FROM A FALLEN DEPUTY

                              by Duane Preimsberger

Partners, please think kind thoughts as you remember me.  It was God’s will so my leaving was meant to be.  Hear the songs that speak of life’s end.  And to my family, now with me gone, I hope you’ll tend. I loved the job; you know that’s true.  And what made it so special was being partnered with each of you.  I’m up here now where all is good, but I’ll be watching as you patrol the "hood".  For now and forever I’m 10-7.  But some day I hope we’ll partner up again in Heaven.     

Rest In Peace.

It is with great sadness that I inform you Retired Deputy Stephen "SLD" Smith passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 2:35 pm of a heart attack. Another Firestone legend has left us and that is very sad. SLD will be cremated and his remains will be brought back home to Southern California. A memorial service in the LA or Orange County Areas will be scheduled shortly.