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Flowers for you Brad.
Ella Seneres Bautista
November 3, 2024
Thank you Brad
Ella Seneres Bautista
November 3, 2024
Brad Smith was one of the best teachers I had. I was already anti-fascist since age 12, after reading Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosinski. Then I met Brad Smith, he rounded out my stance on opposing Nazism. Funny thing was, I never knew he was a famous scholar. He never bragged. He was one of the most influential soul in my development politically. I took his Revisionism class at Cabrillo. I would love to have known what he would say about this era with the rise of fascism with tRump at the helm. Wherever you are Brad, thank you for everything you were. Thank you for all the talks, all the kindness you showed me as a young whippersnapper. Thank you for fighting fascism. You made a huge impact for democracy. Rest In Power brother.
william huffman
November 4, 2022
Brad was a competent teacher with a pleasant personality.
karl holt
March 5, 2019
The greatest Professor ever. How many times did I shake my head smiling leaving his lectures. Like yesterday, one can remember him so well. My life has been better by learning from him. His family should know how he in his own way he changed the world for the better. God Bless you Brad. A student in 1976. Still, you are who all others in my education have been compared. Hope to see you again. Thank you for all you gave
January 2, 2018
Love you Brad
January 2, 2018
Brad was a kind hearted, easy going teacher with a great ability it impart knowledge. During my academic career, I have had few monitors that are as dedicated, empathetic, knowledgeable, insightful and giving as he has been. Truly a great soul and being. Brad you are a great example of a human being, a great mench! I have often wondered how he was doing and now 4 years later I find this obituary online. What a loss! - Paul Tobias Rechenmacher [email protected]
Phil Wright
November 10, 2013
I recently learned of the passing of Brad Smith and am deeply saddened by the news.
I was his student in both a philosophy class and a history class. He was intelligent and engaging, a fantastic lecturer, teacher and author, and was a great inspiration to me and my career in education. My educational experience with him influenced me to return to college to earn my degrees. During his career at Cabrillo, I would periodically stop in to visit him or have him autograph one of his books I purchased. Since his retirement, I lost contact with him and have missed visiting with him, but he has never been forgotten.
I send my caring thoughts to his family.
November 12, 2012
Sincere condolences to Brad Smith's family. Over the years, I heard him talk fondly of his daughters and his "beloved Jenny." He clearly cherished much more than his incredible intellectual pursuits.
Mr. Smith was a huge force in my life. I attended Cabrillo in l960-62 and enrolled in his Philosophy classes. He kindled my lifelong love of learning, invited me to his home, helped me attend Berkeley as a Philosophy student: he was the namesake of my son, Brad. I never forgot his wise words or the thrill of his inspiration. Those traits were equalled by his kindness and keen wit.
What a gift to the world his life was, as poignant as a beacon as is his loss to us all. How lucky I feel to have known him.
Donna Lake Abersman
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