Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sheriff Gene Pope

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Guardsmark Security

December 18, 2011

It is sad to learn of the untimely passing of Ronnie. He stands for what true American Heros are and the dangers faced every day.

Niagara County (NY) Sheriff's Office
Canine Division

Sgt James K. Hildreth Special Services D
Niagara County Sheriff's Office

December 18, 2011

May You Rest In Peace My Brother.My Prayers are with the Family and his other Family The Butts County Sheriff Office..Another Officer Gone TOO Soon !

Deputy J. Jackson
Early County Sheriff Office

December 18, 2011

Rest In Peace my brother. May god watch your family and keep them safe.

Ptl.William Rose
Eastman PD-Georgia

December 18, 2011

Ronnie you will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Brother In Blue.

TFC Byron Mims #975
Georgia State Patrol

December 18, 2011

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


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

Carl Wortham Assistant Chief (retired)
Sand Springs PD OK

December 18, 2011

I didn't know Deputy Ronnie Smith, but my prayers go out to his family. May God ease the pain of your sorrows!
I would also like to thank the other men and women who serve our county with such professionalism and honesty; it's hard to lose a coworker especially since you risk your lives each and every day. May God bless you all!

Terrie Bailey
Acquaintance

December 18, 2011

May god welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Marine Reserve division. Mt. Clemens Michigan

December 18, 2011

Prayers from all of us. To the Family of Deputy Smith, and his fellow officers of the Butts County Sheriffs Dept.

Lead Agent S. Sheffer
T.C. FUGITIVE RECOVERY AGENCY, Traverse City, MI

December 18, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF RONNIE SMITH MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS BUSOM OF COMFORT IN THE DAYS AHEAD GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

FROM THE COPELAND'S

FROM THE COPELAND FAMILY
BUTTS COUNTY RESIDENCE

December 18, 2011

God Bless Deputy Smith, his family, friends and coworkers. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department FL

December 18, 2011

I'm sorry to say that we have lost another brother so close to home. Our prayers are with Deputy Smith's family and the Butts County Sheriff's Office. God speed #643. You'll never be forgotten.

Deputy P. Whitfield
Spalding County Sheriffs Dept.

December 18, 2011

prayers from all the chaplains in the state go out to the family and sheriff Gene Pope and the Butts co sheriff office

chaplain David Thornton
Floyd co, S.O./GSA Chaplains Div

December 18, 2011

God Bless Deputy Smith and his family at this time. Thanks to Deputy Smith for his service in Law Enforcement.

Sgt. Det. Robert M Spinney Jr. Ret.
M.B.T.A. Transit Police Department Massachsuetts.

December 18, 2011

rest in peace my brother. God bless the family of Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Smith and the Butts co sheriff Gene Pope and the S.O. family. The chaplains of the state are PRAYING for the family and Butts co s.o.

chaplain David Thornton
Floyd co, S.O./GSA Chaplains Div

December 18, 2011

rest in peace my brother. God bless the family of Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Smith and the Butts co sheriff Gene Pope and the S.O. family. The chaplains of the state are PRAYING for the family and Butts co s.o.

chaplain David Thornton
Floyd co, S.O./GSA Chaplains Div

December 18, 2011

God bless this Deputy's family and give them Peace, watch over us from above and know You served our profession well.

Lt. James Harrell
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

December 18, 2011

prayers from all the chaplains in the state go out to the family and sheriff Gene Pope and the Butts co sheriff office

chaplain David Thornton
Floyd co, S.O./GSA Chaplains Div

December 18, 2011

“The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell”
Former GA & WI Police Officer/Deputy

Former GA & WI Police Officer/ Deputy
Former GA & WI Police Officer / Deputy

December 18, 2011

prayers from all the chaplains in the state go out to the family and sheriff Gene Pope and the Butts co sheriff office

chaplain David Thornton
Floyd co, S.O./GSA Chaplains Div

December 18, 2011

TO ALL OF YOU THAT KNEW MY UNCLE KNOWS HOW MUCH OF A GREAT MAN HE WAS. OUR FAMILY HAS SUFFERED A GREAT LOSS . WE THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES..

Tasha Matthews
Niece

December 18, 2011

I am sorry to hear of this Deputy's death. May God be with his family and fellow Officers.

Alan R Yates, Supervisor, (Ret)
NH Dept of Safety

December 18, 2011

I always told Ronnie, "watch your head Big Guy". Well you don't have to watch your head in Heaven. I love you brother, see ya in due time.

Deputy Michael Jett
Butts County Sheriff's Office

December 18, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 18, 2011

My Prayers and Thoughts are with Deputy Ronnie Smith's wife, children, loved ones and his fellow brothers and sisters in Butts County. Deputy Ronnie Smith, we in law enforcement and the community stand and salute another True Hero who has joined our Lords Army. And to his family Mrs Ronnie Smith and children, your husband and father will NEVER be forgotten because HERO'S never fall.

Capt Richard Gandee
Clayton County Police Department

December 18, 2011