My deepest sympathies to Cyncha and Greg Kupniewski. I know how much Uncle Tom meant to you both, and I love hearing the stories you tell of him!

-Lindi

Dear Barb, So very sorry for your loss! So glad we believe in Heavenly Reunions! God will carry you through! I pray you will draw closer to the Lord during this sad time.

My father truly loved and appreciated music. Typical of my his endless knowledge of everything was his broad taste in music -- from Debussy to Pink Floyd; from Willie Nelson to Fleetwood Mac. There is, however, one song he played on his favorite stereo (at maximum volume of course) that says it all -- Bridge Over Troubled Water. Here are the lyrics:

When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all

I'm on your

My father truly loved and appreciated music. Typical of my his endless knowledge of everything was his broad taste in music -- from Debussy to Pink Floyd; from Willie Nelson to Fleetwood Mac. There is, however, one song he played on his favorite stereo (at maximum volume of course) that says it all -- Bridge Over Troubled Water. Here are the lyrics:

When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all

I'm on your side
When times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you

I'll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

Sail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way

See how they shine
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind

My prayers and thoughts are with you. I am so truly sorry for your great loss.

Dad
I don''t know what to say except, I want you back. I miss you so much right now day and I don't know what I'm going to do without you. But I understand you had to go. I really do. You were tired and you fought so hard. I tried so hard to be your "rock" while you were in the hospital. But right now I'm having a very difficult time with this. I'm not strong right now dad and

Dad
I don''t know what to say except, I want you back. I miss you so much right now day and I don't know what I'm going to do without you. But I understand you had to go. I really do. You were tired and you fought so hard. I tried so hard to be your "rock" while you were in the hospital. But right now I'm having a very difficult time with this. I'm not strong right now dad and I don't know what to do. I'm trying though. I don't know how to say goodbye to you on Thursday. I want to remember you the way I want to and not what I will remember from seeing you this week. I hope that's ok. I want to thank you so much for everything you did for me and gave me as a little girl and an adult woman. Thanks for coming to all my sporting events and supporting me throughout the years. I still remember you and Mr. Tobin coming up to Lighthouse Field to watch me play soccer. I will always remember the great times i had with you. The fishing trips and crab parties down the shore were the best. I will always remember those day. But most of all, thanks for listening when I needed someone to talk to. It helped a lot. It's going to be difficult this week. But seeing your friends, reading their messages and listening to some stories will help me get through this most difficult time. I was so proud of you as a Police Officer. I really was. I thought you could solve anything and everything. Any time you had a case I knew you would solve it bc you were a man of wisdom and dedication. I look forward to hearing more stories about you. Great Job Dad! Thank you so much for everything. I love you and will miss you so much dad. I wish you didn't have to leave. But It's ok. I understand and will be ok.
Until we meet again.....
Love you forever and ever,
Carol "Hoag"

PS Please tell me you wrote the kielbasa recipe down. LOL

Dear Barb and family: I have lost a good friend and the HOMICIDE unit has lost one of the ledgenary good guys.He was the best supervisor that I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING FOR IN THE PPd. We can all remember the meetings called by Smith at the firemans where he would explain the meaning of life to his troops and remind us over and over to KEEP THE PAPER STRAIGHT.He will truely be missed by many...RIP...... Larry G

My deepest condolences to Tom's family for their loss.

I met Tom August 1, 1960 at the Philadelphia Police Academy and began a life long friendship both as 18 year old cops and continued as lieutenants together in the Philadelphia Homicide Division of the Police Department. Tom was noted and will be remembered for his dedication to fearlessly putting handcuffs on the most violent, brutal offenders ever to walk the streets of this town. That dedicateion was exceeded only by his

My deepest condolences to Tom's family for their loss.

I met Tom August 1, 1960 at the Philadelphia Police Academy and began a life long friendship both as 18 year old cops and continued as lieutenants together in the Philadelphia Homicide Division of the Police Department. Tom was noted and will be remembered for his dedication to fearlessly putting handcuffs on the most violent, brutal offenders ever to walk the streets of this town. That dedicateion was exceeded only by his love and dedication to his family, a subject he would discuss proudly and endlessly.

Tom may you rest in peace, you have certainly earned it.

Barb and Family,

My prayers are with you at this difficult tme. Loving memories will always be with you

Barb and family,
Words seem so very inadequate at a time like this. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. May Tom rest in peace.

Barb and Family,
I don't know what to say to you. I wish I knew the right words that could make this situation a little bit easier, but there are no words. Time is the only thing that might heal the emptiness. Hopefully as time passes the wonderful memories will heal your heart, and Tom's spirit will be there when you least expect it. Happiness will return because that is what Tom would want.
There are so many stories

Barb and Family,
I don't know what to say to you. I wish I knew the right words that could make this situation a little bit easier, but there are no words. Time is the only thing that might heal the emptiness. Hopefully as time passes the wonderful memories will heal your heart, and Tom's spirit will be there when you least expect it. Happiness will return because that is what Tom would want.
There are so many stories because Tom lived a good life with a good family and his loving and supportive wife. Through the years I was privileged to hear so many great Smith Family Antics including Tom. I will always remember the way he would roll his eyes when I was joking with him outside of school while he was waiting to give Barb a ride home. He was a great guy, and his values, traditions and love will live on through all of you.
God's Blessings and Love Always, Jackie