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Trooper Herbert Wade Smith

Indiana State Police, Indiana

End of Watch Thursday, December 5, 1946

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Reflections for Trooper Herbert Wade Smith

Trooper Smith,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Indiana. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 5, 2021

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
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Monica Zahasky
Cops Cycling for Survivors

December 5, 2017

IN HONORE CASORUM
Our thoughts and prayers are with his survivor's today. Our promise; Always honored, never forgotten, forever grateful for his service to his community and to our nation.

Sgt. T Jake Jones
Greater Cleveland Peace Officer Memorial Society, Ohio

December 5, 2016

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

Officer 11169

March 13, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 65th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 5, 2011

Trooper Smith, you are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. As said previously, a hero never dies.
AC

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

October 4, 2010

Trooper Smith, please guide us while we build the Fallen Officer Memorial Garden in Shelby County in your honor. Thank you for your sacrifice to the people of Shelby county and the state of Indiana. God Bless you and yours.

Theresa Nolley
FOP Auxiliary President Shelby Lodge #84

October 13, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 4, 2007

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller


Indiana State Police Dist 13

December 19, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero. God bless.

September 29, 2004

God bless, Herb....from a fellow Hoosier.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

February 26, 2004

Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.
Trooper Smith did not lose his life-he gave it in service. I know he watches over us all.


Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.

December 5, 2003

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