RAYMOND A. SMITH

Ray and the Brigade were a very important part of my life growing up. My dad, Al Goerlitz always talked about Ray as a man I should emulate. He talked about Ray's integrity and giving nature and told me about the things he did for the Brigade. We saw many pictures of the trip to Scotland and knew how important that was. May God bless all the youth Ray touched in his life.

Ray’s example of dedication to Brigade for so many years continues on with staff and volunteers carrying on programs for youth leadership and character development in our communities. His example of positive attitude and can-do spirit lives on. Citizenship at its best.
Sue Vine
Brigade Board of Directors, emeritus

What a great man. As a Boys’ Brigader in the 1950’s and early 60’s I remember Ray fondly and and am a bit surprised to hear that he lived until I reached the age of 78+!!!! Robert Graebner, M.D. (Robin)

Like many Brigaders in the 1960's, Ray was one of many adult leaders that we all looked up to, but as kids, we never really got to know or appreciate either their life outside the Brigade, or their accomplishments within the community. What a joy and a privilege it was to learn about his storied life of service to his country, his family and his community. "...and all that tends toward a true, Christian manliness." I can almost hear the faint strains of Jack Below playing Taps at Onaway...