Community Cares CJ and Nolan Smith

Frank AKA CJ (age 11) and Nolan (age 6) have gone on to be with the Lord, victims of a drunk driver. They were the children of Traci (youngest daughter of ASA Speed Truck Series owner, Jay Rutherford) and Frank Smith. It is requested that phone calls should be directed to the STC Chaplain, Don Tatman at 520-349-3047. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Friday the 16th. The family has set up an account to help Traci and Frank Smith with the expense of burying their two children. That account has been established at Wells Fargo under the parent's names. Traci & Frank Smith Wells Fargo Bank Account #273 309 9838

CJ and Nolan Smith Updates

• 01/14/2009 - Funeral Services Announced
  Jay Rutherford's daughter Traci and son-in-law Frankie have been released from the hospital. The funeral for grandsons CJ and Nolan is Friday in Mesa, Arizona. ...
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• 01/13/2009 - Bank account aids Mesa family who lost sons
  

  UPDATE JANUARY 13 from East Valley Tribune (eastvalleytribune.com):

  A bank account to help the family of two young brothers killed in a car crash Friday night has been set up to accept donations at Wells Fargo Bank. ...
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• 01/12/2009 - Two children killed in Mesa car accident
  MESA -- Two boys who were killed in an accident Friday night have been identified as Nolan Smith, 6, and Frank Smith V, aka C.J., 11. ...
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• 01/11/2009 - MCSO trying to ID driver of pickup that killed 2 boys in Mesa
  MESA, Arizona -- Two teens are in police custody for allegedly killing two young boys and critically injuring their mother in a hit-and-run. ...
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• 01/10/2009 - 2 children killed, parents injured in crash near Gilbert, AZ
  According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, the 4-year-old and 10-year-old boy died at the scene at Elliot and Sossaman roads at about 10 p.m. The boys' parents were also injured and air-lifted to Valley hospitals. Their mother was said to have life-threatening injuries. A family friend who was in the vehicle was also flown to a local hospital. ...
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Prayers and Support For CJ and Nolan Smith

• Jon Kathrineberg
  There are a couple memorial events/fundraisers coming up. The CJ and Nolan Smith Memorial Baseball Clinic is on 2/1 and the Memorial Softball Tournament is on 2/7 & 2/8. All information and online registration at www.cjandnolanplayball.com.
• Larry
  My prayers are with you.
• Craig and Melody Raudman
  We are so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
• Wes Miller
  So very sorry for this terrible tragedy. I have many co-workers who have lost children this way & they lean on each other for spiritual direction. Please let those close to you help in these trying times.
• Kati
  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
• Gary Bryant
  Jay and Carol. What a horrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
• Loreli Miller
  My thoughts and prayers go out to the family for their loss.
• TJ and Debbie Clark
  Jay, family, We are so sorry to even hear about this, as we feel your heartache. We are here for you all, know that we will sure pray for God's comfort around your entire family.
• Joe Doellefeld
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time, may the Lord watch over you and give you the strength your family needs.
• Bob Farmer
  So sorry to hear about your loss, we wish your family all the best, our paryers are with you.
• Todd and Renee Burns
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
• j.turrigiano
  This is too much to comprehend. Our heartfelt prayers go out to this entire family. So very sad and senseless.
• Bob & Kathy Butcher - MROA West Series Chaplains
  Traci, Frank, Jay and Carol. Our prayers are that you feel the love and comfort of the Lord through the prayers coming from your racing family. Trust deep in the Lord to provide that comfort and healing for your family through a devastating tragedy like this as only He can bring peace where there are the "whys & etc" and no answers. We are grateful that our friend Don Tatman is available to you.
• Joe Nava
  Traci, Frank, Jay and Carol. My prayer is that you feel the love and the prayers coming from your racing family. My the Lord provide comfort and healing for your family during these times.
• Dallas & Jessica Leininger
  This is just horrible... We are still in absolute shock over this. Your family is in our prayers and ANYTHING we can do to help, say the word. God bless!
• mike trottochau
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you-God bless
• Darren Scriver
  What a tragic and unfortunate ordeal for this family to go through. I send my deepest condolences to the family.
• Bud Budavari
  It just hurts my heart to read of this tragic event. May God give you the strength to get through this.
• Mike Mendenhall
  Words can't express my sorrow to your Family at this time. My thoughts are with you.
• Mike Mogar
  Jay and Carol We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Traci and Frank. May your beautiful boys rest in peace.
• Tim Doyle
  Im SO sorry to hear of this tragedy. Our prayers are with the Smiths and all thier families. God Bless Tim, Danielle, Alan, Al, Roy, Gary, and Shakey the T.W.D. Motorsports team
• Dale
  God speed to the family and I hope that you can find comfort in this time of great loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
• WES BANKS RACING
  May our thoughts and prayers for you stand strong in this sad time. May god bless you in a better time and way!
• ROBERT
  Jay and Family.... Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and everyone in your family. Loni, Cameron and I all feel so sorry for your loss.
• Loren Hill
  Jay and Carol, words escape me at this time. My families thoughts and prayers are with you and Traci and Frank during these tough times. May the Lord keep you and protect you. Please call if you need anything.
• Tom Merritt
  Jay and family .... My prayers and griving thoughts are upon you as you struggle through these times. May His wisdom and love support you. I am here and available if needed. God Bless ...
• Steve Guccione
  Jay and Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
• WADE KOENS
  I am so sorry.
• Matthew Sullivan
  Thoughts and prayers to the family and their friends. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you'll be able to find comfort in this time.
• Kevin Bull
  my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends I hope everyone make it through this tough time god bless.
• z. Smith
  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
• steve
  May God's strength surround this entire family at such a sorrowful and tragic time, God Bless all of them and may CJ and Nolan Rest In Peace with their loving God and Father, I am so sorry for this families terrible loss, prayers will be with you.

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