Officer Down Memorial Page

Sgt. Smith, today marks the 77th anniversary of your murder at the hands of some useless bum. We can only hope that he faced true justice, if not in this world, then in the next.

Protecting America’s railroads is not an easy task and has as many risks, if not more than any other police job. Our railroads are one of the things that made America strong and they needed people like you to help keep them safe. My Dad spent five years as a New York Central cop so I have an idea what you face day in and day out. For your efforts, I thank you. You are a hero.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
August 27, 2007

Sarge, I instruct a course on officer safety involving railroads. Your memory is honored by each officer in every class I teach. God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
February 25, 2004