Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, William H. Smith, from trying to save 3 distressed swimmers. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy succumbs from a water accident. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the other Deputy that was also trying to help Deputy Smith and the 3 swimmers for a safe a speedy recovery.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

June 9, 2021

Requiescat in Pacem

Sergeants Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

June 9, 2021

Condolences to the family, friends and fellow Officers from Blue Knights NC II

Chaplain Blue Knights NC II Frank Spear
Blue Knights NC II

June 8, 2021

RIP my friend. See you the next time around.

Chief Nick Bowles
Anniston PD/Friend

June 8, 2021

Deputy Smith did not attempt a rescue. He saved a man’s life. His partner also rescued the victim she swam to.

CPT Tony Nolfe
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office

June 8, 2021

A true hero. Thank you Deputy Smith for your lifetime of service. Godspeed sir.

Investigator Kris Nelsen (retired)
Bishop, California Police Department

June 8, 2021

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 8, 2021

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

June 8, 2021

Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

June 8, 2021

RIP Deputy Smith. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Baldwin County, Calhoun County and as a firefighter for 30 years.

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

June 8, 2021

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Reired

June 8, 2021

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 8, 2021

RIP, Deputy Smith. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

June 7, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

June 7, 2021

Deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy William H. Smith and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Baldwin Country Sheriff’s Office,Alabama. May GOD give peace, comfort, and understanding for your loss. RIP Brother.

Chaplain Terry Longacre. MTPD (Retired)
Red Rose Lodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County, Pennsylvania

June 7, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother!!

Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

June 7, 2021

Rest in Peace Deputy Smith. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

June 7, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

June 7, 2021

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff William H. Smith during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff William H. Smith.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

June 7, 2021

Rest In Peace Deputy Sheriff William H. Smith! Thank you for your 7 years of service with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office in Alabama and for your previous service with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office and for your 30 years of service as a Firefighter. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your family during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will ever be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

June 7, 2021

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

June 7, 2021

Thanks for your service!! We have it from here my brother.




-Chief Dennard

Chief Dennard
Talladega College Police Department

June 7, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

June 7, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Smith.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2021

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

June 7, 2021