Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sonny Smith. God bless you and thank you Deputy Smith for the ultimate sacrifice you gave.

Warrant Officer Linda Sanders (Retired)
Bentonville Police Department Bentonville, Ar.

May 15, 2015

R.I.P. Deputy Smith, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and may God keep you in his loving care my brother as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James E Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

May 15, 2015

As we end "Fallen Officer Week," we learn that another determined officer has paid the highest price for protecting us from the dark side of life. I will be thinking about his family, friends, and colleagues.

Deputy Commissioner David Purkey
TN Department of Safety/Homeland Security

May 15, 2015

RIP

Kenneth Rowe, civilian

May 15, 2015

R.I.P. Brother and prayers for your Family and Friends, God is Good, he will watch over your Family. Thanks for your Service.

Capt. Larry Bryant Ret.
Santa Rosa Sheriffs Office

May 15, 2015

My most sincere condolences to both the immediate and the extended Family of Deputy Smith. May the Good Lord hold you in the hallow of His hand, Brother .... I will always remember and appreciate your sacrifice. Godspeed.

Officer T.G. Stravers (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol

May 15, 2015

Prayers for family - both blood and blue.

Beverly Tedford
Nashville PD officer's wife

May 15, 2015

Rest in peace, brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective D Young
Manchester Police Department

May 15, 2015

It is certainly sad to find we lost officers on POLICE MEMORIAL DAY, but it is a fact of the profession that crime takes no vacation.

THEIR SACRIFICE IS TREMENDOUS, AND IF THEY COULD, THEY WOULD TELL US

"I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above."

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO US ALL.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe SO, NV.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum, Virginia City, NV.

May 15, 2015

I pray for your Dept. and all of your Deputies and their families. My husband worries everytime I put on my uniform, but knows how much it means to me and has never asked me to take it off. This is very hard times for all of us who wear a badge and we do it any way. We are there for each other if not in person but in spirit.

Deputy Shona Jordan
MCSO

May 15, 2015

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

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

May 15, 2015

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

May 15, 2015

RIP sir, thank you for your service.

Dispatcher Winston Rogers
University of Central Arkansas Police Department

May 15, 2015

Deputy Smith,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

May 15, 2015

Thank you for your service Deputy Smith. Keeping your family in our prayers. May you rest in peace Sir.

Telecommunications Operator Nikki Falks
Memorial Villages Police Dept Houston, TX

May 15, 2015

Thank you for youre service. We will take the watch from here my brother. I pray for god to watch over youre family and bless them always.

Reserve Dep. R FOX
Fulton County Sheriff/ Atlanta Ga.

May 15, 2015

May you rest peacefully in the arms of God Deputy Smith. Thank you for your service, we are praying for your family and fellow officers. Final Salute, you are clear for final end of watch. We are proud of you.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

May 15, 2015

Rest in Peace Brother...

Sgt. Mike Tramell
Bull Shoals Police Dept. Arkansas

May 15, 2015

I am so sorry to read this, and will be thinking of you and the family left behind.

Just so sorry.

Melanie Rowley
Have friends who are LEO's.

May 15, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

May 15, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers to the family of Deputy Smith, Johnson County and Arkansas LE

Major Geoff Lewis
Siloam Springs Police Department

May 15, 2015

May God receive Deputy Smith into His kingdom, and give peace to his family, friends, department and community.

CAPTAIN JOHN L TUCKE
USMC RETIRED

May 15, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Reserve Deputy Sonny Smith. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Johnson County, Arkansas will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

May the children of Deputy Smith know that their Dad is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us, Deputy Smith, Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

May 15, 2015

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James Waggle
Civilian

May 15, 2015

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

May 15, 2015