It's hard to believe that it's been six years since Simon's passing. Yet, during his time on earth, Simon's peaceful and calming effect on people time  and the love he expressed all the time to others around him was a constant.  It is often said that people who are no longer with us are eventually forgotten. Personally, while I may have forgotten the date that Simon passed I have not forgotten Simon.  Loving people like this are not easily forgotten. May Simon rest in peace.  God bless his family friends and colleagues.

Simon was the most welcoming teacher to me. The students greatly respected him. He had a very calming way of correcting students when correcting was needed. 
May his parents and extended family be comforted by our loving God.
Rest in Peace, Simon

Chuck Watson 
Substitute Teacher- Salt River High School

I met Simon in 2017 at Salt River High School where I began substitute teaching. I am a retired teacher from Chicago. Simon was one of the first teachers I met in Mr. Reed's Native American Culture Class. He was the most welcoming and caring teacher. We both shared a deep love for teaching and sharing our Indigenous backgrounds to the Native students at Salt River.

It was apparent from the very first day that I subbed that Simon loved the students deeply. The students, in turned expressed their love for Simon through the respect they showed him. When my wife would sub he would remind the students to be respectful to her.
Never once did I  ever hear him raise his voice towards the students. He had a very calming manner which elicited respect from the students.

I will forever remember him as a spiritual man of peace. 

May he rest in peace.

Condolences to his parents, and family.
Blessings to his Family
Mitakuye Oyasin 
(We are all related)

I met Simon in a poetry class at Mesa Community College. Simon was a gifted poet! He shared his Native American heritage with other students through his moving words about the buffalo and other aspects of Indian life. 
I also could immediately see that he had a good sense of humor, which I enjoy. We would sit around before class and share a few chuckles.
Later, I encouraged him to enter a novel-writing class, which he seemed to enjoy. 
During this class, I learned of his passing. Simon was a great soul. I considered him a new friend and will always remember his short presence in my life.
I attended a moving memorial to Simon at the school where he taught. He had so many students and friends whose lives were that much better because Simon was a part of their world.
May he rest in peace.

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Simon Smith

March 29, 1967 – November 13, 2018

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