Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers go out to you and your Family. Thank you for your time of service.

Randalyn Benson
Survivor/Daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer

June 8, 2012

My condolences to all his friends, family and department family. We share in your sense of loss and pain. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Rest well brother, we'll take it from here.

Joe Daniels

June 8, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

June 8, 2012

We Thank you for you service thoughts and prayers to family and fellow officers, your pain and loss are felt across the country. Rest in peace your brothers and sisters have the watch now.

Michael Hopkins

June 8, 2012

Rest in peace Brother Michael

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

June 8, 2012

I never worked with Deputy Smith but I know all the guys there in Upton County. God bless all his brothers by badge and his family. Rest In Peace Deputy Smith we have it covered!

Deputy Wes Evans
Sherman County S.O. Past Pecos County S.O.

June 8, 2012

You'll always be remembered and never forgotten. Heaven gained another angel while we lost a Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family......they'll never stand alone.

Kim Weigand
Central PA C.O.P.S. Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand E.O.W. 9/14/2008

June 8, 2012

God Bless you Deputy Smith. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

June 8, 2012

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers left behind in this senseless tragedy. Please pray for the children especially who now are without a daddy. Please, please be careful out there.

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

June 8, 2012

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

June 8, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 8, 2012

May the Lord welcome you with open arms, It appears he needed you to help watch over us from up above. Men like Deputy Smith answer a calling that only a few hear, and even less respond to. God Bless you and your family.

Grateful Citizen
Grateful Citizen

June 8, 2012

RIP Brother, God be with your fellow workers and your family. We now have the watch.

Officer Laurie Eckman
Marlin Police Department

June 8, 2012

Thank you for your service.

Tim Liddell
California Highway Patrol (retired)

June 8, 2012

Dear Sheriff Dan Brown:
Please pass on to the family of Deputy Mike Smith and your department our deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you all.

God Bless

Robert Duvall Deputy (RET)
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office

June 8, 2012

My sincere condolences to Deputy Smith's family, friends and co-workers.

Diana L. May
Wife of Sgt. Steven E. May, Modesto PD, EOW 7-23-09

June 8, 2012

Thank you Deputy Smith you are A true AMERICAN HERO !!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and Upton County Sheriffs Department
RIP.

K.L.Mellinger 223
So. NYE, Co. Sheriffs Search & Rescue

June 8, 2012

God bless you and your family. R.I.P fellow law enforcement officer.

Stephen Bruet PPO II
Department of Public Safety NC

June 8, 2012

RIP Brother, bless you, your family and the Upton County Sheriffs Department.

TFC Len Widener CT State Police

June 8, 2012

Such a sad ending for any police officer. To Officer Mike's family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Trooper Pam

June 8, 2012

Thank you Deputy Smith for your hard work and dedication for the fine folks in Upton County, TX. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

June 8, 2012

RIP Brother...(salute)

A D Dezso
Deputy Pender County,NC

June 8, 2012

Condolences to his family and friends in this terrible loss.

Chief Doug Storie
Otis Kansas PD

June 8, 2012

Rest with the Angels Deputy Smith. Your dedication and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

June 8, 2012

Rest In Peace Deputy Smith. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. My prayers are with your family.

Austin Farrell

June 8, 2012