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Corporal Betty Smothers you did not die in vain.You are a hero and I know that you continue keeping watch on your brothers and sisters in blue as we continue walking the same beat.I want to thank you for paving the way for myself as well as other women and for the dedicated service that you have given.Take your rest Corporal Smothers."Well Done Thy Good And Faithful Servant".May You Rest in Peace. Deputy Regina P Trinity Everyone writes their condolences and their apologies, which I give whole heartedly, but most importantly I want to say I am blessed to hear a story of God using such a tragic event to effect so many lives of others. Sometimes we dont understand why God allows things to happen in our lives when they do, but we forget that we as humans look at life differently than God. God looks at the future and what comes out of events while we just look at the sadness and burdens certain things cause. Miss Betty was a beauitful lady that had beautiful children, and I believe God knew exactly what He was doing. Mr. Dunn, you have affected so many lives by the way you have opened up yourself to so many and allowed so many in your life. You are a beautiful person as well. Your book made me cry in the first two chapters and I really am blessed to be able to read your story. To all of Miss Betty's children, Warrick, Samantha, Derrick, Bricson, Travis, and Summer, what beauitful and courageous people you are. I will always keep you all in my prayers and know that God is ALWAYS in the midst of everything. You know my best friend is a running back at our college and he told me this story that his pastor told him...There was a little boy in his room laying in his bed one night and he was very scared. So he yelled for his dad several times. Finally his dad came into the room and the little boy asked the dad to pick him up out of the bed and take him into the room with him. The dad gently said, No son, but i will lay down in the bed with you. Jessica Spring I recently had the great honor of meeting the wonderful son you raised.My neighbor was a recpient of the home for the holidays what he does is so magnificent I shook his hand and thanked him.god Bless you and may he keep your family safe Anonymous i have follwed your story for a while and been a fan of you sons for years.the best christmas present i got this year was warricks book.after reading it your death was heinus and though i didnt know you you were a remarkable woman and you raised 6 great beautiful children if a tenth of the people in the world were as good as you this would be a better world thank you for yor service and for the dunn smothers family stay strong and my prayers are with you and you are very strong individuals and your mom is a great role model and was a great mother and person.thank you for sharing her with us Anonymous GOD bless you and your family on this difficult day. Fellow Officer Warrick's book is truly a fascinating description of you as a mother and as an individual. His story of your life and the love you gave to your family and others is truly touching. I also became a mother at 18 years old. My 15 year old son is truly my best friend and I can only hope he grows into a wonderful young man as you have raised Warrick to be. I never knew you, but know that you excelled at the most important job in your life and that is motherhood. Rest in peace, Betty. God Bless your family. Phoenix, AZ I am currently reading your son Warrick's book and you should be very proud of him as I'm sure you already are. Never having met you, you still have found a way to impact my life. Your love and dedication to your family and job are overwhelming and make me want to be a better person. I live in Tampa and have followed your son's career and you have raised the finest man I will probabaly never meet. My mom passed away a year ago so if you don't mind taking care of one more person that would be great. May God bless you and your family. You truly were an angel on earth as is your son. Kim Johnson Thank you so much for your service and raising a wonderful man. Anonymous Betty, I got to see Warrick and Samantha at Warricks book signing at Barnes & Nobles. I know you are so proud of them as well as all of your children. The book is awesome and very touching. I got to show Warrick and Samantha my bracelet with your name on it. I wear it everyday to remind me of the sacrifice you made and its my small little way of honoring you, my guardian angel. Rest in peace. sgt. nancy morgan Miss Betty, I was only 5 years old when you passed but I grew up watching Warrick and hearing the great stories of your life. You were a tremendous role model for him and he has always been a role model for me. I wish I had known you longer and I know my parents, Sid and Beanie, miss you everyday. Watch over us. Cody Edwards I watched the story aired on the Today Show which showcased your son, Warwick and his generosity to those who are in need. He has carried on your duty of serving the public with pride and integrity. I am touched and inspired by his hope and unselfish acts. Your memory will live on through his gifts to others. Det Holly Tucker Dear Corporal Smothers, As I write this reflection, I am listening to your son Warrick speak on New York Radio. In addition to being a fine athelete, he is a fine young man. His pain and his pride is ours as well. Your legacy lives on. You are not forgotten. Sgt Arnold Rothenberg There is a touching article online and the Today Show about Officer Smother's son Warrick Dunn the pro football player who donated over 78 furnished houses to needy single parents in his mother's name. The article also talks about Warrick meeting his mother's killer in prison and the emotional toll such a heinous act takes on people's lives. The article may move you to tears. Officer Smothers should be very proud of her son and the goodness and values she instilled in him. Warrick Dunn should be proud of the good deeds he has done in this world. Many pro athletes aren't role models. Warrick Dunn is a role model dream. God Bless. I hope he and his brothers and sisters find their own peace. mychael , NY Corporal Smothers, I want to thank you for your service and to let you and your family know that you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace. Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980 God bless you and thank you for your service! officer quincy bryant BETTY IS A ROLEMODEL TO ME AND MANY OTHERS, I'VE HEARD MANY GOOD THINGS FROM MY FAMILY MEMBERS IN NEW ORLEANS AND ST. FRANCISVILLE. I'VE HAD THE HONOR TO MEET DERRICK A WONDERFUL PERSON, AND WARRICK YOU ARE TRULY A REFLECTION OF YOUR MOTHER'S EXPECTATION. DY SMOTHERS The legacy of this brave woman lives on through her children, especially Warrick. I know that she must be proud of the wonderful gift she left for the world in him. May her family be forever blessed and know that her efforts will never be forgotten. Valerie Shorter Betty was a great addition to our track team 74-78, Warrick was the only child then...and I am just happy to have met her, Jarvis White......SU Wild Bunch.... SSGT USAF REST IN PEACE BETTY. YOUR CHILDREN ARE CARRYING THE LEGACY THAT YOU LEFT BEHIND. I KNOW YOU ARE SO PROUD AND SMILING DOWN ON THEM. SGT. NANCY MORGAN YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR 14 YEARS OF SERVICE VANDENBERGHE Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, and your son Warrick carries your legacy on by the good he does. May you rest in peace sister Garrett Watson I was watching "My Favorite NFL Team of All Times, The Atlanta Falcons" on Monday Night Football and I heard something that I had never known about this family. I did not realize that Warwick's mother was a Police Office or that she was killed in the line of Duty. I am a Teacher and my husband is a Resource Officer in the School System and polices on the weekend. Therefore, I can understand a little about what happens. I cannot begin to understand how a family copes with Death of this magnitude. My heart goes out to Warwick Dunn and I hear all the time about how he consistently helps families in need and this makes his a "Big Player" in my book. I am a fan, I love you for what you do for communities in need and I pray that you continue to grow and help people who need it the most. Very seldom do we hear about people like Warwick who put so much of what they earn back into the community. Carolyn F. Jones Cpl, PFC S.Hill I just read a wonderful editorial about your son, the Atlanta Falcon's football player, building homes for single mom's. What a guy! It is in your honor that you have such a wonderful son. I know you are proud of him. Ret. Officer RB Wade I just wanted to write to tell you that you are not forgotten. I know Warrick is the most well known of your children but it's important to remember you had other children that continue to suffer as well. Thank you for your dedication, your service, and your willingness to lay down your life for the safety of your community. Patrolman TW Jester
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