Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, June 4, 2016
Reflections for Sergeant Verdell Smith, Sr.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln
Sgt E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol
June 7, 2016
Thank you for your sacrifice and for protecting the public. May you peace be with your family here on earth and with you in the after life.
Border Patrol Agent Christopher Warren
USBP
June 7, 2016
R.I.P. You are a real Hero
Son Of A Police Officer Matthew Waldeck
N/A
June 7, 2016
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
A/ Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
June 7, 2016
Rest in peace brother.
Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY
June 7, 2016
Thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace brother.
Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police
June 7, 2016
My prayers and condolences to the family, Friends and members of the Memphis Police Department. R.I.P Sir!
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit
June 7, 2016
May perpetual light shine upon thee...
Police Officer Ryan Lay
Cincinnati Police Department
June 7, 2016
RIP Brother
Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas
June 7, 2016
God Bless My Brother We got it now... RIP
Retired patrol officer Michael Taylor
Chatom PD
June 7, 2016
Rest in Peace Officer Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department. God Bless.
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
Session #60
Schenectady, NY
Recruit Barber
June 7, 2016
RIP Brother. We'll take it from here. You have gone home, for the final time.
Son of NYPD Deputy Inspector Michael Cod
NYPD
June 7, 2016
R.I.P. BROTHER Smith!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
June 6, 2016
R.I.Paradise ,thanks for your service
Ms Theresa Plater
Extension,La sister of thin blue line
June 6, 2016
May God Bless your family and welcome you home.
PO Michael Barbuck (ret)
Nassau County Police Department
June 6, 2016
RIP Officer Smith. You were a good friend and coworker to my husband. You gave your life to save others. You are the true definition of a HERO. God Bless you and your family.
Officer Wife
Memphis Police Dept
June 6, 2016
Another hero goes to be with Our Lord.
May God Bless and keep his Family
Dave Corr father of Joe Corr EOW2-27-06
Former NHPD
June 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service
June 6, 2016
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.
POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPT
June 6, 2016
Officer 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
June 6, 2016
Rest in peace Officer Smith. I ask Our Heavenly Father to comfort and watch over your family, friends and the Memphis Police Department. Thank you for your service. God's speed brother.
Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Department
June 6, 2016
R.I.P. My Brother
Deputy
Santa Fe County Sheriff
June 6, 2016
Prayers going out to those you left behind because you were doing what police officers do and that is protecting those around you even when it means putting yourself in harm's way. I pray your soul is at peace and may the peace that passes all understanding cover your family and friends during this time of mourning. Officers around the great state of Tennessee are mourning MPD's loss.
Ofc. Mark Wood
Brentwood Police Department
June 6, 2016
Thank you so much for your service.God bless you and your family.
Dylan Feeney
Citizen
June 6, 2016
Prayers to your immediate family and fellow LE family.
Thank You for your service !
Retired Detective
City of Fond du Lac Wisconsin
June 6, 2016
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