Ardmore Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Monday, September 27, 1915
Reflections for Patrolman Charles Smith
No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 27, 2020
Lest We Forget!
Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD
September 16, 2018
Rest In Peace
Chief Marshal Randy L. Ford (ret)
Green Mt Falls, CO
September 27, 2015
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. I am privileged to pay tribute to you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 98th anniversary year of your death. What a terrible tragedy befell you and the townspeople also killed.
Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
August 7, 2013
For Fellow Historians:
Back in the 1890's, Ardmore was nearly completely destroyed by fire. Much of the restoration was due to the discovery of oil. Ironically, oil and its byproducts also led to the great destruction that killed Patrolman Smith, and at least forty-nine other people.
Patrolman Smith may You Rest-In-Peace.
Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
September 27, 2007
You will never be forgotten by your fellow officers god speed brother.
Sgt George Elisee Ret
ARDMORE,POLICE DEPARTMENT
February 20, 2007
OFFICER SMITH REST IN GOD PEACE.
GILBERT DANIE
October 12, 2005
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