Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Saw your memorial sign on I-55 while traveling home. Thinking of you and your family. Rest in peace.

G. Anne Birkholz
Mother of Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011 Fond du Lac PD

February 28, 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 St. Louis County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 5, 2022

Praying for your family and coworkers. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace.

Maxine Clifford, mother of
Deputy Josh Rutherford EOW 5/29/03

December 5, 2021

I remember exactly what I was doing and where I was when I received the news. I remember you as a leader and mentor, even a little bit of an instructor as you tried to teach me to drive a stick shift.

E Lt Chips 198/299
StLCoE/HPD

December 5, 2014

Tommy, please keep watch over all of us as we continue to fight evil. I know deep down that you were there on Feb. 27, 2014 and made sure I went home. Thanks for all that you do as you look down from above.

PO Dominic Orlando
St. John PD, Cousin

October 19, 2014

For friends and family of Tommy's.....
There is a memorial fund set up in his memory.
There is an annual golf outing that funds this memorial.
The proceeds are donated to Back Stoppers and one other charity that reflects who Tommy was. It is different every year.
For more information you can go to tomsmithjrmemorial.com
Or it is on Facebook. Just look up Police Officer Tom Smith Jr Memorial.
This year's event is July 26th. You do not have to play golf to attend. There is also a dinner auction.
Hope to see you all there.
Peace and Love
Lori

Lori Weakley
Family Friend

April 25, 2014

Tommy,
I still cannot believe you are gone, even after all of these years. It seems like just yesterday at times. I think about you every single day...I do have your mug in an ornament hanging in my kitchen that stares at me everyday.lol . I felt you belonged close to the food!!! We all feel you with us all the time, and especially on the holidays. You will never ever be forgotten, or a distant memory to your family and friends. Keep watching over us, and give Grampies a big hug from me!!! Love Ya and miss you!

Megan
favorite "girl" cousin

November 27, 2012

Tom,
I miss you so much. I think about you all the time, think about our good times together, and where I wanted our life journey to go.
Can't wait to see you again.

C
old friend

October 9, 2012

Tom,
I miss you so much. I think about you all the time, think about our good times together, and where I wanted our life journey to go.
Can't wait to see you again.

C
old friend

October 9, 2012

Mr and Mrs Smith. I was honored to meet you again this year in Arlington Virginia. I appreciate you sharing your pride and pain in the loss of your son Tom. I am truly blessed to have spent those few moments with you. God Bless.

Chip Owens #1817

Master Police Officer Chip Owens
Fairfax County Police Department,Va

May 13, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 14th 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.

Rest In Peace

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

December 5, 2011

14 years I can't believe it has been 14 years......

217/88
HPD

December 5, 2011

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you or tell a story that happened to to you and me. Just the other day I was telling my wife the story of our a eight grade play that we put on. The Screenplay was approved by the principal then quickly changed before you went on... Of course she had no idea nor did the 250 people watching what was about to happen. I'm sure that we offended a few people that day, but it was all in good fun. Let's just say when you made your entrance the play was quickly over and we were drug into the principals office. You are missed buddy, I know you heard me telling this story the other night too.

Your Friend
Frankie

Frank Walsh
Long Time Friend

May 9, 2011

I saw your dad this week at headquarters. He was wearing his pin with you photo on it. We all wish you were still with us.

County Copper

February 16, 2011

tommy your were like my uncle and it seem like i was apart of their family i know i was back then but now i miss you a lot and i saw your dad my work love you man

nick gianino
my dads friend

February 1, 2011

Thinking about your family on this sad anniversary.

Kathy McEntee
sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee EOW 7/5/05

December 4, 2010

It took a long time to be able to deal with this. You where taken on my birthday and so forever will I remember you leaving this world. I take comfort in knowing you are one of Gods wonderful angels. You look down on all of us who love and miss you still to this day. I feel so much sorrow for your family, but I know your family has their faith to lean on and that they have each other to turn to. To them, I say how sorry I am for your loss. May you never be forgotten Tommy.

Tiffany Hensley
dear friend

October 30, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 10, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 4, 2007

In memory of Thomas G. Smith, Jr.

Awake O sleeper and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light, Ephesians 5:14

May the souls of the faithful departed through the Mercy of God rest in Peace. Amen

Kathleen
Citizen

May 31, 2007

Miss you and still think of you often. My parents still get a laugh when we talk about you driving the hurst over to my house and scaring the neighbors.

Nikki
old friend

August 22, 2006

Tommy,

It seems like just yesterday I was calling you "Tipper" and asking you who is your favorite Aunt. I still miss you every day! I've had dreams about you and I know in my heart that you have come to visit me in those dreams. I wish you would visit me more often. Your mom and I talk about you all the time. She still misses you so much too! Please watch over grandpa right now. It's not time for him to visit you yet. I Love you so much and miss you even more.

Love, Aunt Cathy

Aunt Cathy
Aunt

May 31, 2006

Tommy and I grew up together, pretending we were cops and soldiers fighting the "bad guys" all up and down Hobkirk Drive. We grew up and decided to do it for real, Tommy going on to become one of St. Louis' finest and I on to become a U. S. Marine. His sacrifice in the quest of selfless service to others stays with me wherever I go. It is a constant reminder to me that there are good people among us who devote their lives to something greater than our own personal safety. Thanks Tom for the camaraderie as a young boy and the inspiration to make our boyhood fantasies a lifestyle. You'll be missed long after we're all gone, friend. God Bless...

1stLt Bill DeLeal
USMC

February 27, 2006

I always think about Tom and the other officers I knew that lost their lives in the line of duty. Tom was a fine officer that loved his job and always gave his best. I know that if there is a Heaven, Tom is happily riding horses there.
God Bless!

RO Gene Allen
St. Louis County

December 5, 2005

December 5, 1997, it seems so long ago, but like yesterday for your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are today, and aways with you and your family. Keep Tom safe while he is watching the back door.

May god protect those of us who protect.

Tell Scott we said his and we love him and miss him.

“Greater love has no one than this, That he lay down his life For his friends.”

PO M Barthelmass
Eureka Police Dept

December 5, 2005