Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Smith. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 4, 2012

Remembering you Smitty on this Thanksgiving Day.

Anonymous
November 25, 2010

A tragic loss of a true hero from another drunk driver. No excuse for us to lose great officers this way. Sgt Smith, you served honorably for your country and your community. You will never be forgotten. Deepest condolences to your family and the officers of the Shelton PD. God grant you all peace in remembering how this man served.

Sgt Doug Bowler
LAPD
July 25, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. Orville Smith and his fellow officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Orville was tragically killed.

To Sgt. Smith's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Orville gave to his community and the citizens of Connecticut, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 7, 2010.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 24, 2010

Rest in peace Sergeant Smith, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen
July 24, 2010

Sergeant Orville Smith, our 1199 Inc. families are so saddend to hear you have lost your life in the line of duty. You gave your life trying to protect others. Thank you for you years of dedication and service. To your family, friends, and your brothers and sisters in law enforcement we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless to all those whose lives you have touched.

Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers
July 24, 2010

Another tragic loss due to a drunk driver. When will people realize their stupidity causes the loss of good men and women and children. God Bless the family of Sgt Smith, the department and his friends. What a tragic loss!

Mom of CO Springs Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department
July 23, 2010

Sgt. Smith,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the USMC during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
July 21, 2010

My family and I send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Michael Bailey.

P.A. Martin
July 20, 2010

God grant this Sergeant eternal rest. May the grace of God flow through his family as they deal with this loss.

Officer D. Wiencek
Metra Police Dept., Chicago, IL
July 17, 2010

GOD BLESS SGT. SMITH MAY GOD BE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT THIS TIME. OFFICER SMITH WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ALWAYS A HERO, EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW YOU, YOU ARE MY BROTHER. AS YOU PATROL THE STREETS OF GOLD WHERE THERE IS KNOW CRIME, KEEP AN EYE ON US AS WE CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE CRIME IN OUR COMMUNITIES.MAY YOU SPREAD YOUR WINGS WIDE AND PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND MAY THEY FEEL YOUR PRESENTS AND KNOW YOU ARE IN GODS HOUSE. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

DEPUTY
JACKSON OHIO
July 14, 2010

Officer Smith "Smitty" You will be missed. Deepest regrets to your family and the extended family of the police dept. on your loss. Thank you for everything you did for our town.

Fred
Shelton,CT Citizen
July 14, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals
July 14, 2010

Sergeant Smith, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
July 13, 2010

On behalf of the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sgt. Smith.

Police Officer Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department
July 13, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We will miss you and your strength.

Chuck T
Retired PO
July 12, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek
July 12, 2010

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

Rest in peace!

Michelle - wife of US Marshal
July 12, 2010

Sergeant Smith, your sacrifice makes you a martyr; you are a true hero for giving so much to your community and your country. I thank you for all you have done.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
July 12, 2010

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO
July 11, 2010

Sergeant Orville Smith,
Thank you for all your many years of service. 39 years unbelievable you really must have loved your job. Bless you and your family for everything you gave to your community. Rest in Peace Sgt. Smith.

Police Officer
Florida
July 11, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Shelton Police Department. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your hero will never be forgotten. To Sergeant Smith's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anonymous
July 10, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
July 10, 2010

For Sergeant Orville Smith:

A law officer who serves his city for almost twice as long as average indeed has brought himself special honor. For some of us, dedication is more than just a word. We who wear the badge can feel the appreciation that we share. We regret that Orville's long and noble career would end so unceremoniously. He is deserving of so much more. Somehow, I feel that Orville himself would be the last to complain. His almost 40 years of devotion to duty speaks loudly and clearly that others came first. To him, it appears, no greater honor could be earned.

We pray for Orville's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May the share the peace that he brought to so many in such a lengthy career.

I am proud to render Sergeant Orville Smith a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police
July 10, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Orville Smith as well as to the Shelton Police Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Smith, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
July 10, 2010