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Correspondent
MIPD Officer Josh Ferris welcomes attendees. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
MIPD Officer Josh Ferris welcomes attendees. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
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Lisa Smith, Clayton's widow, with sons Clayton J. Smith, 20, and Zachary, 18, two of the couple's seven children. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Lisa Smith, Clayton's widow, with sons Clayton J. Smith, 20, and Zachary, 18, two of the couple's seven children. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
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Clayton's bench surrounded with memorabilia. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Clayton's bench surrounded with memorabilia. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
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The plaque on the back of the memorial bench. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
The plaque on the back of the memorial bench. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
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Garrett Smith blows a conch horn as a farewell. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Garrett Smith blows a conch horn as a farewell. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
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Lisa Smith, Clayton's widow, had smiles and tears during the ceremony. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Lisa Smith, Clayton's widow, had smiles and tears during the ceremony. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
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Police Chief Tracy Frazzano addresses the group. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Police Chief Tracy Frazzano addresses the group. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
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Lisa Smith gets a hug from a police officer. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Lisa Smith gets a hug from a police officer. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
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MIPD Officer Josh Ferris welcomes attendees. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
MIPD Officer Josh Ferris welcomes attendees. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Lisa Smith, Clayton's widow, had smiles and tears during the ceremony. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Lisa Smith, Clayton's widow, had smiles and tears during the ceremony. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Apparently, not everyone heeded the "no fireworks" ban on the Fourth of July. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Apparently, not everyone heeded the "no fireworks" ban on the Fourth of July. Dozens of police officers and supporters gathered at South Beach on Sunday morning to commemorate a memorial bench in honor of the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Clayton Smith was a lieutenant of the Marco Island Police Department, MIPD Capt. Dave Baer confirmed in a news release sent on Feb. 6, 2020.
Clayton Smith was a lieutenant of the Marco Island Police Department, MIPD Capt. Dave Baer confirmed in a news release sent on Feb. 6, 2020.
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Lt. Clayton Smith,Marco Island Police Department
Lt. Clayton Smith,Marco Island Police Department
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