Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective John Russell Smith

Bastrop Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, August 10, 2007

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Reflections for Detective John Russell Smith

May God Bless the families. Det. Smith, may you rest in peace you will not be forgotten.

Corporal Micah Harper
University of Louisiana Police Dept.

August 11, 2007

RIP

PO NYPD PBA DELEGATE

August 11, 2007

RIP

PO NYPD

August 11, 2007

Detective Smith, you will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service. You fought the good fight. Rest brother, we will carry on from here.

Detective III
LAPD

August 11, 2007

We are so very sorry for your loss and this tragic situation. Our hearts go out to your family, friends and co-workers. May the Lord be your source of strength and hold you up in His love.We will keep your family in our prayers. Officer Smith thank you for your BRAVERY and the SACRIFICE that you gave.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Military Police Officer
PFC Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000

August 11, 2007

It seems like only yesterday that I saw you at the active shooter school in Bastrop. I have the honor of working with your ex-wife, Pam and offer our prayers to her, your wife and children. Our hearts are heavy as we grieve for our community's great loss. Rest in peace, John. Your brothers will continue the fight you fought.

Sgt Dan Chason
ulmpd

August 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Smith. May God comfort you all.
Another Hero taken too soon. He paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place for us all. May you rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

August 11, 2007

May the Lord give your famly and friends strength during this time and the days to come.... Rest in Peace Detective John Smith.

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

August 11, 2007

In these hard times, I want Officer Smith's son Austin to know that not only are your friends and family in Louisiana offer support and their shoulder, but so are your friends and family in California.

Sabrina Ly
Cal Student Store

August 11, 2007

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Detective Smith,

How saddened we were to learn of your grievous loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Keep focused on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief and may you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care and understand. We are sorry for the pain death brings to your loved ones and fellow officers.

Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Sandra Crouch
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91


Maryland Transportation Authority Police

August 11, 2007

You died a hero and will always be remembered as one. God speed.

Police Officer
WRPD, Colorado

August 11, 2007

Detective Smith, I will never forget you, thank you for your service

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company, St. Louis County Police 2966 retired

August 11, 2007

My son and I want the family, co-workers, and friends to know that we are greatly saddened that another senseless killing happened in our law enforcement family. It is a very hard time for everyone involved: we know because we were in your shoes only two short years ago. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you all. Detective Smith will forever live in our hearts. God Bless him for giving the ultimate sacrifice for us all. If we can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us through the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Shelley Gonzalez
Wife of Sgt. Roy Gonzalez, FPSO, EOW 7/15/05

August 11, 2007

Rest in peace.

Officer Blake Rogers
Dixie Inn Police Dept

August 11, 2007

God Bless both of you Detectives - Thoughts and prayers go out to all your family, friends and co-workers. God Speed!!!

Lt JC Neville
Bishop Airport PD Flint, MI

August 11, 2007

you and your partner will not be forgotten. thank you for your sacrifice and protecting our communities


-in valor there is hope

Greg
Michigan

August 11, 2007

My prayers are with the friends and family of Detective Smith. Keep his memory alive and never let it fade.
Rest In Peace, Brother.
Mike Bradford; Weymouth,MA

Investigator Mike Bradford (Ret)
Tallahassee (Fl) Police

August 11, 2007

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time? May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV
This is yet another brutal example put before those who keep the peace.

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

August 11, 2007

OUR PRAYER GO OUT TO DET SMITH'S FAMILY AND BASTROP PD. MAY THE LORD COMFORT ALL INVOLVED IN THIS TRAGEDY.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

SGT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

August 11, 2007

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF DETECTIVE SMITH, MAY GOD BLESS YOU DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT THAT HAS OCCURED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH HIS LOVE, MERCY AND A PEACE BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. OUR PRAYER'S TO THE PARAMETIC'S WHO WERE INJURED TRYING TO HELP A FALLEN BROTHER. GOD BLESS ALL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 11, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU JOHN, AND THANK YOU.

OFFICER ANDREW LAURINEC
HAMMOND IN, POLICE DEPT

August 11, 2007

You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Sgt.J.L.Brewer
Retired L.S.P.

August 11, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Detective John Smith,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Detective John Smith. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Detective John Smith is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

August 11, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!!!!! REST IN PEACE ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

August 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773PC
CSPD

August 11, 2007

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