]

Prayers for his family. I was recently reading through some J frame threads and his posts always stood out. Sad to hear.


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[TDA]

My condolences.

Although I only knew him through this forum, I found him courteous and knowledgeable, exactly the kind of person you'd hope to find on the internet but so seldom do.

[FrankinCA]

Fuck C*****. Damn. I enjoyed reading his posts. God Bless you sir and thank your on for your service. RIP

[Mjolnir]

Godspeed, buddy...


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[Mjolnir]

Here is a link to his Obituary; he has a keen sense of humor.

http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=steven-l-campbell&pid=185627824&referrer=0&preview=True



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[Tom Duffy]

As with most people on the forum, he and I exchanged a few PMs. He was always friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will miss him.

[Beat Trash]

Like many of you, we exchanged PM's when both of us would become frustrated with a particular direction a topic was going.

He will be missed.

[TxShooter]

Steve was a one of a kind gentleman. I appreciate the time he spent answering my questions and his advice throughout my career on navigating the politics of policing.
When Marie texted me I was equally sad and relieved that he was no longer in pain. I also replaced my normal P226 with this "Campbell Special." When he made a brief foray back to SIGs he picked up this P229 SAS II and a P229 Scorpion. He sold me the SAS, RM IWB, magpouch, and a boatload of extra mags shortly before we took a Givens class in Eustace. He later sold me the G10 Hogues.

Rest easy, old friend.16954

[BCL]

Very sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed reading LSP972's posts and I learned a lot from them.

RIP, we are diminished.

[LittleLebowski]

This is hitting me harder as I read more about him. Glass raised last night and tonight. I won't forget him.

[Guinnessman]

I have really enjoyed reading LSP972's posts over the years, and when he mentioned his cancer in his recent posts, he was putting up a hell of a fight. His recent posts were humbling, and I admired his attitude as he faced cancer head on.

Cancer definitely met its match with LSP. Cancer won this battle, but LSP won the war, and may he be granted eternal peace with the Lord. RIP Brother.

[Chuck Whitlock]

Just learned of this this morning.
There is nothing I can say that hasn't been said already, and far better than I could.
I would always read his posts, regardless of the topic..........for some golden nugget of knowledge, wisdom, wit, insight, or perspective was always to be found.

Rest in Peace, Sir.

[Lost River]

Thinking about LSP 972 again and wanted some input.

What occurred to me was that maybe it would bring a little happiness to Mr. Campbell's wife and family to know that so many men thought so highly of him. Normally at funerals or celebrations of life, all they hear are "I am sorry and my condolences". Here in this thread, we have some people who have taken the time to write their true thoughts and feelings on the matter. A couple of days after the service, when Mrs Campbell may be feeling a bit lost, would be a great time to read messages in a thread like this and know that Steve Campbell was so highly thought of.

Comments, suggestions, concerns ?

[breakingtime91]

Thinking about LSP 972 again and wanted some input.

What occurred to me was that maybe it would bring a little happiness to Mr. Campbell's wife and family to know that so many men thought so highly of him. Normally at funerals or celebrations of life, all they hear are "I am sorry and my condolences". Here in this thread, we have some people who have taken the time to write their true thoughts and feelings on the matter. A couple of days after the service, when Mrs Campbell may be feeling a bit lost, would be a great time to read messages in a thread like this and know that Steve Campbell was so highly thought of.

Comments, suggestions, concerns ?

Great idea. I was actually thinking about him yesterday and the composure he showed when facing his end on this earth. I would love to contribute in anyway possible.

[LSP552]

Thinking about LSP 972 again and wanted some input.

What occurred to me was that maybe it would bring a little happiness to Mr. Campbell's wife and family to know that so many men thought so highly of him. Normally at funerals or celebrations of life, all they hear are "I am sorry and my condolences". Here in this thread, we have some people who have taken the time to write their true thoughts and feelings on the matter. A couple of days after the service, when Mrs Campbell may be feeling a bit lost, would be a great time to read messages in a thread like this and know that Steve Campbell was so highly thought of.

Comments, suggestions, concerns ?

You are on target, as usual. I'm sure Marie would enjoy this thread and I was thinking about sending her a link down the road a bit.

Thanks to all!

Ken

[OlongJohnson]

I don't know how seriously Mr. Campbell took his Scottish heritage, or how much of it beyond his name may have been filtered by generations, but reading the stories in this thread reminded me of this classic:


“The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have therefore raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.”

The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out.

Terrorists have been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let’s Get the Bastards.” They don’t have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The Scotch also, it turns out, have been a backbone of the United States' armed forces from the beginning, for reasons that Steve's life illustrates perfectly. Men like him help us be proud to be American.

[Drang]

The Scotch also, it turns out, have been a backbone of the United States' armed forces from the beginning, for reasons that Steve's life illustrates perfectly. Men like him help us be proud to be American.

The question is, did he take his Scottish heritage seriously enough to have told you that things are Scottish, people are Scots, and that scotch is what they drink.

I think he'd have been amused by the correction, however. Thank you for giving me something to add to the thread besides "Dammit, not another one!"
:(

[breakingtime91]

I don't know how seriously Mr. Campbell took his Scottish heritage, or how much of it beyond his name may have been filtered by generations, but reading the stories in this thread reminded me of this classic:



The Scotch also, it turns out, have been a backbone of the United States' armed forces from the beginning, for reasons that Steve's life illustrates perfectly. Men like him help us be proud to be American.

It's funny you say that, my family is from Scotland and has a rich history of fighting. Bonded with quite a few other guys over my heritage. No wonder Mr.Campbell and I got along.

[Lex Luthier]

This particular Sinclair raises his glass of whisky in salute of Mr Campbell.
May his family take comfort and cherish the memory of him. He will be there for them as long as they heed the memories.

I enjoyed reading his input on various threads- it was evident that he was one who "got it" and was happy to share his hard-gained knowledge.

[LSP552]

The question is, did he take his Scottish heritage seriously enough to have told you that things are Scottish, people are Scots, and that scotch is what they drink.

I think he'd have been amused by the correction, however. Thank you for giving me something to add to the thread besides "Dammit, not another one!"
:(

Steve was very specific about language. Pretty sure he was one of the OG grammar nazis and would indeed enjoyed pointing this out. Because no filter...

[Nephrology]

I had the pleasure of chatting with Steve informally via PM. From few conversations we shared, it was clear he was a man of great dignity. I will miss him.

[Drang]

This particular Sinclair raises his glass of whisky in salute of Mr Campbell.
I hope he would not take it amiss if this sassenach does the same. It's a god single malt, I assure you.

[Trooper224]

Fair winds and following seas brother, RIP.

[RichY]

I was just sitting here wondering how Steve was doing, having no idea this thread existed. Steve wanted to come out here in March to attend "the old geezer's class" at Gunsite, as he put it. I wrote him and said he and his wife could stay with us to save money, we'd give him a key to the house and they could come and go as they pleased. They could either eat with us, or we would give them a list of good restaurants in the Prescott/Prescott Valley/Chino Valley area. I also told him that when he was finished with the class, we'd like him to stay a few more days so we could take them up to the Grand Canyon. He readily accepted the offer, but in a subsequent message he told me he was having strokes and wasn't sure he would be able to make it. I never heard from him again and due to his health, was a bit reluctant to ask him about it. The time for the class came and went with no word from him, and I knew from his previous posts over the years that this was out of character for him. After a perfectly awful day today I sat down and decided to contact LSP552 for an update, when I cam across this thread, and the perfectly awful day just got worse. We were certainly looking forward to his visit, and now we will never have the chance to visit and travel together.

He was one of a few here who I always looked forward to reading his posts, and I truly miss him.

"We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed -- in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."

Where O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?"

! Corinthians15:51-57

[Lost River]

I was just sitting here wondering how Steve was doing, having no idea this thread existed. Steve wanted to come out here in March to attend "the old geezer's class" at Gunsite, as he put it. I wrote him and said he and his wife could stay with us to save money, we'd give him a key to the house and they could come and go as they pleased. They could either eat with us, or we would give them a list of good restaurants in the Prescott/Prescott Valley/Chino Valley area. I also told him that when he was finished with the class, we'd like him to stay a few more days so we could take them up to the Grand Canyon. He readily accepted the offer, but in a subsequent message he told me he was having strokes and wasn't sure he would be able to make it. I never heard from him again and due to his health, was a bit reluctant to ask him about it. The time for the class came and went with no word from him, and I knew from his previous posts over the years that this was out of character for him. After a perfectly awful day today I sat down and decided to contact LSP552 for an update, when I cam across this thread, and the perfectly awful day just got worse. We were certainly looking forward to his visit, and now we will never have the chance to visit and travel together.

He was one of a few here who I always looked forward to reading his posts, and I truly miss him.

"We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed -- in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."

Where O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?"

! Corinthians15:51-57

RichY,

That fact that he has such friends, people that were willing to give him a key to their home (where most people keep their most valued material possessions) speaks volumes about his character.

I genuinely hope his bride gets to read this thread.

[UNK]

Still think about this guy quite frequently. Ran across one of his older post, thought Id share it.

Neither ever "weighed me down". Again, its an acquired taste. But, like all acquired tastes, you have to give it an honest chance.

I got hired six months out of the army. I was working part time at a gun store owned by four local troopers, all of whom prodded me to apply. I really didn't WANT to be a cop, and figured they'd never hire me anyway, because almost every trooper I'd ever seen was at least six feet tall. But that's another story… my point here is, I was around a lot of cops just prior to coming on the job, and most all of them were of the brass balls variety. Saps and back-up guns (usually some variant of J frame) were part of the uniform, as was at least two reloads for the service revolver. So I was inculcated from a very early age, so to speak, to carry a BUG. And in those days, ankle holsters were the method of choice.

When I received notification, to my great surprise, of an Academy report date, my bosses made me sweet brother-in-law deals on a nickle 4" M-19 and a lightly used M-37 flat latch. Troopers had to provide their own pistols in those days; these guys didn't know the HQ plan to make my class the first one that was issued a duty sidearm. I still have the M-37, now wearing Black T and in a safe place. They told me that I would be provided with a full complement of leather gear (Don Hume Sam Browne belt- minus the saber strap-, Hume Jordan River holster, cuff case and dump pouch for extra ammo) for the "magnum", but that I would have to buy my own ankle holster. I don't recall what brand it was, but it was all leather, with dual buckled straps, and did the job.

Of course, I didn't get to wear it until after graduation, so I had no clue what was entailed. But I showed up at the troop that first day of duty with it strapped my left ankle, and wore it or the various other ones I eventually tried every day I put on the uniform, until I switched to a vest holster when we got issued those. I learned quickly to be careful how I sat, to keep it hidden… IOW, to keep my pants cuff from riding up and exposing it. The extra weight on my ankle never bothered me per se; but it did take some getting used. By the time I discovered Mr. Null and his fabulous wares, I actually felt semi-naked without it. Truth, because I walked out of my home more than once having forgotten to strap it on, realized it before I got to the unit, went back and got it.

The knife/extra burrets accessory holder on the right ankle came along in the late 80s. Interesting story as to why, but that's not germane here so I won't add to this rambling post any more than I have to. Again, after a brief "adjustment period", no issues or concerns… or bother. I continued to wear it and the ankle J frame (by this time, an M-642) until the day I retired; even in plain clothes. It is certainly a viable method to carry a BUG.

Here's something to think about, however. Sometime in the 80s, it became fashionable for wanna-be po-lice and other "gunwriters" to pen lofty articles on how cops carried their stuff… those "Dressed For Peace: Armed For Trouble" articles of mental masturbation laid bare our 'secrets', if you will. I remember, like it was yesterday, standing by a magazine rack at a K&B drug store late one night on dog shift. Daughter #3 was fresh out of the valley, wife had forgotten to fill a scrip and buy some Pedialyte, so there I was, waiting on a lethargic slug disguised as a pharmacist.

About five feet away stood a real roach; greasy, stringy hair, grubby jeans, and dirty hightop felony flyers that were all the rage then amongst the "hip" college crowd… well, as hip as one can be in Monroe, Louisiana. Said roach was perusing a Guns and Gear for Armchair Commandos, or some such rag; it had a garish cover. Suddenly, I noticed he was looking intently at my feet. WTF???

Then, HE suddenly realized that he had my full and complete attention. He put the magazine down on the rack, still open to what he had been reading, and beat feet out the door. I followed him, and watched him get into his beat-up Toyota Tercel roach-mobile and drive off... hurriedly. I went back to see what he had been reading, and there was a full three page article, with photos, by a certain felony wanna-be cop, on ankle holsters and how to use them. "Thanks a lot, shitbird", I thought to myself. "Nothing like putting our business on the street."

Sorry for the novella, but there's a point to it; while ankle carry is indeed viable, I'd have a Plan C… if you get my drift.

.

[breakingtime91]

Thought of him the other day. The way he approached his death was nothing but admirable and courageous. What a life lived and honorable way to cross the river into the next chapter.

[dawg23]

Still think about this guy quite frequently.
I think about Steve more than I thought I would - usually when I'm shooting, or when I hear some outlandish claim about some shooting incident on the news.

I know there are people on this forum that knew Steve better than I did. But I was fortunate to know him as a friend. I spent a fair amount of time with him in those final months (less than I would have liked, but still quite a bit). We would still meet for lunch, but less frequently than we did "pre-cancer," because he had good days and bad days.

Once he reached the stage of not being able to drive, I would pick him up to get lunch, or to go to the local (Baker) pistol range. Eventually he reached the point where these activities were no longer viable. So I would call ahead and just hang out with him on his patio for a couple of hours, talking about whatever things he wanted to discuss.

He was incredibly smart, amazingly articulate, and had a sense of humor that was acerbic, unfiltered and never failed to make me laugh. If Steve wanted to express an opinion, you received an unvarnished, sometimes blunt, version of his point of view.

I have never met a person, other than my dad, whom I respected more than Steve. As I have said before, I don't know why Steve picked me for a friend, but I'm a better person for having known him. And the world is a lesser place without his presence.

[UNK]

Bravo. Well done. He deserves nothing less.


I think about Steve more than I thought I would - usually when I'm shooting, or when I hear some outlandish claim about some shooting incident on the news.

I know there are people on this forum that knew Steve better than I did. But I was fortunate to know him as a friend. I spent a fair amount of time with him in those final months (less than I would have liked, but still quite a bit). We would still meet for lunch, but less frequently than we did "pre-cancer," because he had good days and bad days.

Once he reached the stage of not being able to drive, I would pick him up to get lunch, or to go to the local (Baker) pistol range. Eventually he reached the point where these activities were no longer viable. So I would call ahead and just hang out with him on his patio for a couple of hours, talking about whatever things he wanted to discuss.

He was incredibly smart, amazingly articulate, and had a sense of humor that was acerbic, unfiltered and never failed to make me laugh. If Steve wanted to express an opinion, you received an unvarnished, sometimes blunt, version of his point of view.

I have never met a person, other than my dad, whom I respected more than Steve. As I have said before, I don't know why Steve picked me for a friend, but I'm a better person for having known him. And the world is a lesser place without his presence.