Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you sister officer! You made the ultimate sacrifice by laying your life down for another. May God rest your soul and may you sit beside him in his kingdom. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. I will pray for your family, friends, and your department. I know all too well what they are going through today. On December 6th 2009 we lost Ofc. Michael Crawshaw. May the two of you protect us from above!

Ofc. Teresa Gongaware
Penn Hills PD

January 1, 2011

Another brave soul is taken, though she will never be forgotten. Officer Smith, thank you so much for your dedication to the innocent. Thank you for your service to your community, family, and department. My prayers are with you, your family, and department. To the members of the Arlington Police Department, stay strong as we know God will comfort you.

Officer Brad Makovy #343
Grand Prairie PD

January 1, 2011

To Remember the Fallen


to remember the fallen
is not to remember how they fell
but to remember why and for what

to remember the fallen
is not only to remember their actions
but to remember the dream for which they fought

to remember the fallen
is not to remember how they fought
but to remember who they fought for

to remember the fallen
is to remember their reason
to remember their dreams
and to remember those they fought to save

to remember the fallen
we continue their fight
we carry their dreams
and we finish what they start

Analissa Range

Sergeant
GCSO

January 1, 2011

Officer Smith must have been one very special person to be called home so soon by our Lord. May our heavenly Father comfort her family and the Arlington Police Dept. at this most difficult time. Prayers for all our law enforcement officers as well.

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." Rev. 21:4

Dad of a Deputy

January 1, 2011

Although I never met you I cried when the news came across. You may have been a rookie but after reading about your shielding the little girl defines what a true Police Officer is all about. My brother was a police officer who lost his life in the line of duty. You and Richard walk together in Heaven. As long as both of you are there Heaven will be that much sweeter. May God Bless the Hero and that is you.

Thomas Riggs

January 1, 2011

Officer Smith, I look at your photograph, and I see such promise, and ambition...You were living your dream, I am saddened and hurt, that your life was taken...I Pray that God Guides you home and lays his healing hand upon your family and gives them comfort during this time of pain and loss.
To Live in the Hearts of those who care, is not to die...I will not forget you...Never Forget!

Sgt. C.P. Hart
Dixie County Sheriff's Office - Patrol

January 1, 2011

Dear Sister Smith,

As a fellow sister Officer in New Jersey, but born and raised in Texas, I want you to know that your courage, valor and truly heroic actions will be forever remembered. You were a warrior to the end, we have the watch now, you are our blue angel beside us all.

God Bless P.O. Smith and her family.

Anonymous

January 1, 2011

Words do not seem adequate enough to express the magnitude of emotion of not only the community that Jillian served but of a nation of Brothers and Sisters in Blue who grieve the loss of such a selfless HERO. Jillian made that split second decision to give her life for the life of that young girl. That act alone speaks volumes of the caliber of person Jillian was and the type of family she must have had surrounding her and encouraging her in her journey to become an officer. Today is a very sad day that such a young, vibrant, beautiful person was stolen from us all! My deepest condolences go out to the Smith family, Jillians friends and her family in Blue in Arlington,TX. Jillian will never be forgotten!

Police Officer Melissa Gates #1524
Columbus Police Dept. Columbus,OH

January 1, 2011

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Smith. She barely had a chance to start her career and was taken way too soon. May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service to the law enforcement community and the citizens of your county.

LT Harvey Woods
Columbia County Sheriff's Office (GA)

January 1, 2011

God bless you for your exceptional bravery in a childs time of need. Although our paths have never crossed, your a hero to me. Rest in peace.

Trooper John
VA State Police

January 1, 2011

May God bless you and your family during this terrible tragedy. Officer Smith you are a true example of a hero in the 2lst Century. You gave your life to save a life, you were that child's guardian angel no doubt about it. God loves you and you are with him now. Rest in peace my sister.

L. Harris
Reserve Deputy Sheriff

January 1, 2011

To the family/friends and co-workers of Officer Jillian Smith-my deep concern goes out to you all in this time of great tragedy. Why do these things happen-because of the evilness of other people. Your loved one took a stand against lawlessness and evil and has regrettably made the ultimate sacrifice. Her willingness to serve in law enforcement, her bravery and her character will never be forgotten. God Bless you all at this vert difficult time.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

January 1, 2011

The family of Officer Jillian Michelle Smith and The Arlington Police Department.
May God continue to give you strength and endurance during this difficult time."To Be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"
Your legacy will continue to live on through all the men and women that wear blue.

Deputy Regina P Trinity
Lafayette Sheriff Office-Lafayette,La.

January 1, 2011

Greater love hath no man [or woman]that they would lay down their life for another. Officer Smith gave hers to protect an innocent child.

SGT T.BLACKWELL
HENDERSON COUNTY NC SD

January 1, 2011

Police Officer Jillian Smith’s courageous and life saving actions illustrate that she was a hero in a world that has too few honorable heroes. My family and I are grieved that the world and the community Officer Smith served lost a hero when her family, loved ones, friends and coworkers lost this special individual.

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Police Officer Jillian Smith. We extend these condolences to her friends, coworkers and to the entire community of Arlington, Texas that she served so bravely.

P. Martin and family

January 1, 2011

My prayers are with your family. You are a true hero in every sense of the word. You stood between good and evil and protected the innocent.

Matthew 25:21 - "His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of the Lord."

Your time was too soon but your riches will be many!

With respect and peace.

Detective M. Robinson
Orange County Sheriffs Office

January 1, 2011

May God be with Officer Jillian Michelle Smith, her family and the Arlington Police Department. A true hero. Someone who put others before herself. She gives me great pride in being a law enforcement officer.

Ptl. Terry Mullenix
Barberton P.D. Ohio

January 1, 2011

Hero--there is no other word for Officer Smith. Rest well after a job well done.

Anonymous

January 1, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family of Officer Smith. She was the epitomy of a Valiant Hero. Rest in Peace Officer Smith your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God Speed.

Cpl. Larry H. McClellan Jr.
Florida Highway Patrol

January 1, 2011

On behalf of the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department, we send our heart felt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Smith. Officer Smith was a true example of a HERO!!

Police Officer Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department

January 1, 2011

This was a completely selfless act. You are the definition of a hero and we will all look up to your incredible act of bravery. Thank you.

Stephanie Wood
Sister of an officer in Fountain Hill, PA

January 1, 2011

Dear Jillian,

In true hero fashion, you acted immediately and saved the life of a child. Thank you. You ARE truly courageous and heroic and the absolute best example for other Officers to follow.

Rest now. We have the streets.

Sgt. J. Cozby# 347
Forest Hill, TX. Police Department

Sergeant J. Cozby
Forest Hill Police Department

January 1, 2011

Thank you for your service Officer Smith. You truly are a hero. Condolences and prayers for the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer Smith during this difficult time. My prayers also go out to the witnesses to this tragedy.

Officer Greg Lucas
Idalou Police Department

January 1, 2011

Rest in peace my sister. Thank you for your service.

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (Ms)

January 1, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Smith, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thanks for your service, Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F.ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

December 31, 2010