Capt. Benedict J. Smith

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Smith Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Benedict J. Smith US Army Captain. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

I served with Ben in Iraq and roomed with in Key West (mosul airfield nickname) Ben was always able to make a tense situation better and he sooooo loved his wife and country. Many nights we had shooting the bull after lights out and over the drone of our swamp cooler. As I reflect back on those long desert days and Ben I am humbled by his passion for family, duty, god and country. I cherrish the time we served together and getting to know a true American, leader, and friend. To his family my heartfelt love and thanks for rasing such an incredible person.

It has been ten years today since I last held your hands and I still love and miss you so very much Bendi! Thank you for loving me! Thank you for teaching me how to really love!

In memory & honor of Ben Smith. We shall always be indebted to him for his service & sacrifice.

Ben touched my life at a church retreat in Hannibal. He was a very special friend. I still look at his pictures and remember the laughs and smiles he brought. I am blessed to have known Ben. God bless.

To the family and friends of Capt. Benedict J. Smith:
Please accept my remembrance of Benedict on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Capt. Benedict J. Smith:
Remembering Benedict on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

To the family of Capt. Benedict J. Smith:
Benedict gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Benedict, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Capt Smith. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Capt Smith knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Capt Smith!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt Smith!

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Dear family of Captain Benedict Smith, Our church, First Baptist Church Orlando, FL, for memorial day placed flags on our church field in memory of all the men & women who have died in the service in Iraq. We each had a name on our flag, the one my husband and I had was that of your family member. On July 4th, we picked back up the flags to take home and remember to pray for these men & women's families throughout the year. Please know, we have Capt. Benedict Smith's naem and flag proudly displayed in the front of our home. My husband's uncle is currently serving in Afghanistan, and we cannot imagine your loss- we think of you daily. Sincerely, Courtney & Allen Peacock
Orlando, FL

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Capt Smith and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Remembering one of America's heros. You are not forgotten.
Rest in Peace Capt Smith. My flag flies in your honor.

An Eagle has fallen
Capt. Benedict J. Smith
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

An Eagle has fallen
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Cpt. Smith..It seems like it was just yesterday we were sitting out in the desert talking about family and what we wanted to do with our lives after the Army. I will never forget your sacrafice, along with Mr. Kennedy, Sgt Neff, and Sgt Rose. God Bless you and your family. Flight 431 I will never forget.

God bless you and your family. As a native Monroe Citian I salute your service and sacrifice. I never knew you personally, but I share your call for service to your country. Few in those parts meet that.
SFC(R) Shane M James

In remembrance of this fine young soldier, Capt. Benedict J. Smith, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Capt. Smith, rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Smith family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of your loved one, will remain in your heart forever.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Smith family in the loss of Benedict. I did not know Benedict, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Benedict, it has been a little over two years since you were taken, but you won't be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~