Paul C. Smith, 1958-2005

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Paul C. Smith Tribute

Paul C. Smith at Japan's Tokyo Dome for the 2004 Opening Series. (The Tampa Tribune)

Mourners honor
a man of kindness
On a dank, wet afternoon that matched the mood of mourners, Paul C. Smith was remembered as a caring man who put himself last. More >

Readers pay tribute
Memories of Devil Rays reporter Paul C. Smith have been coming in from Devil Rays fans, and baseball fans, all around the world. More >

MLB.com writer passes away
Paul C. Smith, who covered the Devil Rays for MLB.com and the official site of the ballclub, passed away at age 46. More >

• Plaque unveiled in Tropicana Field press box
• Rays honor Paul C. Smith

Children's Trust & Charity Information

The Paul C. Smith Children's Trust
Make checks payable to:

Karen R. Smith
Trustee of the Paul C. Smith Children's Trust

and mail to:

Karen Smith
2908 Bay to Bay Blvd.
Suite 105
Tampa, FL 33629

Corner of Hope Food Pantry

c/o Victorious Life Church
6224 Old Pasco Road
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

The Joshua House
A home for abused, neglected or abandoned children

P.O. Box 1907
Lutz, FL 33548

Friends remember Paul

• Devil Rays' Cam Bonifay

• Yankees reporter Mark Feinsand

• Red Sox reporter Ian Browne

• Mariners reporter Jim Street

• Marlins reporter Joe Frisaro

• Blue Jays reporter Spencer Fordin

• MLB.com Central reporter Jim Molony

• MLB.com East Editor Paul Bodi

Paul C. Smith on MLB Radio

• 02/22/2005

02/07/2005

01/28/2005

• 01/13/2005

01/07/2005

09/14/2004

• 09/07/2004

08/23/2004

08/05/2004

• 07/30/2004

06/18/2004

04/06/2004

• 05/20/2003

04/15/2003

04/04/2003

Photo Gallery

Paul C. Smith on devilrays.com

• 02/26/05 McGriff realizes importance of helping
• 02/25/05 Rays sticking to master plan
• 02/23/05 A fresh start for Alomar
• 01/28/05 Crawford's dedication pays off for Rays
• 01/04/05 Boggs hits his way to the Hall
• 12/11/04 Piniella sees progress, more to do
• 11/06/04 Rays visit hurricane-torn town

• 10/08/04 Johnny on the spot
• 10/07/04 Devil Rays recall Hispanic heroes
• 10/03/04 Rays finish on a high note
• 06/26/04 A fun week for the Devil Rays
• 05/07/04 Lugo gives back to his mother
• 03/27/04 Rays get settled into Tokyo Dome
• 11/12/01 Yanks will be back...count on it

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