CAPT Smith was my first Navy boss at Naval Hospital San Diego. He was a great mentor to me and ensured that I got my Navy career off to a good start. He really looked after all of his JOs. He was one of the best Naval officers I met during my career. I'll always be grateful for what he did for me.

I worked with Bill for 12 years, and feel a great sense of loss at his passing. I appreciate all that Bill contributed to our lives. He cared deeply about his family, his friends, and about his service at Governor's Land. We have missed his presence this last year, and know he will be missed by all who knew him.

I won't be able to come to the memorial service, but please know that I am there in spirit, and in prayer. God Bless.

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great leader of our Governor's Land security force and was always courteous and helpful inhis years of service here. Blessings on his family in this time of loss ~

Thereasa, Scott, Mark and Andrew,
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oh, the times to remember and cherish we had at NWS Yorktown. Will never forget the "Wild Game Cookouts"; the times spent either on Mason Row or Kiskiack, for the impromtu parties; the commadarie we all enjoyed at the "Halfway House".
Bill was a great shipmate as well as a true friend, and will be missed, but not forgotten. So I "Bill White Smith", do salute you "Bill Smith White"!
May you always have "Fair Winds and Following Seas."

I'm sorry for your loss.

Bill Smith was one of the warmest, friendliest people and he will be missed. He was so helpful to those of us who live in Govern'rs Land, always greeting us with his big smile. And when we drove past the Security Gate, with our dog, he always waved, even sometimes had a treat for him.
Our thoughts are with his family. He will be missed.

Bill was a great Commanding Officer. Caring and always there for you. He will be so greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Theresa, hold your head high always remembering what a great guy he was. He is now in a better place and more comfortable.
Fair Winds and Following Seas to our Captain.
Laurie Grivel, HMC Retired

I have known Capt Smith since 1981 when I arrived at the Naval
weapons Station. I have many fond memories to cherish. My thoughts
and prayers are with Teresa and family.

Bill was the finest chief of security at Governor's Land. I was the first president when we became a stand alone community in 1999 , and Bill took over the security staff and did an outstanding job. He will be missed. Please accept my sincere condolences. With regrets, Tom Brain.

I will always remember Bill as the Commanding Officer at NOSTRA. He was much more than that but I thought of him as my C.O.. He was a great leader of men and I can honestly say that working with him at NOSTRA before during and after Desert Storm were memories I will always cherish. We had many long talks over coffee in his office or mine and while we didn't always agree, we always respected each other and that

I will always remember Bill as the Commanding Officer at NOSTRA. He was much more than that but I thought of him as my C.O.. He was a great leader of men and I can honestly say that working with him at NOSTRA before during and after Desert Storm were memories I will always cherish. We had many long talks over coffee in his office or mine and while we didn't always agree, we always respected each other and that is all you can ask of a man. He was well liked and respected by the men and women serving under him and that is something not every C.O. enjoyed. I counted him as not only my shipmate but as my friend also. I fondly remember the "game" dinners he and Theresa hosted in their quarters.

Bert and I send our deepest sympathy to the family and wish them peace in this time of grieving. Bill will be missed by all.