Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Patrolman Thomas J. Smith and his loved ones:

On this the thirteenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
You soldiered on for many years after your severe injuries...a true warrior, hero, and inspiration.

Thomas, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Thomas Smith. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Thomas gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 9, 1993 and all the intervening years after he was shot.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 9, 2006

Patrolman Smith, YOU are a TRUE HERO. Thank you for the life you gave so others could live in a safer community. May it bring some comfort to your family to know that you will always be remembered. Today I know you walk the streets of gold. Just as you deserve. God Bless

OHIO
Summit County
11-10-2005

November 10, 2005

10/16/04

You will always be remembered for your service and sacrfice. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.

October 17, 2004

Patrolman Smith, you are the true definition of a hero. You gave your life to save others. May you rest in peace.

A citizen

May 15, 2004