Groveland Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, April 2, 1929
Reflections for Town Marshal Robert L. Smithwick
Rest in peace Town Marshal Smithwick.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2020
Marshal Smithwick,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Groveland.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
April 2, 2019
Marshal Smithwick,
On today, the 86th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Groveland.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 2, 2016
Your heroism and service is honored on this 93rd 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.
Time never diminisher respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 2, 2012
Continue to rest in peace Marshal Smithwick, we will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you sir are a hero.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
April 2, 2012
Rest in Peace, Marshal Smithwick. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 10, 2012
For Town Marshal Robert L. Smithwick:
The risk the law officer takes is the same today as it was in 1929. Confronting burglars and other law-breakers, no matter the era, is not without courage and desire to keep others safe and sound. We regret that Robert would have to forfeit his life in the defense of his community, but yet we are proud of a spirit so dedicated to others and will not forget to honor him as a hero.
We pray that family, friends and others will always hold his memory in high esteem.
As a retired state trooper and Lake County (FL) deputy sheriff, I am proud to render Marshal Robert L. Smithwick a final salute,
Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police
May 7, 2011
Marshal Smithwick,
Sir, it has taken 82 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Groveland. It angers me that your murderer was pardoned.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
USBP
May 5, 2011
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