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Deputy Sheriff Mitchell Leroy Smith

Gila County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Friday, September 13, 1946

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Mitchell Leroy Smith

Deputy Sheriff Smith,
Even though it’s been over 75 years since your End Of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gila County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 17, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing 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 13, 2020

I am sorry and have thought of Deputy Edwards and Deputy Woods today. This is, as I work for the Gila County Sheriff's Office and in the same area, which they have lost their life's on this date many years ago.

I bless your souls and your family's to ease the pain they have had and have each day.

If I don't make it home today I know my brother will be waiting for me at the gates of heaven. if I make it home I hope I have fulfilled the large shoes you have both left behind and make you proud.

Love you brothers.

Deputy Jay Valenzuela, Gila County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

January 10, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 47th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

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

May 10, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 11, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Sheriff Smith. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 14, 2007

Deputy Sheriff Smith,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gila County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

September 13, 2006

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