Special Operator 2nd Class Adam Smith is one of three Navy SEALs who perished in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan last September 21. On October 2, he was laid to rest in his native Missouri, according to a feature on the Navy website.
The town of Macon, Missouri, Smith’s hometown, gave honor to the fallen Navy SEAL and remembered him as a hometown hero. Thousands attended the memorial ceremony and the funeral procession that followed.
The funeral service was held at the First Baptist Church, with hundreds of people in attendance. Thousands of citizens of the town of Macon then came out to pay their last respects to the fallen Navy SEAL, as the funeral procession that took Smith from the church to his final resting place made its way through the town.
Pastor Scott Dalrymple of the First Baptist Church, who presided over the ceremony in honor of Smith, said: “Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) 2nd Class Adam Smith now joins a long list of military members who have given their lives so all of us can enjoy the rights and privileges in this country; this is a harsh reminder that the price of freedom comes at a terrible cost… Adam was born to be a SEAL and he found his place in life with the SEALs.”
Capt. Tim Szymanski, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, described Smith as “courageous warrior with an unflappable attitude who earned the respect and admiration of his teammates and fellow citizens alike, and he took great pride and passion in being a Navy SEAL.”
October 5th, 2010 - 1:07 pm
Adam was my cousin, and I cannot say enough how much he was loved and admired by all of us. The outpouring of support from the Navy, his seal brothers, the community, and so many others is overwhelming. I was asked how I was doing after the funeral on Saturday, and I could only reply that it was the most amazing, awesome, and terrible experience of my life thus far. Thanks to everyone for their support and kindness, and thanks to Adam for being my hero. I love you buddy.
October 6th, 2010 - 6:59 pm
[...] The town of Macon, Missouri, Smith’s hometown, gave honor to the fallen Navy SEAL and remembered him as a hometown hero. Thousands attended the memorial ceremony and the funeral procession that followed. Special Operator 2nd Class Adam Smith is one of three Navy SEALs who perished in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan last September 21. On October 2, he was laid to rest in his native Missouri, according to a feature on the Navy website and featured on the Navy Seals Blog [...]
June 6th, 2012 - 10:22 am
I miss Adam every day and try to keep an eye on his lil bro Andy (also a war hero but wont ever admit it). I first met him through his best friend Woody before he moved to his duty station in Virginia. We went out and had a hell of a good time and Im glad I got to. I wear a commemorative bracelet every day to remember his sacrifice. Dont worry Smithy ur little bro is doing fine. Ill see to it. Damn few.