Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, June 4, 2016
Reflections for Sergeant Verdell Smith, Sr.
The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
June 6, 2016
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, BOTH BLOOD AND BLUE.
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD. MATTHEW 5:9
OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN (RET)
FATHER OF FALLEN OFC.
ANDREW S. DUNN E.0.W. 3-19-2011
OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN (RET)
SANDUSKY P.D. (OHIO)
June 6, 2016
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Smith. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Memphis Police Department.
U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
June 6, 2016
R.I.P. Brother. We will take it from here. Go and rest easy in the presence of the Guardian Angels.
Lt. Terry Lomax
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
June 6, 2016
To the family, friends and department of Officer Smith,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your HERO. May God give you all strength and comfort during this difficult time.
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers..
God Bless....
Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012
June 6, 2016
R.I.P Brother. God bless the family & co-workers.
Sgt. Ray Baxter
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
June 6, 2016
Rest in peace
Sergeant
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
June 6, 2016
Rest in peace brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct
June 6, 2016
Rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.........
Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield Village Police Dept (OH)
June 6, 2016
Thank you for your service Sir. You are a hero my friend. God bless you and your family.
Lieutenant Danny Wilkey
DeSoto County Sheriff's Department, MS
June 6, 2016
Rest in peace Officer Smith.
Dennis M. Carr, Sheriff (Ret)
Monroe County Iowa Sheriff's Office
June 6, 2016
May the Holy Chief be with you family and colleagues as they navigate these sad and difficult waters ahead. Officer Smith, we thank you for all you did stood for and the protection and safety you provided throughout your career.
Daniel McGuire, President
CISM Perspectives, Inc.
June 6, 2016
Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Smith for your 18 years of service and dedication to your community.
Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks
June 6, 2016
My sincere condolences to Officer Smith's family and friends as well as his brothers and sisters with the Memphis Police Department. RIP brother.
Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County Sheriff's Office
June 6, 2016
1ST PSALM
Earnest Hawkins Jr.
Prince Georges County Police MD (RET)
June 6, 2016
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
June 6, 2016
Descanse em paz meu irmão.
2° Sgt Esio Bianchini
Polícia Militar do Paraná - Brasil
June 6, 2016
To the Family of Police Officer Verdell Smith
I was deeply sadden when I heard of the death of Officer Smith. Please take comfort in Jesus words at John 5:28,29 where he said that there will be a resurrection. This resurrection will occur when there will be no more violence here on earth and all mankind will be living at peace with one another (Rev. 21:3,4). Once again, my deepest condolences to the family.
Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police
June 6, 2016
Verdell, man words cannot describe what I am feeling, childhood friend, team mate and Brother in Blue. I hope your kids find peace in knowing you gave your life helping others!
God was ready for you!
Signal C
Special Agent Frederic D Winston
ATF
June 6, 2016
America and tennessee Lost a Hero today,Officer Smith go Patrol those golden streets of heaven, we have it here.May GOD bless your family and Friends. R.I.P. brother.
Chief Marc Riley
ARAGON POLICE DEPT.
June 6, 2016
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Memphis Police Department. Our country is much less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother
Anonymous
June 6, 2016
God bless the Family & Friends of Officer Smith.
Dr. Harold & Madeline Altman
Survivor of Deputy Harold M. Altman, EOW 1/30/2007
June 6, 2016
God bless your soul. May the Lord help to strengthen your loving family during this difficult time.
Major Rochelle D. Jones
Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department
June 6, 2016
Rest in Peace Officer Smith. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
June 6, 2016
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Rest. TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol
June 6, 2016
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