Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Al-
Thanks I appreciate it. I've never met my dad either but I've heard many stories about him. I'm on the myspace if you wanna talk to me on there insted just go to the search and type in my name. When family see me that I havent seen in forever or havent seen since I was little they cant believe how big I've got. But yea, I'll keep that in mind about that.

Leticia Maas
Daughter

November 2, 2006

Leticia, I am glad things are a little brighter sounding than they were before. I did not personally know your Dad but I knew of him. I helped look for the men that took him away from us. I still live in Yuma. They won't let me leave my email address here but you can always contact me through this website if you need a friendly ear to listen. Take care, Al.

Al

September 7, 2006

Dad
Hi dad! I'm doing sooo good in school/college! I got straight A's in all my classes except one which is a B. I know you are proud of me. I finally thought about it and you know how I am. I'm gonna get my bachlors degree in business administration cuz I know it will make my mom happy, and yea its not really what I want to do with my life but after that I'm gonna do whatever I can to be a cop (or something in that field). All I want is my mom to be happy, cuz then I'll be happy!
I kinda lost contact with Jason and Stephanie after Grandma Maas died. I hope they arent mad cuz I didnt go to her funeral...I just couldnt...I already took it hard enough knowing I never got to say goodbye after seeing her for the last time. I rather remember her how I last saw her not at a funeral. If you know what I mean and I know you do and I know grandma does too!!
Well thats all for now, I love you! bye daddy!

Love Always,
Lil Let

P.S.
Al- Don't worry, I am gonna go for my dreams, but to see my mom happy is the greatest feeling in the world and it makes me the happest person in the world to see her happy and proud of me! But I can only do it for a certain extent ;-) if you know what I mean. lol! In the long run, I'm gonna be that successful person that I know that I can be. Thank you for believing in me!! I feel alot better now about it! Thank you!!

Leticia Maas (Lil Let)
Daughter

September 6, 2006

Leticia, do not give up on your dream. Don't do what you think others want you to do. Do what your own heart tells you to do. Your Dad was that kind of man; I know he is proud of you no matter what you do. Ok? Take care, God Bless you.

Al

August 14, 2006

Hi Dad,
Mom showed me a picture of you laughing, in her scrapbook, and underneath of that picture is me laughing. She said I laugh the same way as you did...I have the poem that you wrote days before you died. Its framed in my room with your picture in it. I love poems too! I just barely found out 2 years ago that you use to write poems all the time. Everyone says I look more like you than her, and if you think about it, I do.
I finally graduated from highschool, and just enrolled in college. I still dont know what I want to do and what I want to be. Well honestly, I told mom that I wanted to become a cop or something in that field. But like always I never got any family support. So I'm going for business administration (something they want me to do) insted of doing something that I want which is criminal justice. I'm so depressed and stressed out about everything thats going on right now that I feel like I'm almost at that breaking point. When I feel like I'm at that point I just sit in my room and read the poem, that you wrote, thats frame in my room over and over. I guess you can say, its the only thing thats keeping me strong...

P.S.
You'll never be forgotten!!! Luv you!

Love Always & Forever,
Lil' Let

Leticia Maas (Lil' Let)
Daughter

July 1, 2006

It does not seem like 20 years has gone by. We have not forgotten...........

AZ Narc

April 9, 2006

I'm sorry that you died.
Thank you for protecting my mother and me from my Dad and my uncle Eddie.

My family will never forget, you are,was,and will forever be a hero sir.

You where one of the best cops in Yuma.

~Donald Eugene Smiths Son~
Gary

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April 3, 2006

Gary, we have not forgotten you. You live in our memory every day. Rest easy.............Semper Fi.

A. Whitney
Yuma County SO

May 16, 2005

Prior to joining the US Border Patrol, when I was a Yuma County Sheriff's Deputy, you would be scanning our frequencies and provided back-up on numerous occassions. I will always be grateful for your protection, especially when we were short on manpower. Anytime I see a grehound bus or pass a bus station, I think about the ultimate sacrifice you gave. God Bless you, Gary.

Senior Patrol Agent Antonio V. Martinez
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector

April 15, 2005

I still think about you Gary and the time we spent at the police academy in 1981. I can still remember coming home and turning on the T.V. in 1986 and learning of your passing. I will see you on the other side someday me friend. Take care. Andy

Sergean Andy Anderson
Chandler P.D. Arizona

February 25, 2005

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003). Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

Patrolman Maas, you are remembered on this date of your death. You will always be remembered.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 9, 2004

We have not forgotten you Gary.

Sgt. A. Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office