Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My best to your family. May God be with them.

February 13, 2006

Don't think of them as gone away,
their journey has just begun.
Life holds so many facets,
this Earth is only one.
Just think of them as resting,
from the sorrows and the tears,
in a place of warmth and comfort,
where there are no days or years.
Think of how they must be wishing,
that we could know today,
how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think of them as living in the hearts of those they touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost,
and they were loved so much.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

February 13, 2006

My most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Trooper Smith. Such a tragedy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

To his family - although I lost my husband in the line of duty almost 11 months ago, I am unable to comprehend the depth of your pain and grief. To have to live with his injury for 7 years must have been terribly difficult for all of you. I hope you all can take comfort in the knowledge that he is finally at peace, safe in the arms of the angels and walking Heaven's streets of gold. I will pray for each one of you, especially his children, that you will find the strength and courage to continue on. His memory will live on in all of you!

Thank you, Trooper Smith, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you rest in peace, Blue Angel.

Carin E. Sollman
widow of Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

February 13, 2006

Thank you for your service. Sorry you went through your pain so long. The Suspect took the easy way out and while you had to deal with your injury. God kept you here so that you could finish your business here on earth. Now you may rest in peace.

February 13, 2006

Trooper Smith you are a true hero. Your sacrifice is a testimony to that fact. And now it is time for you to walk again in heaven with your other brothers and sisters in blue who went before you. Enjoy your time there and know that your children will be taken care of here. God Speed...

February 13, 2006

At last your suffering is over brave Officer. May you rest in peace forever. Sincere thanks for your efforts to make this cruel World a better place.

J.M.
Gardai (Irish Police Force)

February 13, 2006

Trooper your watch has ended. Rest in peace. Your family will be well taken care of by your brother officers in Oklahoma. Thank you for your service.

PO Harry Murphy
Jersey City NJ PoliceDept

February 13, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Smith. You fought the good fight and thank you for your service, RIP.

MJW #643

February 13, 2006

Rest easy, brother.You died a hero, doing a job that most don't have the ability or character to do. Your fellow Troopers have the watch now.

Senior Trooper
Indiana State Police

February 13, 2006

Steve this is so hard to believe. Seems like only yesterday we were in the academy. I remember the times we shared rooms and how you would set and write poetry. We never got to see each other much after graduation. I admire you for the kind of man you are. Your bravery and strong will I will never forget. Heaven has received a wonderful individual. For now you are in perfect health and in the glory of God. Littermate I will see you again someday. Watch over us all.

Trp. Gary Sanders
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

February 13, 2006

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother. Your time with us will always be remembered.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Smith.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

February 13, 2006

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Trooper Steven R. Smith. I am glad to say Trooper Smith now is in a better place where he don't have to worry about being a quadriplegic. I can't even imagine the heartache that this family has been through during the past seven years, and then dealing with this trooper's death, all because of a cowardly 'thug with a gun' that took his own life. I send my condolences to the family and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for Trooper Smith's demise. I hope everyone that knew this officer will continue to remember his bravery, courage, and the legacy in which he left. Trooper Smith your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Office

February 13, 2006

To the children of Trooper Smith my heart and prayers are with you both. May God be with you and guide you through these troubled times. Rest in peace Trooper Smith and thank you sir for your service and dedication.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

February 13, 2006

When you arrive at Heaven's gate, an endless row of Officers will greet you. No longer paralyzed, you will return their sharp salute. Later, you will all raise a cold beer together. My Husband will be among those, welcoming you home.

#16's Widow

February 13, 2006

You will not be forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Patrol Officer
Lafayette PD Indiana

February 13, 2006

Dear Lord, how these senseless deaths tug at my heart. As we read these, let's remember to pray for our officers.
A true hero is at rest. God bless and take care of his family.

Police Mom
Missouri

February 13, 2006

I am so sorry for the pain that you, your family, and friends went through for all these years. You were obviously a brave man. Rest Easy

Sgt. Faith Cunningham
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

February 13, 2006