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Police Officer Smith Anderson "Buster" Kent, Jr.

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, January 12, 1954

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Reflections for Police Officer Smith Anderson "Buster" Kent, Jr.

Officer Kent,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 12, 2024

Rest in peace Officer Kent.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2021

RIP Solo Officer.

Captain P. M. Larkin
Galveston County Pct. 1

April 2, 2018

Heroes live forever, Officer Kent, and we will never forget. Thank you for your sacrifice for the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

January 12, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 58th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Laslater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 12, 2012

Rest in peace, Officer Kent. You're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

January 12, 2012

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

October 18, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 4, 2008

you are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 4, 2008

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

January 12, 2007

Officer Kent was my great uncle.
I was born three years after his death.
I was named after him and his brother- John Ellis Kent.

John Anderson Miller

John A. Miller

June 22, 2005

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