Tom Smith RIP

[David Hodgkins]

This was posted by Dave Smith

My Dad died last night at Rhode Island hospital. He contracted the coronavirus and was 82 years old. I have no ability to write anything that would begin to describe the life of the greatest man I ever knew. Tom Smith was raised in Whitehall, Michigan where our family is from. He was a Naval Officer, a successful businessman, a family man, and later in life a deacon who dedicated his time to hospice ministry. In my entire life I never heard him utter a swear word. Not once. He was the most literate man I've ever known and he taught me everything that was important in life. A man cannot have had a better father. He is now with my mum in heaven. Many of you in the Factory Five community knew him and I wanted you to know.

Dave Smith
President

Photo is from my daughters graduation party a few years ago.

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[Higgybulin]

Thoughts and prayers!
Higgy

[Kool AC]

Dave,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.

[Papa]

Mr. Smith - Fair winds and following seas.

[Presto51]

Our hearts are heavy today, for when one of our forum member hurts, we all hurt together.

Dave we are behind you.

Ron

[David Hodgkins]

Dave,

My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. I know he was a tremendous influence in your life, and it's a testimony to the character of the man that he raised you as his son.

May God grant in His mercy a place for your dad in his Kingdom, until in His time you are reunited.

God Bless you and your whole family.

Hug those around you today. Let them remind you of the love they have for you, just as you love your father. And take comfort that God has the same love for your father, you and everyone you know.

[GoDadGo]

I'm at a loss for words, which is almost never.
He was obviously a man of great faith.
Know that he is with God in heaven.

[chuckster]

So very very sorry for your loss.

[Sdonnel]

Truly sorry. Reflect on the good times to get through the bad ones.

Scott

[sethmark]

To the Smith family, I offer my condolences for your loss.

[Aircontroller]

This is hard to read. My deepest condolences to the Smith family.

[SerpantFL]

Our prayers and condolences are for your family in a very difficult time. God bless you and hope your dad went peacefully. Anthony

[KDubU]

I am very sorry Dave and the Smith family, very sad news.

[bobl]

So sorry to hear this. Praying for your family Dave, and all the Factory Five family!

[mburger]

This is terrible news to read. My thoughts are with you and your family. We keep hearing of drugs that show great promise, yet so many are succumbing to this virus. I wish these drugs could have made a difference for your dad, may he rest in peace.

[wallace18]

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[philg]

My condolences to you and your family.

[RoadRacer]

So very sad to hear this news. Best wishes to your family.

[ydousurf]

Dave,

I am very sad to read this post and hear this news. May you find devine comfort and understanding in a time of grievance for you, your family and loved one's. My sincerest condolences to all of you. May God rest his soul and RIP...

Dj

[AZPete]

A person can often be measured by the character of his children so knowing his son Dave, Tom Smith must have been a truly great man. May he rest in peace and pride.

[Vspeeds]

My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Hang in there Dave

[JohnnyB]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. He sounds like a wonderful man. Cherish the memories.

[Hotyacht]

Wow, that is very sad news and tough to deal with at any time in ones life, but even more so at this time when friends and family may not be able to travel to comfort and to grieve.

So sorry and best wishes to you, Dave, and your family..........Kia Kaha.

Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui. Be strong, be brave, be steadfast. New Zealand Maori Proverb.

[Jim Haar]

Dave, so sad to hear of your dad, you still have all your good memories, Peace !

[PeteH]

Dave, my deepest condolences to you and your family during these extremely difficult times.
Pete H

[Joel Hauser]

I am so sorry for you loss, but want to thank you for sharing with us what a wonderful man your father was.

[michael everson]

So sorry for your loss Dave.
Mike

[Straversi]

Terribly sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Steve

[7tvette]

Condolences to your entire family Dave, also happy to hear you had an incredible role model.

Troy

[cob427sc]

My deepest sympathy for you and your family. He obviously had a strong influence on your life and I'm sure he was proud of your accomplishments.

[RJD]

So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

[Mark Eaton]

Dave, so sorry for your loss. You were truly lucky to have such a great man as a father. I have a similar father, the only time he ever cursed was while he was helping me remove an axle from my Chevelle when I was in college. Without thinking he grabbed the slide hammer above the stop and slid the weight with all his might into the webspace between his thumb and index finger. Even then he cursed under his breath with his teeth clenched.

[MPTech]

Dave, so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and condolences for your family.

[H R Lucky]

Dave,
Please accept my condolences & deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your Father.

[ronsdream]

Dave, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Remember that your Mom and Dad continue to live through you. You continue to make them proud.

God Bless.

Ron

[FFR3296]

Dave... I met your Mom and Dad years ago on the ferry to Orient Point after an Open House. They were both very down to earth and easy just to talk with. My warmest thoughts for you and your family at this horrific time in our country. I have always believed, it is a very thin curtain between this life and the next. The reason is very simple, the innocent love in your heart that you hold for your Mom and Dad as they do for you is the key. They will always be there for you, always. With Warm Regards Bill B.

[ztoolman44]

I'll raise a glass in honor of both your parents tonight, and to you Dave. Sorry for your loss.

Matt

[Gumball]

Dave -

May the Lord grant your father a restful place in His kingdom and may your family be granted peace in this time of sorrow.

[Kmcallahan]

Dave,
I send my sincere condolences out to you and your family.

Kevin

[Mark Dougherty]

Very sorry to hear
Mr Smith was awesome.
I remember meeting him at 14 Kendrick rd.

had FFR running like a well oiled machine.

[Mark Reynolds]

Wow - Think of all the great things that would not have happened were it not for Tom Smith! RIP Tom. God's peace to Dave, Mark and families.
BTW I never heard my dad swear either.

[rely]

After watching Dave's video description of the legal history of FFR, you can see the strong influence of his dad on Dave's own final response to the legal battle. Well done to both father and son.

[Walt]

I am so sorry for you and your familys loss David!!
Walt

[donshapansky]

Dave my condolences but as you think about the values your parents demonstrated they showed that not just knowing about God but knowing him and the assurances of an eternal life that far outstrips our imagination. 1 Corinthians 9, 10 says it best. What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him -- these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searched everything, even the depths of God. The rest of the chapter is a marvelous description of the person that by faith has accepted the offer from God. The great exchange! My sinful self for His righteousness that was first credited to Abraham in Genesis.

[2FAST4U]

I’m am so very sad to hear the terrible news. My heart goes out to the Smith family and all who knew Tom. May he RIP.