Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Smith,

It has been 26 years since your passing. As a native and former longtime resident of the District of Columbia, I want to thank you for your service and let you know that you will never be forgotten. My family and I are personally indebted to you. This city has always needed heroes and I appreciate you for being one of them. May you forever walk the beat in heaven.
Rest in peace, hero.

Daniel Bloom
Criminal Justice Scholar/Prospective Law Enforcement Officer
Silver Spring, Maryland

February 26, 2023

Officer Smith,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 26, 2022

I worked with Oliver a lot! He was a cool and collective guy!
He would treat citizens with respect and put 100% while on duty!
Great guy! I will never forget you! RIP Brother!

MPO (Level 1 R) Paul C
MPD-DC/ Co-worker

June 16, 2021

Never to be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

February 3, 2021

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. RIP sir; you will never ever be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

September 5, 2020

I copied and posted this from the Metropolitan Police of Washington D.C. History FB page. I believe it belongs here. Many who know me are aware of my contribution to MPD's Line of Duty Roll of Honor. I've been asked many times over the yrs why remember our fallen, cant we just move ahead and not dwell on the past ?
This reflection was left on Fallen officer Oliver W Smith's Page and was written by another Officer from another Jurisdiction;
Officer Smith,
I had the pleasure of meeting your wife today. I was called to her residence for an alarm. As I was checking the basement I saw a wall with pictures of you. When I asked your wife about you she immediately teared up. Your son was there and he looks like he has grown up just fine. I would have never thought that I would come across the spouse of a fallen officer but now I have. I want you to rest at ease and know that your family is in good hands in my town. Thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice. Your truely are a hero in my eyes. Rest at peace my brother officer.
Anonymous Officer
March 6, 2009

a Greatful Private citizen
N/A

August 10, 2019

Oliver was a good friend of mine. We grew up together as young teens. Thank you for your service. You will always be missed. Rest in Heaven. Prayers to your family and I hope they continue to have the strength and courage God has blessed them with.

Mrs. Michelle Nelson

April 12, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Smith.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2019

Thank you for having the courage to step up and serve. God bless your family and may you find peace in the arms of the Lord.

Mr. J Raymond
Civilian

February 26, 2018

Officer Smith,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 26, 2017

I met your father on Saturday. I had the honor of marching beside him from the law officers memorial to the grounds of he Capitol. . What an amazing man!!! God bless your family!

Bobbie Padgett Sea of Blue-DC

January 21, 2015

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 24, 2012

Thinking of you and your family, especially your son. May your spirit and name live on through him. Rest In Peace.
God Bless

Lt. Michael D. Gallahan
Metropolitan Police Department, WDC

March 10, 2012

Thinking of you and your wonderful family today,this fifteenth anniversary year of your tragic death. May your spirit continue to soar. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 27, 2012

Thanks for your 3 years of services, Wendell.

David

February 25, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Smith. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 5, 2012

Thanks for your service my brother in BLUE. As Ann Frank
stated, "I don't think of the misery, but of all the beauty
that remains.

J. Terrell
MPDC (Retired)

April 11, 2011

You are remembered today for your heroism and sacrifice. May your spirit continue to soar. I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

February 26, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 his service & his ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs

February 23, 2010

Officer Smith,

I had the pleasure of meeting your wife today. I was called to her residence for an alarm. As I was checking the basement I saw a wall with pictures of you. When I asked your wife about you she immediately teared up. Your son was there and he looks like he has grown up just fine. I would have never thought that I would come across the spouse of a fallen officer but now I have. I want you to rest at ease and know that your family is in good hands in my town. Thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice. Your truely are a hero in my eyes. Rest at peace my brother officer.

Anonymous Officer

March 6, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your parents are wonderful people who do so much to help other survivors. They are in my heart's embrace today.
Rest In Peace, Oliver.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 26, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005

February 26, 2009

To Officer Oliver Smith Jr. and and his loved ones:

Please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for your family and society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Smith.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Oliver gave to his community and the citizens of our country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 26, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 7, 2008

If there is any solace / good that can be said to have come from this tragic event, cops today can carry his/her weapon even when out of his immediate jurisdiction.

Officer Smith, may You - Rest - In - Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

February 26, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 20, 2008