Christopher G. Smith Obituary

Took 3 shots of Jim Beam tonight brother. Miss you so much. I hope you can see your legacy, the fine young man you created in your Son. You would be so proud of Bobbi, who found the strength to earn an amazing life. Again, miss you brother.

Remembering Sgt. Chris at this time of the year with a candle in his honor. R.I.P. Hero!

We won't forget.

May your hearts be enveloped in the love of Christ. Chris was a hero and will never be forgotten.

Chris, you will always be remembered by those who knew and loved you, as you will always be in the hearts of the Michigan Patriot Guard that stood in honor of you.

To Sgt. Christopher Smith's family....
Offering this candle in memory of Chris....and hoping all of you who knew and loved him continue to honor his memory.
With respect and honor to Sgt. Chris.

Smitty is never forgotten and will forever be in our hearts....FAmily of Smoke McDonald....RIP Friend, love you brother.

December 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."

Sorry for being a day late!
Links did not work yesterday.

I loaded Christopher's body on a C-130 for the long trip home on Christmas day 2008 - It was one of the saddest days of my life and one I will never forget. God Bless you and your family

Thank you for your service.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To Sgt. Chris' Family....On this Christmas Eve we are sending our thoughts and prayers to all of you in memory of Chris. May God bring you peace and blessings. We will never forget him.
Al & Dolly Salmi
Michigan Patriot Guard Riders

It will be 3 years tomorrow and I still miss him everyday. I will never forget you, you always made me laugh no matter what mood I was in. Ill never forget when I had a house party and you started dancing to michael jacksons thriller best night ever. thanks bro we love and miss you everyday. As I look at my memory bracelet I know I will never forget you and you will always be with me and in my heart

I meet Chris while at Ft. Carson in Co. My husband workd with him. We would go over for lots of bbq's. He even threw one for the guys at his house just a few days befor they were shiped out in 08. I still think of the great times we had at his house. Just can not belive it has been over 2yrs now. You were shuch a great friend to everyone you have crossed paths with. We will see you agin :-)

i served with ssg smith in 05-06 in king battery 3rd plt he was a great nco and we shared alot of things together while i was on his truck i will always remember him. rip. from joey p

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith:
Remembering Christopher on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To Chris's Family...My son SSG Cobby McDonald was best friends with Chris and he misses him dearly.

AS a remembrance to Chris Cobby had a tatoo (which he designed) put on his forearm.

Chris was a wonderful husband and father and is missed dearly.

God Bless You all,

Rita A. Parks
Myrtle Beach SC

Your son's memory lives on through the Annual Chris Smith in July Toys from Toot program. My son is in Children's Hospital Pittsburgh where 2 weeks ago he had a double lung transplant. We are 6 hours from home and will be here 6 weeks. The Child Life Department provided a Word Search Puzzle book that was donated in memory of Chris to my son to help pass the days here.

”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

To the parents of Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith:
I know your pain
I know your sorrow
It feels as though there's no tomorrow
It's Christmastime
Your child is gone
But know that from the great beyond
He's watching you
And is so proud
Wanting you to sing strong and loud
Allow this Christmas season in
So loving life can begin again.

I do not know you but I cry with you. With prayers, Army wife from AZ

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

Smitty - you were always a fine Soldier, and you'll remain in the hearts of those you touched with your actions - As Murt once said: It was the little things you did for the people that made you such an example of compassion and dedication - As always you did your duty, and there is no measure of gratitude that this country may give to repay for your sacrifice. Now rest in peace, and God bless you and your family.

BobbiJo,
It is with a heavy heart that I sign this guestbook entry. My name is Allyson Blackwell, I live in Colorado Springs, and my husband was killed in action on August 5, 2007. I'm leaving my contact information. Please get in contact with me when you feel ready to. I've tried to find you through myspace, but had no luck there. I just wanted to tell you you're in my prayers, and you are NOT alone, although I know you feel totally blown apart. I really hope you contact me, because I know for me, I felt like I was the only widow in the world until I met other women and found out I wasn't alone.

BobbiJo I am so sorry for your loss. I am still in shock. I was watching the news last night and saw his picture and started crying even before they even said his name. Your husband was a great man who loved his family and his Country a lot. May God give you and your family strength and peace through this difficult time. I am still here for you.
Love you and God Bless,
Charity
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 719-287-2027.

SSG Smith was once a soldier of mine. We were stationed together at FT. Sill. Me and my wife have fond memories of him. He was a great guy to be around and was a great friend. Came to our wedding and spent numerous times raiding my kitchen and watching football in our apartment. We are all deeply saddened to hear about his passing. There are no words that can express our sorrow. I can only say that I was a lucky guy to have know him and say that he was a friend. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to his family.

SSG Smith, it will be my honor to stand as the Ride Captain of the Patriot Guard Riders at your Memorial Service at Ft. Carson on Feb. 03. Thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice, you will not be forgotten!!!!

We send our deepest condolences to the Smith family. We served with "Smitty" for the past 21 months, he was a great leader and a hero we all inspire to be! Rest in Peace our brother you will never be forgot! Soldiers of Bulldawg MST

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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!
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,
Kenna

I'm a Solider serving in Iraq right now, and I meet SSG Smith in Tallili Iraq about 3 months ago. I didn't know him very well, but I did sense he was a strong NCO and a person with a big heart and a love for life, love for the Army and his fellow Soilders. Rest in peace brother, we will never forget you.

To the dear family of Sgt. Christopher Smith, I offer you my deepest sympathy for your devastating loss. I too walk in your shoes as I lost my own son in Iraq on June 6th, 2007. There are no words to express what one feels when our world changes forever. I can offer you some hope for the days ahead, and that would be to open yourself to the power of prayer. This has been an ongoing journey for me and thousands of others out there who lose a child. I feel so blessed to have had the chance to raise, and love my Matthew. I wouldn't trade one memory for anything in this world. Some angels are on loan to us for such a short time, and when they leave us a part of us dies too. Nothing can prepare you for the moment you give your heart to your child at birth, and nothing can prepare you for the moment when your child leaves this earth and takes a part of your soul with them. It is a daily struggle, and an emptiness that no one else can fill. I pray for you and your family as you try to move forward in life. We must all find a new normal in life, and I know that it is only my deep journey into faith that will see me through. I know that my Matthew was there at heavens gate to welcome your Christopher into a heaven of heros. Our country may never realize what these beautiful soldiers sacrifice for their freedom. I thank you and your family for the gift of your son. I often wonder at all the people our sons helped to save before they paid the ultimate price. I will forever remember your gift to the world and pray that you find your way, one step at a time. I believe that the greatest gift you can give your child is the freedom to choose. We gave that gift to our sons and the world is a better place because of these heros. Please contact me if you would like and I will do my best to share some of the beauty I have discovered on this journey of grief. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that Christopher's soul is always near. God bless you and your family. I am the proud mother of Sgt. Matthew Ryan Soper, my gift to the world.
Shirley Soper

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

To the family and friends of SSG Smith:
I am so sorry for your loss, Christopher is a HERO and I thank him for his sacrifice for all of us and our freedoms that we enjoy. Thank you to his family for their sacrifice too. I know how hard it is and know what your going through, I lost my son PFC Andrew Nelson on Dec. 25, 2006 and now our lives are changed forever. But I know that my son was doing what he has always wanted to do and that makes me smile, so try to keep smiling and keep the memories close to you. He will never be forgotten. Please contact me if you want to talk. God Bless.

To the Smith family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Christophers' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

We are truly saddened to hear about this loss. We morn your loss with you. May God be with you, BobbiJo, you son and the rest of your family during this difficult time. God bless you and Christopher for his sacrifice.

Dear Love ones of Staff Sgt Christopher Smith..
Accept our heart felt thoughts and prayers on the lost of a true American Hero.. May you rest in peace with the Lord, Chrisopher.. Thank you for serving our country.. We pray the Lord will give you the strength to get through these sad days and find solace in the years to come..May the memories you all shared together bring smiles to your faces as you think of Christopher.. Bless you all and many hugs..

June Miller Pisarski and Family

I am truly sorry for your great loss and I want to thank you for what your family has paid so that we all might sleep safer in our beds at night and have the freedom we all enjoy every day from the great price men such as your loved one has paid. No words can easy the pains your family feels for the loss of a loved one and I pray for you that you might find comfort from the words we send to you all. Staff Sgt. Smith served our beautiful country with honor and has paid the ultimate price for freedom. We are deeply in debted to your family for the price you have paid in the loss of your loved one... I will pray for strength and comfort to your family. Sending much love to you. You are in my prayers.

I want to express my heartfelt condolences on your loss. Christopher is a true Hero. America will forever remain the Land of the Free because of the brave souls like Christopher. Christopher and your family will be in my prayers. may our Heavenly Father welcome him with open arms and comfort your family in your time of grief. God bless you.

My name is Mark Philbrick, I coached Chris in Wixom, Michigan. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Chris on Facebook from PA. to Iraq. We talked about the Lord and spiritual things. The Lord was on his mind. I offer my prayers and sympathy to his family.

Our Harts go out to you and your Family.

MY PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I KNOW THE PAIN YOU FEEL WE LOST OUR SON SSG KRIS RODGERS IN AUG 08. SOME OF OUR FAMILY HAS JOIN THE PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS AND WE WILL BE THEIR THANKING CHRISTOPHER G SMITH FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOM. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!

To the Family of Staff Sgt. Smith,
I am so sorry for your loss. My brother was stationed out in Iraq with Smith and he is very upset of this loss. He keeps telling me what a nice guy he was and he can't believe what happened. From one army family to another, my thoughts and prayers are with you always.

My condolences to the family and loved ones of a great man and true friend of mine. Chris and I go back a long way from 2/2FA to King Bat and now Thunder. I will miss his company, his wonderful cooking, and talking politics behind the catfish poles.

I just saw the news story in which SSgt Smith helped save a mans life at a ball game in 2007. What a great American. My son was KIA 5 Sep 07 and in his honor I pray for each man and women who choose to fight for freedom. Chris is a hero and I wish I had met him in life. May God rest your soul SSgt Smith.

To the Family and Friends of Christopher G. Smith,
You have my deepest sympathy. This pain is one I am familiar with as we lost our son in Iraq Aug 20, 2006.
You are in my prayers continually.
Laura L De Roo
Gold Star mother of
Sgt. Gabriel De Roo
Blue Star Mother of S W MI # 179
Mother of 1st Lt. Chastity F. De Roo

To the family, friends and comrades of Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith may I offer deepest condolences. It is with heavy heart we recognize yet another HERO who has given his all. May God be with you in the painful days ahead and may you also be filled with hope that one day we will be reunited in a heavenly reunion.

To the family of Ssg. Smith, (especially his wife and son): My heart goes out to you and your family. My husband is in Bravo Battery and he is devastated by your loss. I have never met you Bobbi Jo but I had the pleasure of meeting Chris once. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we could do for you please let me know.
The Cortez Family

To the family of SSgt. Christopher G Smith

Our hearts are breaking again as another family has to endure the pain, loss and devastation of losing a son, fighting for our Freedoms. We remember our "Heores" as cute little guys that grew up to be wonderful men, willing to make the "ultimate sacrifice" for their country, families and friends. There is nothing anyone can say, but please remember that you are in the thoughts and prayers of us that have been there before you.

sandi vollmer
Proud Mother of SGT. Chad Vollmer
KIA 12/23/06

Wow when i heard the news i almost fell out of my seat. Sgt smith was a wonderful nco,friend as well as mentor i served 2 tours of duty with this man an i also attended gatherings at his home! bobbi joe and chris were great together ! See ya when i get there smitty !! love ya man !! GO BUCKEYES

Christopher,
While I didn't have the privilege to know you, you were a soldier and
therefore, being a retired First Sergeant all soldiers have a place in my heart and I know what it is like to lose a soldier. While words will not
release your family, friends and comrades from the agony, pain and
grief they are feeling, PLEASE let them know that there are numerous
people who are sending our prayers and thoughts to them at this time.
If I had one wish it would be to have the power to bring our soldiers
back to be with us again. Only God can do that and it seems at this
time he needed a good NCO and Christopher was chosen.

Christopher, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen heroes before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen heroes, we will never forget the commitment and sacrifice of our American Heroes. To the Smith family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Christopher and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

To the Family and Bobby Jo, I am so sorry to hear about Chris, he was my first NCO to take care of me in the army and he will be deeply missed by all of his friends in King Battery 1/3 ACR I am very sorry for your loss and my heart and prayers go out to all that was apart of his life.
Sgt Brandon Bruce

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Sgt. Smith. Know that our prayers are going out to you

Patty, Michele and Anthony Cruciotti

REST IN PEACE STAFF SGT. SMITH, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

He went to a place of peace now lets us not forget are fallen heroes and the ones that are still fighting for us.

To the Family of Christopher Smith,
Know that our hearts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry. Chris will never be forgotten and to our Blue Star Sister you are in our hearts and will continue to remember you in our prayers. You will all be together again someday in the Kingdom of our Lord.

Love,
Blue Star Mothers, Blue Water 180

From this Gold Star Mother I just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts...he will not be forgotten.

To the family of Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith:
Christopher 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

My condolences to the family of Staff Sgt. Christopther G. Smith. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them; and that care very deeply about them.

Rest in peace.

May his life be remembered not only for his sacrifice in fighting and defending this country, but for all the kindness he displayed with others. I pray for your strength and comfort in the coming hours, days, months, and years as you remember him.

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SSG Christopher Smith for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of SSgt. Christopher G. Smith.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

May Christopher Rest Safely now, in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Bless the Smith family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Christopher,
remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.