Kent Linford Smith

It’s been over a year since we lost you. We all miss you! Your death has affected everyone that you ever met. You made everyone take a step back and analyze their lives. You made us realize that we shouldn’t sweat the small stuff. You made all of us more aware of how fragile life is and how precious we are to each other. Thank you for that. Thank you for all of the memories that I will treasure. Thank you for the greatest gift ever; you make sure that you keep a close eye on our...

Kent-
I cant beleive it has been a year since the last time I saw you! It seems like just yesturday you were making me laugh with some crazy thing you do or say. I remeber the way you loved to hold Little Rob and all the 'special' breaks you took from work to come in and see us:) You were always there to help me and make me smile when life was rough. I thank heavenly father each day for the 23 years I had you in my life. You were such a great brother, mentor and friend to me. I know that...

Remebering you:
Memories of you have been so strong this past week. Starting with Ray passing away, his funeral, your birthday, and celebrating Easter have made my emotions very high.
27 years ago, on a Saturday, March 25, 1978, my life was changed forever because that was the day that you were born and I became a mother. I don't know why Heavenly Father trusted me to be your mom, but I do know that there is nobody else in this world that could have loved you more. I can...

Happy Birthday Big Brother! I was hoping that this day was going to be easier because time is supposed to heal all wounds. Well I am not sure any amount of time will heal this wound. I thought about you a lot today and I know that you are happier in heaven, I just miss you for selfish reasons. We sent you some balloons today. I wish I could be there to visit you, but just know that you are still in my life. you are the constant reminder that life is so precious and fragile. You are the reason...

Happy 27th Birthday!!!
Everyday Jordan asks for his best friend, his dad, his Kent. It is so hard to explain to him that you aren't coming back. He loves you so much!!
I know in my heart that you are in a better place. I know that you are watching over him, watching over all of us.
We think about you daily.
Love you, miss you!
Danielle & Jordan

My dear son,
It's been a month since we lost you. A month full of disbelief and deep sorrow mixed with many happy memories of you. I remember our "hug-a-bugs" and I would lift you up and hug you and tickle you until you were too big for me to lift. But you always had a hug for me still. So many times I would walk down the hall and you would come to me with your arms wide open and hug me so tight, just because! I look through your pictures and your stuff and I expect you to come in any...

so many thoughts runnin' through my head; so many things wished said; such emotions build up inside. Can't find the answers, looking for anything to keep from drowing...

If only I could illustrate what kind of friend you truly were. Your friends shall always rember you best - we shall never forget such great character.

No words shall summize, but no single person has ever been so much the 'yin to my yang' as you. Who else could converse amongst each other without...

Dear Duane, Marilyn and Family,
The first time I met Kent was during the rehearsal dinner of Angie & Rob's wedding. When I saw Kent I asked my daughter, Who is that cutie pie? She told me it was Angie's brother and I remember think, "with those eyes and that magnetic smile, he could rule the world" I. When the angel in Heaven greet Kent they will be whispering among themselves, "what a cutie pie" A charmer on earth, is a charmer in Heaven, it's a gift. I only met Kent a few times but...

Dear Marilyn & family,
I just heard about the passing of your son, Kent. As a mother, I can only imagine the pain and sorrow you feel at this time. Please know that the loss of a child tugs at everyone's heartstrings. You are in our thoughts and prayers.