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Chief of Police Philip Schuyler Smith

Hackettstown Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Wednesday, September 16, 1874

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Reflections for Chief of Police Philip Schuyler Smith

Rest in peace and know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 16, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 148th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 16, 2018

I lived in Hackettstown for 20 years, and know of some its history. Chief Schuyler Smith, your service and sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. This is a reminder that if left unchecked, evil could overcome good, at any time. Rest In Peace.

Not LEO
Just a believer in civilized society, and the value afforded us by the

May 15, 2016

Chief Smith,
On today, the 142nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hackettstown. It angers me that your murderer was only sentenced to 7 years.

R.I.P.
USBP
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 16, 2015

Chief Smith,

Your story of bravery was left untold for many years until now. Our department is proud to follow in your name and will never forget the sacrifice you made in the line of duty, protecting the people of Hackettstown. R.I.P. Brother.

Patrolman Thomas Smith
Hackettstown Police Dept.

October 15, 2014

Chief Smith,
Sir, it has taken 140 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hackettstown.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 21, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 3, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Jim Russo

September 3, 2014

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