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Kevin Joseph Smith

West Point, 2002

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by John Benjamin Taylor IV on November 13, 2006:

Dear KJ,

If there was only four stars to give on Earth, I would give you 5! Here it is three weeks before your death. And I remember all the great times we have shared from NYC to Miami, por tu viva la melodia que viviendo! We were C-1 Crusaders from the start till the very end.

I think about you every day like Shane and Ryan. There wasn't a time when you were not motivated and dedicated to see the crew succeed. I remember countless days of you waking me up to try some new Plyometric workout routine or to finish our Math project. Along with always planning our next trip as we got older, the last place we planned was London. I'm here running an investment firm and starting up a television channel now so we can shed some light into this world about what we always talked about, the keys to living better! Thank you.

Happy Veteran's Day! You lived the best way you knew how. I always look up to you because of your undying loyalty to what was good, right and just. I never in my life have seen someone so dedicated to the principles that promote healthy living. I am competing in the London Olympics 2012 in respectful honor of Kevin hoping to win Decathalon. He would be proud of me not wasting potential. ;-)

I miss you and love you bro! Always and forever honored to have known you and truly appreciated the time and consideration you always gave me.

One Love,
JT

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