Gila County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Friday, September 13, 1946
Add to My HeroesMitchell Leroy Smith
Deputy Smith was killed when his police motorcycle was intentionally rammed by a vehicle. He was attempting to stop the vehicle for speeding when it started to bump his motorcycle and caused him to crash.
Deputy Smith had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsI 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
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