Print Media: Obituary

James Smith (1960-2004)

James Smith, age 44, of Cincinnati, OH died Friday August 3, 2004. He was born June 24, 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts.

A fire fighter or the Cincinnati Fire Department, a 1978 graduate of Lowell High in Lowell, Massachusetts where he was the first team all-city champion in 1977 and player of the year in his conference. He played baseball for the University of Massachusetts and in the minor leagues. He coached little league in Cincinnati after his career.

As a fire fighter, James saved over 22 lives running into burning buildings, and received awards for his persistence and determination. He died saving his 22 live, evacuating Jason Ellis from a fire caught house before he could escape himself.

He preceded the death of his father Alan Smith, grandfather William Smith, and grandmother Alexandra Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Amy D. Smith, and his four sons Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John all of Cincinnati, Ohio. His mother Rose Smith and two sisters Kelly and Emma.

Funeral will be 11:00am Wednesday August 8, 2004 at parkway Baptist Church of Lowell, Massachusetts.

Rex Walls (1941-2000)

Rex Walls, age 59, died Monday May 14, 2000. He was born March 30, 1941. Died of a Heart attack.

He is survived by is wife Rose Mary Walls and his five children Lorie, Jeannette, Brian, and Maureen Walls.

Funeral will be 9:30am Friday May 18, 2000 at Saint Christ Church of New York City, New York.