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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Northampton County Judges Pay Tribute to Judge Edward Smith

Blogger's Note: Below is a statement I received from President Judge Craig Dally yesterday, speaking for the entire bench, that laments the passing of one of their own. You can read his obituary here.

"On behalf of the judges of the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas, we are deeply saddened on the passing of our former colleague and friend, Judge Edward G. Smith. Judge Smith embodied the meaning of a public servant both as an esteemed jurist, during his time on the federal bench and this Court, and as a highly decorated and accomplished veteran of the United States Navy, receiving the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq. By playing an active role in the legal community, and the community at large, Judge Smith fostered a better Northampton County. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Jennifer and his three sons Benjamin, Michael, and David along with his extended family."

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4 comments:

  1. JoelNovember 29, 2023 at 7:13 AM

    So sad. Wonder why.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 29, 2023 at 8:14 AM

    Judge Smith was an honorable man who treated others with respect. May he rest in peace.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 29, 2023 at 8:37 AM

    True gentleman. One of the good guys gone too soon.

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  4. Joe HolkoNovember 29, 2023 at 9:44 AM

    Having appeared before Judge Smith while he was on the Northampton county bench, I can attest to all the wonderful things said about him in his obituary. Whether in conference, oral argument or at trial he was truly a gentleman and never forgot what is was like to be just a lawyer. Even when you think you know a lot of wonderful and interesting things about a person, you can learn even more by reading their obituary. This has happened many times to me over the years, leaving me with the lingering thought that I wish I would have known him better.

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