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Terrible Loss with the Sudden Death of Trooper Bobby Smith

October 2, 2016 by 911media

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Bobby E. Smith, Ph.D.

I had the pleasure to meet this great man this past July. I had intentions of inviting him to the LVPPA to speak to our members. He is the definition of perseverance. Please read his story if you can. It is inspiring to say the least.

The Louisiana State Police family has suffered another terrible loss this morning with the sudden death of Trooper Bobby Smith. Words are inadequate to describe the life, the love and character of Bobby. In the 80’s, Bobby was shot in the face by an assailant on a traffic stop. He lost his sight, his career and his marriage. Never one to succumb to adversity, Bobby earned a PhD, authored books and set out on a path of helping others. He found love again and married Janie. As if the unspeakable challenges Bobby had overcome weren’t enough, he lost his only daughter, Kimberley, in a car crash and later lost his only son, Brad. However, Bobby’s will to help others would carry him through his personal challenges as he traveled the world sharing his story and lifting up others. In 2008, Colonel Edmonson welcomed Bobby back into the LSP family where he become an invaluable staff advisor. He will be greatly missed.

Colonel Mike Edmonson statement:

“We lost an indelible soul this morning…… Bobby Smith. As I stand in his living room and my eyes circle the room, it is evident how important his family and LSP were to him. I brought Bobby home yesterday from the funeral of WBR Deputy Donna Leblanc and her daughter. As we talked about the tragedy, his thoughts were of his wife, Janie and his kids. Mostly of his daughter Kim whom he buried 19 years ago yesterday. He was incredibly proud to be a Louisiana State Trooper, a family he held close in his heart. We lost a part of all of us this morning, but Bobby Smith continues to guide all whom he touched. Heaven has welcomed home a hero.”

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This year, the names of 345 law enforcement officers — 148 who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 197 who died in previous years — have been added to the sacred walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Tonight, at our nation’s capital, tens of thousands of people from across the country and around the world will gather on the National Mall to honor these heroes as their names are read aloud during the 37th annual Candlelight Vigil.

For those unable to attend in person but who wish to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will host a livestream of the event at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ALpizgnNz8 and on Facebook at Facebook.com/NLEOMF.

We will never forget.

#nationalpoliceweek #candlielightvigil #honorourfallen #community #thinblueline #supportlawenforcement #lvppa

Here’s a snapshot from last Friday’s Police vs. Fire team dinner! Our two teams broke bread and enjoyed a great family dinner before the big game. This annual charity fundraiser is truly a community first responder event. There are police and corrections officers from Las Vegas Metro as well as the Clark County School District Police Department. The Fire Department team has firefighters from the Clark County Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire Department, Henderson Fire Department and Mesquite Fire Department.

#lvmpd #lasvegas #vegasstrong #community #charity #giveback #lvppa #pffn #thinredline #firefighters #police #cops #vegascops #pffn #lasvegasfirefighters #backtheblue #hendersonfiredepartment #football #raiders #bishopgorman

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As proud longstanding members of National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) we stand with our brothers and sisters remembering our heroes who sacrificed so much for those they do not know.

During National Police Week, May 11–17, the LVPPA stands with the law enforcement profession to honor our brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in 2024 and previous years. These courageous officers ran toward danger to protect their communities from those intent on causing harm and disorder. We will never forget how these brave heroes stood up against evil to fulfill their duty to protect and serve others.

#nationalpoliceweek #honorourfallen #community #thinblueline #supportlawenforcement #lvppa

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