Foster L. Smith

Lee-
You served your country,West Pointand your classmates with devotion,dedication and distinction.We are proud of you.
Our thoughts and hearts go out to Audrey and your family.
Ted Gervais, Classmate

In addition to being an outstanding officer and leader, Lee was also an outstanding friend.We shared many takeoffs and landings in the early days,and remained close throughout the years.Our hearts and love go to Audrey and the family.

This is terribly sad news. My heart aches for Audrey. I remember Lee from the time Bill and I started dating during Yearling summer. They were Company mates, "B Co" - soon to be B-1. In all the years that followed, until I last saw Audrey and Lee at the 60th Reunion, there were many times that our paths crossed...always memorable; Lincoln,Neb, DC, Antigua, and almost all the Reunions.Yes, he was an icon, personifying everything that is the best of the class of '44.

Lee was a valued friend of Bob's and mine, and a good sailing partner of the four sailing generals, Ott, Patton, Smith and Ginsburgh--who surely will now always have fair winds.

Lee, your distinguished career that spanned service from fighter pilot, including the earliest jet fighter combat during the Korean War, and the command of important fighter units, all the way to responsible staff positions at the highest levels was and will always be an inspiration to all. And it was a pleasure to work with you as in your retirement years you managed the production of our excellent USMA 1944 history, "Whom Shall We Send."

Our hearts go out to Audrey and to your...

Lee, your distinguished military career has added new luster to the West Point Class of 1944. Your contributions to the Class as our Class Historian are remembered warmly. We are proud to count you as one of us and you will be missed.

We extend our sincerest condolences to Audrey and the rest of your extended family.

Well Done! Be Thou at Peace.

Don Carter, President, USMA Class of 1944.