Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

January 31, 2009

I was on patrol when I got the text from another officer just a little after 8:00pm Jan. 6,2009.
"A detective friend of mine with D.P.D. just sent me a message that one of their officers a Norm Smith is down..."
I texted back and asked "...what division?"
The replay was "...gang unit."
I started to tear up.
Like all other officers that didn't know you I still hurt.
I prayed right there and then for you and your family.
Then shortly after that I got the text about your death.
It seemed wierd the busy radio traffic of Collin County went quite for what seemed like an eternity.
I prayed some more, thought of your family and your fellow officers. I thought of my cousin, a DPD Assistant Chief and a one time commander of the Gang Unit. I felt his pain.
As the days went on your Chief, fellow officers and even the media glorified you, and deservdly so.
Norman, you are a shinning example of what all of us who got into this profession strive to be. The way you balanced your service to the city, department, unit, and more importantly your wife. You are a Hero to cops and an "Idol" to man.
Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Vasquez
Josephine, TX Police Dept.

January 30, 2009

Death stings the victim only once, but those left behind feel the pain of loss with every passing memory.


Rest in Peace, hero.

Kristen L.

January 29, 2009

To the family and friends of Sr. Corporal Norman Smith and the members of the Dallas Police Dept.

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered when Norman was brutally murdered.

To Regina and children and to all in his family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son Larry was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

In reading his reflections, I can see that Norman was an amazing man who will be missed by so many. His department has also suffered another great loss and once again are grieving for another member of their police family.

Norman's memory will always be honored and revered.
I also pray for the full measure of justice that Norman, his family and friends, and his department deserve.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Norman gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 6, 2009.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 28, 2009

Rest in peace. Thank you for service to this country and to your community. You are a hero.

Master Sergeant Spencer
United States Air Force

January 26, 2009

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten...........

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield (OH) PD

January 25, 2009

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

DEPUTY MCCARTER
JACKSON CO SO OHIO

January 25, 2009

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. May God Bless your family, friends, co-workers & department. "BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD!" Aloha.

Sergeant
Honolulu, HI

January 25, 2009

God bless you, your family and the Dallas Police Dept. Rest in peace brother.

Officer E. Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept.

January 22, 2009

God bless your family. May you RIP and may justice be served. Sgt. Dawson

Sgt. Dawson

January 22, 2009

We live in the flesh for just a short time; our natural state is in the spirit. While we will miss you here, we will all join together in the spirit world very soon. Time will not end for there will be no time. The mysteries will all be revealed to us and there will be a peace which passes understanding.

May your loved ones take solace in the incredible mercy of God.

PTL David Ogden
Springdale OH PD

January 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all those who knew and loved Corporal Norman in this difficult time. God Bless you all.

K.L.

January 21, 2009

FINAL ROLL CALL

"CORPORAL SMITH...REST IN PEACE, FOR YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART TO MAKE THIS A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL...GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR YOU...FOR THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THAT OF A MAN LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE FOR ANOTHER...BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD...WATCH OVER US AND RIDE WITH US ALWAYS...OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND MRS. WATERS, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS...GODS SPEED TO YOU BROTHER...

YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Anonymous

January 20, 2009

Rest in peace, Sir. May your murderer get the punishment he deserves.

Civilian
Daughter of Retired LEO

January 19, 2009

RIP Officer Smith. May justice be served upon your killer.

Police Officer
Copenhagen

January 19, 2009

It fills me with anger and frustration that we lose another brother officer to senseless gang violence. I hope and pray that his family finds peace in their time of sorrow, and that his fellow brothers and sisters can learn from this experience and continue to serve their community with their heads held high. Im glad that the person responsible can do no more harm to anyone. Rest in peace.

Sgt. Salvador J. Onofre III
Balcones Heights Police Dept.

January 18, 2009

Dear Sir,
I want to thank you for your service, express my deepest
condolences to your loveones, and fellow officers' may god
speed healing to your family and fellow officers' Godbless
you My fallen Brother.

PFC. Mark Miller
Ocala Police/ City Watch, Fla.

January 18, 2009

You are a true hero. Thank you for your service. God bless the Smith family and the Dallas PD.

Patrolman
Winston-Salem Police Department

January 18, 2009

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

January 18, 2009

I salute this fallen comrade.May we never forget what he has given to the State of Texas and the City of Dallas. I like to take this opportunity to Thank his family and friends for giving this nation a brave and courageous peace keeper. May he rest in peace. We are all sorry for the fanily's lost, but we know that his life was not taken in vain. May he live forever!!!!

Captain Michael Scott
Texas DPS-Retired

January 17, 2009

The good always die young. Be with God brother.

Michael
n/a

January 17, 2009

Rest in peace brother, We'll take it from here.

P.O. K.J. Jones
North Greenbush PD, NY

January 17, 2009

Rest in peace brother, may God bless your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Dallas Police.

Sgt. Kevin Jones
Glynn County (Ga.) Police Department

January 17, 2009

I check the ODM page everyday even though I know no police officers. I check it because I care and I appreciate all the sacrifices these officers make for total strangers. My heart goes out to Officer Smith's family and to the Dallas Police Dept. I am so sorry for your loss. I saw Officer Smith's photo/dedication tonight on a DVR recorded old episode of 48 hours. I feel like I know some of the homicide detectives from watching this show all the time. My sincere sympathy to all of you for your loss and thank you for putting his picture on the screen tonight. Please know many citizens care and appreciate all you do.

Sherri
AL citizen

January 16, 2009

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP THEM SAFE IN HIS HEART.MY LOVE GOES TO BOTH FAMILIES (PERSONAL AND POLICE).

OFFICER SCHONTON HARRIS
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 16, 2009