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She is preceded in death by her mother, as well as both sets of grandparents.
She is survived by her father and step mother, Ron & Lois Smith of Dayton; sisters, Sarah Smith of Canton, Ohio, Daye Smith of Dayton, and Brooke Griffin, also of Dayton; brothers, Bryan Griffin of Wake Forest, North Carolina and Brett Griffin of Jacksonville, North Carolina. She is also survived by a large, loving family, a wonderful group of friends and work colleagues.
Tristin was a graduate of Oakwood High School and Sinclair Community College. She was a devoted nurse and lover of all animals. She loved to spend time outside hiking, bicycling, and skateboarding.
Tristin had a smile that lit up any room. She was brave, smart, and beautiful. She will be desperately missed by all whose lives she touched.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation in memory of our beautiful girl to Montgomery County NAMI, which can be accessed online at https://nami-mc.org/get-involved/donate/.
If you or anyone you know is in crisis, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
There will be a memorial celebration in her honor at the Paw Paw Pavilion in Hills & Dales MetroPark in Kettering on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 4:00-8:00pm.
Condolences, fond memories & photos may be shared at www.DaytonFunerals.com
Services & great care have been entrusted to Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home - 1632 Wayne Avenue - Dayton, Ohio - 45410.
May she Rest In Peace.
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Erin, APRN
November 16, 2023
Tristin's story was very impactful and while I did not know her I certainly felt her words. Beautiful Tristan inspired me to change my nursing research toward institutional betrayal so it might spark change or help nurses going forward. I will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers as they continue to grieve for their loss.
Rachel, CSFA
October 24, 2023
Her words hit deep, I can relate. Rest easy, Tristin and thank you for your service.
Karen Ewell
October 22, 2023
This story is heartbreaking. As a retired nurse, I can totally relate to Tristin's pain. I entered the nursing profession later in life, only to have the career of my dreams turn into the career of my nightmares. My heart goes out to the Smith family and friends who have suffered this tragic loss. Tristin, I never met you, but you sound like a beautiful person with a caring, loving heart. Hope the letter will cause some much-needed changes to be made to our healthcare system.
Di P.
October 20, 2023
Sleep Peacefully Tristan...You mattered
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Sarah, RN BSN
October 20, 2023
I worked with Smith in the ED. She was a conscientious nurse. She went above & beyond for her patients and was a dependable teammate. She was always ready to help you with a medic or with an IV. There were times I would be swamped, and she would make time in her assignment to help with whatever she could. She helped me get through some really tough shifts. Rest In Peace.
Courtney BSN RN
October 20, 2023
I do not know Tristin, but I am also a registered nurse who feels the constraints of this healthcare system. Condolences and prayers for your loved ones. You did God's work here on earth with your healing hands. Rest in peace amongst the angels.
Pamela RN BSN
October 19, 2023
I´m very sorry for your loss. I did not know Tristin but I am a RN. I do pray that God will assist you through this challenging time.
I am a nurse and I understand her pain.
Be at peace, Tristin. Rest easy among the angels.
Morgan
October 18, 2023
Im so sorry for your loss. I did not know Tristin but I´m also a healthcare worker and in nursing school and her letter and pain is something I´m very familiar with being in healthcare. Rest in peace and prayers
Tee, RN, DON
October 17, 2023
I Do Not Personally Know Tristin But, I Too Am A Nurse.......I Understand.
Rest With The Angels Sweet Girl
J Coop
October 17, 2023
I didn´t know Tristan, but I too, am a nurse. I understand her pain. I am so sorry. Prayers for her family and friends.
Rebecca Gould
October 16, 2023
I didn't know her. But so many of live her life. I pray for her and her friends and family.
Jade Habrych RN
October 15, 2023
Prayers for her family and hopes she is at peace
Veronica Everett
October 14, 2023
Tristin, although I didn't know you personally, as a nurse I understand your pain. Your letter showed the world a glimpse of what we experience on a daily basis. May God comfort your family during this difficult time. Rest well my sister.
Lisa S
October 13, 2023
Tristan I do no know you personally but I feel that I know you because of your words. Your letter could be a letter I wrote or a colleague of mine. We have all felt this way at one time or another. I´m sorry this happened to you. I´m sorry our "hospital family" couldn´t have done more to help you. I wish you peace. God bless you
Cindy
October 13, 2023
I did not know Tristin but as a nurse I knew the pain and depression she felt. Some days just are too hard to handle. I´m so sorry for your loss and so very sorry that she had gone through so much. Prayers and thoughts for family and friends. RIP Tristin ...
Amanda R
October 13, 2023
I´m a fellow nurse who knows the depths of despair you were in. I´m sorry the system that´s supposed to help people didn´t help you. They did the opposite. I hope your soul is at peace now.
Kelly
October 13, 2023
I´m so sorry for your family´s loss and I´m so, so sorry that our profession failed you.
Nicole Washington
October 13, 2023
Hello Tristin Kate Smith and Smith family. Tristin even though I don´t know you I want to say I do know you. You are a peer, a friend, a confident, and though our paths have not cross, our spirits will be forever. Know that you have a cohort of not only nursing peers, but also from peers across all medical fields that will embrace your story and teach truth. Rest Tristin Kate Smith, and know you have an army here fighting with you and for you.
Megan Anne
October 12, 2023
I'm so sorry for this tremendous heartbreaking loss. She spoke no truer words so many if us share in a broken system . May she be at peace. Sending the family love and peace to their broken hearts
Every hospital CEO needs to read her letter
Kiersten Fick ER RN
October 12, 2023
My condolences to the family. I hope this sparks a change in healthcare. Thank you for publishing her letter it was heartbreaking but articulated well what some feel as a nurse. Prayers for the family.
Courtney
October 12, 2023
My condolences to Tristins family. Healthcare is failing us all. Rest easy beautiful. We have it from here
Laura muise
October 12, 2023
Very sorry for your loss. Thank you for being brave enough to share her story. It will save lives.
Laura Muise RN
A fellow RN
October 12, 2023
Prayers to Tristin and everyone who loved her.
Melissa
October 12, 2023
Thank you for sharing Tristin´s letter. I am a long time ED nurse, now a nurse leader. Tristin´s words need to be heard. I have felt those same feelings at times and now frequently see warning signs in many of my staff. I want you to know that I will keep Tristin´s letter with me and think of her as I do my very best to support and advocate for my staff. They are the most important part of our healthcare system, yet the system does not value or respect them. In Tristin´s memory, I will fight for change. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Samantha RN
October 12, 2023
I am so sorry
Jen NTL
October 12, 2023
To Tristin´s Family,
I want to start off by sending my condolences for the loss of your beautiful loved one, Tristin. Words cannot explain the pain I know you all must feel daily due to your loss. I wish we could wave a magic wand and bring her back. But, we can´t.
So, what can we do? Demand change in our healthcare system. Allow nursing unions in all 50 states. Provide better mental health services for healthcare professionals. Allow nurses to be able to discuss suicidal ideations without fearing the loss of their license.
I´ve been a nurse for 12 years and it´s only getting worse. I´ve wanting to end my life numerous times because I didn´t know if my heart could handle anymore hurt. I´d have panic attacks prior to my ICU shifts where I was supposed to have 2 patients but would often have 3 or 4.
I am Tristin. Tristin is me. All of us. Nursing has become a profession where systems take you for all you´re worth and then chew you up and spit you out. None of us deserve this treatment. Especially Tristin.
I am sending you all my love and want you all to know that I will continue to share her story. Because, she mattered. So much. Despite how our for-profit healthcare system treated her. She mattered.
Love,
Jen, MBA, RN
AKA Nurse Tough Love
Lauren J.
October 12, 2023
Wow! As a nurse of 15 years, I wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sorry our healthcare system has let you down, like they have so many other people. Thank you so much for sharing her letter. My heart broke reading it. Something I have been unable to express, she was able to write it perfectly. So many nurses feel this way and it's heartbreaking. Praying for you all, and those who lead out healthcare future.
Veronica Sheehan
October 12, 2023
I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope your memories of Tristan bring joy to your day. Thank you for publishing the letter she wrote. I k ow it will bring some changes that will help other nurses. My prayers are with you
Cynthia Johnston Spradlin
October 11, 2023
To Tristin Family, Friends and Patients
As a nurse for nearly 30 years it was heartbreaking to read her story. I am so incredibly sad and can only offer my sincere condolences. It seems Tristin was a nurse´s nurse - the kind we want to care for us or our family. Our professional has suffered an immeasurable loss in the loss of your precious and much loved Tristin. Prayers for your peace and comfort.
Sincerely
Cynthia, DNP, RN
Elizabeth Hall
October 11, 2023
Dear Smith family, I live in your area, am a nurse, sharing her words made me cry. She captured what each of us have experienced in nursing, and continue to experience I didnt know your daughter, wish I had, but she had a beautiful spirit. May Calypso and Sphinx be surrounded by her loving family. May your memories help you through this painful loss. Be kind to yourselves. And remember to reach out for help if you need it with the grief. Elizabeth
Jodi RN
October 11, 2023
To the family of Tristan, thank you for sharing her story. I am a RN myself, Tristan´s story hit me to the core. More people need to know what nurses are going through. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.
Maureen Hopkins
October 11, 2023
I just heard Tristin´s story. I am a retired RN. I am heartbroken for what Tristin endured. Nursing is a wonderful profession but nurses are not treated with the respect and care that they deserve.
Thank you to Tristin´s family for sharing her story. People need to know what is happening so that changes can be made to prevent another tragedy.
God bless Tristin´s soul. May her memory be a blessing to those she loved.
Keith Wieland CRNA
October 10, 2023
Sending condolences to Tristin's family. I´ve been a nurse in some form for 25 years. Nurses deserve more respect and resources to do the job.
Al Fayn
October 10, 2023
Thank you for sharing Tristin's letter. It was so eloquently written and truly captured the feelings we all share. I hope your bravery in sharing it will help some changes to occur. I pray that the system that broke her can also be rectified by her words that are permeating through to the core of every nurse who reads them. I hope you can find peace. - A fellow nurse.
Summer F.
October 10, 2023
Though I did not know Tristin, I am a fellow nurse. Her words really spoke to me. She had such a beautiful heart and touched so many lives. Her kindness and compassion will always be remembered. -Summer F.
Bryanna Jeszke
October 10, 2023
Hello Family & Loved ones, I came across Trisin's story in the media, and as a fellow nurse, I have been deeply moved. I am committed to upholding her legacy by persisting in the battle for a healthcare system that exudes compassion.
Glenda E. Paine
October 10, 2023
Hello family and loved ones. I read about her story this morning on LinkedIn. I´ve never met Tristin. I´m a fellow nurse. I´m sorry for your loss. Remembering all that she stood for, the joy and compassion she brought to the lives of her patients and the people around her. Hold on to knowing she made a difference to others. Let that provide some as you grieve your loss.
Diana
October 10, 2023
I´m a nurse too, from Colombia in South America, I just want to tell you the message of her letter was shared to me through linked in and in my country we have similar problems, thanks for share her thoughts with us, I´m sorry for your lost, praying for you. Diana.
Jodie Billman
October 10, 2023
I didn´t know her. But I am a nurse and I am so very sorry for your loss. I feel her words to the bone. We all do !
Jodie, RN
Emry Quinn
August 16, 2023
Even tho I didn´t know Trisrin I am sorry for your loss Lois.. prayers for you all love Emry Quinn
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