Home » News » Remembering Don Smith

Remembering Don Smith

//////////////////////

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Don Smith.

I really got to know Don just over a decade ago when we both served on the board of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE).

Don Smith, Art Laffer and I during a TFAS dinner in New York.

It was clear to me then that Don was a man of principle who understood the importance of integrity and character in a free society, which was reflected in his generous support of our work at The Fund for American Studies (TFAS).

Don had a wonderful sense of humor and a radiant smile. He cared deeply about passing along the values of a free society to the rising generation.

He also knew the importance of character education because he understood that integrity and freedom were linked together.

That’s why he supported our journalism programs in New York. He invested generously in young journalists’ education through his support of our Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship retreats. His involvement in the program led to him becoming the lead underwriter of our annual TFAS Journalism Awards Dinner in New York, where we introduce each year’s Novak fellows, pay tribute to the life of the late Joseph Rago and recognize the outstanding reporters who pave the way for the next generation of journalists.

Don is someone I have greatly admired, for his steadfast dedication to the cause of liberty and I will always be thankful to have known him as a friend and colleague.

He will be missed by all who were blessed to know him.

 

1246
post

Recent Posts

//////////////////////

TFAS 2025 Washington Fellowship Kicks Off in Washington, D.C.

The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) welcomed 19 exceptional students to the 2025 Washington Fellowship cohort. Now in its second year, the Washington Fellowship provides top student leaders with a fully-funded opportunity to live, learn and intern in the heart…

TFAS Love, Then and Now: Sally Song ’06, ’07 and David Wu ’07

For decades, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) has been shaping future leaders, fostering intellectual curiosity, and igniting a passion for liberty and leadership. For some students and alumni, TFAS provides something even more unexpected—lifelong love.…

Cheers to Jane! A Retirement Well Earned

After 18 years of dedicated service, we say farewell to a cherished colleague, mentor and friend, Jane Mack, as she moves on to her well-earned retirement.