Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Life.....so fragile, Loss....so sudden, Heart....so broken,... in the wake of such a loss,
we are haunted by things we don’t, and
may never, understand.

Yet the solace we seek may not come from
answers. So we look for comfort in the
belief of love's everlasting connection.

May that love lift you and hold you close, and give you peace.

Chief Todd Boycher & members of the City of Roxboro, NC Police Department

Valerie Gentry - Office Assistant II
Roxboro Police Department, Roxboro, NC

June 11, 2012

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Mike Smith. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your department at this time. Thank you for your service to this country and your community.

Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Department, Barnwell, SC

June 11, 2012

Rest In Peace Deputy Smith.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

June 10, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the dear family and children of Deputy Mike Smith. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

June 10, 2012

On behalf of Session 52 of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy in Schenectady, NY, we thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your department.

Session 52

June 10, 2012

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Upton County Sheriff's Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

June 10, 2012

RIP Deputy Smith,
our prayers are with your loved ones.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

June 10, 2012

Deputy Mike Smith, the honor you brought to this profession will never be forgotten. From one husband, father and officer to another... Rest in peace brother. We will continue our servitude in your honor. May God comfort you and your family through this tragedy.

Ofc Michael Bernard
Richfield Township P.D., Davison, MI

June 10, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

June 10, 2012

Rest in Peace brother. We will take it from here. May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers.

Trooper's H.G. and J.L. Vernon
Missouri State Highway Patrol

June 10, 2012

Dep Smith, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

June 10, 2012

He was a good Man, a friend to all who had the honor to know Him. I knew Him for eight years. I know a lot of people, but have very few true friends, Mike was my true friend. He was my partner when I served with The Upton County Sheriffs Office. Working 12 hour shifts with a Man you get to know him and He you. He was not The Enforcer type, more the 'I'm here to help type.' He and I shared a love for movies and music. When We worked together I could spit out a line from a film we both liked and He would say the next line from memory and We would just keep it going. I spoke to Him about two weeks prior to His death by instant messenger. He was going to give me a call when he got a chance so We could catch up. I hope that's a conversation we can one day have in Heaven, If I am so blessed. I know He is there, cutting up with the angels and reaping his rewards for the good deeds He did down here on earth. So to Mike I say, "Well, its a mess aint it Sheriff?" and Mike says, "If it aint, itll do till the mess gets here." Mike knows what I am talking about.

Detective Sgt. David L. Wood
Slaton Texas Police Dept. Mike was my FRIEND.

June 10, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

June 10, 2012

God be with your family and friends... You will be missed

Corporal Thomas Kirby
Reno Police (Parker County)

June 10, 2012

God's peace and speed Deputy Smith. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

June 10, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Deputy Sheriff Michael Smith as well as to the Upton County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace Deputy Smith, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

June 10, 2012

R.I.P. Brother.

Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

June 10, 2012

RIP brother Michael.

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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

June 10, 2012

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

June 10, 2012

My sincere condolences to Deputy Michael's wife and children. Such a tragic loss to you and his fellow workers and the department. RIP

Robina Browne
Mother to Dep. Sheriff Daniel Browne-Sanchez-EOW 2/10/07 Honolulu, HI

June 10, 2012

On behalf of my whole family I want to send our sincere condolences on your loss. Thank you for his service and sacrifice he has made. His heroism and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Our Mother was also killed in a automobile accident in her police car. Marion County, Indiana Kay C. Gregory E.O.W. 05/10/2002. Peace be with all of you. Please know he will never be forgotten.

Theresa Winkles
Indiana C.O.P.S. survivor

June 10, 2012

thank you brother for your service , GOD SPEED .

RETIRED SGT. GERALD D. LEMONS
GENOA POLICE DEPT.

June 10, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!
THANK YOU!!
MAY THE LORD CONFORT YOUR FAMILY.WE HERE ON EARTH WILL KEEP GIVEN OUR BEST TO OUR BELOVED USA UNTIL THE DECIDES THAT WE SHOULD REST!!
MAY THE LORD PROTECT AND BLESS YOUR FAMILY LEFT BEHIND!

DET.PONS
MIAMI DADE/FLORIDA

June 10, 2012

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Michael was killed. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Michael's family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Michael gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on June 8, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

June 10, 2012

Rest in peace Brother you will be missed by one and all.God please bless his family and friends in this most difficult time,and give them strength to carry on.

SFC R.Binkley (Ret)
US Army

June 10, 2012