Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Senior Corrections Officer Cecil Arthur Smith, Sr.

New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety - Juvenile Justice Commission, New Jersey

End of Watch Thursday, March 29, 2007

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Reflections for Senior Corrections Officer Cecil Arthur Smith, Sr.

Rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 9, 2020

Rest In Peace

Mark Mottola

March 30, 2020

Rest in peace Senior Corrections Officer Smith.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 28, 2019

RIP

Detective Dennis Pothos
Fort Lee, NJ Police Department

May 30, 2015

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 29, 2012

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends on this day. Thank you for your dedicated career to the Criminal Justice System. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 29, 2009

To Sr. Corrections Officer Cecil Arthur Smith Sr, his family and his fellow officers with the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Sr. Officer Smith’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Sr. Officer Smith and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

March 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the second 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 29, 2009

Rest in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex NJ Cop

March 29, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

March 29, 2008

Brother Cecil,
I thank you for your dedication to our profession. May others learn from you that nothing is routine about this job.

Sr.Parole Officer
NJ Dept. Law & Public Safety/ NJ JJC Parole Response Unit

March 11, 2008

THINKING ABOUT AND REMEMBERING YOU TODAY FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE. THANK YOU SIR FOR ALL YOU DID.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 26, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

February 21, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

February 21, 2008

My Brother

Although I never met him, I knew him.

He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.

He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what

they represent.

He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his

community and to his country.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.

He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.

He was competent, trained, and professional.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became

frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.

He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he

never wavered.

He stood by and for his fellow officers.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He longed for his family during the long hours.

He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely

weekends,holidays and midnights when they were apart.

He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling

and prayed they would understand.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.

He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the

people he served.

He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to

be the best he could be.

He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.



He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.



He was a cop, he was my brother.

Deputy Sheriff

February 21, 2008

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

February 20, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Smith's family, friends, and co-workers. God Bless him for his long service to the N.J. Dept. of Law and Public Safety. Rest in Peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

February 20, 2008

Your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, sir.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 20, 2008

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

February 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Smith as well as the New Jersey Department of Corrections. May you rest in eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

February 19, 2008

Officer Smith, thank you for your service and dedication. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

February 19, 2008

Rest in peace Brother Cecil, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

February 19, 2008

I AM HONORED TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR YOU TODAY AS YOU ARE LISTED AMONG THIS PLACE OF FALLEN HEROS. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 18, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Senior Corrections Officer Cecil Smith Sr as well as to the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Rest in peace Officer Smith, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

February 18, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Smith...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

February 18, 2008

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