Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Smith. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Ronnie he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Ronnie's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Ronnie's life was about so much more than the way he died. Ronnie will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Smith, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been nine years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

February 3, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Smith and the Butts County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Officer Smith, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

January 13, 2012

Just Know That I Loved You .....

Just Know That I Loved You ...
Nothing else counts.
I have only traveled to a another place .
Free from all the noise and harm .
I am a sleep now but everything remains......
My name is the same , and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh,Play, smile, pray enjoy your moments .
Let my name be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.I loved you and took pride in each of you may you continue to take pride in me by living your life ....Deep Condolences To The Family And Friends Of Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Smith....

THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares

January 11, 2012

Thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten

Lauren, Ca
Family of LEO

January 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

January 2, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to his family...may God give the peace that transcends understanding in the loss and know that Ronnie is a true hero

Duane Askew, ex officer
McDonough Police Dept

December 28, 2011

We have lost another hero and God has welcomed another angel. May God be with the family and friends of this loved one.

J Johnson, Surviving Spouse
Carrollton Ga. Police Department

December 27, 2011

In 1995, Ronnie was my room mate when we played basketball together in France. I am deeply shocked and saddened to receive this news. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and those who knew him. He was an upstanding man and a positive energy force in this world. Rest in peace, my brother.

Jim Galla
Friend

December 25, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of deputy Smith. Thank you for your service, courage and your bravery. My deepest condolences.

M. Henley Sgt
NYS dept of Corrections Retired.

December 24, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother!

Deputy Sheriff
Iberia S.O.

December 24, 2011

My sincerest sympathy for this tragic loss. May his soul rest in peace for eternity.

Theresa Riendeau
Daughter of a retired police officer.

December 23, 2011

A SUDDEN CHILL COMES OVER YOUR ENTIRE BODY, YOUR HEART POUNDS IN YOUR CHEST, THOUGHTS RACE THROUGH YOUR MIND, FEAR OVER COMES EVERY PART OF YOUR BEING, WORRY IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO YOU, CONCERN IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT OF WHAT FOLLOWS, THEN, WHERE IS MY FALLING BROTHER! OH GOD HOLD HIS HAND UNTIL I GET TO HIM, RADIO! PLEASE TELL ME WHERE IS MY COMRADE! WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY BROTHER IN BLUE? PLEASE GOD!, LEAD ME TO MY NEEDY FRIEND! AS ALL THIS COMES & GOES IN A FLASH, YOUR BODY LOCKS DOWN, YOU SCREAM INSIDE, I'VE GOT TO MOVE, IVE GOT TO GO TO THEM! BUT YOU CANNOT MOVE AN INCH, YOU BEG FOR SOMEONE TO TOUCH YOU, TALK TO YOU, PLEASE HELP YOU GET TO THE ONE THAT NEEDS YOU MOST!, & STILL, THE WORLD STANDS MOTIONLESS...........AS YOU FEEL HELPLESS.........I HOPE WE NEVER HEAR THEM WORDS AGAIN, IF ONLY ONE PRAYER IS EVER ANSWERED FROM THIS MOMENT ON, PLEASE!, DO NOT MAKE US GO THROUGH, "RADIO TO ALL UNITS, OFFICER DOWN! / OFFICER DOWN!"
R.I.P. MY FALLEN FRIEND.

SGT. L.L.REEVES
BUTTS CO. S.O.

December 23, 2011

Rest in peace, Deputy Smith. My condolences to the family, friends and our brothers and sisters at the Butts County Sheriff's Office.

Reserve Sergeant L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

December 23, 2011

Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Smith badge #643, thank you for your service and protecting the City of Jackson GA. My thoughts are with your wife, daughters, family and the City that you gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect. May your soul rest in peace.

~Tanna~ #368
ACO- City of Atchison

December 22, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Deputy Ronnie Smith. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

December 22, 2011

Rest easy my Brother in Law, as your watch on this earth is now over.......

Sgt John L Gulledge (Ret)
Escambia County FL. Sheriffs Office

December 22, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

December 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. R. Beaupierre
Decatur Police Department

December 22, 2011

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Ronnie. My deepest heartfelt condolences to your wife and children

Robina Browne, Hawaii
Mother to Dep. Sheriff D Browne Sanchez - EOW 2/10/2011

December 22, 2011

Thank you for your selfless service. May your family find a bit of comfort in the knowledge they were loved by a true hero. Now, rest you gave your best to your community, friends & family.

Mother of a Sargeant
Colorado Springs PD

December 22, 2011

Rest in Peace brother and thank you for your service. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Officer Anthony Trovato
Put-In-Bay Police Department

December 21, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family, members of the department, and those served, at the loss of this officer. May faith, family, friends and time join together to ease everyone’s pain at this time of loss.

While many other career choices were certainly available, this officer chose to protect his fellow man, and for this we give everlasting thanks. As the Good Lord said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.”

Thank you for your service, your convictions and moral character, as well as your devotion to duty. May you now rest in peace, knowing your fellow brothers and sisters will continue the Watch!

Rusty Featherstone, Asst. Dir. (Ret.)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OSBI

December 21, 2011

RIP Officer Smith. May your family,friends and Dept. find the peace and strength to make it in the difficult days ahead.

Patrolman 1st Class David L. McConnaughy
Myrtle Beach Police Dept. S.C.

December 21, 2011

On behalf of the men and women of the Sandy Springs Police Department, you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless your family, friends, and co-workers with the Butts County Sheriff's Office. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. RIP

Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

December 21, 2011

God Bless You Sir

Trooper
Virginia State Police

December 21, 2011