Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Ronnie Smith. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Butts County,Georgia will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the two daughters of Deputy Smith, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Deputy Smith. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

December 18, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY SMITH. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. DEPUTY SMITH, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 18, 2011

To the Family of Deputy Ronnie Smith and the Butts County Sheriff’s Office, as you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Deputy Smith. Dying in the Line of Duty is the “Ultimate Sacrifice” that a Law Enforcement Officer can make. I hope that his Family and the Butts County Sheriff’s Office can find peace in knowing that they now have a special angel looking over them. May you Rest in Peace my Brother.

Sergeant Karen Yancy
Griffin Police Department

December 18, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Watch over your Fellow Deputies while they continue on with the watch in your memory. My condolences to your Family and the Butts County Sheriff's Office.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

December 18, 2011

Thank you for you service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Butts County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

December 18, 2011

God bless you and your family!

Cpl. A. Bennett
Jonesboro police Dept.

December 18, 2011

Thank you for your service. May you rest in Peace. My father is a fellow officer in heaven-he can show you the ropes. Your family is in our prayers.

Linda Godin
Butts County Resident

December 18, 2011

Ofc. Smith I will always remember your kindness and professionalism. You will be missed.

T. Allen
Butts County Resident

December 18, 2011

The death of Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Smith touched our family in several ways. My nephew, Brannon "Cooley" worked with Ronnie and also attending Abundant Life. My husband knew Ronnie from playing ball with him on Abundant Life's ball team. Today when Brannon told us about his death, we found out that the Smith family is our neighbor. Today on the way home from church...a Butt's County Officer was standing guard at the end of the Smith Family's drive. Very sad. Our prayers go out to this family. We know the danger officers face every day. They put their lives on the line for our safety every day. R.I.P. OFFICER SMITH.....

The Kilgore Family
Neighbor

December 18, 2011

RIP brother Ronnie.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

December 18, 2011

You were one of the nicest, most respectful and thoughtful LEOs I've worked with in 20 years of public safety. Your size of nearly 7 foot tall made you stand out in a crowd of people. Your actions, professionalism and sense of duty made you stand out among your peers, everywhere. You were a true asset here in Butts County. We will miss you here. Rest in Peace.

FF/Paramedic, BCFD
Butts County Fire Dept

December 18, 2011

Ronnie was a great man, a hard worker. He played for french national Basketball team and in many clubs in France.We didn't forget him in France. The announce of his death was on national television. I am sad today. sincere condoleance to his family. R.I.P. Mr. Ronnie Smith.

Tristan Auffray
A french fan

December 18, 2011

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. God bless you family and friends/co-workers in this time of tragic loss, especially at this time of year. Thank you for your service.

Donnie Meaders, Deputy Sheriff
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Office

December 18, 2011

R.I.P. My Brother. We have the watch from here! Godspeed! Prayers to the Family and Butts Co. S.O. during this time of pain. We are here if you need us!

Deputy Brandon Lummus #230
Spalding County Sheriff's Office

December 18, 2011

It is so difficult to understand why a good young man would be taken but maybe God just had work that couldn't wait any longer and Deputy Smith had to go do it. May God Bless all of you.

Retired Lt. David L. Dudley
Iowa State Patrol

December 18, 2011

I extend my deepest sympathy to Deputy Smith’s family and the Butts County Sheriff’s Department for the tragic loss of a husband, father, coworker, and friend.

SA Baldwin
Norfolk Southern Police

December 18, 2011

Thank you for serving Butts County for how ever long you did. You will truely be missed. Its always saddens my heart to hear of and offical getting killed in the line of duty. May GOD be with your family thruogh these tough times. R.I.P. Mr. Ronnie Smith

laura brown
Butts County Resident

December 18, 2011

Ronnie Smith, a brother in arms, a father and a husband. My deepest heartfelt sorrow goes out to your family. Our country is without one honorable person. Rest in Peace brother. We will take it from here.

Ofc Michael Bernard
Richfield Township Police Department, Davison MI

December 18, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Ronnie.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

December 18, 2011

RIP Brother Smith.....See you at the Big House

TROOPER A.D.DEZSO
NCSHP

December 18, 2011

Rest in Peace.

Tpr Paul Maiatico
Florida Highway Patrol

December 18, 2011

WE CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY GOD TAKES US HOME WHEN HE DOES , WHEN OURS HEARTS ARE SO BROKEN!! I PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND ANGELS TO WATCH OVER HIS FAMILY'

MARCIA S JORDAN
CHIS CATO'S AUNT

December 18, 2011

all my prayer's out to Deputy Ronnie Smith, Family Friends & co' worker's my GOD BLESS EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU !

SON OF THE LATE SHERIFF JAMES D, STEWART
SPALDING CO. GA

December 18, 2011

Rest in peace Bro. Smith Thank you for your service.

OFFICER JAMES ''SPEEDY'' HARKINS
HIAWASSEE POLICE DEPT. GEORGIA

December 18, 2011

R.I.P. Deputy Ronnie Smith.

Sgt. C.P. Alexander
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office (GA)

December 18, 2011