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for Jeremiah Smith
Joseph Himes
May 31, 2021
I only talked with a few times at Fort Bliss and Kuwait while we waited to be sent to Iraq, but not a year goes by that I don't think about you around memorial day or veterans day. I was saddened to find out about your passing. I still have a photo of the group right before we went back to the states and would give anything for you to be in it. I wish I could go back in time lile most of us do. Even though I can not bring you back, i will never forget you. 19 Delta Cavalry Scouts for life brother.
He was a good soldier & a great man who Loved is family very much... he always carried a picture that you all sent to him...
May 26, 2017
May 26, 2017
Charlie Gili
March 7, 2016
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Smith Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in Afghanistan. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one, Jeremiah D. Smith US Army Private 1st Class. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Memorial day 2015
Jessica Smith
October 10, 2015
Memorial day 2015
Jessica Smith
October 10, 2015
Jessica Smith
May 25, 2015
It has been 12 years since your passing. Your daughters have grown into beautiful young women. Some years are easier than others, but there is still a void with out you. We would have celebrated our 13th anniversary this year. I love you Jerry!!
tarisha smith
July 7, 2013
dear dad,
i miss you and mom so much it hurt's. I just wish we could be a family with chels and jess. I want to see you one last time. Sometimes i cry myself to sleep just thinking of you and mom. I LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD SO MUCH.
Meloney Terrell
May 28, 2012
Jerry, It's been 9 years since you left us, I think about you everyday. When I look at your children I see so much of you in them. I miss your silly sense of humor. You are missed so much by all of us. I am so very proud of you and to be your Aunt. I love you.
Secret Bradley-Lowery
May 28, 2012
The wisest man I ever known. I still look to you for your wisdom and strength.
My friend...my Brother! I love you today and forever!
callie harvey
May 28, 2012
Jerry u were and are my best friend u were my calm and peace. You are always with me, with all of us. We stay together as family and apart of u will always be the glue. I miss u
callie harvey
May 28, 2012
Jerry u were and are my best friend u were my calm and peace. You are always with me, with all of us. We stay together as family and apart of u will always be the glue. I miss u
Chrissy Orr
August 17, 2011
Dear Jerry,
You was a big brother to me for many years as I was growing up, and I miss you horribly bad. I do think about you every day an I hope that you hear me when I speak to you for advice. I just wanna let you know I love and take care of your oldest daughter as if she was mine. She has now lost you and her mother as of 05-28-2011 an has a hard time with it. I'm just wrighting to let you know that we all love and miss you very very much.
I know this is a place to give our remembrances but I just thought I needed to wright to my big brother and let him know how we feal each and every day. WE LOVE YOU!!!
L Neal
May 27, 2011
To the family of PFC Jeremiah D. Smith:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
May 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jeremiah D. Smith:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeremiah on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 9, 2011
As a former Cdr of 1/34 Armor, pls know I honor Jerimiah's sacrifice and honor his service.
Col(R) Lynn Rolf
Ft Leavenworth
Jeremiah David Smith 051406
will smith
June 8, 2010
Today is june 8 2010 and you would have 33 . time has not healed the loss of Jerry . I named my youngest son after you , in your honor . He was born may 14th 2006 in Independence Mo. where we spent most of our childhood . I wear your dog tags and carry your memory every day . still missing you ! will smith
Peggy Childers
May 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jeremiah D. Smith:
Remembering Jeremiah on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna
March 22, 2010
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,000 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and want you know that everyone here at Project Compassion does and will always CARE.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
[email protected]
Stephanie Day
July 6, 2009
To the Smith Family,
I just wanted to let you know that I proudly wear Jeremiah D Smith's Hero's Bracelet everyday and that I will continue to wear it until this WAR is over. It is a privilege to honor this GREAT AMERICAN.
will smith
June 30, 2009
june 30 2009 To all who have left messages ... My name is Will Smith i am Jerry's youngest brother. Our mother passed in march of 2005 and just last october we lost our Dad .So to everyone thank you for all your kind words and prayers. I got to show this site to doug {dad} just a few months before he died. He was overwhelmed by all of you who took the time to write . He was more proud that his son touched so many lives . Jerry , MOM , DAD , GRANDMA are all looking down on us all . i still come to this site and read the thoughts of people still feeling what me and so many others feel . Its still hard to live without him , now more than ever. my thoughts and prayers go out to all who have lost . will smith of independence missouri- [email protected]
Peggy Childers
May 26, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Jeremiah D. Smith:
Jeremiah gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
R Collis
July 17, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc Smith. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Pfc Smith knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most people in America will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Pfc Smith!
In Memory of Jeremiah ~ (Debra Estep)
May 26, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Jeremiah, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
will smith
December 9, 2007
12-9-07 it's been four years and his spirit still lifts me up ! Everytime i turn on my t.v. i hear something about the war . It's like a never ending heartache . It's still as strong now as it was then . To see all of our nation's families who are touched by this war and to see our military fighting strong , it helps keep all of our lost alive .
November 16, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Smith!
August 4, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Smith and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Linda Flannery
June 7, 2007
Remembering and honoring one of America's brave young heros.
Rest in peace, Pfc Smith. You are not forgotten.
My flag flies in your honor.
Garnet Jenkins
May 25, 2007
In Remembrance of Pfc. Jeremiah D. Smith, who gave his life for our Country, with so much gratitude to this Brave Young Soldier and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
These Young Heroes who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, shall Never Be Forgotten, my young brother among them, who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices". - PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss
December 29, 2006
To the family of: Pfc. Jeremiah D. Smith I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga
Gary Allain
December 16, 2006
Pfc. Jeremiah D. Smith
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Troy Sowers
October 11, 2006
Thank you
Wes Newton
May 18, 2006
Yeah Smith I remember you when I was at Fort Bliss. You was a great guy and I was shocked to hear that you got killed when I got back to Kuwait. At least now you are in a better place.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 4, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Smith family in the loss of Jeremiah. I did not know Jeremiah, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Jeremiah May 26th will be 3 years since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Annie Dowdell
March 26, 2005
Jerry,
It has been over 2 years and i think of you and your brothers everyday!! You will never be forgotten. Your smile and laugh, will forever be in my heart. God bless you and thank you for always being you!!
LOVE ALWAYS Annie
CHERYL
June 11, 2003
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I REMEMBER SEEING JEREMIAH'S PICTURE IN THE KANSAS CITY STAR WHEN LOCAL SOLDIERS WERE BEING PROFILED A FEW MONTHS BACK. MY FAMILY AND I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SON'S SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Patty Johnson
June 10, 2003
I am sorry for your loss and heard too late to come to services. Just know you both have my sympathy. You should be very proud of your son. Melody also sends regards as to she still remembers school days. Take care and stay strong.
Stethanie ,Reynolds,Burl,colvin
June 8, 2003
I Know How Bad it hurts,But just take one Day at A Time and know that he is in Better Place", and you Will Meet again and to the Family Of Smith
Stethanie,andBurl,Colvin Reynolds
June 7, 2003
THINKING OF YOU WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY When you lose someone very precious, on one else really know all that you feet, but please know that oters are thinking of you always. to the Family of smith
Debbie Reynolds
June 7, 2003
THINKING OF YOU WITH SINCERE SYMPPATHY When you lose someome very precious, on one else can really know all that you feel,but please know that others thinking of you always. to the Smith Family,
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