Trooper Ronald Gordon Smith

Trooper Ronald Gordon Smith | Florida Highway Patrol, Florida
Florida Highway Patrol, Florida
Trooper Ronald Gordon Smith

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, December 23, 1973

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Ronald Gordon Smith

Trooper Ronald Smith was shot and killed while checking two suspicious men in a parked car.

The subjects attempted to flee but two nearby hunters shot and wounded one of them and then captured both.

Trooper Smith had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for only eight months.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 8 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Both apprehended
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Not forgotten, just found your memorial. Thank you and your family for your service. Teaching my sons about Honor and self sacrifice to life's choices.

Sgt. Pc Johns
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April 1, 2019

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