A veteran Louisiana State Trooper passed away Sunday morning.
Trooper Bobby Smith started his career with LSP in 1983, but in 1986 his career ended when he was shot in the face by a gunman at a traffic stop and lost his sight, but he continued on earning a PhD.
Here’s a statement from State Police Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson:
“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.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. If you want to learn more about Trooper Smith’s journey, just head to the link below:
www.visionsofcourage.com