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for BRAYDEN SMITH
May 4, 2025
Sorry for your loss, Smiths.
Jaiden Shah
May 4, 2025
Sorry for your loss, Smiths.
Judge Sumal
February 21, 2025
My deepest condolences for Brayden. You had a bright future, I enjoyed watching you on Jeopardy and remember you still. I pray your soul has found a way.
R. Albanese
February 6, 2025
Remembering You On This Day February 6th, 2025 -
Scott McAtee
June 29, 2023
I love you buddy Scott
Linda Melchor
February 7, 2023
Brayden you left a void in the hearts of so many. Your kindness, intelligence, sincerity and smile will live on. Fly high angel ... You are missed...
Andrea
September 3, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Brayden was a joy to watch on Jeopardy and so very smart and kind-hearted. God bless you. Condolences sent to his family and friends.
Suzanne
May 23, 2021
Feeling your heartache
R. Albanese
May 22, 2021
I certainly remember this young man who played on Jeopardy! We are deeply saddened by reading about his departure. Huge condolences to the entire family. God hold you in His palm tightly.
Mary Graves, Ohio
May 22, 2021
While watching the Champions of Jeopardy , I just know that Brayden would be there, smart and always smiling....he was an amazing young man, who is truly missed...God Bless you all.
Doris Conklin
May 22, 2021
Sure do miss Brayden on Jeopardy´s Tournament of Champions. My heart still goes out to his family and friends. Love, hugs, and prayers to you all.
Bob Susee
May 21, 2021
Brayden captured the heart of me and my wife. Her was sweet and genuine. He will always be in our hearts. So.sad.
Sarah Bloomington, Indiana
May 21, 2021
I watched Brayden´s Jeopardy wins. He was smart and down to earth. What a devastating loss! Taken too soon. We are not supposed to bury our children. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I lost my 37 year old son last year unexpectedly. I know the pain and grief you are feeling. I´d like to hope he and Alex are together now.
Christine Russell
May 21, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of this unimaginable loss . He was brilliant and charming . He will be forever missed ...
Merrianne Montgomery
May 21, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is sad.
Wendy Millar
May 21, 2021
To the family and friends of Brayden. We are so very sorry for your loss. We saw Brayden on Jeopardy. He was an amazing young man.
Linda
May 5, 2021
So sad he had to leave so soon. So glad he realized his dream. That is a blessing. No doubt he will always be remembered by millions who seen his victories on Jeopardy. May his family find peace in his passing
Carol May
April 26, 2021
Prayers to your family and I feel much sadness for this loss, Brayden was an amazing young man in every way! I watched him in all the television shows he was on and was so thrilled at his knowledge and ability to win and deal with the pressure on the television show! I feel terrible for your loss and for the loss of losing such an amazing , intelligent, wonderful young man! Prayers and much love to your family!
Dean Prescott
March 28, 2021
God Bless you Brayden and your family. You will be missed and always loved.
Chris B. (Las Vegas)
March 12, 2021
Debbie, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I just watched Brayden's memorial service and my heart breaks for you. I hope the pastors words were comforting. Gone too soon. Forever in Jeopardy heaven. Rest In Peace Brayden.
John Vogt
March 4, 2021
Scott & Deborah and brothers three.
I am saddened to hear about the loss of Brayden. I felt I got to know him a little bit while watching Jeopardy. I looked forward to watching each show he appeared on. While watching him from afar, he seemed witty, obviously smart, and clever. He was very complex at such a young age. I loved how he cocked his head to the side and squinted at the questions on his many daily doubles. What a champ. The world is a little sadder without him.
I will keep him in my thoughts as your family traverses this horrible loss.
God Bless Brayden
John Vogt
Alina
February 26, 2021
My daughter and I watch a lot of Jeopardy and Brayden was definitely one of our favorites. I am sorry for his passing. May he rest in peace and sending his parents, brothers and family lots of prayers.
rosanna Scott
February 23, 2021
Our Condolences to Brayden's Family on the passing of such a fine young man ! Our thought and prayers are with you all..
Dana
February 22, 2021
My husband and I send our deepest condolences. While we didn't have the pleasure of knowing Brayden, we loved watching him on Jeopardy and were cheering him on the whole way! He was one of our favorite contestants of all time and I just knew he was going to go places in life. A young life cut way too short. I hope you take comfort in knowing how much he was loved by the world.
Bev
February 21, 2021
What a sweet, sweet boy. I loved watching him on Jeopardy! I am so very sorry for your loss.
Elaine
February 20, 2021
My family is so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed watching Bryden Jeopardy. We offer prayers for comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Alicia
February 19, 2021
Our family is so sorry to hear of your loss. We offer you heartfelt condolences. We enjoyed watching Brayden on Jeopardy and rooted for him every night. Prayers!
Lee,Lori Bice and Family
February 19, 2021
There are no words to share that can fully express how heartbroken we were to hear the news of Brayden´s sudden passing. I watched him on Jeopardy not realizing it was him. Very brilliant young man. May the hole in your heart be filled little by little as each day passes with the love and memories shared by your family and friends. Sending you all up in prayerLove the Bice Family
Janet Whitmore
February 18, 2021
So sorry to hear of Brayden's passing. He was such a bright young man and enjoyed watching him on Jeopardy. Please accept my condolences.
Louise & Terry Mackenzie, Nova Scotia Canada
February 18, 2021
A brilliant mind gone too soon. Brayden was a joy to watch as we cheered for him each evening. Our prayers go out to his family as you try to deal with your loss.
Diane and Steve Crosby
February 17, 2021
We are immensely sorry for your loss. We didn't know Brayden, but watched him faithfully on Jeopardy. I loved the way he cocked his head and slightly squinted when reading and listening to a clue.
Debbie
February 17, 2021
I enjoyed watching him on jeopardy. He was very smart!
Sheila Silvius
February 17, 2021
Great champion. Handsome, nice young man.
Susie and Ed Brubaker
February 17, 2021
Jeopardy watchers from Tarrytown NY who fell in love with Brayden, said that he was a special, brilliant but modest young man who had a great future ahead of him. We are heartbroken for you and cannot begin to express how much we can imagine your pain at this sudden loss. Brayden will live on in all of our hearts. Like a star, he will shine in the heavens forever. May his memory be a blessing.
Sharon and Gary Maryman
February 17, 2021
To say shocked is an understatement. We LOVED watching Brayden on Jeopardy and cheered him on every night. He is a true champion in every way. It showed through he demeanor and smile. What a tragedy. Our sympathy's go out to you. Perhaps he and Alec are enjoying conversations in heaven. May God bless you all.
Christie Grant
February 17, 2021
Brayden was a joy to watch on Jeopardy! I instantly loved him and his smile. It was like rooting for my own kid. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Rita
February 16, 2021
Sorry for the loss of Braden, I enjoyed his recent hosting of Jeopardy .
Diane Brodis
February 16, 2021
Brayden was such a joy to watch on Jeopardy. I'm so glad he became Alex's last champion. He was so sweet, adorable, and brilliant for someone so young. All Jeopardy fans share sorrow for the loss of remarkable Brayden. Condolences to his family and friends.
Steven Lee Thompson
February 16, 2021
He was a inspiration to me. I have had a hard time, understanding what l read. His answers on Jeapordy we're smooth. He will be missed.
Indiana mom
February 16, 2021
Your entire family is in our prayers. We enjoyed watching Brayden on Jeopardy. He was a remarkable young man who brought joy to many watching him.
Terry Schmitt
February 16, 2021
My husband and I are big fans of Jeapardy and enjoyed seeing Brayden accomplish his dream, we were cheering him on was one of our favorites!! Sending prayers to the family!!
Vicki Talton
February 16, 2021
Smith Family, I am so sorry for your loss of your son. I loved watching him on Jeopardy. Your family are in my prayers. Vicki Talton
Mandy Partika
February 16, 2021
I´m very sorry your loss. It was a privilege to watch Brayden on Jeopardy. He was such a brilliant young man. Fly high Brayden.
KC WERICK
February 16, 2021
So sorry for the loss of this young man... He was so bright and a pleasure to watch. I pray that God will comfort you in your time of need.
Jane Patterson
February 16, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved watching him on Jeopardy, and cheered for him every episode. What a lovely, funny, and brilliant person!
Anne Marie
February 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was such a joy to watch on jeopardy and I was so saddened to hear the news. Deepest sympathies
Sorahana Miller
February 16, 2021
My husband and I enjoyed seeing Brayden play Jeopardy! May he always live on in your hearts! Prayers and hugs to the family and friends.
Sherry
February 16, 2021
Sending prayers and hugs to the family. My son died at the age of 24 a few days before Thanksgiving. This isn't the road any parent wants to travel. The family needs to do what they need to keep going. Be kind to yourselves and each other.
DAN RIVERS
February 16, 2021
I am a great fan of Jeopardy.. I watched the show every night when Brayden was on..he had a brilliant mind and a great sense of humor.. I was very saddened to hear of his passing like so many others.. He is in GOD'S Heaven .I'm sure he Alex are playing lots of Jeopardy.. Two Champions . My prayers go out to Brayden's Family .He was taken from this World way too soon.. May he rest in Eternal Peace.
Madelyn Gonzalez
February 16, 2021
It was a joy to watch Brayden on Jeopardy. He was funny and brilliant!
He is gone too soon.My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Susan (Montreal, Quebec)
February 16, 2021
I am so shocked and sad to hear of this young man´s sudden death. He was just a wealth of information and it was a joy to have watched him. He seemed to be so excited to play in the Tournament of Champions, not to be. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Caleb D Featheroff
February 15, 2021
I was a fan who loved the show and loved Brayden and how he was on the show and looked up to him! and I was so saddened to hear of his unexpected and premature passing and he will be missed by so many!
Lorraine
February 15, 2021
I think a tree should be planted in Brayden's memory.
Dianne Petrino
February 15, 2021
I enjoyed watching Brayden on Jeopardy. So sorry for your loss!
Lorraine Cyr
February 15, 2021
I'm a viewer, who was thrilled to watch Brayden on jeopardy. I'm also shocked to read of his death. So young.
Barbara Gilland
February 15, 2021
I enjoyed watching Braydon on Jeopardy. He was amazing in his wealth of knowledge and Alex was quite taken with him. I´m so sorry for your loss and hope the happy memories you have of him will help keep his memory alive.
Karen Norman Bourque
February 15, 2021
Prayers to his family
Sharon Migliore
February 15, 2021
I offer my sincere condolences to Brayden family RIP
Steve Gershman
February 15, 2021
May Brayden's memory be a blessing to all.
Candace Zavakos
February 15, 2021
Words cannot express the joy your son, brother and grandchild brought into our homes every evening on Jeopardy. Such a sweet, brilliant young man. May His Memory Be Eternal. Sending prayers of healing over the loss of such a nice guy! My heart breaks for you. Xoxo
Steve and Arelena Smith
February 15, 2021
So sad to hear about Brayden . Our deepest condolences . We enjoyed watching him on jeopardy.Thought and prayers with you all. God Bless
Savitri Patram
February 15, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with the family! May God´s give you all the peace and strength during this difficult time! Rip Brayden Smith
Cheryl
February 15, 2021
My son and I are faithful Jeopardy viewers, and we instantly took a shine to Brayden, rooting him on show after show. His endearing, charming demeanor, coupled with his superior intellect, made him an absolute joy to watch. Without meaning to intrude on your privacy at this time, please accept our sincere, heartfelt condolences.
Colleen
February 15, 2021
My heartfelt condolences on the untimely loss of your sweet boy. Having just gone through something similar with my 28 year old daughter just six months ago, I do feel your heartache. My heart aches for you. Time will help but I don´t think it will ever take away the ache, at least not for me.
Wende Stuckey Standefer
February 15, 2021
Scott and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all during this time.
Libby Evans
February 15, 2021
So sad to hear of Brayden´s passing. Sweet young man, he was one of the classiest Jeopardy contestants.If there´s a heaven, he´s with Alex.
Deepest condolences to your family
Joyce and Joe Kennedy
February 15, 2021
We are so saddened to hear of Braydon's untimely death after surgery. May it be of some comfort to those who love him that he touched the heart of so many as Champion of Jeopardy in the last days of Alex Trebek's appearances. The joy that Alex and Braydon shared each night was palpable.... each really appreciated each others wit and knowledge. They were both where they belonged; our lives are blessed to have known them, if only for too short a time.
Anna C
February 15, 2021
I am so, so very sorry for you all. May you, as loving parents & brothers, find the strength to heal and recover in your own time; peace to all of you in the coming days.
Bob Dwyer of Wallingford, CT
February 15, 2021
So young. Condolences to the family.
Pamela Leppala
February 15, 2021
While I didn´t personally know Brayden, it was pure joy that he exuded on Jeopardy! I´m truly and deeply sorry for your loss. I can only pray that the unimaginable pain that y´all are going thru will somehow ease with God´s help. He surely would have made the world a much better place. CyberHugs to you & yours always!
Elizabeth Outlaw
February 15, 2021
My husband and I are faithful, daily watchers of Jeopardy. We enjoyed Brayden´s appearances on the show very much. He was a rare combination of brilliance, good humor and humility. Just as he felt Alex was a tonic for all of us during the pandemic, so was Brayden. Our hearts go out to his family. His memory shall be a blessing to all who were privileged to watch his success unfold on Jeopardy.
Susan & Bob
February 15, 2021
We are so sad. We remember watching Brayden and marvelling at how much knowledge he had for his young age. May God give you all peace and strength on the huge loss in your family. - Susan and Bob Vancouver Canada.
Sandy Schlemmer
February 15, 2021
My heart goes out to the parents and family of Brayden Smith. I watched him every day on Jeopardy. This young man was absolutely brilliant and accomplished so much in his young life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patricia Sentz
February 15, 2021
I am so sorry to hear this...I enjoyed him so much on Jeopardy...He seemed so nice and laid back...Someone you could really root for...My deepest condolences to his friends and family.
Tonny and Ralph
February 15, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the whole family of Brayden Smith
May it comfort you, at this very difficult time, reading how many strangers admired and loved watching Brayden on Jeopardy.
He radiated kindness and modesty that really touched us. With every game he played we cheered for him.
A true Champion.
Tonny and Ralph
Toronto, Canada
David B
February 15, 2021
May you all find peace in the loss of your beloved family member.
H.A.F.
February 15, 2021
I am so heartbroken to learn of Braydon's death. There are few words of comfort to offer here. He seemed a quiet, unassuming, scholarly anchor to which Mr. Trebek moored his own hope on. To have helped another man (or woman) in their hour of need is to be a righteous man. Braydon was and shall always be. May your memories sustain you while you grieve.
Mike Abe
February 14, 2021
OMG I'm in such shock, He was very cool when he was on Jeopardy, I really liked him so much, Now he's up there with Alex Trebek, And also that he was one of the last Champions with Alex as well!!!! I'm so sorry for the loss, May he Rest In Peace!!!!! A great Jeopardy Champion that will be missed forever!!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends!!!!
Kimberly
February 14, 2021
Our deepest condolences. My Mom and I watched him on Jeopardy. Such a beautiful baby face and so fun to watch. He made the game his own and was classy, smart and humble. No wonder Alex liked him.
One of the Jeopardy faithful
February 14, 2021
The Jeopardy community is heartsick to learn of Brayden's untimely passing. We loved seeing his sweet smile, modesty, courtesy and and brilliant intellect. We cheered for his wins and looked forward to seeing him in the Tournament of Champions. Please know he was one of "ours" too, and will be deeply missed. May God keep you in the palm of His hand as you heal from your loss.
Judy MacNeil
February 14, 2021
My condolences to Brayden's family. How heartbreaking to loose your son so unexpectedly. Brayden...you will always be a winner in our tournament of champions. judy(nh)
Cindy Meyers
February 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was an amazing person. I hope he and Alex are playing Jeopardy together. My nephew who passed played Saxophone and liked Duke Ellington too. I´d like to think of them jammin together. Peace be with you.
Lisa Hays
February 14, 2021
Obviously I didn´t know Brayden but I absolutely loved watching him on Jeopardy. I was and am still in awe of his young age and vast knowledge. My sympathy to his family and friends in this time of great sorrow.
Anthony Matos
February 14, 2021
Intelligent young man with a limitless future. Sorry for your loss.
Ray
February 14, 2021
It is hard to describe how this young man's death makes us feel like the world has been robbed of a brilliant mind. I send my deepest condolences to his family.
Joanne Lowell
February 14, 2021
RIP Young Man !!! My Thoughts & Prayers are with All of Brayden´s Family !!! Peace Be Still !!! Alex´s last Champion
Susan Evans
February 14, 2021
This young man was so compelling to watch on TV. He was smart, funny, and so interesting for someone so young. It was apparent that Alex really enjoyed him as much as the viewers. As his family, you must be so proud of what he accomplished, as well as his plans for his future. My sincere condolences on the loss of this special young man!
Mama Judy
February 14, 2021
I watched all the shows Brayden was on and he struck me as a very respectable man and I had all hopes of him fulfilling his dreams. So sorry for your families loss. Prayers for ALL.
Phyllis Mazza
February 14, 2021
This young man was a JOY to watch in Jeopardy! What a unique, smart, sweet young man! I´m really sorry for your loss.
PENNY L DOTY
February 14, 2021
Our sincerest condolences to the family. We watched him on jeopardy he was smart, caring, fun to watch, brilliant, prayers for comfort. He will be so missed, love, hugs
Donna Pratt
February 14, 2021
RIP Brayden. Peace and Love to the whole family. I am so sorry for.your loss.
Naomi storm-weyant
February 14, 2021
Such a loss. I´m so sorry, he was one beautiful person
gregory manzione
February 14, 2021
So shocked and sorry to hear this. Our sympathy to all of the family.
Really enjoyed watching him on the show.
Brian Bensimon
February 14, 2021
This man seemed like a great young man, and a champion. I am sorry for your loss.
Susan
February 14, 2021
I am so saddened to hear of the unexpected sudden loss of such a brilliant, gifted young man. His warmth, wit, charm and good nature captured my heart the first evening and each night thereafter as I watched him compete on Jeopardy. My deepest sincere deepest condolences to his dear family, you do not grieve alone. Hugs and prayers, he was a very special person that touched many people who enjoyed watching him while on Jeopardy.
Bobbie Mazza
February 14, 2021
So saddened to read this news. Braydon was an incredible contestant on Jeopardy.
Our condolences to all of his friends and family.
Mary Graves, Ohio
February 14, 2021
This young man was an inspiration to me and many others....and such fun to watch as he won his five games with Alex Trebeck....his passing brought tears to my eyes. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Kathy (Edmonton, AB, Canada)
February 14, 2021
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Brayden's unexpected death. He was our all-time favourite player and we couldn't wait to watch him compete on Jeopardy. May he rest in peace - he will be missed.
Susan Payne
February 14, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Brayden´s passing ,we watched him on Jeopardy and immediately feel in love with him our sincerest condolences from
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