Thousands Pay Tribute To Slain Texas Police Officer
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(January 9, 2009)--Hundreds of police officers from across the state were among thousands of mourners who attended funeral services Friday for a slain Dallas police officer.

Police squad cars in Sr. Cpl. Norman Smith's funeral cortege stretched for miles as the procession wound toward The Potter's House on the southeastern edge of Dallas.

The immense church was where Smith and his wife worshipped.

One by one, dignitaries and Smith's comrades from the Dallas anti-gang unit offered emotional tributes and eulogies behind the flag-draped coffin containing the officer's remains.

The traditional skirl of a bagpipe also pierced the quiet.

Charles Patrick Payne, 26, is jailed on a capital murder charge in Smith's slaying.

The officer was shot through the door of a South Dallas apartment when he and several other officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant Tuesday night.
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Posted by: Someone Location: Near-Here on Jan 10, 2009 at 01:51 PM
This is such a sad loss, The killer deserves direct Lethal-Injection, no trial, questions asked!! the shooter is of no value to Society what-so-ever!!!
Posted by: kat Location: waco on Jan 9, 2009 at 02:44 PM
my prayers are with this family.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 9, 2009 at 02:19 PM
my prayers go out to the family of Sr. Cpl. Smith, from the reports i heard he was a very special person i know that he will be missed by many
Posted by: Madmax Location: Killeen on Jan 9, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Rest in peace, Hero!
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