Justin S. Smith Obituary

Gone but never forgotten.

I always think about you and your sacrifice for our country...

A Mother's True Price.
A single tear rolls down her cheek as she remembers.
Every thought and every memory, she remembers.
She sees his face, she feels his soul, she remembers.
She feels the pain, she lays in vain as she remembers.
There isn't a second of the day,
not a single memory she lets drift away, she remembers.

She lost a friend, she lost a son,
she lost a hero to everyone, she remembers.
There will always be a heavy grief,
every second it feels there's no relief as she remembers.

She remembers the son, the friend, that she has lost.
She knows more than all how great a cost, as she remembers.

Freedom is not free, it is something we can agree,
it comes with such a powerful cost.
We love you Justin , you would never be forgotten. LOve Jess

Justin it's vetrans day again, a day to say we miss and love you, you are always remembered a wonderful nefew and a good man in everyway.i know granny stewart (fay) was joyed to meet up with you again after her recent passing, love fortune and david

Hey Justin, just a message from Eddy for you. Another girl will be born to him today, thanks for sending an angel back down from Heaven.

To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Justin S. Smith:
Please accept my remembrance of Justin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

We've almost reached the 6 year mark since you went to heaven, still feels like yesterday though. I can watch that days events like a movie in my mind.
I know you are in a better place and will be watching over us, but please heal your Moms broken hearts, let her know you are okay and safe.
Your son is so beautiful. He is so much like you.I believe that somehow God allows you to see the happy things here. I imagine your Grandma and Grandpa found you already. You were probably there to meet them. Our time here is so short compared to eternity, so for you and Mom it won't seem so long before we are all together again.. I love you so much .

Its amazing how much impact you had on so many lives. I barely knew you when I was a kid but respect you for being an American hero.

hey buddy happy late B-day Miss ya!!!

Happy birthday justin I miss you and I miss all the times we had as kids you are a good guy never did wrong love always yo lil bro Tony

Happy Birthday Justin . Love Jess

Hey Justin I was just sitting here thinking about you and the fun we had as kids. You always had a smile on your face and some kind or motivating words to share.Im not sure if the world knows how lucky we all were to have you even for the short time we did.....Ill never forget you or your family for the sacrifice you have given....Thank you and miss you forever buddy...

My beautiful husband....I have absolutely no idea how 5 years have passed without you here. No clue. Knowing that you are in Heaven is comfort beyond words. Knowing that one of your favorite people - sweet Gramma Faye - is with you now, makes me smile.

Miss you forever and love you for always.......

The wifey

To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Justin S. Smith:
Remembering Justin 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

Mrs Shellie and Mrs Judy and Family and Friend.I am so sorry to heard of you loss 1stLt.Justin SmithYour son is realy American Heroe and we are (proud him)many are with you at this time.God confort your family during this very tought time.David A Samson(Father SPC Marko M Samson 05/31/2009 Tikrit Iraq)I miss my son Marko.

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I AM A VETERAN OF THE VIETNAM WAR LOSS A LOT OF FRIENDS OVER THERE. BUT THE LOSS OF FATHER HUSBAND IS A LOT HARDER TAKE CARE. ED LEWIS I READ YOUR STORY IN SEPT. AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE. IF YOU CARE TO ANSWER MY E-MAIL IS [email protected] take care ED.

Justin Smith!!! I love you to pieces! I'm missing you extra today. I've been going through some of your things lately and have remembered such funny memories of you, you big ole knucklehead. :) I just love you...that's all I wanted you to know today.

Miss you forever and love you for always,

Your wifey

Justin my loving son,I miss and love more than words will ever express.this is the time of year you loved so much and would always try, if in the USA, to come home to MI.You would be making a snowman with the boys if here now.Your cheeks always got so red from being out in the cold playing in the snow as a young boy.You are such a large part of my life the memories of you are so vivid. Merry Christmas son. Love Mom

Don't exactly know what to say...I am Ayden's teacher at CCS. He is such a treat and I understand that he is so much like his Daddy. He is soooo proud of you and we sure do love Shellie, Ayden and Spencir. Thank you for being the ultimate hero.

Justin,
Although i never met you i have heard nothing but good things. i truly believe God put me with your family for a reason i love Shellie and the boys with every inch of my heart and wouldn't want to spend my tuesday and thursday nights with anyone else. there are pictures of you everywhere and Ayden looks just like you and from what i hear acts just like you too! (: i don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. haha! i wish i could have been lucky enough to meet you but, oneday i will! .. when i get there i'll look for the big camo wings! ((: i know your boys love and miss you and deff. know Shellie does - i feel like i'm apart of the family!

you are the best uncle in the world i will NEVER forget you love your niece Kionna

Thinking of you on Veterans Day and my prayers are always with your family. No small wonder God wanted you in Heaven...you had wings on when you were here.

~ On your 4th angel day ~

We miss you so so much. This doesn't get any better...any easier..just different. I forever love you and forever you are my hero.

All my love,
Your wifey

Shellie and boys, When I think of that day 4 years ago, I remember not only Brian, but Justin , Bobby, and Mario as well. They were true heroes, true soldiers.

Thinking of you and your family today Justin...

BABY!! I'm missing you something awful.

I love you son forever and ever.August 4th was your Birthday and I sat and remembered all the previous Birthdays.You filled my life and it's so hard to think you are not here with me.Love love love Mom

Happy Birthday Justin we miss you.

Happy Birthday Justin~ We all miss you sooo much!!!!

Happy Birthday baby!!!! Look for your balloons today. We will be sending some your way. You know Ayden loves to do that. We miss you more than ever.
Love you always,
Shellie, Spensir & Ayden

i miss you uncle justin and i love you lotz

I miss you crazy much today, baby. Wish you were still here....

Your wifey

They finally got a memorial for Justin and is beautiful .
Hi Calvin I remember you I met you when you was 7 or 8 say hi to Mom I tried to email you but your email is wrong. Love Jess

To Justin and his new family: Well ill start out by saying justin use to be engaged to my mom for quite awhile, when i was younger,he was a great man and treated me like his own son, bought me things, took me too his car races, and blast TECHNO and HOUSE music in his little red honda, and corvette, and wrestling all the time; i miss all the good and bad memories, espacially when you would call me a spoiled little brat because i always got my way =D you always new how to make me and my mom laugh. i miss going to the lake at your grandmas and grandpas and fish,i miss going to visit your mom she was a very sweet,and kind woman =D i still remember when my mom told me you passed away i broke out in tears even though it had been like 8yrs since i had last seen you. you were a big impact on my life and i will always hold a special place for you in my heart.
your wife is a lucky woman to be married to you, and your son looks just like you. i want to let yall know you had a good man in yall's life he was a very cool and special dude!
i will always love and miss you Justin!

You are one of the many I will always remember. Serving next to you was always an honor and a privilege. Today I memorialize you as an inspiration to my life. Thank you Sir, for being the man you were. Keep smiling for all of us down here.

Honoring you on this Memorial Day. You will forever be missed. Our loss is God's gain in angels for Heaven. How proud you must be of Spensir getting ready to run in your memory.

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

I'm thinking of all "our guys" today. We all miss you!!

Dear Justin a New year is upon us but at seems like yesterday when you left us. I have made a tribute video for all but specialty for you and Grandpa, I know you are with him and others as well.

In my heart you hold a special place.Loving you is easy I do it everyday,missing you is my heartache that will never go away , till I see you again Justin and please don't forget, have the dominoes table ready cause we are #1 we are the Champs . Love & Peace Jess

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5sloJp0z9o

Happy New Year Justin~ 2009

Hi baby....missing you alot today.
Your wifey,

Justin,

Today is December 26th, 2008. I hope you got the chance to look down on your family and see your childrens eyes glow when they got their Wii and Nintendo DS and all the games that went with it!! We all miss you dearly but I know that you are happy in heaven. You have made us all so proud and we continue to salute you for your great honor! Thank You!! Not a day passes that we dont think of you..its not the same without you that is for sure! You are missed sooo much!

My dear son, oh how I have been missing you.I lost part of me when you were taken away from us.I love you more and more, you are so lovable I have tried so many times to write in this book but I cried too much to continue.You are my hero every day and night. The night I lye there hoping I will see you again in a dream,hear you saying I love you Mom and your laugh is so soothing.We all miss you so much it's beyond words.You would be proud of Ryan right now he is in college and working hard.I know he thinks of you as his mentor.I am so proud of you my son you gave your life so us American will not have to fight the terrorist on our home land.It is so hard to know that there will not be all those phone calls and wonderful visits from you.I love you more than life my dear son. Proud Mother of 1ST.LT. Justin S. Smith

missing you...........

To the family of 1st Lt. Justin S. Smith:
Justin 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

Happy Veteran's Day Justin, You are always in our thoughts.

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 Justin, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

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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


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Justin, your wife, friends and family must make your proud from Heaven. Harold and Jennifer will be having their son (Justin) christened soon and his name will be Justin Harold...all in honor of you. Every day we think about you and every time we speak by phone, Harold and I speak about you. You were his very best friend Justin, but you were everyone's very best friend. We continue to love you, miss you, and honor your memory. Hello to my mother please.

I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you today. It's been 3 years since you have been in heaven. It doesnt seem that long. I have watched over your family and we have become very close in the past three years. There isnt anything I wouldnt do for them!! I have seen the boys grow up and continue to love and learn things about their father that they never knew. When they hear stories of their dad, their faces light up with the biggest smiles and that makes me soooo happy. There isnt a day that goes by that you arent missed! We all love and miss you dearly Justin!

This is the 3rd year since you gave the ultimate sacrifice along with Mario Reyes, Robert Pope and Our Son Brian Freeman you are all true American Heroes our prayers are with your family and all those you love because we know how hard these three years have been. Knowing we will see you all again does help to ease the pain life is but a vapor and we will be together for enternity. Thank you again for giving your life for our freedom.
Glen & Pat Freeman
Proud parents of SSG Brian Freeman
KIA 11-7-05

Nearly three years now, that you’ve been gone,
Yet always you’re in my heart,
I wish that I could understand,
Why it was you had to depart.

I often wonder how you would be now,
This year you'd turn thirty-one,
And I wonder if you've continued to age,
In Heaven, my precious son.

I miss the sweetness of your smile,
how I miss the talks we used to have,
And the silly games we used to play!
Life's not the same, my precious son,
Since you left that terrible day.

I would like to visit your grave, so I
can leave flowers, balloons and such, but the travel is long.

When you're in heaven far away,
And I don't know if you can hear,
The words I've tried to say.

I'll never know the special joy,
But I'm thankful for all the years we had,
And all the joy we've known.

And I look forward to the day,
I'll see you at heaven's door,
The day I'll get to hug you again,
And be with you evermore!

Love you and never forgotten. Jess

Hi baby....another 7 November. I am missing you something bad...3 years worth. It won't go away and I don't really want it to. To forget you would be unforgiveable. Ayden asks really tough questions about where you are and why you won't come home. I tell him you are dancing with angels and Jesus in Heaven. He thinks you should come dance with him - then he shows me his goofy dancing, just like his Daddy I tell him. :o) You are not forgotten by me, by Spensir, by Ayden, your Mom, your Grandma and the countless friends and people you touched. We love you more than we did 7 November 2005. I am still so grateful for a loving husband who willingly gave his freedom for mine. You are my hero...and always will be.

Forever and love,
your Wifey

I never knew Justin, but I wear this bracelet everyday to remember those brave soldiers who fight for our freedom every day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Wow...I can't believe how long it has been since I lost my brother and it still seems like yesterday. I wear my KIA bracelet everyday to honor my fallen brother and to make sure that those of us who still serve never forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We all still love you Justin and Shelley we still love you and think of you and your family often.

Justin, I had my first kid!!! A son named Justin, born 13 Jun 08. I will tell him all the funny stories and what kind of friend you were. I miss the good times and will never forget.

Happy Birthday in Heaven Dear Justin . I love and miss you so much today. Seems just like yesterday .It has been almost 3 years since you have been gone. Hope you like the pages we have made for you on the site, Very soon a special memorial is going to be in the southside of Lansing with your name.
So much has happened since you left us.
Love you so much and miss you more.

Happy Birthday in Heaven Dear Angel Justin .

Love and Hugs,Peace. Jess

You are remembered and respected. Thank you 1st Lt Smith!

I am missing you terribly these days. I still can't quite believe you're gone.

Loving you still...

I just wanted to let you know that me or mi family has forgotten bout your son... I hope yall have done sience he has passed away... i wish yall the best of luck and i hope yall have a good life... i am sooo sorry for your lost... he has been in mi prayers ever sience he has died... i am so sad that he had passed... so i give yall the bes tof luck and god bless... thanks leslie

to the family of Justin,
my heart goes out to all of you,I never had the honor of meeting Justin but his mom and I have become so much like sisters.Justin I know you are happy in heaven and probably a good buddy of my son up there too.your mom is such a special lady who thinks about you thru out everyday.After reading your guest book you really touched many lives and no one will ever forget you,how could they?even though your time here with those who loved you was not long enough you are such a special young man.Shellie,I admire your strength,Justin was very lucky to have you for a wife and probably his best friend.little Ayden although he won't understand all of this for a few years,he only knew you for a very short time but I bet he grows up and will make you proud.I bet he has your smile too.I know each day gets a little easier,before you know it you and your family will be together again in Heaven.In the meantime I believe your loved ones will live long,and will remember you everyday.As you watch over them from Heaven I think you will be beaming with pride.You just went first to make sure that everything is just right for those you love so early.
you are a hero to everyone.

Judy,Shellie,& Ayden,plus your loved ones who I don't know their names,I know your heart aches for such a tremendous loss,but you will see that smile again when God feels the time is right.

with love and respect
Gail Smith

Its been 3 years since I last saw your handsome face. You were smiling...as you always were...but you were smiling through tears that day. It was so hard to walk away and it was hard for you to let us. I miss you Justin more than ever.

You have been in heaven for 2 years now. I know you are having a blast, but know that you are still loved and missed every moment. Spensir had a rough time this year trying to balance his birthday with your angel day, but he had a good day and I know you are proud of him. Ayden talks of you alot lately. He is so big and so looks like you. Remember when you called him a monster when he was still little and new? He is still that monster! lol But he's great and he's our little Justin for sure. I had lunch on the day by myself and when my total was $11.07, I had to laugh out loud. You were right there with me and I loved the way you showed me.

I hope there is a window in heaven that you can peer from occasionally to see us. I want you to see that we are trying to continue with the dreams you had for us, even though you can't be with us here.

I will love you for always,

You've been in heaven for 2 years now. I know you are having a blast, but know that you are still loved and missed incredibly so. Every moment. Spensir has had a tough time balancing his birthday with your angel day, but he did so good this year. You would've been so proud of him. Ayden talks of you alot lately. He is so big and so looks like you. Remember when you called him a monster when he was so little and new? He still is that monster! LOL But he's great and he's our little Justin for sure. I had lunch on the day by myself. I laughed out loud when they told me my total...$11.07. You were there with me...and I loved how you showed me that. I really hope Justin that there is a window in heaven that you can peer occasionally to see us. We love you. We miss you. We always will. You did so much here in such a small time. I can only imagine what you are doing in heaven with Jesus. I know your smile is the brighest one there. All my love

Nearly all of my life, people have come into my life for a season. It's always hard to know that after you say goodbye that one last time, it'll be for good most likely. What's worse than losing a friend a Son.? I can't think of any because any loss is hard especially when you don't get to say goodbye. I know, I didn't.

"I really want to thank you for the greatest moments, emotions, and life experiences of my years of life. I couldn't of asked for a more beautiful and perfect friend a Son to share those moments with in my whole existence. You are the inspiration of my dreams.

You are my true hero Justin , love you always. Jess

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My Mom is a survivor,
or so I've heard it said.
But I can hear her crying at night
when all others are in bed.

I watch her lay awake at night
and go to hold her hand.
She doesn't know I'm with her
to help her understand.

But like the sands on the beach
that never wash away...
I watch over my surviving mom,
who thinks of me each day.

She wears a smile for others...
a smile of disguise!
But through Heaven's door I see
tears flowing from her eyes.

My mom tries to cope with death
to keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her knows
it is her way to survive.

As I watch over my surviving mom
through Heaven's open door...
I try to tell her that angels
protect me forevermore.

I know that doesn't help her...
or ease the burden she bears.
So if you get a chance, go visit her...
and show her that you care.

For no matter what she says...
no matter what she feels.
My surviving mom has a broken heart
that time won't ever heal.

Another year without Justin has passed. Let our prayers and support for his family never waiver because even a village can never take the place of this man.

Brother, it'd be nice to be able to pick up the phone and wake you up right now. I can only imagine the great things that you would be doing in your life. But I know that you are in a great place. I want to thank you for watching my back while I was over there. I always knew that you were with me in the hardest of times. Thats what friends are for, huh? In all honesty, I could really feel your presence at those times. I hope I made you proud brother. It is the greatest honor knowing you and your family and sharing some great memories.
I will never forget

Hey lil homie! I miss you terribly! I am hanging out with your family today. I just wanted to send you a note to tell you that I was thinking of you and miss you!!! Who loves ya? Think of you often...

HELLO JUSTIN WE ALL MISS YOU AND WE PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
SORRY FOR SENDING THIS TOO LATE BUT I WANTED TO SAY HAPPY BIRTH DAY BRO! PEACE BE WITH YOU.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

To Justin and All of His Family Here Who Are Honoring Him:

We think of you each and every day, and Justin, you know that Harold does his best to live by your standard, to emulate you, and to represent you.

There are special spirits in very few people -- they forever touch everyone whose paths they cross, and my family is but one of the many who are truly grateful to have known you while you walked on Earth.

And now as you so patiently smile down from Heaven as we grieve, bear with us all, because it's soldiers and gentlemen, sons, husbands, and fathers such as you, whose loss we are certain we can never recover from.

But we WILL go on, and we WILL do our best to live by your standard, to emulate you, and to represent you...because that is what you want us to do. We hear you loud and clear...Sir.

Happy Birthday Justin
Thinking of you always, but wanted to especially remember you on your birthday.
I have built a memorial to you on our Northern property, with a plaque, pictures, the American flag as well as a beautiful cut out of the soldier kneeling at the cross of a fallen soldier. It has actually become somewhat of a landmark in the area, many people and all the neighbors often stop by to see it and have remarked at how beautiful it is, and how proud they are of you for giving the ultimate sacrifice for your country. They are grateful to you and everything you did and accomplished in life, just as I am. It is lit up at night in red white and blue, and is really quite spectacular. I hope you can hear the prayers and words that come your way as people stop to see. I really miss you Justin, you meant the world to me, and the loss of your presence in my life has been devastating. I hope you are at peace, I hope that you look down on me from time to time, and know that you will never be forgotten. I love you Justin, Happy Birthday all the same, your Dad, Jesse

Happy Birthday J...this is your second birthday in heaven. We are still missing you terribly. More so than ever. We love you and will never stop. The boys are sending balloons to you tomorrow. I hope you can see them. All my love,

Thank you for the sacrifice made by 1st Lt Smith and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Uncle Justin,
I love you Uncle Justin. I really miss you alot. From Tucker

Remembering and honoring one of America's brave young heros.
May your family find comfort in their loving memories, and know that all of America shares in their sorrow.
My flag flies in your honor, Lt Smith.
Marine Mom

Memorial Day is tomorrow. I'm sorry that I don't want to think about it. I still don't quite believe that you're gone...that you're a casualty of this war...my big, strong husband. But I haven't forgotten...what you are...what you lived for...what you gave. I will never forget...

Justin, I'm getting married in a couple of days. Never thought that would happen. I wish you were going to be standing up with me. I miss you man.

I miss you so much today.

Love you always

Hey Babe...I still miss you every moment.

We've watched your crazy singing video so much that Ayden sings the song with you now. Last night...he grabbed his sunglasses and put them on. As you were singing he put his nose to the computer screen and yelled "Daddy! See me? I got glasses, too!" He was so excited that he looked like you. But he was frustrated that you didn't answer him back. Obviously...I had a weepy moment. But I have to trust that you did see him...and that you were smiling your great smile and saying "that's my boy."

I miss you honey...so bad....

Christmas is finally over...it just isn't right without you with us. Every time I looked at Ayden today, it was as if I could see you. I wanted to see you. I miss you so much. I would do anything...for just one more moment.
I love you...your wifey

I did not know him, but feel your pain. my husband capt. kevin smith died 12/08/2005. in baghdad. they are all hero!

My heartfelt sympathy to the Smith family in the loss of Justin. I did not know Justin, 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. You are a hero Justin and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Light RevGordy

To the Family and Friends of 1st. Lt. Justin Smith,
With Veterans Day approaching quickly I want to take a moment to thank you for Justin's service to our country so that we may enjoy our freedom that so many take for granted. Your Justin will never be forgotten for the ultimate sacriface he gave. Thank you and God Bless.

He was young,his life had just begun.
All of a sudden it was taken away,I didn't even get to say the things I wanted to say, only if God could see.
How he could of turned out to be.Sometimes I envision him in my mind As clear as I would in a mirror,I only hope he knows that no matter where in life I go I love him so much I only wish I could feel his touch,Only if God could see how much he meant to me.
Why won't the sorrow disappear?
Why can't I stop shedding the tears?
I never got to say goodbye,is not fair. I cared or how much I enjoyed the things we shared. Sometimes I feel he's here. We used to talk.We used to laugh.We were best of friends.
I thought that’s how it would always be .You taught me so much,
I wish it were still the same, but someday I know it will, maybe not today but we’ll meet up again ,It won’t be long until I see your face in Heaven that marvelous day.

Although he is gone, he is still here,feel his presence in moments of fear,strong but gentle, sometimes strict always kind,
If I follow the example, I know he won’t mind.For he was a good man, with heart of gold, but he died today, not very old.
His smile was his trademark,wherever he went. A room would brighten when Justin came in'cause the first thing you saw, would be his grin!

We are exactly a year since we been apart. but it seems so very less.I look back at the memories and tears come to my eyes.
Now that you are gone, I feel my life has collapsed.
Even though you are gone, I guess my spirit has gotten stronger.

I never took you for granted, I cherish every memory I have of you. You made a great impact on my life.
You always told me that the only thing you believed in was God.
I've always believed you.

A son and brother so precious, a friend so true!Whatever he had,
he'd share it with you! A thought, a deed, a kind word for a while
but always, oh always,He'd share 'His Smile'with you.

Our hearts are breaking, our thoughts are going wild!
We've lost our friend: We've lost our child! "But only for a while,"
I heard Jesus say "He's been chosen for the Master's Bouquet!"

Hand selected by Jesus from this 'garden of life' gone to heaven!-He's through with this strife! Why is he gone? God only knows.
But Oh what a treasure, A "smiling rose!"
I guess you could say my feet were never on the ground.
But the thought of your voice would be a beautiful sound.
Yet when people say you’re gone, I say it isn’t so. My mind if full with thoughts of you, but the memories I have are of a very few.
Now comes the time when I must let go.And it pains me so.
But I know you’re in a better land. And now I think I understand.
That God choose to take you by the hand, and even though that part I can not stand. I know you’re better off in the promise land.
We try to get the image of your death out of our minds
to remember you with your smiling face, your heart so very kind.

We saw you for what you knew best.
Still we see your smiling face and cannot help but cry.
Why did it have to happen to one so special as you, may God now forgive us for the things that we want to do.

We wish that someone would wake us up and tell us this wasn't true.

We know now that without you, we'll never completely heal.
To hear your voice and see your smile... this simply can't be real.

Our friends tell us you're in a better place but it doesn't feel that way at times.
It wasn't time for you to go, please someone, make them pay.
The tears won't stop, the pain won't ease we cannot bring you back.
There is no justice in this world.

We love you and we miss you and we wish you didn't leave.
Yet we cannot change what happened, all we can do is grieve.
As long as we are all alive you live on in us.
Your memories are a blessed gift, a very special plus.
Thank you for the friendship and the laughter we did share
Always know we love you. Always know we care. Rest In peace my Loving son. Jess

One year. I'm not sure if time has flown or crawled...either way, it has passed. You are more loved and more missed than you were last year. I didn't think it was possible, but it's true. Thank you for being so willing to put aside your carefully crafted, planned and spreadsheeted [:o)]dreams to protect me and our boys. Thank you for being a hero to our boys...not only in your death, but in your life. I have such wonderful things to tell Ayden. I can smile about that. There are 4 things so important...Family, Faith, Friends and Freedom. I shared all 4 with you...the last one because of you. I still miss you...and always will...but I want you to know that our grief is turning into grace.
Love you forever,
Your wife