Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Monday, December 28, 2020
Reflections for Officer Randall Versie Smith
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
January 3, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
January 3, 2021
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
"Army Strong"
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 3, 2021
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
January 3, 2021
Another "Hero" taken.
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
January 3, 2021
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Officer Randall Versie Smith. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms, where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his family, friends and all members of the Birmingham Police Department, Alabama.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
January 3, 2021
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Officer Randall Versie Smith. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his family, friends and all members of the Birmingham Police Department, Alabama.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
January 3, 2021
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
January 3, 2021
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Officer Randall Versie Smith. Please know we are eternally grateful for Randall’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Officer Smith, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Birmingham Police Department in Birmingham, Alabama for Randall’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Smith’s family.
POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
January 3, 2021
Officer Smith,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
January 3, 2021
Rest in peace Brother...My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency as you are laid to rest, and finally at peace
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
January 3, 2021
On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Officer Randall Versie Smith and the extended law enforcement family of the Birmingham Police Department, Alabama.
End of Watch Monday, December 28, 2020.
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
January 3, 2021
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER SMITH, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER SMITH THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada
January 3, 2021
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/ Retired
January 3, 2021
Officer Smith, you selflessly dedicated your life to keep your community safe. You suffered for many years as a result of your injury. You are a hero in my eyes and in the eyes of your colleagues, but most especially in the eyes of God. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. My heart breaks for the grief your mother is experiencing over the loss of her child. It is against the law of nature that a parent would outlive her child. May our good Lord immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
January 3, 2021
Officer Smith, I am so very sorry to hear of your passing and also of the details of your horrific injuries in the line of duty. You have suffered much in your life and you certainly did not deserve this. May our Lord give you rest now and also give you peace in His Heavenly home. God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your brave service. Rest in Peace, Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Gainesville, GA
January 3, 2021
Thank you for your service, R.I.P.
Exp. J. Both
Tustin Police Department (CA)
January 3, 2021
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
January 3, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your service Officer Smith. Rest in peace Dear Brother of Blue. God bless. "Heroes Live Forever"
Surviving Sister Catherine Garibay Sanc
January 2, 2021
Rest in Peace Officer Smith. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith Family and the Birmingham Police Department.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
January 2, 2021
Rest in peace.
Thank you for your service.
Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety
January 2, 2021
So sad to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
January 2, 2021
Smith family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Officer Smith thank you for your service to your Country,Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice back in 1995 that saved a child's life.
Res.Ofc.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Police Department
January 2, 2021
Rest in Peace Officer Smith, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
TERRY F. ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN
January 2, 2021
Salute.
Sgt. Ron Cromer (Retired).
January 2, 2021
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