Just found out today I lost my hero, the greatest man and coach I have ever had the honor to have met. He was my motivation  and inspiration when I was at my lowest. I was in the hospital not knowing if I was going to live or die. I was ready to just give up. Coach Smith, hearing what I was going thru, sent me the most inspirational and motivational letter, urging me to press forward and to never give up. He believed in me. Because of this great man I am alive today. I can never thank him enough.