Shawn was a member of the Atlanta Police Department. He had 2 years of service. He had been assigned as a Tactical Flight Officer in the Air Unit. He previously served in the Department’s Zone 2 precinct.
He was the flight officer in a helicopter, searching for a missing 9 year old boy in an area approximately 4 miles west of downtown Atlanta.
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| Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for Shawn and for his wife who is left alone to raise three children |
At about 10:30 p.m., the helicopter crashed and exploded, killing Shawn and another officer.
The missing boy was found wandering the streets a few hours later.
Police officials stated that Shawn died honorably serving the citizens and the Police Department.
Shawn is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife and three children - ages 5, 7 and 9.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty. Amen.
Pray for all who die while coming to the aid of others. Amen.
Let us pray that Shawn Smiley is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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