Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey, buddy. I've read so many great things from your brothers and sisters in law enforcement, I thought you needed to hear some things from your best friend. Steve I want you to know how proud I am of you for the job you did and of the person you are. I remember sitting in the back seat of your patrol car smiling while you were talking to someone you had just arrested almost like they were a friend, never belittling them. You are one of the nicest most respectful people I know and one of the toughest when it was time to be tough. I will miss you buddy, I already do. Thanks for the great memories of the many hunting and fishing trips we made. I just wish there could have been more. You were my best friend for 27 years and I thank God for that. He broke the mold after he made you. It's time to say good-bye trooper. Until we meet in heaven. Steve I Love You.

Friends Forever
Scott

Best Friend Scott Reese

February 16, 2006

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To the children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends in law enforcement, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Trooper Smith, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

February 16, 2006

Tragic. God Bless you and your family.

Sgt, B, Burton
Fort Wayne In

February 15, 2006

Trooper Smith,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Oklahoma. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 15, 2006

Rest in peace, brother. You fought a valiant fight and now have been called Home to take your rightful place in Paradise. Stand tall and proud alongside all of those Warriors of Justice who have made the ultimate sacrifice. May your children always feel your presence on their shoulders.

A Squad
Woodbridge PD CT

February 15, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Trooper Smith deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give his life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Trooper Smith is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

February 15, 2006

Keep an eye on the rest of us Steve....Surely the Lord has a special place for you in heaven.

Sgt.
Missouri State Highway Patrol

February 15, 2006

God bless and may you rest in peace.

Patrolman Greg Gaetano
Dracut Police Department (MA)

February 15, 2006

My thoughts and pryaers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of a fallen brother. May God Bless.

L/Cpl. M.T. McCarty
S.C. Highway Patrol

February 15, 2006

God Bless You, Trooper Smith. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside,IL PD

February 15, 2006

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

February 15, 2006

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 time 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 a 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 born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

February 15, 2006

Rest in peace Trooper

Trooper
Delaware State Police

February 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Fallen but never forgotten.

Officer Bryan Laurie
Haltom City, TX

February 15, 2006

May God Bless you. Thank you for your selfless service and dedication to duty.

February 15, 2006

POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER
Strengthen me today, dear Lord and help me keep in mind The laws that you created For the world that You designed. May I stand for justice So one day crime may cease, And let me sever all people SO they may live in peace.

Rest in Peace Brother.

Don Harris
USFS LEO

February 15, 2006

The Lord has ended your pain and suffering. Rest easy Trooper Smith, you've more than earned it. Your family will be in our prayers as they struggle through their loss.

Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol

February 15, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

February 15, 2006

Trooper Smith, though your sacrifice was an extended one, over 7 years, your family still had you with them in body. They will never NOT have you. Your spirit lives on as you watch over them from above. One journey has ended, another begins.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 15, 2006

Trooper Smith..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE..BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a dpd
detroit, mi

February 15, 2006

Trooper Smith,
Thank you for your service. I am so sorry that you have had to suffer so long. Rest in Peace.

I agree with a previous post... where is everyone? Has this man been forgotten? Not by me.

Rest Easy.

Officers Wife
Oklahoma City Police Dept.

February 15, 2006

God Bless, Rest in Peace

Chief George Yaccich
Rochester Township Police, PA

February 15, 2006

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI

February 15, 2006

Trooper Smith.....We got it from here.

Gramillo,Mike
Los Angeles Police

February 15, 2006

Trp Smith-

We may have never met, but you are still my brother. You are also my hero. Thank you for your service, and God bless you Trooper Steven Smith.

Master Sergeant Mark Sexton
Oklahoma City Police Department

February 14, 2006