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William Henderson
July 4, 2019
Sgt.William Henderson I served with Lt.Col.Albert smart from 1983/2000 .he was a cadet . Came to 2 nd platoon 2/141 then served as my Lt. Then hecame my Captin . And from there becoming my Lt.Col. we were like brothers close as friends I send my love to u my brother
Kevin Day
April 22, 2016
I was searching for you to just say "Hi" and see how you were doing. I was surprised and saddened to learned of your passing. I remember serving under your command in the Texas Army National Guard in the 1980's. You were a great leader and never asked anyone to do something you were not willing to do yourself. You always made those under your command feel as part of the whole team effort never just a piece of the team. You always brought out Esprit de Corps with those who served with you.
My heartfelt condolences to your family.
March 21, 2016
TODAY IS A HARD DAY BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE REJOICING TO SEE GRANNY AND PAPA THERE WITH YOU I MISS YOU SOO MUCH UNCLE ALBERT NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT YOU DONT RUN ACROSS MY MIND ESPECIALLY WHEN I SEE A MONOPOLY GAME LOL...LOVE YOU YOUR JAVIE
Ray Aldridge
February 11, 2014
I went to NMMI with Albert and have never forgotten him. He was always the one who had his duties done first and would be helping others. I am not the slightest bit surprised to hear of his success in the military. He would have been successful at anything he chose. I'm so sorry for your loss, and wish I could have sent my condolences much sooner. He was a fine man.
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Nicole Smart
June 3, 2013
I love u brother....I miss u everyday.
Tom Crane LTC (R)
June 13, 2011
Albert, buddy, miss you. You served well. Rest in peace.
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Albert E. Smart:
Please accept my remembrance of Albert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Albert E. Smart:
Remembering Albert 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
Gordon Makimoto
February 28, 2010
I just heard about Albert's death. I went to NMMI with him and we were "Rats" in the same troop. He was sharp right off the bat and I knew, even then, he was going to go far. My deepest condolences to the Smart family.
Gordon Makimoto
Vacaville, California
NMMI, JC, 1983
Tamara Smart
November 11, 2009
Today is verterns day, I miss my uncle so much. He was always there for a family member in need. He bought me my first cabbage patch when I was a young girl when he used to work at Toys' R us while serving. He is on my mind and my dad(Reginald Smart) all the time. I miss him deeply. My grandmother always talks about him and we all mourn him together. You are in a better place and I thank you for serving and I love you so much. Till we meet again..
Love neice Tamara Smart
Kenna Larra
June 24, 2009
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Peggy Childers
May 28, 2009
To the family of Lt. Col. Albert E. Smart:
Albert 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
In Memory of Albert ~ (Debra Estep)
May 28, 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 Albert, 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 SSgt. Vincent
Proud Air Force MIL SrA. Dana
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Reyes Gomez
December 13, 2007
Prayer for the living and those that have passed………
Oh Great Usen he walks with you now
Oh Great Spirit be with us always and give us strength
Let our prayers be heard, felt and shared
Heal our pain but do not let us forget
The smiles, the laughter, the good times
Let my Family be our strength and
Let those who have gone before us hear our prayers
That they remain by our side always and
That we remember them always
When we feel the wind and see the sun rise
And on the moonlit night when you hear
The silence or the Night Eagle (Owl) calling
And there among the stars and beyond
Let us one day see them and you Great Spirit
Let our faith in you be our strength
Oh Great Spirit be with us always
Written by: Reyes Gomez (Itsa Tl'ee)
Doil O'Steen
October 19, 2007
I was a fellow student with Albert at the Army's Infantry Officer's Basic Course at Ft. Benning, Georgia from April 1987 to July 1987. Albert was one of the finest men and soldiers that I have ever known. I mourn his loss and pray for God's peace to be with his family, friends and fellow warriors.
August 6, 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
Xavier Martinez
February 2, 2007
I went to high school with our (John Jay HS's) first commander of the ROTC. Jay'S program is successful in part because of those who started it, especially LTCOL Smart. A great leader and a great guy. God bless him and his family.
MIKE TORRENCE
January 21, 2007
I NEW HIM AS A CADET,I HAD NOTHING BUT RESPECT FOR HIM THEN AND NOW,HE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A GOOD MAN. AND I'M DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
MAJ Ray Short
January 8, 2007
Al was a genuinely nice guy. He was committed to taking care of Soldiers- his commitment to the training mission at Ft McCoy saved lives later. He is missed as a friend and a Soldier.
October 26, 2006
My condolences to the Smart family, we share your great loss. Our prayers are with you. Lt. Col. Smart thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."
Jack Colnot and Family
(Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq)
email [email protected]
San Antonio, Texas
Garnet Jenkins
September 7, 2006
In Rememberance of Lt. Col. Albert E. Smart, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and our Freedom.
May he Rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Smart
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 5, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
SFC Thompson
May 31, 2006
I worked around LTC Smart in Afghanistan and couldn't believe it when i seen he had passed. From my family to the Smart family I truly send my best and all our condolences for the loss of such a great man and Soldier.
Tarawanda Howard
May 27, 2006
LTC Smart was a wonderful officer, he was extremely kind to me. I will always remember his words of wisdom. I will continue to pray for his family. LTC Smart was an extremely intelligent officer who was concerned for his soldiers. I will always remember his laughter and good humor. May the Peace of the Lord be with the family always.
G. Davila
April 15, 2006
LTC Smart was an inspiration to me as a military leader and a all around good man who always made sound and ethical decisions. It is my honor to have known and servered with him. I will miss your words of wisdom and remember to ones you shared with me. Thank you entering my life. I will miss you. Rangers protecting us from above.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 4, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Smart family in the loss of Albert. I did not know Albert, 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. Soon it will be 10 months 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~
shawnee
December 12, 2005
Thank you for your service to this country. You will not be forgotten.
God bless you and your family.
Bob Webber
June 22, 2005
To the family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May God bless his soul and provide comfort to you.
He was a fine man with impeccable integrity. As a fellow Afghanistan veteran, I had the privilege to work closely with him at Fort McCoy last summer training soldiers to prepare them for combat duty in Iraq.
I hope it can ease your burden to know his immeasurable effort, most certainly, has reduced Civil Affairs forces casualties in Iraq.
In Reverence,
MSG Robert Webber
407th CA BN (Arden Hills, MN)
Mattice Family
June 8, 2005
Our Family sends our love and condolences. May you know Col. Albert will never be forgotten. We Thank Him for the great sacrifices to serve and defend so honorable..May God give you comfort through this difficult time and know your in our prayers
Lavoris Henry
June 5, 2005
A great man who I had the privilage of working with in Afghanistan. A terrible loss not only to his familily but to the Nation and Army. May God bless LTC Smart and his Family.
1SG Lavoris L Henry
C 3/321 FA
Stephanie Southall-Shepard
June 1, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to express the loss of a child. It takes a brave man to be in the military and we are all so, so proud of him. May the love of your family and friends comfort you. The Lord will watch over him and your family. Call on him.
tara jones
May 31, 2005
To Albert's friends and family, we send our love and condolences. We are sothankful for the sacrifice provided by Albert and his family. Being a military wife myself, I know the challenges and fears faced with your loved one being deployed, but I do not know the heartache you now face. I hope that you have wonderful friends and family to help you in this time, we thank you again for this sacrifice.
Tara and Mike Jones
Susan Johnson
May 31, 2005
Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your service. May God bless your loved ones and bring them peace and comfort.
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