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February 11, 2014
Brilliantly written, love it. I also share the piece on my social media circle. Wish Mr. Smith's surviving children and family members the best. You all did a great job. The country need more like you.
Ben Fahlgren
February 11, 2014
A well crafted obit for a well crafted life. Very well written.
M. Cherep
February 11, 2014
I don't subscribe to the New York Times, but if I did I would cancel in HONOR of this wonderful man. Peace and blessings to his family. Please know that your loss is heavens gain. So sorry for your loss.
J Bryar
February 10, 2014
Mr. Smith has a brilliant and witty writer in his family.
February 10, 2014
As a twenty something woman all I can say is I wish there were more guys like him around these days!
Steve Young
February 10, 2014
A great American. Not too many left. May you rest in peace.
Krzysztof Ostaszewski
February 9, 2014
Thank you, Leonard, for being such a wonderful man.
Michael Rae
February 9, 2014
God Bless Mr. Smith. A real guy with real values, didn't know him but he sure
has touched me.
February 6, 2014
The obit regarding mr.smith was great.he sounds like a wonderful man.I hate the new york times as well! Judge Gary Silow
February 5, 2014
What a remarkable man! He sounds like a restless soul with a vibrancy and valor all too rare in the world. Condolences. You must have many consoling memories of Mr./Col./Pvt. Smith.--Katherine, Philadelphia, PA
June Vecino
February 5, 2014
Sorry about yours loss but His Spirit will be present forever,despite I never meet Him but my respect to Him and his Family..JuneC.V.
David Brunton
February 4, 2014
I didn't know Leonard, but I agree with him that his obituary was too long, though I confess I can't imagine how it could have been shortened. I am cancelling my subscription to the New York Times as I write this.
Fr Patrick. Dooling
February 4, 2014
As my late father used to say, "They don't make 'me like that anymore." Mores the pity. I will remember him at Mass tomorrow in the cathedral here in Monterey, Cakifornia
M M
February 3, 2014
It sounds like Mr. Smith was a great man. I wished I would have met him and I'm honored to have read his obituary.
Bryan Forsmann
February 3, 2014
As with others I didn't know the man. Wish I had I can tell by the obit he was one of lifes greats.
Lisa T
February 2, 2014
I didn't know Leonard, but reading this, I truly wish I had. He seems like a really great man. I am sorry for your loss Penny.
L sparkman
February 2, 2014
Dear Smith family I am so very sorry for your loss .Mr Smith sounded like someone I would have loved.my sister lives in Fort Worth and post this to Facebook where I live in Missouri just love a great obituary and so wish that I had a subscription to The New York Times because I would certainly cancel it this morning for me his memory will live on because anytime anyone mentions the New York Times I will always smile and think of Mr Smith God's blessings to you all
Carol Mills
February 2, 2014
With much respect and appreciation, for his service and his life.
Ruth Hallman Scogin
February 1, 2014
I did not know Mr Smith but believe I would have enjoyed knowing him very much. Prayers for his family and friends
Lora-Marie
February 1, 2014
And if I had a subscription, I would cancel it. RIP Leonard M. Smith. What a great send off your obit gives you.
The Boys...
J.D.
February 1, 2014
I'll keep it short in deference to him.
It distresses me that we seem to be losing so many like him, with no replacements on the horizon. Condolences and best wishes to his family...
February 1, 2014
Such a wonderful obit, truly reflecting the man you all knew and loved. I've included a link to it in my blog, http://ninalentinislifewithoutend.blogspot.com/, where he is among fine company. Thanks for sharing about him!
Ryan P
January 31, 2014
Sounds like a great man with a great story.
Pat Walker
January 31, 2014
I did not know Mr. Smith but upon reading his obituary I wish I had. I am sorry for your loss.
Cathy B.
January 30, 2014
I never had the pleasure of meeting Leonard Smith, but he sounds like a person I would have enjoyed knowing. I don't have a subscription to the NYT, but the next time they send me a subscription offer, I'll persuade my dogs to tear it to sheds, then I'll return it to the NYT in Mr. Smith's honor.
January 28, 2014
What a guy!
JG
January 27, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7.
January 26, 2014
I have many fond memories of our neighbors, the Smiths. We rode horses and sailed. I'm sure he will be missed by all. We cancelled our NYT subscription years ago. Dee Silvi/Justus
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