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Sergeant Hans P. Smith

Portland Police Department, Maine

End of Watch Tuesday, September 16, 1930

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Reflections for Sergeant Hans P. Smith

Sergeant Smith, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 16, 2023

RIP

M. Lyons
RETIRED: DHS, Oceanside PD, & USMC C.I.D.

July 3, 2023

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 16, 2020

Sgt. Smith,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Portland.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 16, 2020

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 82nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. You will always be remembered and revered.

Rest In Peace

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

September 16, 2012

RIP hero! Lest we forget!

Police Corporal Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Department

June 22, 2008

Rest in Peace!

Police Corporal Matt Lyons (Historian)
Oceanside Police Department, Cal

January 21, 2008

This same incident has happen to one of our believed brothers on Monday 12-05-05,when you see Jason Oliff in heaven your going to meet a real special person such as yourself.Anyone that wears that uniform and badge is special because of the everyday things that we have to do to keep the public safe ...Rest in Peace and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMLIY......

PATROL DEPUTY TERRY PENA
BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

December 12, 2005

SEGT. SMITH YOU DIED SO LONG AGO BUT ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE SO-LONG AGO. YOU HAVE WALK GOD'S BEAT FOR A WHILE NOW, I ONLY ASK THAT YOU TAKE CARE OF MY FELLOW OFFICERS THAT WE LOST GREENVILLES D-38 MARUZ AND SHERIFF SAM SIMMONS AS YOU SHOW GOD'S NEW POLICE OFFICER THE WAY TO WALK THAT BEAT FOR GOD NOW. REST IN PEACE SERGEANT YOUR CALL IS NOW COMPLETE WE ARE 10-8 AND HAVE ASSUMED THE SHIFT.

OFFICER PHILLIP REID
VETERANS AFFAIRS FEDERAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 23, 2005

Sergeant Smith I located your photo image as a Patrolman from a 1915 Portland Police Department photo and had it added to this memorial page. This was done to help honor you and other who have gone before. Let's keep the pledge true, "We will never forget!" Rest easy brother!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Department, California

August 10, 2004

Sergeant Smith, Thank you for your service to the people of the City of Portland, the State of Maine and the United States. You are not forgotten!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Dept., Ca

November 18, 2003

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