Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Godspeed Deputy Smith. Lead our brothers and sisters in the watch over all of us. You will never be forgotten.

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Anonymous

Hopefully some day there will also be a last name. Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten.

Anonymous

Widen the paths for the heroes to follow my brother. For you were the first officer to lay down his life for his community. There is no greater sacrifice than to suffer and give your life for your fellow man. Watch our backs as we face those who wish to bring us harm, light our many dark alleys so we may find our way home to our loved ones. May you never be forgotten sir.

Detective
Mesa, Arizona Police Department

Deputy Smith

A distinction that you would rather of not had...being the first Officer killed in the line of duty, I know you are up there welcoming unfortunate Officers into your midst with open arms and a heartfelt thank you...hoping to meet you some day when my time is done, thank you for your sacrifice.

Senior Patrol Ofc Kevin R Armstrong
Anchorage Police Dept

You were the first and over 16,000 have have followed. I hope one day we will be able to say that the last has given the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you and all that have followed for doing your job and making this a better world.

Anonymous

A finer American, I know not.

Cpl. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp. Police Dept., Montg. Co. PA

God speed for being the first of many and leading the way for those who will also sacrifice. You are the shepard. Keep those who follow at final peace. Thank you.

Deputy Sheriff Michael Moore
Warren Co. S.O.

This man may have been the first, but sadly, a very long way from being last. God keep.

Jack Betz