Dow Smith

Gods speed Dow. Gods Speed.

So sorry. Dow was my news director at WPLG Miami. He let me find/stumble my way from radio to tv reporting. Later we realized we both loved cars and shared our homemade videos of same. What a kind man. Bonnie, may his memory be a blessing. Morry Alter

my closest ever professional friend. So many year teaching together and sharing an apartment for two years. Viewing and grading student work on diagonally opposite couches in the evening. One night, Dow cleared his throat very loudly to tell me I had fallen asleep and was snoring and had better go off to bed, which I did. So many memories....too many to post on a brief note. Rest well, best friend. Bob Lissit

Bonnie and Family, So very sorry to hear of Dow's passing. He was a gentle and kind man who gave of himself. I carry him fondly in my heart.

Dow and I worked together at WJLA. A great guy and a terrific friend. His loss is a loss to the entire industry.

Dow was a leader, teacher and excellent manager of young journalists. Consulted with Dow at several stations and remember fondly his stories of the Morgan!

I remember Dow fondly from my time as a grad student at Syracuse Univserity. He was a great role model and person. RIP Dow and my condolences to his friends and family

He was my first news director, and a wonderful guy to work with and learn from. RIP Dow

So sad to hear this. A distinguished journalist and a distinguished educator; and a really good person. When I covered television and TV news, and later when I began teaching, he was one of the people I turned to for context and perspective. And he wrote a terrific resource on TV news production. I looked forward to seeing Dow at conferences and industry functions. Rest in peace.