Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the 6,166 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Smith’s family as well as the members of the Arlington Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

January 4, 2011

Rest In Peace Officer Smith.

#54
BART PD

January 4, 2011

There are no words to express the sadness we feel. There are not enough tears to show the world what we've lost. What will live on is your honor and commitment to a calling that is bigger than us all. Thank you for being there for that little girl, and for being willing to place yourself in harms way. You are sheepdog and have protected your flock well. Go rest high, we will take the watch from here. Thank you for your dedication and service.

Patrolman
TW Jester

January 4, 2011

To My Sister In Blue,

When I heard the news about you my heart deeply was sadden. To hear that all your life all you ever wanted to do was pursue your career as a LEO. Your young life was taken to soon but God needed you to patrol the streets in Heaven. You gave the ultimate sacrifice by saving a childs life by your own. You will be greatly rewarded in Heaven. Your family in BLUE will deeply miss you and will continue to pray for both your family and your family in BLUE. May God Bless You. As we continue watch down here please keep watch over us from up above. Godspeed Jillian

Patrol Division-Parlin #223
Sachse Police Department

January 4, 2011

MY SYMPATHY AND HEARTFELT PRAYER GOES OUT TO OFFICER JILLIAN MICHELLE SMITH, FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT. R.I.P SISTER, JOB WELL DONE

POLICE OFFICER RALPH GASTON
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 4, 2011

Though just a short period of time, Officer Jillian Smith #2650 has left a legacy of bravery, integrity, honor, courage and pride with the law enforcement community with her ultimate sacrifice she gave to protect a child. Jillian, you are a TRUE HERO, may you rest in peace. I salute you and thank you for your service.

NL Webb
Dallas Police Dept

January 3, 2011

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Smith.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

January 3, 2011

Very Brave service! Thank you! You will continue to protect that little girl from Heaven.

Sergeant
TN Agency

January 3, 2011

Rest in Peace. Prayers going up for your family

Senior Trooper Brock
Georgia State Patrol

January 3, 2011

Officer Smith, You gave your life to save another. I commend you for your courage and service. Dear Sister, I have never met you, but do love you. Rest In Peace, the rest of us will take it from here.

Sgt. Allen Murray
Hattiesburg Police Department - MS

January 3, 2011

Jillian: I am your sister in blue. The back of my badge is now inscribed with “2650”. So while you have been called to patrol the beats of Heaven, know that you still patrol the streets down here too.

To Officer Smith’s families: We all share your burden. She is missed.


That Is Dying


I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.

Then someone at my side says, “There, she is gone!”

“Gone where?”

Gone from my sight. That is all. She hangs as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.

Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, “There, she is gone!”, there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, “Here she comes!”

And that is dying!

Rest in peace.


-Attributed to Victor Hugo

Anonymous

January 3, 2011

Rest In Peace . Officer Smith you are in deed a TRUE HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

T.Goss
Dallas County Sheriff

January 3, 2011

Officer Smith was a true hero. The Jaynes Family is thinking of her family is this very difficult time.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

January 3, 2011

Officer Jillian Michelle Smith is a HERO. To step in front of a child to save that childs life is heroic. I'm proud of Jillian. I don't know Jillian, nor anyone from her agency. I am a Domestic Violence Detective and I know how emotional and "crazy" the calls can be. She acted and did the best she could in the circumstances. I'm so sorry she lost her life and I will keep her and her family in my heart.

Detective Michelle Barker
Seattle Police Dept.

Detective Michelle Barker
Seattle Police Department

January 3, 2011

Praying for your family and we know what a wonderful person you must have been. You are truly a hero! God bless...

Mother of GSP (Georgia)

January 3, 2011

Officer Smith's story has touched my heart and will continue to touch the hearts of those who hear it in the future. She is a true hero and inspiration for committing a selfless act to lay down her life so that the child could live. Thank you for your service and dedication. My heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Smith. RIP.

Anonymous

January 3, 2011

May God comfort the family of Officer Smith. Rest in peace.

Sister of GSP Trooper

January 3, 2011

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the person who died. Rather we should thank God that such people lived.

--General George S. Patton

Anonymous

January 3, 2011

Your bravery and selflessness will not soon be forgotten. You are truly a hero and you represent what this job is truly about. May you rest in peace my sister. Praying for your family, friends and your department.

Reserve Deputy,Dispatch and wife of Det.
Conecuh County Sheriffs Office

January 3, 2011

Bless you Ofc. Smith for your bravery. You have made us proud. I pray for God to bring comfort to your family and your entire agency. You are lived and died a Hero!

Matthew 5:9

Officer Sanders
APD - Missouri

January 3, 2011

"The Final Inspection"

The policewoman stood and faced her God,
Which must always come to pass.
She hoped her shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as her brass.

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

The policewoman squared her shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 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 times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept many 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 silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policewoman waited quietly,
For the judgment of her God.

"Step forward now, policewoman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Take your rest Officer Smith... we've got the watch.

To the family and friends of Officer Smith and to the Arlington Police Department, my prayers are with you.

Corporal C.L.T.
Prince George's County Police, Maryland

January 3, 2011

God bless you rookie officer for your bravery and selfless service. You are a shining star in the sea of stars who gave there lives so that others may live. Rest easy and God bless you.

CPT C. Smith
Fort Bragg Police

January 3, 2011

You gave the ultimate sacrafice for something you loved, you are a true hero that left our grace too soon, Rest in Peace my sister and dont worry for your brothers and sisters will carry on your memory and your lifes goal. Until we meet again protect those you surround and we will see each other again.

Detective Kim Wrenn
Johnson County Sheriff's Office

January 3, 2011

I only hope that when the situation presents itself I can be as selfless in the face of imminent danger.

Anonymous

January 3, 2011

The officers and staff of the Chestertown Police Department offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Jillian Michelle Smith. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace Jillian.

PFC. Brett Lysinger
Chestertown Maryland Police Department

January 3, 2011