Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Moira, My wife and I attended Police Week in Washington DC this year. As we were at the memorial service on the Capitol lawn, We seen a beautiful little girl who was wearing a C.O.P.S. Identification holder signifying her as a child survivior. She was seated in front of us, and we could not help but to notice her and be struck by her beauty and innocence. My wife and I were very touched that this child was from NY and had lost a parent. We also knew that it had happend on the 11'th because that was the only time there was a loss in NY last year. At the end of the ceremony they sang God Bless America. We seen that the little girl, who had lost a parent in the terrorist attacks was at a memorial for them and not only knew the words to the song, but was singing the song! we both began to cry as she so proudly stood there waving the blue ribbon representing " THE THIN BLUE LINE " and singing God Bless America. The moment is something that we will always carry with us. This morning ( September 11'th 2002) as we were watching the coverage of the days memorial events from NY, There was an interview with your husband and your darling little girl....the same girl we seen at the Memorial service! You have left behind a living legacy that is very special. I could not help but to share this with you today. Rest well Sister and may the Lord bless your husband and that darling little girl, who showed courage and bravery, Just like her mother.

Trooper
NCSHP

"It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled - or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives, who spends himself in a worthy cause."T. Roosevelt

To a fellow sister,

We are a crazy and strange type of person. While thousand of people raced to get out, hundreds of you raced to get in. That is what makes us all so special. You did what God sent you to do, protect and serve. You are a hero. May you watch over all of us, and may God watch over your family.

Sergeant Andrea Eichhorn
Casselberry Police Department, Florida

Sometime back in 1989 while waiting for a friend at my home station of 125th st and Lexington Avenue, I was approached by two NYTPD officers and we started conversating, never in my life did I ever think that I would meet other fellow officers of these two. Everyday when I would go or come from work, I would see them, and they would say hi, and since they had different partners I would be introduced to them that is how friendly the District 4 officers were the ones I knew back then. Officer Moira Smith, whom I got to meet then as Officer Lynch, was an officer, who was funny, but yet tough with fare evaders, as a civilian who became friends with these officers, they would say let's go we're going to meal, I even went with Moira too. I left NY in July 1993, got to say goodbye to Moira and the guys that I knew in District 4, that time Moira was engaged and was planning to transfer over to city. When I saw her picture it broke my heart it even broke my heart when I read she left behind a two year old child.
To Moira husband & family
My deepest sympathy to all, Moira met me as a civilian who would ride the subway everyday and where ever she was posted we would always talk, I am glad that I met such a strong person with a good heart.

Sincerely,

Brigitte Abreu

We can only pay tribute to Officer Smith and the great many Emergency Services employees who entered these buildings to help others to safety. We must honor her memory by continuing to do the job with dignity and pride. I will be present to see her name etched onto the NLEOMF wall for all time. May God bless her soul and bless her family; especially her darling daughter, friends and colleagues who have been left behind. You all are in our prayers. The members of the International Association of Women Police salute you and will be here for your daughter should she need anything. Godspeed, Moira!

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department Hammond, IN

God rest you Sister, may the Good Lord hold you in the palm of His hand and may He look down and give your family the strength to carry on. I know you are surrounded by friends since so many of our brothers and sister are with you. God Bless America and may we do you proud in the coming years.

P.O.Mary E. Scheider #206
Jersey City Police Dept./Motorcycles

There was so much smoke, I could barely breathe. I saw one person after another - God, there must have been thousands. So many were burned, so many were bleeding. I saved as many as I could as I ran through the smoldering building. Several people are alive today for my efforts, and for that I am joyous. It was so hot. I began to feel weak, so weak. I knew my body was hurt in so many places and in so many ways, but I pressed on. It was loud, so loud, and at the same time, so quiet. My footsteps slowed, and still I kept going. I felt myself begin to fall.....were these my last moments? What would my family know about what had happened? I couldn't go on. My time here was done. A light surrounded me and the excruciating heat was lifted from my skin, the screams I heard ceased to be. I felt at peace. A man came, he took my hand, and he whispered in my ear, "Child, come with me." I was so glad to see him, for unlike me, he seemed to know what was happening. Suddenly I was surrounded by people I know and love, and I felt safe. In my heart I knew everything would be okay. And suddenly I knew it was time to meet my maker, that everything was going to be alright, that I had passed as a hero surrounded with much love. God Bless.

Words cannot express the sorrow felt at the loss of P.O. Smith. She was a strong, selfless person who did the only thing she knew to do in this horrible situation, she ran in to help others out. She is a true hero and will always be close in our hearts. God bless her and the family she leaves behind. WE WILL REMEMBER!!!

Dear Moira,
Four months later, and it still seems like that day. I know you were doing a wonderful job, as you did every time you put on your uniform. This country and NYC will never forget you.
Moreso, your family will continue to love you and celebrate your life. You have been a hero many, many times over to each of us in your own way. Wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin...it didn't matter. We all considered you one of the best friends we've ever known.
You truly are an angel now. I love you. Thank you for being such a huge influence on my life. I will honor you by treating others the way you would.

Anonymous

Go from me. Yet I feel I shall stand Henceforward in thy shadow.
Nevermore Alone on the threshold of my door Of individual life, I shall command the uses of my soul, nor lift my hand
Serenely in the sunshine as before, Without the sense of that which I forebore,...
They touch upon the palm.
The widest land Doom takes to part us, leaves thy heart in mine With pulses that beat double. What I do And what I dream include thee, as the wine must taste of its own grapes.
And when I sue God for myself, He hears that name of thine,
And sees within my eyes,
The tears of two.

-Elizabeth Barret B

Anonymous

Moira was a great friend and fine officer. I will miss her spirit and the time we spent together as friends. God bless her and her family and take care of Jimmy and Patricia. She will be missed.

Officer Eric Wittman
Aurora Police Dept.,Colorado

Dear Moira,
On that horrible morning I was in my office glued to the television. I was on limited duty and everyone was scrambling to get ready, and I just sat there, helpless and useless. I was listening to citywide and I heard a female cop calling for help. She was on the third floor. I know in my heart that that was you. Each time I replay your voice in my head, every hair on my body stands on it's end. I will never forget it, no matter how hard I wish I could. I can't help but be overwhelmed with pride that you were so brave. Thank you Moira Smith, we will forever be grateful. May God watch over your beautiful little girl.

P.O.
NYPD

"Heros rush in where angels fear to tread." God bless the New York Police Department.

Retired officer Mike Donehoo
Roy City Police Department, Utah

god bless her and all the people who died in suffering that day, those people are in heaven they have turn in to angels and they are in a beautiful place right now, in peace, with god

lil

Your death will be avenged and your heroism, courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten!

My Prayers are with all the friends and family of all the officers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
I lost my brother tragically, Det. David Taylor, Greensboro PD, On August 7, 2001. I was in NY for my fiancee's Mother's funeral the first of Sept. I was stranded there for 3 weeks due to this atrocity. As I watched the events on TV, I cried for all those who lost their lives. But was especially emotional about the Police Officers and the Firefighters and their families, as I had just recently suffered a tragic loss myself. As I walked through the streets in the days following the attack, I cried with pride as I saw the officers on duty on all the corners in the city. I knew how hard it was for them, knowing they had lost their friends. On the Sat. following the attack I was at St. Patrick's for mass. The last 2 people to go up and take communion were 2 NYPD officers, again I cried. I hope all of you are getting the support that my family and I got when we needed it, from the Deparment. I know the comforting words and even the funny stories the officers tell us about my brother helps. I know that our loved ones who are gone from here, had a higher calling and are happy and at peace in Heaven. Hopefully we can all feel that same peace one day! God bless All of you! And God bless America!
Tracy Taylor
Thomasville, NC
Sister of Greensboro Det.David L Taylor
EOW 8/7/01

Tracy Taylor

Even though I may not know any of you folks I still have a place in my heart for you all. We are all brothers and sisters in blue and when anything happens to any of us it happens to the whole family.
I was on duty that day (9-11-01) and was in the office and turned on the TV after being told that a airplane had flew into the WTC. I sat down and could not belive what I was watching and then to watch it fall like it did I just couldnt belive it. I had a tear to fall down my cheek. I sat there from 0900-0100 just watching I just couldn't move.

Now, as you folks have a much bigger job working for a much bigger Chief at HGGPD(Heavens Golden Gates Police Department)I know that I'll be ok in doing the job that I love to do and that has been the family businss for many, many years starting with my Great, Great Grandad.

My love and my prayers to all of the families of these outstanding officers. GOD BLESS you all and he will be with you by your side if only you let him.

GOD BLESS

Det. Michael Adkins
Bladenboro Police Department, NC

You ran into the wrath when others ran to save thier own lives. With total disregard for your own life, you perished a hero. Rest in peace, your tour has ended....

Sgt. Brian T. Lakin
Harvard Univ. Polce

"Last Inspection"
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 got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept 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 here, 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 judgment 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."

Author unknown

anonymous

My heart and prayers go out to all that lost their lives in the horrible attacks on America. Everyone that perished on that day is a HERO. They all died so that we could continue to be Americans, and all of America will forever be indebted to you. Moira and everyone who lost their life on that day will never be forgotten, for they made the ultimate sacrifice of themselves to this great country, and they will always live on in all of those that were left behind.

Anonymous

As I watched the towers come down on September 11th from my home, I knew that many of my brother New York City Police officers had lost their lives. I knew many of them were in the buildings. I knew this because I knew something that the public found out of the 11th, and that is the Men and Woman of the NYPD are heroes, nothing less. Everyday they put their lives on the line to protect the people of New York City.
No member of the NYPD could sit back while people needed help, so these brave 23 NYPD officers along with their 47 brother officers from the PAPD, FBI, Court Administration, Secret Service teamed up with the brave men of the FDNY and in saving over 25,000 of their fellow New Yorkers gave their own lives.
These men and Women are truly heroes and not a day goes by now when I don’t think of them as I patrol the streets of New York City.
These men and women make me proud to be a Police Officer.
Their actions exemplify everything that is good about being a Police Officer.

God Bless them their families and god bless the NYPD.

A Brother NYPD Officer

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

MOIRA WAS A GREAT PERSON. SHE HAD AN AWESOME SMILE AND UNIQUE LAUGH. SHE WAS A GREAT COUSIN, FRIEND, MOTHER AND WIFE. SHE WILL BE MISSED ALWAYS.

EVERYONE MISSES HER DEEPLY. HER MEMORY WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN THE HEARTS OF HER FAMILY AND ALL AMERICANS.

THANKS FOR BEING PART OF MY LIFE.

WE ALL LOVE YOU.

MARGARET

maggie ference

May God Bless you and all the brothers and sisters in blue that died on 9/11/01

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept., Fl
1959-1986

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

I don't even know what can be said about the bravery in this young woman, who I have known indirectly since childhood. I do know that she has a wonderful husband and a fabulous family that will unite together and get each other through this most difficult time. To you her family, I will offer a promise of prayer that Moira is united with her Mother & Father and all her family in eternal life. A promise of prayer that God will grant you the strength to go on in her name, she would have wanted all of you to be happy.
God Bless Moira and all brave Policemen and Firefighters who not only put their lives on the line on September 11th, but everyday. We need to respect them and what they do and honor them for the heroes they are. I am proud to be an American and proud that I was fortunate enough to know Moira Smith.

God I don't know what to say. I intend to post this message for each and everyone of you heroes so Officer, Detective, Agent, Whatever,... I thank you. You swore to serve and to protect. Well your days of protecting us are over. But you will forever be in service. Your eternal service... the inspiration you and your fellow bothers and sisters have re-enforced in my heart, will live so long as I do. Though I will not always carry your name in the front of my mind, not in my duties as a soldier or as the police officer I plan to become when I get home, I will still always carry with me the knowledge of your sacrifice... of your heroism, of your selflessness... I will carry a samll piece of you everywhere I go. Be it with an M-16 in my hands in a strange land, or a badge on my chest in my own back yard... long after the flags come down and the nation carries on... until the day I die... you will continue to serve... as my inspiration. God bless you. God bless your family. God bless your agency. God bless FDNY. God bless all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guardsmen, and marines. God bless New York City. GOD BLESS AMERICA. Thank you my brothers and sisters. I love you.