Dr. Frank J. Smist Jr.

It has been 8 years since you have left us. You will always be remembered for your academics and hard work. Miss you dearly......Cant forget the fun times we had skating in the back yard during the winter.

Miss you dearly....May you rest in peace......Remembering the hockey games in the winter in the backyard...Please watch over me.....

I just learned about Frank´s passing. Years ago, his son John was in my class at the Berkley Child and Family Development Center. I remember Frank as a doting father and one who sought to make a difference in the lives of students and teachers, alike. I had the opportunity to join one of the tours he led to Russia and witness that which today would not have been possible. I am grateful for the experience he made possible, as it did make a difference in my life. Frank will not be forgotten.

It will be six years since you have left us. There is never a day that I get up that I do not remember you......Hopefully, you are looking down on us and watching over us. One can only imagine what you would have thought about the elections for President of our country and for mayor of your birth city- Springfield, MA. Rest in peace knowing you made a difference in the lives of many. Mike

As an undergrad Poli Sci major at Oklahoma (about 1985 or '86 I think), I faced the need for taking a semester of 18 hours of upper division Poli Sci. I exhausted all available 'easy' instructors and still had an open timeslot, which I had to fill with an unknown--Dr. Smist. That was the toughest semester, including graduate school, that I've ever had. But a really great, and encouraging experience. I reflect on the intensity of that semester often, and on the value of the personal...

It has been five years since you passed away. It does not seem like that much time has gone by. I will never forget the trip to Washington DC when you were an intern there and we visited the sites of our capitol. Now you get to rest with our parents. God bless....

Hello, I was stranded in Truman State University's campus this past weekend while my husband worked, and while exploring the library came across Frank Smist's book on Congressional Oversight of the Intelligence Community. I actually work in this field, and found the book extremely helpful and interesting in my new role. I purchased the book (which is from 1990) and recommended it to my coworker who purchased it as well. I plan to recommend it to many more colleagues. I came online to tell Mr....

One of the nicest people i grew up with. Summer days playing ball at tiffany and the goodwill.

You are missed dearly.....It just seems like yesterday when we had the ice rink in the back yard and played hockey. God bless you.