Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Ofc. Smith my hearfelt condolences. Although I never knew Ofc. Smith, her courage under fire and instincts to protect that child is beyond words. She is a true hero.

May God bless you.

Lt. KIRK MCLEROY
WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (GA)

January 3, 2011

Rest in peace, sister. May God be with the family of Officer Smith during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

January 2, 2011

Officer Smith, you truly are a hero that will never be forgotten. That child will be able to grow up and enjoy life because of a decision you made selflessly made. You are the definition of what law enforcement is all about. I am honored to post on your page after such an act of bravery. I wish more of us were like you. Your family, friends, and agency are in our prayers.

Special Agent
NCIS

January 2, 2011

I am so sad to hear of yet another fallen officer. This Officer will always be remembered for her selfless service and dedication. She is a hero to not only the life she saved, but to all of her brothers and sisters in blue.

Andrew / Detective
Baltimore City Police Dept.

January 2, 2011

R.I.P. Officer Smith a true hero. My prayers are with your family both blood and blue.

2893
RPD Va.

January 2, 2011

Rest in peace, hero.

God bless you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

Anonymous

January 2, 2011

May God be with your family during this most difficult time. Officer Smith is a true hero and God is greatful for the new angel he has just received. RIP Officer Jillian Smith.

Deputy Laura Reeves
Orange County Sheriffs Office

January 2, 2011

Officer Smith shielded a child from death and took that upon herself, without hesitation, what a hero. The lost of your hero is still difficult for family, friends and co-workers. Each of you are in my prayers. God is our comfortor in times of sorrow and he will provide you with what you need through this time of sorrow. God has done this for my family and especailly for me, a mother of a fallen hero.

In God's Love,
Cathy Carter
Office Charles Callemyn EOW 2 17 2007

cathy J Carter

January 2, 2011

For Police Officer Jillian Michelle Smith:

The duty of the law officer is such that anything can happen, and with tragic results. Hardly any of us who responds to family arguments is free of the worst situation developing in an instant. We regret that our sister Jillian would be the next to encounter such a situation. She has distinguished herself in demonstrating incredible courage and valor by placing herself so as a child would survive during a murderers revengful shooting spree. Jillian is ever the gallant hero among us, and we regret having lost her from our ranks.

We pray for Jillian's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about her. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.

I am proud to render Officer Jillian Smith a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 2, 2011

RIP Ofc. Jillian Smith, bravery isn't taught at the Academy but you taught what bravery is through your selfless sacrafice. May God be with your family and comfort them.

Lt. C. Hurt
Farmington Hills (MI) PD

January 2, 2011

Rest In Peace my sister in blue. Thank you for your dedication and service. Please watch over us as you sit next to the Lord and all the angels in heaven.

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. ~Eileen Elias Freeman

Det. Claudia Phelps
Texarkana AR Police Dept.

January 2, 2011

RIP Sister Smith.

you won't be forgotten
you're an angel in blue

Officer Cate Hottenstein
Hampden Township Police Dept. (PA)

January 2, 2011

Rest in Peace .... Your bravery and heart is amazing. My prayers go to your family and all Officers.

Crystal

January 2, 2011

Hero! Rest in peace Officer Smith. We have your watch from here. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

January 2, 2011

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and close friends during this very trying time. Wrap your wings around all of your loved ones and protect them and help them with their grief. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Some may ask what kind of police officer you would have become with more time on the job, my answer to them is that you were above and beyond that expectation and I would have proudly served with you any time. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. Thank you for your service to others and law enforcement.

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

January 2, 2011

Officer Smith thank you for your service to the community of Arlington. You are the icon of a true American hero. God Bless you, your family, friends and the Arlington Police Department. Officer Smith you are a shining example of true dedication and professionalism. You will never be forgotten. RIP

PGRSTX

Stacey & Bernie Norwood
Corpus Christi Citizens Police Alumni

January 2, 2011

Officer Smith made the ultimate sacrafice and she lost her life, doing what she loved. God needed her to protect the beats of heaven, he knew what a Hero she was on Earth, and chose her to be that Hero on his force.
God Bless Officer Smith, and her family!

Wife of Deputy

January 2, 2011

What a brave, selfless, remarkable woman... a true hero and now, truly, a guardian angel. St Nicholas may be the patron saint for children, but you did his work here on earth, Jillian, & now you can work alongside him & watch over all the little ones. Rest in peace, brave angel.

Monica (wife of a police officer)
Perth, Western Australia

January 2, 2011

To the friends, family and colleagues of Officer Smith, we all share your sorrow and grief. Officer Smith, you are a true hero in every sense. God watch over you and yours. We will truly miss you and thank you for your heroism and dedicated service. We honor you and your family. Rest in peace.

Sergeant
Blue Mound PD

January 2, 2011

Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

How proud our Father Above must be to call Officer Jillian Smith one of his children. What a true hero giving her life for another. The Arlington Police Department can certainly be proud to have called her one of their own.

My sincere condolences to Officer Smith's family, friends and co-workers. May your body rest in peace sister and your soul continue to serve proudly.

Master Deputy Brent Bagshaw
Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL)

January 2, 2011

It is tragic that such a fine young officer had to lay down her life in defense of the innocent. She was a hero in every way. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends and colleagues. Domestic disputes seem to be more and more often a danger to our sworn officers. Please be careful out there everyone. RIP officer Smith.

Anonymous

January 2, 2011

Thank you for your service and dedication. Your sacrifice has saved the life of a child, which will never go unforgotten... You are a true Hero. Your family, friends andthe Arlington PD will be in my thoughts and prayers.

James Clendening
Glades County Sheriffs Office (FL)

January 2, 2011

You made a difference Officer Smith, in your short time on the street you contributed so much, not just to the little girl whos life you gave your own for, but to everyone of us who hears your story. Your selflessness and bravery make me proud as a woman to wear this badge. Thank you for your sacrifice. I will pray for your family and friends. Watch over us sister.

Patrol Officer
CPD

January 1, 2011

Officer Smith embodies all that it is to be an excellent LEO. She acted selflessly to preserve the life of a young child who was targeted by a coward who then killed the child's mother and himself. The only good thing he did that day was rid society of his menacing self.

RIP, Officer Smith. Your sacrifice is appreciated.

Captain D. Paul
Department of Homeland Security

January 1, 2011

SHE IS A HERO AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. IM A MEDAL OF VALOR WINNER AND SHOULD BE ON THE WALL. SHE IS A SISTER THAT TOOK CARE OF OTHERS BEFORE HERSELF. SHE IS A GIFT. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. THANK YOU PARENTS, FOR A BEAUTIFUL CHILD ITS AN HONOR.

PFC. B DeVoid III
MYBPD SC

January 1, 2011