Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You tour of duty is over, you have given all that you can. Rest in peace in the valley of the shepherds with the other brave souls who had their tour ended far to soon. You lived as a hero and you died as a hero. A nobler life cannot be found. Rest my brother.

Francis A Doolan IV
Retired Tallahassee Police Dept.

November 24, 2014

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

November 24, 2014

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they Shall be called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

November 24, 2014

May the warmth of gods love comfort your eternal soul. Rest well.

Officer Jack Nash
Seminole Police Department

November 24, 2014

The 54th Basic Detention Officer Training Academy sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Deputy Christopher Smith.

During this time hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort.
Being ever mindful of the pride he embraced when wearing his uniform.

RIP, Deputy Smith

Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Alicia S. McKinney & the Cadets of Basic Detention Officer Training Academy 54. Durham County Sheriff's Office Durham, NC

Lt. Alicia S. McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

November 24, 2014

Thank you for your service sir may you rest in peace.

Cpl Correctional Officer Ronald Woodwar
Dpscs

November 24, 2014

You will not be forgotten. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Lt. John Pedersen
Vero Beach Police Department

November 24, 2014

Rest in peace brother. May God have mercy on your soul and shine perpetual light upon you.

Colonel John Pignataro
Baltimore City Police Department

November 24, 2014

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

November 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and Leon County Sheriff's Office for the loss of Deputy Christopher Smith. Another unfortunate tragedy that should not have happened to an officer, when he was only trying to do his job. R.I.P.

Jan Dwerlkotte
wife of Cedar Co. MO Sheriff Leon Dwerlkotte

November 24, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

November 24, 2014

Thank You for your service Deputy Smith.
My Prayers are with your wife and children.

Rest in Peace Brother.

D. Decur Police Officer
University of Texas at Tyler

November 24, 2014

With heartfelt sympathy for the loss, not only to Deputy Smith's biological family, but to the law enforcement community family as well!

My prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.

Timolyn Henry, Support Specialist
U.S. Probation MD/FL

November 24, 2014

Another "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.

Det. Billy Russo. Ret.
Nassau County Police Dept., NY

November 24, 2014

A tragic loss. God bless Deputy Smiths family and fellow Deputy's with peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

chaplain Bill Roscoe
canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho

November 24, 2014

I would like to extent my families condolences to the family of Deputy Christopher Smith. We will be praying sepecially his wife and children. Also to the whole sheriff office and the other officers.

retired Sgt George W. Pinckney
St. Petersberg Police Department St. Pete,Fla.

November 24, 2014

We have lost another brother to the evils of this world...I pray those in the Tallahassee area will step up and be there for the wife and children and those who worked with Deputy Smith as they are obviously hurting now...we stand together as one in the toughest times and it can't get any worse than this...God Bless the Smith family I pray

Detective Troy Jenne
Jupiter Police Department

November 24, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother in the Arms of Our Lord. Prayers for your family and prayers for your law enforcement family.

John Tomaino Sr. Chief Deputy
Retired Mahoning County Sheriffs Office Youngstown, ohio

November 24, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

PO Levy Eric Levy
Town of Clarkstown, NY

November 24, 2014

May God send comfort to your family in this time of need.
God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1

Officer Chase Richards
Apalachicola Police Department

November 24, 2014

Very sad to hear of the tragic loss of Deputy Smith. Yet another indication of the breakdown of the moral fabric of the country.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, especially his family. At this most difficult time.

Rest in peace brother.

P.O. (Ret) Donald Current
New York City PD fmr. NYC Transit PD

November 24, 2014

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his 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 unmanly 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 policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant
Chad Miner

November 24, 2014

Thoughts and Prayers are with all affected by this Senseless Tragedy. Sincere Sympathy .

Officer Sheila Harfod,Detention Div.
Washington County, Colorado Sheriff's Office

November 24, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie, WY Police Department

November 24, 2014

My heart is broken over the loss of another fine young man, father and police officer who pledged to serve and protect us all. The loss and grief his wife and children feel can never be repaired. The loss and grief of his mother and his father can never be relieved. I want to curse the man who took this man's life and hurt so many others, but cursing won't protect those who pledge to protect us. We must all commit to support and protect those who have put their lives in harms way ever day. My only child serves in this community and I hold my breath and pray every day for his safe return to his family. God bless this young man and watch over his family. We all owe him a great deal.

Gail Underwood
Mother of TPD Officer

November 24, 2014