Herbert Joseph Smith

There isn't a computer that could hold all the memories of our life together and how much I cry each day in remembering our life together.  So many memories!

It`s been over ten months since you left me and I remember so well the last few moments of your life.  It`s hard and I don`t think I`ll ever forget what we meant to each other going as far back as our college days, the fun we had singing together and particularly the fun we had in JUST being together.  Our life became very real when we married and then my getting pregnant so soon even though we knew you would be drafted.  What a  blessing Diane became! Your tour of duty  was like hell to me as it was also to you.  I could go on forever - but I thank God for all he he given me and espeically Annette - our baby.  I love you so much and miss you even more.

I remember my dad used to comfort me by tickling my face with his fingers.  I used to love it as a kid and now as an adult I will do it to myself to ease stress.  Thank you dad for always making me feel so good and also for taking me on so many trips; what a lucky child I was to see most of the United States.....

2003 - I'll never forget one of the first times my husband, then boyfriend, came to a familiy gathering and how he and my grandfather talked endlessly about their love for Jazz.  My grandfather's eyes lit up at the opportunity to discuss one of his loves in life, and I so enjoyed hearing his stories and passion for music in his voice.  My grandfather was musically talented and always such a kind spirit.