Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hero ,Rest in Peace.

C.O.Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, N.Y.

August 11, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

August 11, 2007

Det. Smith, You sir are a true hero, your sacrifice will not be forgotten; and we will continue to serve as we honor your memory. My prayers are with you and your family, as well as the brave men and women of the Bastrop Police Departmentduring this time of incredible loss. I am sure that justice will be served.

Rest in peace now my brother......we'll finish the tour from here. GOD BLESS!

Sgt.Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD (Toledo,Ohio)

August 11, 2007

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

August 11, 2007

Thank you for your bravery and dedication. My prayers are with the officers at Bastrop PD, and the family members and friends of Detective Smith. He will be greatly missed!

Deputy
Douglas County SO, Colorado

August 11, 2007

God Bless your Soul!

Commader A. M. Scott
Trooper for Christ Intervention/ Boot Camp

August 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

August 11, 2007

As a graduate of a local college in Shreveport and a frequent traveler of the backroads of Louisiana while a student, I found Bastrop to be a delightful community. My heart goes out to the residents as they deal with this double tragedy.

As the daughter of a Rossford, Ohio, officer who died in the line of duty, I understand the horrible reality the community is enduring.

To Detective Smith's wife, co-workers, friends, and community, please know that he will not be forgotten. I pray that the second suspect is caught and brought to swift justice.

Detective Smith, rest in peace, sir.

Brenda
former resident of Louisiana and daughter of a LEO

August 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother. May your family friends and extended family with the Bastrop Police Dept. find peace and healing in knowing you are watching over us from above.Pray for us, your brothers have the watch from here.

Michael A. Cire
Health Safety and Environmental Manager and former deputy sheriff

August 11, 2007

Someone Killed a Policeman today. And part of America died.
God Bless you Detective John Smith, To the Smith family, You
are in my prayers at this time, To the Bastrop Police Dept
family you have my prayers aswell, May the love and the comfort of God be with you through this tragic loss,
As you look back on the wonderful memories you have together
carry you through this time of sadness and tragedy,
Go rest on high mountain Blue Angel, Rest in peace Det J.Smith
Mother of a Police Officer
Maryland.

August 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Smith Family and the Bastrop Police Department in this difficult time. Godspeed Brother!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

August 11, 2007

May the loving arms of God hold your family, friends and fellow officers in this hour of loss. Brother you have walked thru hell, now enjoy walking on gold. Rest in peace

Tim Jones Patrol
Chandler, Texas Police

August 11, 2007

I can only echo what Gen. Patton said. R.I.P. brother.
Wayne Thomas
GRPD Ret.

Wayne Thomas Ret. Officer
Grand Rapids Police Dept.

August 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your work is done.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem, NC

August 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Guy Lapointe
Quebec Provincial Police

August 11, 2007

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

Asst.Chief Bill(PUTT)Linder
E.O.W.10-10-04

Chief Billy Cureington
Wisner Police Dept. Wisner,LA.

August 11, 2007

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
for the judgment of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
you’ve born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you’ve done your time in hell"

Sgt. Justin K. Nevels
Clinton, LA P.D.

August 11, 2007

I will be with sadden heart praying for Detective Smith's family, friends, & co-workers in this tragic and sad time. Mr. Smith is a true hero and I will honor him as I honor all in this tough field of work. Your brothers in blue will take over the watch. Battery!! Attention!! I salute you Detective Smith. May you patrol the heavenly skies....... RIP Sir....

Lt. Joseph Panko
Security Supervisor

August 11, 2007

The following quote has helped me during my loss.

"The wound will heal with time, but the scar remains forever so he is not forgotten."

May God bless you.

Amanda Inzer Wife of Alan Inzer
EOW 01/25/07 Calcasieu Parish SO

August 11, 2007

May Detective John Smith rest in peace and may his family and friends be granted the strength to help them deal with this terrible tragedy. Nothing I say can make any difference, however know that the thin blue line will be there for you...will never break...and will never forget. God bless all of you. Ret. Det. Michael J. Saxe N.Y.P.D.

Ret. (Disabled) Det. Michael J. Saxe
N.Y.P.D.

August 11, 2007

With a heavy heart, my thoughts and prayers go out for the family of Detective John Smith of the Bastropo Police Department, Bastrop, La. May you rest in the presence of an eternal God who welcomes you to peace and rest forever. God bless and thank you for your service.
Margaret Hood

Margaret Hood
citizens watch

August 11, 2007

Our prayers are with Detective Smith's family, friends, and the Batrop Police Department.

Sgt. Shayne Gibson
Greenwood, La. Police Department

August 11, 2007

No greater love than a man has than this that he would lay down his life for his friend. The city of Bastrop lost a true friend in Detective Smith. Detective Smith gave the ultimate in sacrifices for for his friends. Go rest high on the mountain my brother. For Detective Smith's family I pray for you that God give you peace in your soul again someday. To the Bastrop P.D. I pray you catch all the low life pieces of scum that were involved in this senseless murder. Godspeed.

Officer Bill Pursley, Retired
Wichita Falls Texas Police Dept.

August 11, 2007

May God watch over your friends and family during this tragic time. Rest in peace my friend, you've earned it.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 11, 2007

John was a cool guy. He was the kind of person that you rarely saw in a bad mood. He just had a way about him that you had to like. John will be missed by all of us both in law enforcement and the community.

Officer Eric Newnum
Sterlington Police Dept.

August 11, 2007