Mississippi Department of Corrections, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, May 25, 2015
Reflections for Sergeant Iris Janett Smith
Sorry for your loss, May God bless you in a mighty way and give you the strength to carry on day by day.
Bless the Dept. where she worked and be with every one of them in a mighty way.
R/Capt. Wayne Blankinchip
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office-Jax. Fl.
June 1, 2015
From a Grandmother & Mother's heart, I am sorry for your loss.
It's so hard to lose a Blue Angel of Mercy, that's the center of your heart.
Thank you Iris, for your unselfish service to your fellow man.
May the God of Peace & Comfort be near your Family, Friends,
Department, Community, & Countryman, Iris.
The "Purple Heart" Candles will be lit, in our Family's 9/11 Memorial to Rememeber Iris.
RIP Iris, Daughter of Valor, with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...
Ms. Karen Morgan, Psy & LE ,Grad
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, Sisseton, SD
May 31, 2015
RIP
Sheriff's Detective Kenneth Seel
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
May 31, 2015
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9. God Bless and Godspeed, Sgt. Smith.
Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER
May 31, 2015
RIP Sister.Thank you & God Bless.
Lt.Robert M.Petty (retired)
North Bergen, N.J.PD.
May 31, 2015
peace to you and your loved ones
jennifer phllips
widow of Sgt Ron Phillips
May 31, 2015
God's peace and speed Sergeant Smith. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. R.I.P. my Sister in Blue.
P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.
May 31, 2015
Sister Smith: You have served the watch as a sheepdog and have earned your place in paradise. Rest easy, hero and watch over us as we cover the watch in your absence.
To the Smith Family: She lived as a hero, remember her this way. I sincerely hope that the cherished memories you have with her can in some way sooth the anguish of your loss and carry you through to better days.
Officer Joseph Walker
Niobrara, Nebraska Police Department
May 31, 2015
REST IN PEACE SISTER.
Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER
May 30, 2015
To the family of Sgt. Smith....Ofc. Williams and Ofc. Harris are sorry for your loss...y'all are in our prayers.
Offficer April Harris
May 30, 2015
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Prayers for iris! ,
The police my cousin worked with speak highly, to this day, grown men cry.. please, officer friends of hers, help them survive this tragedy. I know you will.
Family-lean on her fellow officers. They are more than cops, as you know,they're a family.. God Bless you all!!
Karen Ruotolo, cousin of slain officer Thomas P. Ruotolo (41 pct, Bronx, NY, 1984)
May 30, 2015
RIP Sister, Job well done, my prayers for you, your family and your agency. HEROES NEVER DIE, God bless you Iris.
Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD
May 30, 2015
RIP Sister
corporal Jackie Robertson
Lewisburg police
May 30, 2015
Rest in Peace sister, thank you for your service. May God Bless your family and friends at time and always.
Correctional Officer H. Montoya
Ca. Dept. Of Corrections Southern Transportation Unit
May 30, 2015
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 PD, NY
May 30, 2015
Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.
Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:
“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”
I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over four years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.
Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.
Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011
May 30, 2015
Rest in peace Sister Iris.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD
May 30, 2015
May you rest in peace. You obviously had a heart for the prisoner that needed medical attention.
Sergeant Therese Garafalo
NYPD
May 29, 2015
Thank you for your service Sergeant, may St. Michael stand by your side; "Blessed are the Peace Makers for they shall see God".
Timothy Dailey, Retired - Juvenile Proba
Allegheny County Juvenile Probation
May 29, 2015
I woke up this morning and the first thing on my mind was Sargent Iris Smith. It was only five years ago when Sargent Smith was one of the first officers I worked with at George County C.W.C. It seemed like yesterday, when she showed me pictures of her when she was a little girl living in Honduras and the love she had for her family. She was rich with love for her family and those around her. I will miss her friendship.
CO2 Maurice Pierce
George County C.W.C.
May 29, 2015
R.I.P. Sgt Smith!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
May 29, 2015
Rest in peace sister and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vires et Honorem
Ptlm Frank Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department
May 29, 2015
Your fellow corrections staff everywhere will always remember and never forget your sacrifice. God bless and be with our fallen comrade and with all of our brothers and sisters in the Mississippi Dept. of Corrections.
Rest in peace sister.
Sgt.Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
May 28, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Iris 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 Mississippi will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace .
Final Salute
VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department
May 28, 2015
Rest in Peace, Hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless You and your family and friends and co-workers.
Noranne Stubbs Lenox
AZ Department of Public Safety
May 28, 2015
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