Dr. David Ross Smith

I am so surprised to hear about David. He and many of his friends from high school will have many memories of him through interaction with our group and with others. I was emailing him about fourteen years ago and then we lost touch. Greeting to all his family members a legacy that he leaves.

It doesn't seem real that DRS has passed. Friend, colleague, mentor... we met at UNH in 1991 and ever since then I've been an art historian. Thanks, DRS. Of course, he will be deeply missed, but lucky for us his wit and scholarship live on in his writings, and in the hearts and minds of his many devoted students. I count myself blessed that our paths crossed, and that we shared so many conversations, conferences, meals, and even mountain paths together. It was never uphill with you, DRS. xoxoxo

Dear Sam,

I am very sorry for your loss.

My heart is absolutely broken with the news of David's passing. We fell out of touch the last few years, but he is often in my thoughts and the memories are always fond. A mentor, a teacher, and certainly a friend, I am struggling to comprehend that he will never again talk to me about Jan van Eyck, or tease me for my "old soul." He was so proud of his family - his daughters - and I feel supremely lucky to have known and worked with him for the years that I did. Cheers to you, "my other...

David, I hope heaven is filled with angels playing Bach for you. I will always think of you when I play Bach. You were always my biggest fan and I will miss your kind words and smiling face. Rest in peace, my friend.