Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Crossing Policeman Smith. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 5, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 102nd 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 dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 1, 2012

Crossing Policeman Eugene Calvin Smith,

The circumstances of your death is unusual. They clearly, though, demonstate the many hazards of our job. Least we realize, at times, that to die while doing our duty is to give our life while serving others. This is honorable and it is also a commandment of our Creator. That one would give his live in the service of others places him in the category of a hero. As a retired state trooper and a former DC Metropolitan police officer - 1966-1970 (who once walked a beat at the very location of your tragic accident while assigned to the 13th Precinct) I render you a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police
August 2, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
December 29, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother, we have the watch...



I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrafice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
MPDC
April 4, 2007

Dear Policeman Smith,

Thank you for everything you've done for us. You are missed by everyone and will never be forgotten. I know you watch over all of us and you are keeping us safe even now.

We will meet someday. Please pray for us. We love you.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff
October 9, 2004

Thanks to those who work on these web site, do the research, hard work and those people like them, officers like Policeman Eugene Calvin Smith who have been forgotten can be remembered once again.

Lt. Michael A. Smith

Lt. Michael A. Smith
Metropolitan DC
September 18, 2004