Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

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

September 10, 2024

Deputy Reedy,

I'm saddened to hear of your tragic death, especially so early in your career in law enforcement. Thank you s much for your service to the people of Smyth County. Rest in peace. I will pray for your wife, three children, parents, sister, and grandfather.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

August 26, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

August 25, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

August 23, 2024

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 21, 2024

"A Part of America Died" 
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.


Author Unknown

E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office

August 19, 2024

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

August 18, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother,Thank you for your service/sacrifice

Retired Deputy Sheriff J.H. Brown, Anderson County Sheriffs Office. South Carolina

August 18, 2024

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy. Please know we are eternally grateful for Hunter’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Sheriff, 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 Smyth County Sheriff's Office in Marion, Virginia for Hunter’s partner and his fellow officers. POINT 27 also 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 Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy’s wife.

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 #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
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

August 18, 2024

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

August 16, 2024

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 Retired G. Krysto
Los Angeles Police Department

August 15, 2024

Thoughts and Prayers for the Smyth County Sheriffs Office and the Family of Deputy. Reedy!

Inv. M.T Baker
Scott County Sheriffs Office

August 14, 2024

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, Hunter Reedy, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the other deputy who was wounded for a safe and speedy recovery.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 14, 2024

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

August 14, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Session 8
Albany County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Institute

August 14, 2024

MY SINCERE PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY REEDY AND HIS LOVED ONES IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEP'T., ILL.

August 13, 2024

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant (Retire Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

August 13, 2024

May the lord give peace and strength to the family, friends and fellow officers during this time. My sincere condolences to the family of this dedicated hero. Rest in peace brother we will take it from here.

Sgt. Rene Sanchez
Boston Police Department

August 13, 2024

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.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 13, 2024

Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

August 13, 2024

Rest in Paradise brother

Deputy Cole Goody
Fremont County Sheriffs Office

August 12, 2024

God bless you brave warrior.

K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police

August 12, 2024

Rest in peace brother.

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

August 12, 2024

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

August 12, 2024

To Sheriff Chip Shuler, Deputy Hunter Reedy's family, all personnel of the Smyth County Sheriff Department, and to all other members of the Smyth County law enforcement community,

Please accept my deepest condolences on the tragic loss of Deputy Hunter Reedy while performing his official duties in service to his beloved community. The death of Deputy Reedy and the wounding of his fellow Smyth County deputy are terrible reminders to all of us of how dangerous the job of a law enforcement officer is.

Four words are used most often to describe the job duties of all law enforcement agencies and officers, "to protect and serve". Please take a moment to look more closely at the meaning of two of those words: Protect-keep safe from harm or injury, to preserve. Serve - to do work that aids individuals, governments, communities and society. The men and women who choose to make law enforcement their profession, do so with an extremely deep commitment to the definitions of those two words no matter the cost.

Unfortunately, there are times that a third word is also used to describe the action taken by many of our brave, selfless heroes in uniform, sacrifice. On Friday evening, August 9, 2024, shortly after 5 pm Smyth County Virginia Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy made the ultimate sacrifice in the protection and service of his community and to his fellow law enforcement officers. May his love for, and his commitment to, his community and fellow officers never be forgotten.

Colonel Dabney Watts, (retired)
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Part time resident of Smyth County. Virginia

August 12, 2024