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Police Officer Ronald William Smith

New York Mills Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Wednesday, December 15, 2021

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Reflections for Police Officer Ronald William Smith

RIP Sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

February 7, 2023

Thank you for your service sir. Rest easy

SPC Kusterbeck
US Army

January 19, 2023

Officer Smith,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

April 3, 2022

Rest In Peace Police Officer Ronald William Smith and thank you for your service to your community and our Great Nation. May God watch over you, your family, friends and coworkers during this most difficult time. God's Speed Ronald!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

February 21, 2022

RIP Officer Smith. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of New York Mills

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

February 16, 2022

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all our nation’s law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons (children) of God.” [Matthew 5:9]

Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Services
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 14, 2022

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Police Officer Ronald William Smith. Please know we are eternally grateful for Ronald’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Police Officer Smith, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the New York Mills Police Department in New York Mills, Minnesota
for Ronald’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent three Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Police Officer Ronald William Smith’s wife and parents.

Also sent to the Smith Family from Shields of Strength was a “United States of America One Nation Under God” Dog Tag engraved with Joshua 1.9 to honor Ronald’s service to the Alaska and Minnesota National Guard.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.


Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

February 13, 2022

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

February 12, 2022

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

February 12, 2022

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Ronald William Smith and the extended law enforcement family of the New York Mills Police Department, Minnesota.



End of Watch Wednesday, December 15, 2021.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 12, 2022

Officer Smith, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your parents are experiencing over the loss of their son. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

February 12, 2022

Rest in Peace Officer 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

February 11, 2022

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

February 11, 2022

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Ronald William 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 Police Officer Ronald William Smith.

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

February 10, 2022

Rest in Peace Police Officer Ronald William Smith! Thank you for your 14 years of service with the New York Mills Police Department, in Minnesota, and for your service as a Veteran of both the Alaska National Guard and the Minnesota National Guard Thank you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife, your three children, your parents, and your five grandchildren during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

February 10, 2022

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

February 10, 2022

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family, and the New York Mills Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 10, 2022

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family, and the New York Mills Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 10, 2022

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Ronald William Smith, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Officer succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the New York Mills Police Department where Officer Smith had previously served. We thank Officer Smith for his service as an Alaska and Minnesota National Guard Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2022

"Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will have life even if they die." [John 11:25]

Minister Steven Robert Closs, DDiv, MSBS
Christian Global Outreach Minister, Merrimack NH

February 10, 2022

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

February 10, 2022

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

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

February 10, 2022

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 10, 2022

Rest in peace Officer Smith.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2022

Rest in Peace Officer Smith. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayer are with the Smith Family and the New York Mills Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

February 10, 2022

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