Paul Reed Smith

So hard to grasp that 12 years have gone since Paul's passing. I need him now more than ever to convince me that the world is still allright and that his country is not falling apart. God, do I still miss him!
Finn

I only knew Paul through pizza and games parties - but what pleasure he brought to us all! Witty, generous of spirit and a fierce competitor, Paul was a great games partner and an even more perfect opponent; when he put on his " Gamblin' Man " persona -Look Out! Like a gentlemanly highwayman he always had a story, a joke, some sass, a twinkle in his eye - even as he scored another win. Losing to Paul was great fun.
Courtly, courageous, and civil in an oft uncivilized time, you saw...

I will always remember Paul's upbeat humor, strong under adversity.

The world isn't as good a place with out Paul Reed Smith in it, but heaven is a better place with him.

My Bother-In-Law Paul who I have known nearly all my life has amazed me once again. His courageous battle with lung cancer was the most inspiring thing I have ever witnessed. Form the first diagnosis, as grim as it was his first concern was how it would affect his fiends and family. He phoned my wife of 35 years, Paula (not his twin) and told her. She was his confidante and through the years, they consulted with one another on many issues. It was clear to Paula and I that no matter how...

I met Paul while waiting tables at the Continental Greek Restaurant near the University of Washington. He was a regular at the German and Spanish conversation tables hosted weekly and I was always pleased to chat with him in Spanish. His friends at the Continental miss him dearly.

I am Paul's niece and although we only saw each other about twice a year it was always interesting. I can honestly say that every time we visited I learned something new. As a child what I always remembered about my Uncle Paul was that he always gave the best gifts at Christmas time. The first Christmas that I remember meeting him was when I was about 7 years old. He taught me how to sculpt a volcano from clay and even made it "erupt" with baking soda and vinegar. The next Christmas he...

I was in school with Buz and had the honor of knowing Paul thru our friend Tom Dummer.
I am so sorry for your loss and know Paul will be in the hearts of so many people.
My prayers are with your family at this sorrowful time.

Hello All,
I am Paul's nephew, and though he lived so far away, I always felt a deep connection to him in the many ways in which our lives are similar. I relished our infrequent visits, for Paul was a repository for knowledge of every sort. I have always had the deepest respect for Paul's pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. The time that we spent together was limited in duration but not in depth, from historical tours of our hometown Paducah to traveling across Europe...