Trumann Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Reflections for Patrolman Jonathan Richard Schmidt
May God provide peace and comfort for your family during this time of loss. Rest in peace brother, your watch is done, we will walk the beat for you. God's justice will prevail on this earth!
Officer Guillory
Jackosnivlle PD
April 17, 2011
"What we do in life, echoes in eternity." My deepest condolences to your family and loved ones. You will be missed brother.
Deputy N. Tuttle
Sebastian County Sheriff
April 17, 2011
Such a huge loss to the law enforcement community! Too many losses of gunfire fatalities; our laws should be more strict and severly enforced. My respect, appreciation and awareness of the ultimate sacrifice they make everyday for our communities is greatly & sincerely extended. May you rest in peace Patrolman Schmidt and may your family have the strength to cope and may they come to know that you would want them to be happy. You are the ultimate hero! I salute you. God Bless.... sister of VA Beach Fallen Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi EOW 6/23/03 Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley
Anonymous
April 16, 2011
Rest in peace my brother. Prayers and blessings to your family.
L. Mikels/Sgt.
Chapel Hill, NC
April 16, 2011
You are a true hero Patrolman Schmidt and I salute you. Your family is in my prayers.
SSgt Alexander Ingram
USAF
April 16, 2011
Traffice stops, a normal day for any Police Officer,you just never know.May you walk the beat, of heavens gates in peace.
CPL. J.J. GEORGE
LAW ENFORCEMENT
April 16, 2011
Though I never knew you, I cry for you
Though I never walked by your side, I cry for you
Though I never patrolled with you, I cry for you
I cry because the death that found you, you did not deserve
And as I cry I remember and I will never forget
The sacrifice that you made and the death you accepted.
May it be lesson for me,
May it make me more aware,
And may it keep me safe
And I can only pray by God’s grace no one will have to cry for me.
May God keep you, hold you in His hands, and give you peace.
FTO
Clarksville, Tn PD
April 16, 2011
Thank you for your service. My thoughts are with your family. RIP
Anonymous
April 16, 2011
Rest in Peace Brother. Sincerest condolences to his family
(both badge and blood).
Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)
April 16, 2011
Condolences to his department, squadmates, and family
P/O Curry
April 15, 2011
the citizens of trumann never realized they had a hero of the highest caliber in their community until they lost him, the community and the people of the state of arkansas have lost a great man.
our loss was heavens gain, god bless his family and keep them in your loving care, let us not forget the legacy that ofc. schmidt started and carry on in his honor remember, it's not how they died that made a hero, its how they lived.
former l.e.o
April 15, 2011
Rest easy brother, we will take the watch from here.
Officer Lance Beardsley
Wyoming, MN P.D.
April 15, 2011
Rest in peace Hero. You protected us with Honor and Courage and now it's time for you to rest in the arms of God. I pray that God will give your family strength, comfort and peace. Thank you for serving our community and touching so many lives. I pray now that we have your back as faithfully as you had ours.
Anonymous
April 15, 2011
I never knew you but I sure would have enjoyed very much knowing and working with you. From the Newhall incident 41 years ago this month that took 4 Brave young CHP officers,that occurred while I was working the South Los Angeles area that fateful night,to your Brave Act to save your Sgt's life, that type of Honor will never be forgotten...The times were almost the same when both events occurred, close to midnight.................
Thank you for following your instincts and never wavering from your sworn duties. Men such as you will never be forgotten. I only wish that you were still with us.
God Bless you and your family and you can rest now....Semper Fi...
State Traffic Officer Mike Becze #7185
California Highway Patrol
April 15, 2011
RIP Patrolman Schmidt.
Your a true hero. May God bless your family.
Continue to watch over us, but watch over your family first.
Detective
Grand Rapids PD, Michigan
April 15, 2011
True Hero, RIP. Thank you for your services.
Officer Buchanan
FWPD
April 15, 2011
You are one of the brave ones brother, walk tall and proud in heaven.
Trooper Schmidt
Indiana State Police
April 15, 2011
You are a hero, not because of how you died, but because of how you lived. Rest in peace, we have the watch now.
Sergeant James Alfieri
New York State Unified Court System
April 15, 2011
HERO!!!!
Ofc. Charles Leeds
Norristown Police Dept.
April 15, 2011
Thank you for your service and your family is in my prayers
Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
April 15, 2011
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
April 15, 2011
I salute you
=athan Schmidt
Anonymous
April 15, 2011
My heart goes out to all of the family.I never knew him, but I will be praying for him. GOD bless him for his service to the police Department.
R.I.P. patrolman Jonathan Schmidt.
Sue from New jersey.
Sue
April 15, 2011
True hero...Rest In Peace.
Officer Dreher #48363
Tucson Police Department
April 15, 2011
Patrolman Schmidt, you took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Trumann and this great country our.
In the performance of duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice.
There is no greater example of honor. May your loved ones, friends, co-workers find peace. May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day.
Rest in peace Patrolman Schmidt, we have got it from here...
Vince Iello
NYPD Retired
April 15, 2011
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