Columbus County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, May 13, 1930
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Hoke Baird Smith
Granddaddy, we laid to rest Aunt Julia on February 5, 2022. By now she should be sitting on your lap and now you finally have all your children with you.
Kenneth Elwood Smith II
Grandson
February 7, 2022
Deputy Sheriff Smith,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbus County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 13, 2020
Bless this Man's dedicated service to his community. He was my Grandfather. RIP. You will never be forgotten.
Pat Crowder
grandson
December 8, 2017
Granddaddy, you left my father when he was only two. He's now with you. I know he is overjoyed.
Kenneth E. Smith II
Grandson
February 12, 2016
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
May 13, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today on the 82nd 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 13, 2012
80 years to the date May 12,2010 of the suffering death your name is inscribed on a wall in D.C. along with many more it is a honor to me and others to know that that name is in its respectful place after so long it was not easy finding records and pics that long ago. ''The Smith Family is very proud''
Asst. Chief Garrett Floyd
Cerro Gordo Fire & Rescue/ ''great grandson''
June 10, 2010
Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 79th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son.
My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, 74 years after you were killed.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
PHYLLIS LOYA
Mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 13, 2009
You are remembered today and thank you for your service
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
May 13, 2008
Deputy Sheriff Hoke B Smith died in Robeson County, North Carolina. He was 36 years old.
He was survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons.
Sheriff Smith was a native of Virginia.
July 5, 2006
Deputy Sheriff Smith,
It has taken over 76 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbus County.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
June 23, 2006
You are remembered.May you Rest in Peace.Thank you for your service.
June 22, 2006
Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.
Police Officer
June 21, 2006
A HERO IS NEVER FORGOTTEN.THANK FOR YOUR STAND ON THE LAW.REST IN GOD PEACE.
GILBERT DANIEL
June 21, 2006
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