Tributes & Remembrances
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Don't stand beside my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond's glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circle flight.
I am soft stars that shine at night.
Don't stand beside my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Kevin Smith from e.g.
I'd like to thank Kevin for being the catalyst for what has been an amazing journey of discovery - and self-discovery - for me. From first seeing his portrayal of Ares in Xena and Hercules, to becoming interested in (and chasing down) his other work, to wanting to learn more about his beloved homeland of New Zealand. Through Kevin, I discovered a small country with a huge heart. Words cannot express my deep gratitude for what he has given me, and I thank Kevin's family for sharing him with us, and for their tremendous sacrifices along the way. I mourn with all New Zealanders at the loss of this great actor, musician and comedian, and wonderful human being. He will always be an inspiration to me: his passion for life, his kindness, his humour, his humility, and the pure love that emanated from him, to everyone he met and in everything he did. My thoughts and prayers to Kevin's family and friends. May you find strength in the knowledge that he so deeply touched so many. Kia Kaha! - Julie
~ VARIOUS TRIBUTES AND ARTICLES ~
(Note: external sites open up in separate browser windows)- First official announcement (New Zealand Herald)
- Details of the accident (New Zealand Herald)
- NZoom Soapbox Tributes (microsoft word file)
- Stuff Condolence Book (microsoft word file)
- Theatresports Tribute Page
- Fans and Colleagues Mourn Smith (New Zealand Herald article)
- Transcript of Shakespeare's Sonnet, as read by Michael Hurst in memory of Kevin, at the Creation Convention
- Lucy Lawless's Tribute on Holmes, TVOne (RealPlayer file) transcript of Lucy's tribute
- Farewell to a friend (Michael Hurst's article in the New Zealand Herald)
- Simon Prast's article, in The Listener
- Nzoom/One News Gallery
- SF-Fandom Kevin Smith Forum, with many tribute messages (see links to specific threads below)
- Woman's Day article from 4 March 2002
- Creation Entertainment Tribute Page
- Creation Entertainment - about the KSTF
- Friends and Fans Celebrate Life of Kevin Smith (NZ Herald report on public memorial)
- Eulogy by Kevin Sorbo, read by Michael Hurst at the Memorial Service in Auckland
- Kevin Smith, In Memoriam 1963-2002 (April 2002 Issue of Whoosh!)
- Remembering Kevin Smith & New Zealand Issue (December 2002 Issue of Whoosh!)
- Remembering Kev: A Tribute to Kevin Smith (XTRAMSN - 13 February 2003)
- Remembering Kev: A Tribute to Kevin Smith (32 mb zip file containing TV2 special (in Windows Media format), on Mary D's AUSXIP site - lefthand side of page) - 17 February 2003
~ FAN TRIBUTE SITES ~
(Note: all items open up in separate browser windows)- Kevin Smith - In Memoriam (Mary D's Australian Xena Information Page)
- Foreva Ares... Dedicated to Kevin Tod Smith (on the Foreva Xena site)
- Kevin Smith Tribute (on the Xenaversity site)
- Kevin Smith Memorial Page (on Vannus' Image of Ares site)
- In Memoriam - Kevin Smith
- The Warrior's Hut - Remembering Kevin Smith
- New Xenaland's Kevin Tod Smith Tribute
- Tributes to Kevin Tod Smith - at Xenite Country
- Kevin Smith - I miss you mate (old official fanclub site; just one page now)
- Sherry's UK Xena Page - A Tribute to Kevin Tod Smith
- Kevin Tod Smith - In Loving Memory
- Lady Maigrey's Andromeda Ascendant - Tribute to Kevin Smith
- Kevin Smith - Forever Loved - March 16, 1963 - February 16, 2002
- ALWheaties Tribute to Kevin Smith
- The Kevin Smith Memorial Page
- In Loving Memory of Kevin Smith
- In memoria di Kevin Smith (Italian)
- In Memory of Kevin Smith and Kevin's Wall of Love
- Kevin Smith Memorial
- We Will Miss You, Kevin: A Tribute to Kevin Smith (1963-2002)
- SarahMears.com - Kevin Smith Page
- Xena Warrior Milkmaid: In Memorium
- Kevin Smith Privat (German)

from Heart Foundation calendar
~ PERSONAL TRIBUTES TO KEVIN ~
29 Jul 2004 - 10:56 AM
Hi Kevin, wow, 2 and a half years have gone by. I know this sounds silly, but I forever owe you. Thanks to you, I left an abusive marriage 5 months after you passed and ended up in the arms of another angel who, eerily looks just like you. Same soft beautiful eyes, same soft soul, same muscles and good looks. We will be married in 5 weeks and I have you to thank for helping steer my life right. I will take care of this man's children and think lovingly of your children often. I can't thank you enough. Kevin, Godsend. ~Kelly
15 Feb 2004 - 10:48 PM
Hey Kev,
It's amazing, two years to the day, how the time passes by, I know that your family and friends will be thinking of you, today especially, and the legions of fans out there that still light a candle for you, in their thoughts, dreams and living rooms. I just wanted to light my little candle for you to, just to say thanks for so many years of fun and laughter, I loved watching you on t.v. and without a doubt, you were the best and then some :-)
I will miss you, as will we all, but I know that where you are, is the best place of all, and one day we'll all have a grand big ole party together, until then, keep that champagne corked, see you 'Gentle Giant' Love
Aida
29 Dec 2003 - 2:25 PM
Closing in on 1 year without Kevin now.. and he still is greatly missed, also here in Sweden... my thoughts are with his family, friends and fans, like myself..
-Eva
29 Oct 2003 - 6:52 AM
I had the great privelege of working with Kev on the Lawless series of telemovies in the late 90's. What can you say when words are always going to be hopelessly insufficient when it comes to describing this man? Only, perhaps, through the joy of knowing, laughing and sharing with him, to reiterate everything everybody else has said. It is true. He was a real prince, the closest thing I have ever met to a comedic god who deigned to walk upon earth. Hilariously funny, unfailingly generous he bore not a hint of malice, only warmth in dealing with any person, anywhere, anytime. Even and especially when hopelessly pissed in the Cigar Bar in Parnell. People were his friends. He was to people, just Kev, Smithy or plenty of other names that are too irreverant to mention. He told me once, in a flickering moment of seriousness, that someone we knew underestimated the power to forgive. Well god forgive me, Kev, because I will never measure up to the man in you. But thanks a million anyway, for sharing your light and giving us all such a fine example. Love ya, mate and next time we meet, we'll have a riotous party.
Scott M
26 Jun 2003 - 6:12 PM
Dear Kevin,
I Know that you are here, with us...
With your soul, with your smile, with your eyes...
I feel you...
Don't go, don't go, don't go!!!
I'll never can letting you go!!!
You'll be in my heart and in my mind forever!...
with love, Stefania(your italian fan).
21 Apr 2003 - 4:10 PM
I'm Kevin Smith fan from Russia. I will always remember him, no matter how many time will pass. For me he always will be the best human being, the most talented and beautiful man. I'm feel sorry for his family, friends, colleagues and fans. Rest in Peace, Kev. We'll remember and love you.
Tanya.
19 Feb 2003 - 4:22 PM
I am a singer/songwriter, my name's Aida, remember that name, because you'll hear a lot of it, and as far as kevin goes, I promise you, that "I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU", and judging by the ocean of love and friends that you have temporarily left behind, they "WILL NEVER FORGET YOU TO" my love and best wishes go out to your family, friends and fellow fans who mourn your loss, but we will al be reunited "ONE SWEET DAY" God bless you all!
21 Jan 2003 - 6:20 PM
I always admired you on the screen. You were one of the ones that I aspired to as a performer....You will always be remembered.
31 Dec 2002 - 3:58 PM
On the last day of the year of your death, I just want to say I love you Kevin. You will not be forgotten. -Kelly
03 Dec 2002 - 11:07 AM
we will always love were ever you are. NOW YOU ARE A GOD AMONT ANGELS!!!!! MARY DRIZOU from GREECE.
22 Oct 2002 - 5:10 PM
I am a Xena and Hercules fun from Greece.I always admired Kevin Smith's talent and beauty.I was extremly socked by his death.I couldn't believe it,i still can't.I feel so sorry for his family ,especially for his sons.Sometimes i can't watch a Xena or Hercules episode without crying.I will never forget him.If angels do exist he is one of them.
19 Oct 2002 - 8:03 PM
We all miss you. Rest in peace. :**(
Angela
27 Sep 2002 - 7:39 PM
He was taken from us too soon and we all will miss him. He was a great actor.
Rest in peace.
Sue, Austria
16 Aug 2002 - 5:12 PM
Forever in my mind and in my heart
05 Aug 2002 - 9:52 PM
He was Ares to the core, with and without his god of war powers. It was his greatest role. He had played it before.
07 Apr 2002 - 11:01 PM
I never had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Smith and yet I feel a loss at knowing he is no longer in the world. He inspired me from afar with his example...an example that said go full-throttle for what you want, taste fully of life...and yet be thoughtful of others, kind to all, and thankful each day for what I have and what I experience. Once the sadness of loss has passed, I am certain his memory and example will continue to inspire me. KSB
22 Mar 2002 - 3:30 AM
He was taken from us far too soon. I shall miss his presence on the planet more than I can say. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and boys who must be terribly distraught about now. I'm glad I got to meet him the once. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
My heart has joined the thousand because my friend stopped running today.
Philippa (Above written 16.2.2002)
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Hi Kevin it's me again. Just had a melancholy day and was thinking about you. ~Kelly



