Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the 6,048 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Smith’s family as well as the members of the Butts County Sheriff’s Office. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

December 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Smith's Wife, kids , family, and Butts County Sheriff's office. We ask that the lord be with you through your tough journey in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. May you always cherish the memories of Deputy Smith. Not goodbye but see you later, Brother! God Bless!

Coleman Family, FF/ Paramedics
Sandy Springs FD and Jones County FD

December 19, 2011

I had the honor and pleasure of being Ronnies agent during most of his professional basketball career in France. From the very beginning ours was much more than a business relationship and quickly evolved into a warm friendship. My heart goes out to his wife Sylvie and his two daughters at this incredibly difficult time. It's not surprising to see all the glowing testimonials to Ronnie. If you met him once, he stayed engraved in your minds eye forever.
All of the basketball community here in France, former teamates, management, and fans are grieving over this loss. Ronnie was a hero in France, and obviously a hero in Georgia as well.
Ronnie was a true Christian and let his faith guide his life, may this same faith help his family and friends through this difficult time.
Go in peace big guy.....

Craig Spitzer
Lyon, France

December 19, 2011

We miss you Ronnie Smith! Thank you for your service and God Bless you and your family.

Megan Bitrick, Clerk
Butts County Probate Court

December 19, 2011

Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. God will help them through this rough time. Thank you for your sacrifice & duties to Butts County.

Sabrina Beam

December 19, 2011

May God keep watch over your family, friends, and all your co-workers at the Butts County Sheriffs Office. We have the watch now. God speed brother.

Sarge
Albany Police Department

December 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Kelly Senior Federal Air Marshal

December 19, 2011

Our prayers will be with this family and a department as they prepare for a memorial service and then Christmas.

Chaplain Scotty Davis
GA Fraternal Order of Police

December 19, 2011

OUR DEPARTMENT EXTENDS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE BUTTS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. ESPECIALLY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY SMITH.

CHIEF DEPUTY SHANE RATHEL
MILLER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

December 19, 2011

Rev.21:4 He will wipe out every tear from their eyes.Death will no longer exist; grief,crying and pain will exist no longer, because the previous things have passed away.To the Smith family: Hold-On, Hold-On to Gods loving hand. Thank you for you service and sacrifice.

Deputy Barry Whitfield
McDuffie County Sheriff's Office

December 19, 2011

Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice to your community and our country. No greater love hath a man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Ronnie, you have now joined forces with the greatest law enforcement agency ever...God's... and you will now work with the best. You will not be forgotten. God bless the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Smith during this most difficult time.

Major Robert Willard
Cobb County Sheriff's Office

December 19, 2011

Rest in peace Deputy Smith. Thank you for your dedication and committment to community service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Sgt. Karen Wilkinson
Polk County Sheriff's Office

December 19, 2011

Rest in peace Deputy Smith, my heart and prayers are with your family today and as they face this very difficult time. We will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

December 19, 2011

RIP, Brother Smith, thanks for your courageous service.

Officer R. Bolden
Fort Lauderdale, FL Police Dept

December 19, 2011

RIP, Brother LEO Smith.

Officer R. Bolden
Fort Lauderdale, FL Police Dept

December 19, 2011

God Bless!

Officer
Tohono O'odham Police

December 19, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. WE'VE GOT IT FROM HERE. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY DURING THIS TRYING TIME.

DEPUTY SHERIFF BOB M. BLANKENSHIP
UPSON COUNTY GEORGIA SHERIFF'S OFFICE

December 19, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Smith as well as to the Butts County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Smith, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

December 19, 2011

Deputy Smith, you will not be forgotten. Your compassion and the words of wisdom that you shared with my family will hold a special place in our hearts forever. May God be with your family as they grieve your loss here on earth.

T. Chappell
Butts County Resident

December 19, 2011

To Mrs. Smith and the Girls,

My significant other is a deputy, and my heart goes out to you and your family. This is a terrible loss and I do not have the words to express my grief for you. God Bless You all!!

Martie Cobb, RN

Martie Cobb, ER Nurse
Henry Medical Center

December 19, 2011

Rest in peace Deputy Ronnie Smith , you will never be forgotten. Your bravery will always be remembered.

To the family of Deputy Ronnie Smith, I am sorry for your lose during this time of year. You will always be in my family prayers..... Remember he is always with you in your heart and in spirit..

Officer C. Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections

December 19, 2011

I had the pleasure of meeting Deputy Smith once at the county line for a prisoner exchange. As he stepped out of the patrol car, I was caught off guard of this almost seven foot deputy looking down at me. After our two minute conversation, I left thinking that he was the pure definition of a gentle giant. Rest in peace my brother.

Corporal Frank Clark
Spalding County Sheriffs Office

December 19, 2011

I am so sorry for your ultimate sacrifice, and so grateful for your service to us the public. May you rest in peace and may your family find comfort in knowing you are alive and well,, just serving in a different capacity now. And they WILL see you again some day.

BJ Moore
public

December 18, 2011

GODSPEED MY FRIEND, GODSPEED
I'M GLAD I GOT TO TALK TO YOU AT THE GAS PUMPS JUST TWO HOURS EARLIER. YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN !! GO REST IN PEACE BROTHER, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE !!

SGT. KEITH KENDRICK
BUTTS COUNTY SHERIFF'S NARCOTICS UNIT

December 18, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother.

Deputy Adam G. Quirin #237
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department

December 18, 2011