Albert H. Smith

There is a special place in Heaven for men like Mr. Smith. As a military dependent who went to 3 high schools in 4 years, he never made me feel like the "odd one out." He understood the difficulties of always being the new kid. Two of my siblings and I all graduated from PHS under Mr. Smiths' tutelage (Pat '70, Me '72 and Alison '74).
I also had the good fortune of finding Mr. Smith again when my husband and I were "new" to the area and looking for a high school for our eldest. He was...

It was my honor to know Mr. Smith from 1969 through 1970. As Principals go, it was always such a pleasure to run into him in the halls or even stop by his office. He was a very positive man and gave us a lot of life long guidance tips in just a couple years. It was a pleasure seeing him at the All-Class reunion in 1997, and saying hello again.
My thoughts and prayers to his family

Thank you, Mr. Smith!
Jeff Ruddell

To the family and friends of Mr. Albert Smith. I would like to extend my most sincere condolence. Mr. Smith was the kindest most capable man who ever took on the challenge of steering a bunch of kids through their most difficult years,i.e. High School. I attended Pembroke my sophomore and junior year (1970-1971) and during that time loved every day I was in school. Mr. Smith set the tone and created a school where ideas flourished and great things happened! I will always cherish my memories...

To the family and friends of Mr. Albert Smith, I'd like to say how much he meant to me during my three years at Pembroke. I learned first that he was a friend and second that he took the responsibility of principal to a level students don't often see. He concerned himself foremost in our welfare that often exceeded the school grounds and our problems were always his as well. As the SCA President in '71, He helped guide me in the difficult problems that we were confronted with and even...

I remember Mr. Smith when I was at Pembroke High School during the 69-72 years. Mr. Smith was a very personable person and he treated all with respect and dignity. He was fun to talk with and he enjoyed his job which was evident in the way he would walk the halls and take care of his business. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. My sincere sympathy goes out to his entire family. Know that others care and share your grief and your loss. May God continue to bless each...

The Smith Family, May God bless you in this difficult time. Bert was my principal, my friend, my rock. I still remember him each morning before classes over the P.A. system just wanting to touch "BASE" with everyone on the details of the day. In appreciation for his support in our senior year during a student assembly we gave him a white baseball base so he could always touch base with us.

WITH THE GREATEST RESPECT

David G.Carroll
SCA President 74-75

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOST AS WELL AS ALL THE OTHER LOSTS FROM 1970 UNTIL 2009. BE AT PEACE THAT HE IS IN HIS REST AND NO LONGER WORRIED ABOUT THE PROBLEMS OF THIS WORLD. WE ALL WILL MEET AGAIN.

JVHYDE
CLASSMATE OF 1970

Dear family of Mr. Albert Smith,

We Pembroke Pirates grieve with you, for Mr. Smith was beloved by all. His kind spirit and his enthusiasm for his students and faculty touched the community of our beloved Hampton, Virginia, and even farther.

He was honored greatly at the 2011 reunion, thanks to the great party planning of Joanne Bluhm. I am sure he felt the genuine love that nearly five hundred Pirate attendees expressed.

Before every PHS reunion, I would...

Ronda and Bert's family. I met Bert a few years ago when I first started volunteering at the air and space center, and even from the first day he was a good friend. He will be deeply missed by all who ever met him, and my prayers are with you guys.