Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP BROTHER.

PTM. K.MCGEE
MURPHY,TX POLICE DEPT.

February 14, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Trooper Steven R. Smith, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

February 14, 2006

RIP... My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Smith's family,friends and co-workers.

Former Dispatcher
Mesquite,NV

February 14, 2006

You have the support and thoughts of all officers in the police family worldwide.

Sgt Paul Hoffmann
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

February 14, 2006

Sir,

thank you for your service,courage and commitment to what is right.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .Rest in Peace.

February 14, 2006

Rest in peace now Trooper Smith...Thank you for your service...God bless your family...

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 14, 2006

Rest soundly, Trooper Smith.

Thank you for your service and sacrafice.

Police Sergeant
Metro-Boston, Massachusetts

February 14, 2006

Rest easy Brother... My prayers to your family, friends and fellow Troopers. Until we meet...

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

February 14, 2006

In Valor there is Hope. You fought the good fight. I hope now that you can rest in the grace of God.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

February 14, 2006

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."

February 13, 2006

You are finally at peace. Rest easy, brother. Bless your family.

AZ Narc

February 13, 2006

I am broken hearted once again, I know what the family,friends and department are feeling. There are tears and heartbreak, No words are going to stop the pain. Please know that Trooper Steven R Smith is in the most beautiful place and is not sad. He now knows perfect love. You will see him again! My prayers are with all of you. Support each other and you will get through the shock and horror of these next few weeks. Then keep supporting one another always! May God be with each of you. He will never be forgotten!

kathy wife fallen officer
cpd EOW 01/09/05

February 13, 2006

Trooper Smith you are a true hero. Rest in peace brother. God bless you and your family.

Maryland Heights Police Department, MO

February 13, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

February 13, 2006

Trooper Steven Smith, (Heavens New Angel)

God Bless your family and May they Always know that you are a TRUE HERO.
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. Godspeed My Brother!!!!

Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections

February 13, 2006

STEVEN....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

February 13, 2006

You suffered a long time for truth and justice which we hold so valuable. May God watch over your two children and your soul.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 13, 2006

May God bless you and your family. You fought an almost seven year fight and it will all be rewarded in heaven. Rest in peace, your watch is safe.

Ofc. John Goodwin
Orlando Police Department

February 13, 2006

John 3, 16: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whover believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Trooper Smith, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, we salute you and thank you for your service.

SA Jasso
ICE

February 13, 2006

This story reminds me very much of the story of my friend, the late Sergeant Don Flusche, Dallas Police Department. He was in a semi comatose state for about 7 or 8 years after he was involved in an on duty squad car accident.
Though Trooper Smith's assualt occurred many years ago, we have not forgotten, nor will we ever forget....thanks in part to the ODMP.
I know of no words that will suffice however, I would like for the family, friends and co-workers to know that there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty. May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, (Retired)

February 13, 2006

I remember the day you went home and how proud we were of your courage and strength. Rest in peace Brother Steven, you above all are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

February 13, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow troopers of Trooper Smith.

While no one who wears a badge wants to be put into such a situation, you put yourself into the line of fire to protect those whom you might not have even known despite the danger. While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

February 13, 2006

Our Lord has finally broken the chains of sickness that have bound you to this world and has called you home to be with him. God Speed Blue Angel...We'll take the watch now!

Officer Christopher Hess
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Adult Probation

February 13, 2006

Thank you for your service. Spread your wings and fly among the clouds of Heaven. Please watch over us as we continue to fight the good fight in your honor.

Police Officer
Bay City Police - Michigan

February 13, 2006

To the Family of Trooper Smith My heart and prayers go out to you during this time. Its hard to hear that a fellow officer has passed but even harder when you know they where in pain for so long. To Trooper Smith rest well, we'll take over from here.

Tennessee police officer

February 13, 2006