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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:36 pm    Post subject: Veteran's Day Reply with quote

I spent part of the afternoon Veteran's Day with my father-in-law, retired Sergeant First Class Jim (Smitty) Smith, a 20 year veteran of the army. He served honorably in Korea, Germany and Vietnam. My wife, Dianna took him to the American Legion and the VFW as she's done almost weekly for the past several years. We sat outside at his house later in the day and enjoyed a few cold beers and some good conversation. He had a great day with friends and family.

Smitty died about 7:00 the next morning while preparing to take his shower. It was probably a massive heart attack and he apparently went quick. Di and I got there right after the ambulance and fire department got there but it was too late. He'll be buried Saturday with military honors.

Smitty was one of the good ones: a good father, husband, friend and patriot. I'm glad he got to enjoy one more Veteran's Day and know that he was appreciated for his service.

He celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with Judy in September. Smitty was 72. He will be greatly missed.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sorry for your loss!!
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

He sounds like a really good guy Tanner. I'm sorry for your loss.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm glad y'all got to spend time with him before his passing. I'm sorry for your loss Di and Tanner.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry Tanner and Di. I'll be praying for Dianna's family. I can't think of anything that hurt more than losing my Dad.

Ironically, my Dad died on November 12th also, 1997.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So sorry to hear the news. I know how much you & Di loved him.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sorry Tanner!
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone.
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