Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The impact that Mary had on West Precinct will never filled. She was a mother to many kids and a confidant to many people in the community. Her leadership style was that of an Army First Sergeant. She lead from the front and ensured her presence was felt and seen. While working the Homicide Unit was Mary as well as Officer Carlos "Curly" Owens were constant points of contact for any and everything that happened in West Precinct. If new and current rookies had your guidance our Police Department would be a lot better.
Mary and I had numerous conversions about Policing, that still stay with me until this day. If I knew now what I should have paid more attention to back then, I would have thanked Mary for her guidance and encouragement. Mary, you will never be forgotten.

SGT Anthony Williams

SGT Anthony Williams
Birmingham Police Department

May 15, 2011

well maury ,
here you are again in my thoughts all day . i have been trying to let go of some things my friend . it is something how life is . i remember the call you had one day (daniels' suicide ) once you realized he was my god son you called me to the scene , that was just like you always thinking of others no matter what . you knew his mom needed me , well my friend i'm sure you remember because she left on your birthday and now is there with you . you know it seems as if the best leave too soon....you left too soon .... happy belated birthday .....funny the things i remember , i wish i had gotten that soup recipe now .... wednesday never came , i deeply miss you . your baby is still beautiful as ever , been a long time since i've seen her except a couple of weeks ago when she was on tv remembering you . every time i hear her voice i hear and see you . okay i'm rambling on and on so just love ya , see ya , bye ........velery

val pickens
retired bpd

March 16, 2011

Officer Smith, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. May those that love you continue to stay strong and may those that still serve continue to be safe.

Chris
Wisconsin

October 24, 2010

Mary, It is 4yrs since The Lord took you home. I miss you and what you stood for so bad. I will catch myself laughing out loud thinking of the things you said or did at work. I wish these young officers now could have known you for just a little while and I truely believe their work ethic would be different. Mary you will always be in my heart and just knowing you makes me strive harder to be half the officer you were.

Kat
Birmingham Police Department

October 23, 2010

The month of May brings about many memories and contacts of my husband that seem to fade a bit during the course of the year. Not that he's not remembered, but with all the memorials honoring our officer, seems co-workers, friends and LE members come out of the woodwork to pay their respects...AGAIN...as if we had just traveled back in time to that day. That Monday. Listen to the words to that song one day..it plays on my radio often as I think of the short time Tom and I had together, Monday Monday by Wilson Phillips...just something I wanted to pass along to friends and family about the Monday Mary and Tom, these two complete strangers, crossed paths together and how the lives of two families, who will never know each other were shattered.

May god be with you and your prayers be answered.

Helene Wood
Wife of Ofc. Tom Wood E.O.W. 10/23/2006

May 21, 2010

Mary I still think about you often and remember your sweet spirit. I remember when we used to ride together at West Precinct and talk about ours daughters who were the same age and how hard it was being a single parent. You did a wonderful job raising your daughter and she is now a beautiful young woman inside and out just like you were. I will always remember you and cherish the times we shared as police women and friends.

Sergeant Valencia Johnson
Birmingham P D (retired) co-worker and friend

April 14, 2010

Been meaning to call someone from the family to pass this on, so if one of you could, just let them know. I was at a gas station in Pelham not long after Mary's death. A woman and her little girl approached and after a short conversation about police work, they discovered I had worked at Birmingham before Pelham. The little girl, who was probably eight years old immediately asked if I knew Mary. Mary, she said would always come by and check on her school and all the kids knew her.
When I was in the academy, and we were doing our ride-alongs; Mary was the first officer I rode with. She was cool (compared to the way some of you guys treated us rookies). The first official report I filled out was when she let me fill out an alarm warning sheet on some corner store across from the Fair Grounds. I can't remember clearly, but I think the school the little girl was talking about was Lee Elementary. I remember Mary walking us in to the school on my ride-along. I also remember her using a mop from behind the precinct to wipe her floorboards of the patrol car. She said she did it everyday because all the mess the officers left in there.I know you guys still miss her. I was at RCTA when she went down and could not go to the funeral. I think about her often, even though I did not know her. We all policed at Birmingham, though, and I always think of everyone on a daily basis. I just wanted to let you know that the kids at the school remember her and could you please pass it along to her family.

Ofc. A. Schniper
Pelham Police Department

February 11, 2010

May God watch over your loved ones and your fellow brothers and sisters in blue.

Chris
Wisconsin

October 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

To your family: I understand the meaning of lives forever altered and know that the hurt of losing a beloved never goes away...the pain and pride are forever. I pray for your solace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 23, 2009

well maury another year has passed and today still aches , don't think i'll ever stop missing you...........you are never forgotten.........the sam browne is no longer around my waist which makes it hard not feeling this pain all day long...... wish you were still here ........wish the tears would stop...........maybe one day , maybe one day my friend.......love ya , see ya .......bye

retired officer val pickens
b'ham pd / b'ham , al

October 22, 2009

We will be remembering you, Corp.Massey and Off. Coleman as we go to washington this week for Police Memorial Week. Please continue to watch over us to keep us safe and together.

chief Pat Mardis
Fairfield PD

May 12, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

God bless the friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 8, 2009

we all wish we coudve seen more of you,even though your gone, your with us even more.we do miss you a lot,but we feel your presence every waking day.im gonna put a piture of you on dads resting place.we will always love and miss you,but you will be in our hearts until we see each other again.love always your family and extended family saying thank you for continuing to serve and protect from gods kingdom. we love you so much.

livingston, family
family

February 19, 2009

My Friend, thinking of you as always but especially on today.Happy Birthday.143 Always!!!!!!!!!!(Your Mom and I continue to keep in touch).

Marion McDowell (Lukie)
Close Friend

February 2, 2009

..........another christmas approaches , thought of you so much during our christmas luncheon , some things will never change.....miss you .........love ya , see ya , bye , maury........

val
b'ham p. d./b'ham , al

December 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this second anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

October 23, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and close friends today as they attempt to get through this day and every day since you were called away from duty. There are no magic words I can offer to help them with their pain except to keep your memory alive by telling your story to others and what a brave hero you are. Thank you for your long and dedicated career to law enforcement. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 23, 2008

Missing you my friend.143 Always!!!!!!!!!1

Marion McDowell(Lukie)
Close Friend

October 23, 2008

You are remembered and loved by many who knew you. Through them your light still shines. May God continue to bless them all, family, friends and fellow brothers and sisters in blue.

You will not be forgotten. May you find peaceful rest.

Chris
Wisconsin

October 22, 2008

well , well , well maury
here it is another date and your brightness is still around . just wanted to let you know you are not forgotten.....your girl is doing well , although i know there are her moments but she is like her mom . so much i wish for these days , yet i know , yea i know ...no words to say........another anniversary , 2 years and it still seems like yesterday......
rest angel in blue , rest.........love ya , see ya , bye ....velery

val
b'ham pd/ b'ham , al

October 22, 2008

Rest in peace, Mary-- You are remembered with love and honor.

Chaplain Susan Keppy
Lewiston (NY) Police Department

October 21, 2008

...........another day you are in my thoughts maury.........oh how the world had a beautiful jewel taken away....rest dear sister........love ya , see ya , bye.....

val
bpd/b'ham , al

September 24, 2008

Always my Friend, 143 always!!!!!! MISSING YOU

Marion McDowell (Lukie)
Close Friend

July 14, 2008

Although it has been approximately two years since Officer Smith's tragic passing, I only learned of it today. Mary and I were classmates in BPD Rookie Class #55-87. The last time I saw Mary was in 1989 right before I left the PD for other opportunities, yet words cannot describe how saddened I am to learn that she made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of her community. My heartfelt and sincere condolences go out to her family, friends, and fellow officers. Rest in peace young lady, you have more than earned it.

Ted Stratakos
ATF (RET)

July 9, 2008

Mary, You know March 26 is my birthday and seems like it took forever to come this year.Guess I was just anxious to see what the judge would decide on that day.Justice was served.But that does not erase the pain he caused.I miss you my Friend.143 ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marion McDowell (Lukie)
Close Friend

March 30, 2008