Sadly for the citizens of Logan Circle and PSA307, Lt. Mike Smith is retiring after 27 years on the Metropolitan Police Department.  For those who know him—and many in our community do because of his dedication and zest for police work—we are going to have to look long and hard for someone who can even attempt to fill his shoes.  Mike was the absolute best.  Always there, pitching in, working on and off duty, responding to everybody who called, and even joining in the community programs whether or not related to health and safety.  We will also miss his wife, Colleen Riley-Smith, for whom the community also owes a debt of gratitude for putting up with her magnificent workaholic husband, and who is a community contributor in her own right.

I will not detail here the many accomplishments that Mike has under his belt that have made our community a safer place, although I do refer you to the Logan Circle Community Association website, where some of the Mike stories appear.

I also want to remind you again of the retirement party being held for him this coming Saturday, November 8, as was announced in the agenda for our November meeting.  The event is hosted by the LCCA.  Here is the LCCA Announcement:

Calling All Neighbors and Friends!
It's true.  Lt. Smith is leaving us to retire to sunny Florida next month. We hope you'll join us on November 8 to send him off with a tropical-themed retirement party.   Because this is a pre-paid event, we must receive your payment on or before November 3, so please take a moment and register now - we have set up a link to pay by credit card or you can send a check. All the details are on the links below:
DETAILS: http://www.logancircle.org/smithpop.html
RESERVATIONS:  http://www.logancircle.org/join.asp   
A number of you have indicated that you may not be able to attend the party, but would still like to show your support for Lt. Smith, or that you would like to donate beyond the event price of $35/person (which covers food, entertainment, and venue).   All money raised for this event will go towards the actual costs for the event and towards the gift/honorarium for Lt. Smith, so we encourage you to help us send Lt. Smith off in style with your support!
If you cannot attend but would like to show your support with a donation, please let us know when you donate so we can give the caterer an accurate headcount.  You can indicate donation-only from the drop down menu on the credit card site, or when submitting your check.
* Note that this is not an official LCCA event. It is being hosted by and is open to the community, and we are encouraging participation by our businesses, residents, community organizations, and more so please help us spread the word.

Please come.  I look forward to seeing you at the party!

Charles Reed