It was with great sadness that I heard the news today of Mr Smith's passing. He was a pillar of the community in Paradise for years. I would see him at the store, at church and at my best friend's home when we had a sleep over. I remember some fun times at the cottage in trout lake when Scott and I were in the canoe with a walkie talkie talking to base camp (Graham) on shore. We even had call signs... I think Scott and I were "hotdog." The memories are a little fuzzy now. I remember how much fun Scott and I had dressing up in Graham's old military uniforms... or at least parts of them. He was a tall, sturdy man and the uniforms were a little big for us kids. I have fond memories of Mr. Smith. My deepest, sincerest sympathies to Heather, Derreck, Debbie, Scott and families. Graham and Betty are together again... in Paradise.
