Arian Jason Smith
August 29, 1983 - September 27, 2016


Endless Love

by Vera Smith, Carmen Abelson, Joe Bauer, Rebecca Boelzner, and Laura Pitkin
Vocals by Sarah Ponder and Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas


Arian, artist and athlete, always making people laugh
He was so adventurous, he even went sky diving
Your arms spread open like an eagle
Look up to the sky, your spirit’s watching over us

Endless love. Touched so many lives.
Endless love. Always there for me.
The bond we shared, mother and son,
An endless love.

Notes from Arian’s siblings
Dear Arian,
I miss our long talks. We could sit and talk about anything for hours. I also miss watching movies with you. Or how excited you’d get when you would do something new, you’d call me. You dyed your hair once and said to me, “You gotta live a little!” That’s stayed with me since.

Dear Arian,
You and I shared a love of sneakers and we were always trying to outdo each other by finding the nicest shoe for the cheapest price. That’s how we both started our shoe collections. Always trying to outdo each other.

Dear Arian,
Big bro, you did it like nobody I’ve ever known. A lifetime of hurt cause of a jealous coward—still can’t believe you’re gone.
Love, Leanna, Kenneth, and Aranna

Arian, father, brother, son, Valentine’s gifts in my door
Birthday card for me each year, Arian took the time to care
Arms spread open like an eagle
Look up to the sky, your spirit’s watching over us.

Endless love. Touched so many lives.
Endless love. Always there for me.
The bond we shared, mother and son,
An endless love.

Cards from Arian
For my dear mother,

Happy Mother’s Day! On Mother’s Day and always, I just hope, with all my heart, that life will always be as good to you as you have been to me.

You lucky that you have always spoiled me! Besides I love you anyway and you’re my FAVORITEST mother ever!! Love you!! Arian

Dear Mom,
Thinking of you today, and wishing you happiness on Mother’s Day and always. Have a beautiful day!

I love you Mother. Don’t quit your day job, especially since you’re a Grandmother. I appreciate everything you’ve ever done for me. Things I do now are because of the discipline you’ve taught me. I’m glad to have learned from the best. Love you, Arian

Dear Mom,
Thanking God for you on your birthday. You are a blessing just because you’re you. Happy Birthday! I know we don’t always agree on things, nor see eye to eye, but you are my Mother and I will love you always. Love, Arian

My life, my life, a sharp pain traveled through my heart,
Something was wrong, why did this happen to us?
Never really gone, you inspire me when times get tough.

Endless love. Touched so many lives.
Endless love. Always there for me.
The bond we shared, mother and son,
An endless love.