Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I had just started my pursuit of a career in law enforcement whem Mary passed, and just from mutual friends I found out that Mary was a brave woman. She will never be forgotten. Also I thought everyone would like to know that the shooter in this case recieved the death penalty. The jury recommended life but the judge overruled it and gave him death.

officer ryan snow
anonymous

March 27, 2008

ahh , yea i know , but you know too ......i didn't forget your birthday , just wanted to forget mine . couldn't bring myself to come here , i know i've got to let you go . the how is the hard part.........i told you he was going to die , so today my friend with tears of elation and tears of sadness i tell you the judge saw through it and said DEATH , yes he is going to die.......she overturned the jury recommendation and the man that took you from us is going to die ..........but you are still gone . i thought i would be happier , but you are still gone . couldn't go to court either , kept telling myself today was not the day . rasheka , tammy i do apologize.......today 26 march 08 justice was not blind my friend , it saw clearly you did not live nor die in vain............i can't say any more right now , but you will be missed and loved for the rest of my life maury........love ya , see ya , bye..........

val

March 26, 2008

143 Mary,
Happy Birthday my FRIEND. MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Marion McDowell (Lukie)
Close Friend

February 3, 2008

Though I didn't know you personally like many on this reflection, but I heard alot of great things about you from others who's path you crossed. It's always a sad day to lose a great asset to a community especially when it's a senseless crime. But what we all have to realize is that God truly doesn't make any mistakes and He always picks the best because He doesn't settle nor compromise for anything less!!!!

Leneise
Grateful Citizen

January 28, 2008

okay maury..........now the healing begins . i know you were there in the courtroom , but still i miss you . though tense at times , victory my friend victory........you are still here in our hearts and memories ....... justice prevailed . i can hear you , but he is not worthy of my forgiveness , maybe the day i forget you , i will forgive him...... i will never forget you , never............rest gently my sister.......love ya ......see ya .....bye

val

January 25, 2008

Justice Served- A jury found your killer guilty today and recommended Life Without Parole. Thanks to your legacy, the thin blue line got wider. There were supporters from various agencies and many others praying for this outcome.
You are an Angel!!

Chief Pat Mardis
Fairfield PD

January 24, 2008

That was a very brave situation that you were placed in on that day. I know God sent that call to you for a reason because he knew you was the strong one that could handle it. The trial has begun and many of your friends you didn't even know you had will make sure justice will be served!!! Rest in Peace my friend!!!

Caring Citizen

January 17, 2008

......it has begun , jury struck , i know you're here.....justice will be done......love ya , see ya , bye.....

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

January 16, 2008

I did not know Officer Smith personally but, Her sister has been a friend of my family every since I can remember. My heart goes out to the family of officer Smith. If she was anything like her sister Ann, I know she was a lovable, kind, and caring person. May her memory stay alive forever.

Shanna Garrison-Whitehead
Friend of Mary's Sister Ann

November 6, 2007

Mary,
It just seems like yesterday we were doing roll call at the West Precinct but in reality it has been slightly over a year since we buried you. You're presence is certainly not forgotten but still very missed. I think about you alot especially when i hear a female's voice on the radio saying 427. You're funeral was my first Police funeral and regrettably i'm sure not the only one but your day will stay with me every year.

Officer
Former Co-worker

October 30, 2007

May we never forget the sacrifice Of Officer Smith...May God Grant Her Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends the Serenity to accept the things they can not change, Courage to change the things they can, and the Wisdom to know the difference,,,Rest in Peace Blue Angel....

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept Lewisburg, Pa

October 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Smith on the anniversary of her passing. May God comfort you all.
Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

October 23, 2007

Mary,
I can't believe its been a year since you left us.You're still here though in our hearts and minds.Just wanted to say I miss you and not a day goes by that I don't think of you."143" my friend, Always!!!!!!!!!!!

Maron McDowell(Lukie)
Friend

October 23, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and close friends on this first anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over all of them today and everyday. You are a true hero. Thank you for your dedicated and unselfish career to law enforcement. You will not be forgotten.

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

October 23, 2007

maury ,
yes today is the 23rd , but yesterday was the day . it rained here and i cried....doesn't seem like a year and even though these are just words in cyberspace i miss you my friend . could not let this date go by and doubt if i ever will . i just don't think about you today , but every day , remembering something said or done with you . you are never going to be forgotten , i don't know how to say goodbye to you . the tears make me sick , i don't want to cry when i think of you........that pos will never know what an awesome person he took from this world this date a year ago . i don't want to waste my time speaking of him , just wish he would try an escape and i was the one to put a round in his ass . okay i know , i know you still are a calming spirit . this year just haven't been the same . i think of rasheka , can't speak to her , my friend , i'm trying . this is getting too hard.........love ya ....see ya ......bye.......velery

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

October 23, 2007

Miss Mary,
I write this on the eve of the anniversary of your passing because I know I won't be able to tomorrow. So much senseless loss and for some reason we seem to lose the good ones. You were a good one...
Has it really only been a year...DAAAAAAANG! (your word) It seems like 50...
I think about you and miss you everyday as do all those who had the priviledge to know you. You made a difference, my sister. I will visit you for a moment tomorrow. You made a lasting imprint on my heart and it will be there forever (and not just for the soup).
West Precinct loves you, Mary Freeman Smith!!,
Rick

Officer Rick Christian
B'ham PD...friend....brother

October 22, 2007

Mary, as I promised we will have a memorial on the anniversary that you recieved your "wings". I wont let it be a sad event becasue that wasnt your style... you would be so proud of your daughter, your family, and those in BLUE. Through you, we have become one, the attitudes that divided Birmingham and Fairfield have fallen. You are an ANGEL!!!

Chief Pat Mardis
Fairfield PD

October 20, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Officer for your service.

VanDenBerghe
NH

October 19, 2007

ah maury ,
what do i say , i have tried to stay away from this place , but not today . i miss you my friend , more than i can even express here . someone is always asking why the good ones.....you were , no you are the good one . want to talk to you girl and still want my soup , funny huh ? haven't been able to talk to your baby , guess she really don't want to talk to me these days , think it hurts too much , but i guess i understand . was thinking about your alaska holiday and my souvenir you brought me back , this is too hard today ...........miss you too much my friend , i hear ya' , someday ,yea someday i know........love ya'... see ya' ...bye

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

October 11, 2007

I'm so sorry that you were taken in such a senseless tragic way. You are missed by those who knew and loved you. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

May God watch over those who serve and protect us everyday.

Chris
Wisconsin

September 25, 2007

Mary
you are still loved and missed by all those whose lives you have touched...Rest In Peace Mary, May God Bless you and your family

FTO WILLIAM TALLEY
FLOYD CO. SHERIFF DEPT. INDIANA

September 18, 2007

143 Mary,
I visit this site almost everyday since you left us.Today I finally am able to bring myself to write.You are a true person indeed and even though it had been awhile since we talked I miss you dearly. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You are truly missed.I talk to your Mom quite often.Just wanted to drop a line to say that I do miss you.

Always
Marion McDowell(Lukie)

Marion McDowell
Close Friend

August 14, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 11, 2007

HEY MAURY , YOU'RE IN MY DREAMS THESE DAYS . WHAT'S GOING ON ? RASHEEKA WILL BE RECEIVING THAT BACHELORS DEGREE SATURDAY , REALLY WISHING YOU WERE HERE . I HAD NO IDEA WHEN I TOLD YOU I WOULD BE THERE YOU WOULD'NT ... I GUESS TODAY IS A CRYING DAY ... YOU MEANT SO MUCH TO ALL OF US , I MISS YOU !!! TELL DONO I'M MISSING HIM TOO . HAVE'NT TALKED TO TAMMY , I KNOW I NEED TO , SO I'LL GO BY SOON . I KNOW IT MUST SEEM CRAZY WRITING TO YOU WHEN I KNOW THAT OUR GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES , YOU WERE HIS LONG BEFORE YOU WERE OURS ... LIFE JUST IS'NT THE SAME KNOWING THAT YOU'RE NEVER GOING TO WALK THROUGH THE DOOR AGAIN . OKAY I HEAR YOU , ENOUGH SAID ... I'LL GIVE HER A BIG HUG FROM YOU... LOVE YA , SEE YA , BYE....

VAL
B.P.D./B'HAM P.D.

May 10, 2007

hey maury , been thinking about you a lot lately . i know , i know your baby will be graduating soon . i know she's missing you . i pray that it's not the same day as my neice in Raleigh , so i can go and cheer her on . have'nt had a chance to talk to her lately , i'll try to track her down today . miss you so much , thought about my soup the other day when it was freezing temps in april . i know you would have loved that . give my dad and my love , donovino a big hug for me ... miss you maury ... love ya , see ya , bye...

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

April 12, 2007