Son of Oregon Sen. Smith (R) takes own life

E_Zapata

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Wed Sep-10-03 01:10 AM
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Son of Oregon Sen. Smith (R) takes own life

Son of Oregon Sen. Smith takes own life

September 9, 2003

- WASHINGTON - Garrett Smith, the 21-year-old son of Oregon Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR), died at his home in Utah, the senator's office said Tuesday.

Garrett Smith committed suicide on Monday, Gordon Smith's office said in a statement.

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Garrett suffered from severe depression for many years.

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Gordon Smith, a Republican, was re-elected to a second six-year term last year.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

http://www.katu.com/news/story.asp?ID=60538

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sujan

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Wed Sep-10-03 01:12 AM
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1. shit!

my deepest condolences to the grieving family.

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JI7

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Wed Sep-10-03 01:14 AM
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2. that's soo horrible and sad

i feel so bad for the senator and his family.

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lazarus

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Wed Sep-10-03 01:16 AM
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3. tragic

I've lost a son. It's something no father (or mother) should ever have to deal with. My heart goes out to him.

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E_Zapata

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Wed Sep-10-03 01:27 AM
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4. the news blip says all 3 of their kids were adopted.

sounds like they really tried to make a difference. Very sad.

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JI7

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Wed Sep-10-03 02:09 AM
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5. senator smith seems like a good guy

don't agree with him on many issues, but he comes across as really wanting to do good. also, aren't many kids who are put up for adoption but can't get anyone to take them in those who have some problems ? mental or physical which require more or special care than most other kids ?

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sujan

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Wed Sep-10-03 02:10 AM
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6. I live in Utah

I've met the guy. Aside the usual political differences, I say he is a very humble person.

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VolcanoJen

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Wed Sep-10-03 02:57 AM
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7. Dupe... locking

Please continue discussion of this tragic story in the original, earliest thread on the topic, which can be found here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=104743&mesg_id=104743

Thanks!
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