Dick Smith Killed in Plane crash

Jamo · #1 (**permalink**) 04-19-2007, 10:24 AM

Unfortunately true, along with his stepson. Sad day here in the Fresno community and everywhere else that Dick reached out to.

Services, etc. will be announced.

jay bentley · #2 (**permalink**) 04-19-2007, 10:34 AM

I was fortunate enough to meet him this past Labor Day at Lime Rock. We parked our cobras next to each other during the show on Sunday. Dick was a true gentleman. He was probably one of the most sincere people I have ever met. He will be missed.

Jay

jmarsey · #3 (**permalink**) 04-19-2007, 10:37 AM

Our very deepest condolences to the Smith family. What a loss.

John Marsey

RedCSX1 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-19-2007, 10:48 AM

Confirmed it with Heather this morning. She is a strong person and it will be difficult for a while to come. They were both very in love with each other. I spent time with him this weekend at the tower district car show. Still have the pictures to post of there sweet factory five, Heathers Mustang and of course #198. Everyone who knew him knew that he was in outstanding health and I figured he would live to be 100. You just never know when it will your time. Live for to today. My prayers and thoughts are with Heather and the rest of their family. I am sick over it.

rjbh20 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-19-2007, 10:51 AM

I also met Dick at Lime Rock this past Labor Day. He could not have been friendlier to me and my 10-year old son, who was at the races for the first time. Dick was clearly a gentleman of grace and class.