Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Sergeant Smith during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

July 8, 2010

Sergeant Smith,
Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriffs Office

July 8, 2010

Sgt. Smith, 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 from now on. Rest in God’s peace my friend.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

July 8, 2010

Rest in Peace Sarge, we have the watch from here.

Policeman
Phoenix PD, Brother in Blue

July 8, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
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 silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

July 8, 2010

Thank you for your sacrifice. May you rest in peace.

Travis Bird
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney

July 8, 2010

Semper Fi Devildog! To St. Peter you may tell, another Marine reporting Sir. The streets of Heaven are guarded by United States Marines. You will be missed but never forgotten.

My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of this good man. God Bless.

Chief JA Millan
Honah AK PD

July 8, 2010

Law Dogs CT II Motorcycle Club would like to express our deepest condolences to the faimly and friends of Sgt. Smith and specialy to our brothers and sisters of the Shelton PD. Smitty you were always a familar face thoughout Shelton you will be deeply missed. God Speed Smitty.

Law Dogs MC
Connecticut II Chapter

July 8, 2010

Rest in Peace!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion, Ma Police Dept

July 8, 2010

Smitty, May you rest in Peace with my Dad and all the other men and woman who have now passed but while on Earth loved their occupation of serving their cities and country in the field of law enforcement. You were a great person and cop and I will miss seeing you drive by and waving as you went to work each day. May the perpetual light shine upon you...

Judy Sadick, Daughter of the Late
Frederick M. Sadick Sr., a Shelton 'special' patrolman

July 8, 2010

RIP brother Orville.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

July 8, 2010

Rest in peace brother. God Bless you and your family.

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff Dept

July 8, 2010

Rest in peace sir.....Godspeed to your family, friends and agency. Thank you for the 39 years yous served with your agency.

KELLY BROOKS
HOUSTON PD

July 8, 2010

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Mathew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

July 8, 2010

I never had the privilege of meeting Sgt. Orville Smith who was a Police Officer, a US Marine and a volunteer firefighter, but there is no doubt that his life was filled with glory and filled with satisfaction because not very many people achieve so much in their life time. RIP Sir, I salute you!

My badge represents that there are laws in our land, that I am sworn to uphold. Each time I put on my uniform, I know not what activities are before me, or the dangers I may face. My authority and duty I do not treat lightly, as I wear my uniform with Pride, Integrity and Honor.

Some people wonder why so many Officers converge on towns across this nation, when an Officer is Killed In The Line Of Duty. I can simply say, that they come to pay respects to someone who did the job they do, in support of other Officers, as a show of respect to family, and to show Pride, Integrity and Honor for a fallen hero whose community has lost a friend. I have attended way to many of these but if you shed a tear for another, it will help cleanse your soul. It is the memories that will get you through the years.

Though I have made mistakes, accept me, as I accept you and show me the way …..Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff's Office (Indiana)

July 8, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

July 8, 2010

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Sergeant Smith and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Sergeant Smith for your dedicated service to the people of Connecticut and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

July 8, 2010

Sergeant Smith, during your tour of duty you served you country and community with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Sergeant Smith you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The police family will be by your side. To the men and women of the Shelton Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Semper Fi Devil Dog

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

July 8, 2010

Smitty,for years we laughed and smiled together about the little things in life.You were one of the few who always asked me how my family was and what I was up to.I can't remember how many times you bought me lunch,or coffee when I worked a double shift. You used to make us laugh with your crazy ideas and sometimes got under our skin for certain calls you thought were not handled right, but in the end you were a police officer at heart,an awesome supervisor,a great man, and an even greater friend. For all of these things I will miss you very much. The conversation wich we had shortly before your death will stick wuth me for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my friend and I hope you will watch over all of us. ALL GAVE SOME SOME GAVE ALL.....

Dispatcher Terry Corarito
Shelton Police

July 8, 2010

Rest in Peace Sergeant, thank you for your many years of service to the Police Department and the entire country. You will never be forgotten.

Aaron P. Sparks #184
Newbury Police Dept. NH

July 8, 2010

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Smith as well as the brotherhood at Shelton Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

July 8, 2010

Rest In Peace, Sergeant Smith.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 8, 2010

Rest Brother, and rest assured we will never stop in yours and all other fallen officers name to arrest those stupid pieces of crap that drive intoxicated on the highways.

Cpl Mac Davis
Arkansas State Police

July 7, 2010

Thank You for your dedicated service to State & Country. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family and coworkers of Sgt. Orville Smith. Rest in Peace Sgt. Smith.

Detective Thomas Tully
Southampton Town Police, Long Island, New York

July 7, 2010