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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Tanner passed away at around 7:00 pm Saturday may 14. I will post more at a later date but for now please respect our privacy and communicate only electronically. It has been a long 2 weeks and we are exhausted both mentally and physically.





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  1. Lisa JamisonMay 14, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Robert, Kristi and Family,
    So sorry to read today's blog posting. Our prayers are with your family. Praying that the Lord's spirit of peace and understanding will come to your family.
    Love Lisa Jamison

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  2. BrianaMay 15, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I've been following Tanner's progress for some time now, but have never spoken up here (but have been praying lots!). I am heartbroken for your family. We have been inspired by Tanner's brave fight. Much love and many, many prayers to your sweet family.

    Briana Hoffman
    (Elena's Mom)

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  3. Mary WrightMay 15, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Robert, Kristi, and Family,
    I checked Tanner's blog just now and was shocked and greatly saddened by the news of his passing. He fought so hard for so long, I truly believed he was going to win this terrible battle.

    Robert and Kristi, I am praying that Heavenly Father sends you his healing love to comfort you, and give you strength for the days to come. Your family is so special and loved by so many. We will continue to pray for you.
    Love, Mary Wright

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  4. L and GMay 15, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    i am so sorry for your loss, and am praying for strength, peace and comfort for your family. i haven't been following Tanner's progress for that long, but my family has been touched by cancer as well and i was pulling for him. he fought a good fight :)

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  5. danaharrisavonMay 15, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    My Dearest Family,

    I am so sorry for your pain and sadness at this time. We love you all so much, and will miss Tanner terribly. I know He has a much greater mission on the other side right now. Ashlee wants you to know that she is positive that Max was there to greet him, along with many other loved ones. Please feel our comfort and love for you all, and know that we are here when you need a shoulder, or anything else.
    All Our Love,
    The Harris Bunch

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  6. Kristi CrandallMay 15, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    We love you!

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  7. AmandaMay 15, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Amanda and I are so sorry for your loss. He was an awesome young man!

    Cory Wright Tim's Dad

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  8. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    what a fighter not just tanner all the smith family tanner just led the battle you all fought such along hard struggle and now its time for peace and rest which is what our family is praying for yours. your family has been such an example to the way me and amanda will conduct our family.
    "that smith family is a tough bunch"
    our love and prayers coming your way
    dusty amanda haden taylor gracie

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  9. Autumn LabarcaMay 15, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I can't imagine your pain and grief! For the first time yesterday I asked why? Why my child was given the gift of life and yours was not! My thoughts prayers and love are with you.

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  10. ctralwMay 15, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Words don't come to me so I will just ditto what others have said. You have my love and prayers. My heart aches for you all. Please know how much you are loved. Tanner is free if pain and filled will joy!
    Kristi you know how to find me if I can help in any way.
    Love you so much,
    Amanda Reeder

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  11. The HothsMay 15, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I am so shocked and saddened! You will all continue to be in our prayers...I pray that our Heavenly Father will have his arms around you through the coming days, weeks, months... to help carry you all through this difficult time! Tanner was and is such an amazing young man and I will forever be grateful that I was able to meet him. Hang in there guys! I am so so sorry! ((((hugs))))

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  12. JennieMay 15, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I started sobbing when I read your post. I am so sorry for your loss. I've followed your blog for some time now because my 4 year old daughter battled cancer. I will be praying for you and your family. May God be with you 'til you meet again!

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  13. Tabitha and Clay ShurtleffMay 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Kristi and Robert,
    My heart aches for you two and your children. You are such strong pwerful people who have taught me alot about perservirance and honor. Tanner was a great kid who will now serve the Lord on the other side of the veil. Clay and I are gratful to ahve known him and proud to call you guys friends. Our prayers are with your family today as we remember Tanner.

    Love Tabitha and Clay

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  14. SonjaMay 15, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I am so sorry. I have been so impressed with Tanner and you as I've kept up with the blog and visited with you at the hospital. I can only imagine how painful this must be. We will be praying for you.

    Love, Sonja

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  15. AnnetteMay 15, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Robert and Kristi: We love you!!! Our prayers are with you!! Love Richard and Annette

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  16. Crystal and SkylerMay 15, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I really cant find the right words to tell you how sorry I am. My heart is aching for your family. I didnt know tanner personally but I have heard what an amazing young man he was. Heaven is lucky to have such a special angel now. I pray you will find peace and comfort in knowing Tanner suffers no more and that you will see him again.

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  17. RBSMay 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    May you be buoyed up at this time and know that our hearts ache with yours. Into the arms of Jesus. God Bless, Ron & Beth Stagg

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  18. LoriMay 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I have been following your blog for a number a weeks. I have a son who died of AML five years ago. Though our family was relieved to see him be relieved of his cancerous body we desperately missed him (and at times still do) when he moved on to the spirit world. My heart goes out to your family. What a great comfort it is to know we will see our family members again. I have felt my son near many times since his moving on and know you will feel Tanner too.

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  19. KateMay 15, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    We are so sad to hear the news of Tanner's passing. Your family is in our prayers.
    Love, Kate, Fluke and Abby

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  20. melMay 15, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Know we love you all! You are forever strong!

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  21. JulieMay 15, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Tanner was an amazing individual. I have followed your blog for some time now and Tanner's story is so inspiring. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. I'm sure Tanner is already starting to fulfill his mission on the other side and he has been and will continue to be a blessing to many other people.

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  22. KatherineMay 15, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    My dear, dear Kristi,
    I am so sorry. My heart aches for you and your family. I am so very grateful Tanner has you for his mother...forever! You are full of love, hope and faith. Tanner has been truly blessed to have you for his mom and to be surrounded by such a loving family! Tanner has been a powerful influence for good in the lives of so many! He will be missed! You and your family are in my prayers. Love, Katherine

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  23. Piano MomMay 15, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Kristi and Robert, my heart is so full of pain for your family. I have been praying for you and thinking about you so much. Tanner is such an amazing young man and you have been the most wonderful parents to him. You will be greatly blessed for raising such a stalwart young man who is needed on the other side to serve his mission. It was really special for me to be able to spend some time with Tanner last month while we were there for Erin's clinic appointments. This has been so hard and such a long trial, but I know that you have seen blessings and miracles all the way through. You are strong and you understand the importance of the eternal aspect of life, it doesn't diminsh the pain of your loss, but it will help you to cope and continue to push on.

    We love you so much. We feel so close to your family. We will forever be your friends.

    Love,
    John & Jill Hughes (and kids: Cecily, Caleb, and Erin)

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  24. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Robert, Kristi and family,
    May our Father in Heaven be with you, and grant you peace and understanding during this terribly difficult time. We love you all so much and want you to know that you have been and will continue to be in our prayers! We are here for you for anything always!

    Kevin DeAngelo and Girls.

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  25. KristinMay 16, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    No words, just lots and lots of love and prayers. I am so, so sorry. Please know that Tanner has touched my heart.

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  26. uneedlethisMay 16, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    My heart goes out to you and your family. Tanner was a bright light that will be shining down on your family now. He is no longer in pain and he is being hugged and loved on by those that have gone before. He was and is a special spirit and he touched so many in his short time here. I pray the Lord blesses you each day with his blanket of Love, warmth and comfort at this time. Know that many are thinking of you and care about you.
    Karie Tolman

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  27. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Robert, Kristie and Family,
    We are heartbroken to hear your sad news. Please know our hearts are with you and we are here for you if you need anything. Mom (Aloma) sends her love and prayers. Looks like Tanner got to go on his mission after all.
    Love to all,
    Doug, Shawna and Family

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