Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Every now and then in life you meet a special person that leaves a lasting impression on your life. Though the meeting may be chance or routine, the impression is forever. Mary was that kind of person. She first showed me warmth when I was a young Prosecutor in Birmingham City Court still finding my way, then reconnecting in Fairfield. I remember the comfort I had knowing that Mary was now going to extend her magical way in Fairfield. Even though the time was brief, the Citizens of Fairfield still got to experience Mary's magic. We may have loved her but God loves her best. It was my priviledge to work with her both as a lawyer and as a fellow officer.

Task Force Officer Theo Lawson
Fairfield Police Department

October 29, 2006

To the Smith family,
I was in town on business when the death of Officer Smith was broadcasted.I want say i know the pain you are going through because just last month i lost my nephew(Officer Rodney Johnson Houston,Texas)in the line of duty.From what i have heard of Mary in the news I have come to the conclusion she was a caring person with a beautiful spirit who loved her job, having retired and come back.Although she is gone,she will never be forgotten,that beautiful spirit of hers will always be with you and keep in mind what the Chief of Police Birmingham said in that you have a bigger family now.Rest in Peace Officer Smith,you are in my prayers,Job Well Done.

Phillip Norman
Proud Uncle of Officer Rodney Johnson(EOW 09/21/2006)

Phillip Norman

October 29, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace.

Dispatcher
Ohio State Highway Patrol

October 29, 2006

Although I didn't know Officer Mary Smith personally, this has really been a tough week for me. I watched the funeral on Fox 6 and I can tell Officer Smith touched a lot of lives. I just want her family to know that she was loved by everyone. Even those that didn't know her was affected by this tragedy. My prayers are with her daughter, loved ones, friends, and fellow officers. Stay strong and know that Birmingham loves you and we're here for you. We love you Officer Mary Smith and you will never be forgotten.

October 28, 2006

I never had the opportunity to meet Mary but her death has taken a toll on me this past week. My heart, love and prayers go out to her daughter, family and friends.

The people of Alabama are priviledged to have had this wonderful woman serving Alabama as an officer of the law.

Candy Cantrell
Blountsville, Al resident

October 28, 2006

God Bless you and Rest in Peace

Phila Cop
Philadelphia Police Dept

October 28, 2006

My prayers and thoughts are with your daughter and all who loved you. You must have been a spectacular women who were loved by many. Mart

A citizen

October 28, 2006

Rest in peace. Thank you so much for serving.

"Gone but not forgotten."

PO Rob Roberson
Oxford, MS Police Department

October 28, 2006

May God be with you Officer Smith, and may He provide strength to your family, friends and sibling officers. Rest in peace our sister.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

October 28, 2006

Rest in peace and God bless you and your family.

Patrol/Comm. Unit-Morning Shift
UAB Police Dept.

October 28, 2006

We will miss you. Justice will be done.

Officer Shelley Melton
Birmingham Police Department

October 28, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DEPARTMENT.

P.O. LISA JOHNSON
DETROIT POLICE DEPT MORALITY

October 27, 2006

I remember when you completed the academy and came to East Precinct. You are a kind and gentle spirit. Fly high now and look out for the rest of us from your new position in glory.

Chief Mike Walker

October 27, 2006

Mary sign off earth! Mary sign in Heaven
Thank you Ms. Mary for your dedicated brave service
All your brother and sister officers will work brave and courageous as you did. You Go Mary!
Rest in Peace
Fly over society and protect us with your heavenly and graceful wings
Thanks Ms. Mary

Everyone really appreciate and gave you honors on your memorial day. You deserved it!
Thanks
Birmingham Citizen

Birmingham, Alabama resident

October 27, 2006

Well I'm really going to miss her. This has taken a major affect on my life see someone that's making a better place for me to be in my life gone. People don't know how I feel about losing Mrs.Smith. She's one of the officers that I knew I could go to and talk for a positive outlook on life when I felt like didn't anybody care about me. I'm saying I truly miss her very much.I'm going to try my best to make a positive thing out of this.

Tiffany Powell
Friend

October 27, 2006

Mary was an excellent officer and it was a pleasure to work with her at the West Precinct Mary was loved by many and will be missed dearly. I learned alot from Mary and I will always remember the things that she had to share. god Bless the Smith Family and be strong. Patton out, West morning shift.

Ofcr. Deric L. Patton
Birmingham PD (west Precinct)

October 27, 2006

IT IS SO SAD WHEN WE LOSS A LOVE ONE. BUT BE GLAD THAT SHE IS IN HEAVEN NOW WITH JESUS. YOUR FAMILY IS I OUR PRAYERS
MARTHA LINDSEY

October 27, 2006

Officer Smith may you rest in peace and we will pray for your department and family God Bless all members of law enforcement.....

K-9 officer R. Fumiatti
New Haven Police Department

October 27, 2006

I will never really know how you must feel since I have no family members that are officers but i do know the effects that it can have on frinds and the community. Being part of the memorial committee for the 3 fallen officers in Fayette, Alabama that were killed not long ago. I designed a special lapel pin in memory of them. Although I cant do the same here i will say a special prayer for the family, all the friends, and the community in which she touched. God Bless all of you from Fayette.

Kristopher Gardner
Citizens

October 27, 2006

Ms. Mary you will be really missed in the West End Community and in my family. I had a child at Lee Elem. School and she was in the Beta Club, and Ms. Mary would always support them and she would spend time with the kids. She use to park at the store down from the school so she could watch and the kids equally and she did her job. I will always miss Oficer Mary Smith. Rest In Peace For Ever More. Love The Reynolds Family. 2006

Vivian Reynolds
West End Community

October 27, 2006

We pause to honor the memory of Officer Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family.

May God keep, comfort, and strengthen you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department

October 27, 2006

I'd like to pay my deepest respects to friends and family of the late Mary Smith. May her Daughter and others find strength during this tough and most difficult time.

My heart is in Alabama with you.

Ms Bobbi Parker-now residing in Georgia*

Ms Bobbi Parker
Native of Birmingham, AL

October 27, 2006

My prayers are for the family, fellow officers, and friends of Officer Mary Smith. Your loss is deeply felt. You truly have my sympathy.

Adrian
Citizen

October 27, 2006

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICE MARY SMITH, GOD IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SEE YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW AND GREAT LOSS. I WILL LIFT YOU ALL UP BEFORE THE LORD IN PRAYER. I PRAY THAT THE LORD WILL BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL IN THIS HOUR OF BEREAVEMENT. I DIDN'T KNOW OFFICER SMITH PERSONALLY, BUT SHE MUST HAVE HAD A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT BECAUSE SHE HAS TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES. I WATCHED THE FUNERAL ON FOX 6 AND I WAS BROUGHT TO TEARS MYSELF SEEING THE MANY LIVES THAT OFFICER SMITH HAS TOUCHED. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL WOMAN. I AM PROUD TO HAVE HAD A WOMAN SUCH AS HERSELF TO HAVE SERVED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON THE STREETS OF B'HAM. I WANT TO LEAVE THE FAMILY OF OFFICER SMITH WITH THESE ENCOURAGING WORDS: " BE ENCOURAGED BECAUSE OFFICER MARY SMITH HAS INDEED FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH." SHE HAS RAN HER COURSE, SO SHE IS NOW COLLECTING HER PRIZE OF ETERNAL LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS. MAY GOD'S BLESSINGS CONTINUE TO BE WITH THE FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES OF OFFICER MARY SMITH.

ALABAMA CITIZEN; CHAROLETTE BRYANT
CITIZEN OF BIRMINGHAM

October 27, 2006

Eternal light rest upon you and your spirit.

Officer B. Krukowski
Calera, AL P.D.

October 27, 2006