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Private Jim Smalley

Texas State Police, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, January 22, 1871

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Reflections for Private Jim Smalley

Pvt. Smalley,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 22, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 6, 2020

Ironically the suspect and his brother were cousins to a law officer killed in line of duty 1897
https://www.odmp.org/officer/20153-assistant-superintendent-james-t-jim-burch

TResearcher

October 20, 2017

Pvt. Smalley,
On today, the 145th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 22, 2016

Never forgotten... Rest easy brother

Chief Michael Gromatzky
Collin College Police Dept.

January 22, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 141rst 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.

Time never dimishes respect and you will always be honored and revered. You must have been one of the first African-American law enforcement officers to serve. It is mind-boggling that the person who killed you and serveral other law eforcment officers was subsequently admitted to the state bar as an attorney after being pardoned by the governor.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 22, 2012

Pvt. Smalley,
It has taken over 137 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

November 25, 2008

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