Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 2016
Reflections for Sergeant Michael Joseph Smith
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama
July 9, 2016
"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
Powell Wyoming Police Department
July 9, 2016
RIP - All lives matter. So sorry at the news of your death. Your blood is on the hands of all the elites and politicians who chose to fan the flames if the racist BLM movement.
Detective Sergeant Doug Teachworth (Lynn
Lynnwood WA PD
July 9, 2016
God Bless and Godspeed
Lisa B
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER
July 9, 2016
Rest in Peace Sgt. Smith......YOU ARE A TRUE HERO!!!!
May the Lord always be with US in our time of need.
Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.
This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”
The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”
Mary Stevenson, 1936
DSO Anthony Molinaro
Kenosha County Sheriff's Office
July 9, 2016
Thank you for your sacrafice.
Former Deputy Sheriff Clint Spry Clint S
Perry County Sheriff's Office
July 9, 2016
RIP Brother. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now.
Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)
July 9, 2016
The 'Thin Blue Line' has been attacked, but not destroyed.
Our law enforcement officers nationwide did not cause the diminished race relations over the past few years. Our elected leaders and 'organizers' have blood on their hands.
May the police officers rest in peace and the injured heal rapidly.
Our nation must address and resolve it's problems.
God Bless America.
Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.
July 9, 2016
Rest in Peace Sgt. Smith. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith Family and the Dallas Police Department.
Corporal Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ
July 9, 2016
Thank you for 27 years of service. May God grant you peace as you rest. May grief pass swiftly and leave your family with only the cherished memories of love and devotion.
Dep. Recruit Jesse McCarrel
Norfolk Sheriffs Office
July 9, 2016
Dum Spiro Spero
Deputy Sheriff Garth Justice
Lexington County Sheriff, SC
July 9, 2016
RIP Brother.
Officer David Zollinger
Goshen PD (Indiana)
July 9, 2016
RIP Brother
Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept
July 9, 2016
Sgt. Smith thank you for your service to our country, our state, and your community. Rest in peace. We have the watch from here.
Sergeant Timothy Coffman
San Angelo Police Department (Texas)
July 9, 2016
Father we come to you humble and thankful for all the blessings you give us every day
We can't imaging the sorrow and the pain that all this families in Dallas are felling for the loss of their love ones.
These tragedy events have brought worry and so much pain, that at times, we can't handle it.
We just want you to know how much we need you this day; we trust you and we love you oh Lord.
Please be with each and every one of us here as we try to serve you and our communities and give the best of us to get the job done.
Help each and every officer so we all can go back home to our families safe.
Father there is so much evil in this world and also around us, the enemy has strike, and we need your help, your power, and your spirit.
Give us courage and help us to be strong to continue doing this job providing safety to our community.
Just like you said in your word in Romans 13 that you stablished the authorities on earth.
But this is a very dangerous job, please deliver us from danger and from evil and do not let the Enemy to defeat us.
We feel that all law enforcement in all USA is in danger. We feel in danger, but father we surrender all our fears and worries to you.
Give us a hand Father, and give us victory in times of danger.
Please bless each and every family members and friends of the fallen officers. Give them comfort and piece in their hearts as they face the most difficult time of their lives.
We honor our brothers:
Patrick Zamarripa
Brent Thompson
Michael Smith
Michael Krol
Lorne Ahrens
We honor their service, please receive them in heaven and give them eternal rest.
Father we want to thank you for their service and for their great job that they did while serving in their agencies.
I also thank you for our man and woman that serve in these agencies. Please bless them and guide them as they continue going out on the streets to make the piece.
Forgive our sins and we pray all this things in the name of Jesus. AMEN.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
EDGAR LUCERO TPD109
TAHLEQUAH POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace, Sergeant Smith. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time. May God comfort our entire country as we all mourn your loss. You will not be forgotten.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
July 9, 2016
God bless you Sergeant Michael Smith and your fellow heroes for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and to your brothers and sisters of the Dallas Police Department. Rest in Peace Brothers, we have the watch now.
Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
July 9, 2016
Rest in Peace. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your hard-work, Devotion to Community and sacrifice are not in vain. Godspeed.
Sergeant Mike Tufts (Retired)
Lake County Sheriff's Office, Lakeport, CA
July 9, 2016
I am exceedingly sad over the loss of these officers. My heart is heavy for your department and the families of these brave officers. Please accept my thoughts and prayers for all concerned.
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit
July 9, 2016
Sarge, We've got your family and we have the watch. Our hearts are broken, but we'll carry on. Till we meet again! God Bless You.
Sr Corporal
Dallas Police Department
July 9, 2016
RIP Sgt. Smith. You are a true hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Darlene (Noll) Dodson
Sister of HCSO Douglas Noll, EOW 7/22/1996
July 9, 2016
Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. You stood bravely against a coward whose warped intention was to harm those there to protect many who hate you simply because of the uniform you wear. Rest easy knowing that your brothers and sisters in blue will take up the fight and hold the line. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, your agency and our country.
God speed.
Sergeant Adam Myers
West Palm Beach Police Dept.
July 9, 2016
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne/Retired
Jersey City PD
July 9, 2016
SGT Smith...Thank you for serving our country so honorably sir. We have the watch from here. RIP as a servant of the King, our Lord and savior.
Deputy Art Doherty
San Diego
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace Officer Smith.
Dennis M. Carr, Sheriff (Ret)
Monroe County Iowa Sheriff's Office
July 9, 2016
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