Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. Eric. It was an honor to have worked with you. I hope that your family can find peace in this tragic time and that those whom you worked with at JPD will also be able to find comfort in the fact that you have served bravely. You will be missed by many.

C. Barnhart
Former JPD

April 5, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

April 5, 2013

Rest well, Detective; your colleagues will take it from here. Mrs. Smith, I don't know what to say; my heart is with you.

Former Dispatcher- Cathy Wiggins
Formerly of Mobile Police Department

April 5, 2013

Rest in peace Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the JPD during this most difficult and tragic time......

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

April 5, 2013

Rest in peace Det Smith. God bless your family.

Captain Cedric Raymond
NYPD Detective Bureau

April 5, 2013

A true "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Billy Russo (Det. Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept. NY

April 5, 2013

To the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Smith,

My heart is heavy as I learned of your loss. Please know that the LE Family is here to love, support and provide for you as you grieve your terrible loss.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Detective Eric Smith gave his life doing what he loved, protecting the citizens and keeping his community safe!!
RIP Detective Smith...You are a TRUE HERO and will never be forgotten for your sacrifice...
Love to all of you and I will be praying for you....

Ms. Gina Miller
Washington State Patrol
Fiance of Trooper Tony V. Radulescu
EOW 2-23-2012

April 5, 2013

Detective Smith, May you rest in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

To your family, friends and the Jackson PD - Out of the place where grief is the deepest, through every shadow, may you walk in God's presence, gently and graciously led by His light and comforted by His promises.

Lisa Hankerson
Miami, Fl citizen

April 5, 2013

Stand tall Detective Eric Smith you have answered the call to duty. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice to protect the community. May god bless you and your family; your efforts will never be forgotten.

GySGT USMC (ret) David Bell
DHS/TSA

April 5, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers.

Detective Paul Hahs Sr
Montgomery Ccounty (TX) Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit

April 5, 2013

Rest in peace Detective Smith. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

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

April 5, 2013

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

April 5, 2013

Prayers offered for Eric..his family and friends.

Retired officer-Jeff Wheeler

April 5, 2013

I didn't know Detective Smith personally but when I heard the news my heart was heavy. I am saddened that a life was taken too soon away from his family and fellow officers. This saddens me that people have no respect for authority. Prayers are going up for everyone involved.

Shanetta Crisler

April 5, 2013

We are very sad to hear of the tragic loss of Detective Eric Smith in Mississippi. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his wife, loved ones and his law enforcement family. He is a hero who should be honored and remembered as such.

Ofc. Tasia Martinez
Public Information Officer for the Albuquerque Police Department

April 5, 2013

R.I.P. DETECTIVE SMITH

DETECTIVE L. CHIANESE
N.Y.P.D.

April 5, 2013

It always saddens me to hear of the death of an officer at the hands of a criminal.

WE need to remember all in our prayers.

Y'all be careful out there. Stay safe

Dan Moore, Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Dickens County, Texas Sheriff's Office

April 5, 2013

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at SUNY Maritime College

April 5, 2013

Detective Eric Smith rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved
one, and pray for you during the days to come. Eric will
be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,badges gleaming and
shoes like glass, They are your brothers and sisters of
Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the
ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome you
to this hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue
Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to
say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners.
A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another
member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips, Ms, USA Ret.
Retired Lt. Walnut Grove Mississippi Police Dept

April 5, 2013

My heart felt condolences to the family of Detective Smith. Rest in peace.

Captain Cedric Raymond
NYCPD

April 5, 2013

My deepest respect and sympathy to the Smith family and the Jackson Police Department.

Animal Control/CSO-retired
US Department of Veterans Affairs- Veterinary Medical Unit.

April 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Supervisory FAM, Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 5, 2013

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Detective Smith's family, friends and the Jackson Police Department

Surviving Spouse
Matthew A. Thompson E.O.W. 2-12-2004
Mobile, AL Police Department

Lee Ann Thompson
AL Concerns of Police Survivors

April 5, 2013

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

April 5, 2013

My condolences to the Jackson Police Department and the family of Detective Smith. My thought and prayers are with you all.

Capt. Lancy Weeks
Richland County Sheriff's Department

April 5, 2013