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SMILER NATHAN NORMAN SMILER, II "DIRK" With an open heart and a passionate thirst for the energy of life and sacred camaraderie, Dirk passed from this existence to the next on February 15, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Vivi Smiler Arnett, brother Wesley Smiler, daughters Rhiannon Akl and Callan, and step-father David Arnett. His father, Wesley B. Smiler, died in 1989. Dirk is also survived by a band of hundreds of like-minded brothers and sisters to whom he dedicated his life as a source of inspiration and human richness. Formal funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 24, at 11 a.m. at Everly Funeral Home, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030. Interment will follow in Fairfax Memorial Park. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com
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Miss and love you always...
Sondra B
February 24, 2012
Your light still shines for those who can see.
Charles Moore
February 16, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Love, Pat & Steve
February 24, 2010
Such a marvelous and gifted human being that ever graced this earth. He touched the lives of many and will continue to live in their hearts. Our most sincere condolences to his family and to his legion of devoted friends that he treated as family.
Sherry Mom Altazar Dude
February 23, 2010
Kerry Moss
February 22, 2010
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