Smith, Bobby E. Author Angers, W. Thomas Newman, T. J. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development United States Law Enforcement Assistance Administration Heleniak, Roman Author Louisiana Office of State Inspector General Louisiana Department of State Police Municipal Police Officers Association of Louisiana Useful Links In the 80s, Bobby was shot in the face by an assailant on a traffic stop. As a Louisiana State Trooper Bobby Guidroz attained the rank of Lieutenant, and held positions as the Supervisor of State Police . He lost his sight, his career and his marriage. To fully understand the lengths to which those in the upper echelons of the Jindal administration will go to punish thoseespecially subordinateswho dare to cross them, you need look no further than the case the Louisiana State Police hierarchy attempted to build against one of its own. We lost an indelible soul this morning Bobby Smith, said Colonel Mike Edmonson, Louisiana State Police Superintendent. He was incredibly proud to be a Louisiana State Trooper, a family he held close in his heart. He was 63. provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. A Louisiana state trooper was shot to death while typing reports inside his patrol car early Saturday morning in Prairieville, but another 15 hours would pass before another officer found him. The Trooper's Table. He later lost his only son, 20-year-old Brad Elliott Smith, who died in 2010. He later lost his only son, 20-year-old Brad Elliot Smith, who died in 2010. Bobby "Jamie" Lee, Jr. Director (225) 342-6609. Temple University Police Department He later lost his only son, 20-year-old Brad Elliott Smith, who died in 2010. Bobby Smith will be greatly missed by not only the Louisiana State Police family, but by all others that he had the opportunity to touch in life. 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. Kevin Reeves, after being recognized by the House of Representatives, and, earlier, the Senate. He lost his sight, his career and his marriage. and help honor Americas law enforcement officers especially our fallen heroes. Mostly of his daughter Kim, whom he buried 19 years ago yesterday. In his new role with LSP, he helped to establish the Trooper Assistance Programand served as a peer counselor for his fellow Troopers. [1] Edmonson was appointed by Republican Governor Bobby Jindal. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. Louisiana State Trooper Bobby Smith would lift weights competitively. 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. In 1997, his 22-year-old daughter, Kim Smith, was killed in a car accident. Sedrick Smith Regional Director - Region 1 . The Louisiana State Police is a statutorily mandated, statewide law enforcement agency. Trooper Smith began his career with LSP in 1983, and on the night of March 14, 1986, he was shot in the face by an armed assailant during a traffic stop in Franklin Parish. But you can tell (your spouse), I had a rough day today. He authored three books and traveled the world to share his inspirational story of overcoming obstacles. USA TODAY. - [Franklin Parish, Louisiana]. BATON ROUGE, LA (KPLC) - Bobby Smith, the trooper that lost his sight in 1986 when he was shot in the face,diedSunday morning according to the Louisiana State Police. Bobby Smith, a Louisiana State Trooper who was shot in the face and blinded in the line of duty and later became a psychologist, author and worldwide motivational speaker, died. In 2008, Colonel Edmonson welcomed Bobby back into the LSP family where he became an invaluable staff adviser and helped establish the Trooper Assistance Program where he served as a peer counselor for his fellow Troopers. You have permission to edit this article. "We lost a part of all of us this morning, but Bobby Smith continues to guide all whom he touched," State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson said. He was incredibly proud to be a Louisiana State Trooper, a family he held close in his heart. I had the pleasure to meet this great man this past July. Police1 is revolutionizing the way the law enforcement community Bobby Smith, aLouisiana State Trooper who was shot in the face and blinded in the line of duty and later became a psychologist, author and worldwide motivational speaker, died unexpectedly Sunday (Oct. 2). Heaven has welcomed home a hero., Support the In addition, I will not leave the state of Louisiana without written permission . In 2008, Colonel Mike Edmonson welcomed Bobby back into the LSP family as a staff advisor. "We lost an indelible soul this morning," Edmonson said. Mostly of his daughter Kim whom he buried 19 years ago yesterday. Registration for the 2023 National Police Week 5K goes up $5 on March 2nd . In 2008, Colonel Mike Edmonson welcomed Smith back into the LSP family where he become an invaluable staff advisor. Mostly of his daughter Kim whom he buried 19 years ago yesterday. The service requires full cookie support in order to view this website. Michael Smith; Jack Uhle; Troop C - Gray. It is inspiring to say the least. Louisiana State Police 7919 Independence Blvd. The Louisiana State Police family has suffered another terrible loss this morning with the sudden death of Trooper Bobby Smith. Bobby Smith, a former Louisiana state trooper blinded by a shotgun blast during a 1986 traffic stop who went on to become a psychologist and author who helped counsel law Former state. "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. Heroic State Trooper, author, motivational speaker dead at 63, Kim Chatelain, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Please enable cookies on your browser and try again. "We lost an indelible soul this morning, Bobby Smith," Edmonson said. He found love again and married his wife Janie. Louisiana State Police announced Smith's death Sunday morning. I'm scared! Louisiana State Police say an investigation will be launched over how a trooper was ambushed, killed and his body not found for more than 12 hours amid a day-long crime spree by a suspect Saturday . Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. He was incredibly proud to be a Louisiana State Trooper, a family he held close in his heart. The nationally known speaker was in Ocean Springs today. NEW ORLEANS Louisiana state troopers were captured on body camera video stunning, punching and dragging a Black man as he apologized for leading them on a high-speed chase -- footage of the. As if the unspeakable challenges Bobby had overcome werent enough, he lost his only daughter, Kimberley, in a car crash and later lost his only son, Brad. He laterearned a Ph.D. beforewritingseveral books setting out on a path tohelpothers. On Wednesday, Louisiana State Police paid tribute to former Trooper Bobby Smith by dedicating a two-mile stretch of US-Hwy 425 to him. WINNSBORO - A portion of US 425 south of Winnsboro has been dedicated to former Louisiana State Trooper Bobby Smith, who was shot and blinded during a traffic stop exactly 32 years ago Wednesday. As we talked about the tragedy, his thoughts were of his wife, Janie and his kids. As we talked about the tragedy, his thoughts were of his wife Janie and his kids. As a result of that incident he lost his sight, his career, and his marriage. Bobby Smith, a former Louisiana state trooper blinded by a shotgun blast during a 1986 traffic stop who went on to become a psychologist and author who helped counsel law enforcement officers, died Sunday at the age of 66. Never one to succumb to adversity, Bobby earned a PhD, authored books and set out on a path of helping others. Today a portion US 425 south of Winnsboro was dedicated to him & named Vision of Courage Memorial Highway. Smith, who was 33 when he lost his sight in the on-duty shooting in Franklin Parish, authored several books and built a career speaking with groups of police officers and emergency first responders about dealing with on-duty trauma and overcoming personal struggles. WA - Feb 11, 2023. 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The superintendent said as they discussed the tragedy, Smith's thoughts were with his family, in particular his daughter Kim, whom he buried on Oct. 1, 19 years ago. Louisiana State Police announced Smith's death Sunday morning. 32 years ago today, #Trooper Bobby Smith was shot & blinded during a traffic stop in Franklin Parish. In 1997, his 22-year-old daughter, Kim Smith, was killed in a car accident. After being shot in the face while on duty, a former Louisiana state trooper says his mission is to inspire other law enforcement officials to keep living. February 2023 was the 10 th warmest on record in the Baton Rouge area, going back to 1892. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archives). In his new role with LSP, Bobby helped to establish the Trooper Assistance Program, and served as a peer counselor for his fellow Troopers. Unit: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support on a path tohelpothers a counselor... 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