Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

August 19, 2005

I literally awoke this morning to the news of two APD officers being slain attempting to pick up a mental patient for evaluation. I was stunned and sickened. I just learned your name and that of fellow officer Michael King. Know that the thoughts and prayers of the members of the Lea County Sheriff's Department and of the FBI National Academy Associates are with the families and with our brothers and sisters at APD. God bless each of them. May you rest in peace. We will all be reunited one day.

Captain Rod Coffman
Lea County Sheriff's Department

August 19, 2005

Thank you for your service, Officer Smith. May the Lord's comfort be with your family, as well as the King family, at this very difficult time.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

Wife of a Deputy
SBSD Morongo Station, CA

August 19, 2005

Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9
Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant Tim Dowling
Los Angeles Sheriff (Ret)

August 19, 2005

God bless Officer Richard Smith, his family, and the Albuquerque Police Department

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

August 19, 2005

I am so sorry for the loss of the two officers who gave their lives on August 18, 2005. My brother was an officer fatally shot in Texas on Dec. 21, 1975. They are gone but will never be forgotten. My condolences and prayers are with the families.

August 19, 2005

Officer Smith,
I would like to say thank you to you and your partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Albuquerque.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

August 19, 2005

Your service and sacrific do not go unnoticed and your presence will be missed.

Officer Altamirano
Phoenix PD

August 19, 2005

You service and sacrifice are greatly appreciated, you will be missed.

Officer Altamirano
Phoenix PD

August 19, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Smith. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

August 19, 2005

My deepest condolences go out to the friends, family, and coworkers of Officer Richard Smith.

Andrew, Police Officer
Baltimore City Police

August 19, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Richard Smith's family, friends, and co-workers with the Albuquerque Police Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

August 19, 2005

Officer Smith, your dedication to duty and heroism will not be forgotten! May the lord comfort your family during this tragic time? And may the lord also bless your fellow brother’s and sister’s who worked so closely with you? You will now enter the gates of heaven where all will know your greatness. From heaven to earth you will lead us like a bright star in the night!

DET. GUERRERO
SANGAMON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

August 19, 2005

"People sleep peacably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

God Bless you and yours

My Prayers and respect go to your family

August 19, 2005

God bless your family brave warrior

you have given all so that others sleep safe

"No Greater Love Hath a Man"

FLETC OAO OSS INSTRUCTOR

FLETC

August 19, 2005

My deep and heartfelt sympathies to Officer Richard Smith's family, friends & coworkers. He is a true American Hero, laying down his life for the safety of Albuquerque's citizens.

Connie RN
UNM Hospital

August 19, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Richard Smith. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

August 19, 2005

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENSENSE TO YOUR FALLEN COMRADE OF THE ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT. MAY YOUR SOUL REST ALONGSIDE OTHER SOLDIERS WHO HAVE DIED SERVING. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES!

SGT. GABRIEL OGALDEZ
U.S. ARMY

August 19, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!

SGT. DANIEL ABRAHAMSON
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

August 19, 2005

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court, with counsel demanding his rights;
while a young widowed mother must work for her kids and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today.
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, and gave us his all,
And a part of America died.

August 19, 2005

Rest in peace, my brother. You will never be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 19, 2005

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now...

Officer
South Carolina

August 19, 2005

Two more heroes lost in a war that is fought daily on the streets of our country. How many more must fall needlessly? God Bless Officer Smith's family. Officer Smith may you rest in peace and watch over your brothers in blue. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers. You will not be forgotten.

Wife of a LEO

August 19, 2005

Your lifelong commitment to making Albuquerque a safer community is appreciated and your sacrifice will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace. You and your family are in our prayers.

RM
Civilian

August 19, 2005

Rich, You and your family are forever in my thoughts and prayers. You are a hero, an Angel. Rest in Peace.

Sgt. Cliff Saylor
Albuquerque Police Dept.

August 19, 2005