Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith and thank you for your service.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

November 2, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

August 28, 2021

Rest in Peace Deputy Smith. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

August 27, 2021

Deputy 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

August 22, 2021

RIP Deputy Smith. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Burt County and Decatur

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

August 20, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Smith. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Burt County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

August 17, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Justin Smith, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. We thank Deputy Smith for his service as a United States Army Reserve Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 16, 2021

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.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 16, 2021

May God watch over you Deputy Justin Smith, your family and the men and women of The Burt County Sheriff's Office. We have the watch from here Deputy.

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office

August 15, 2021

Sheriff Smith, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

August 15, 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

August 14, 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

"Twice the Citizen"

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

August 12, 2021

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Smith during this time of tragic and painful loss.

Donnie Meaders
Retired Oklahoma LEO

August 12, 2021

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

August 12, 2021

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

August 12, 2021

James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian

August 12, 2021

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

August 12, 2021

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Smith and the Burt County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Deputy Smith, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

August 12, 2021

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

August 12, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Smith.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2021

Rest in Peace Deputy Smith. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

August 12, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

August 12, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith and the extended law enforcement family of the Burt County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska.


End of Watch Wednesday, July 28, 2021


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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 12, 2021

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

August 12, 2021

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith. I believe 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 Burt County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

August 12, 2021