Cremated remains part of fireworks show

Meredith Smith takes part in his final fireworks show Thursday night. Smith died in February at the age of 74.

[DSP711]

What a cool way to remember this gent!

[No Way]

I remember I wanted to place my some of my mother's remains on her parents grave and it was consider a health hazard, now this person can blow some remains even though it is just a little in the air it is ok.

[Darling_Niki]

No Way wrote:

I remember I wanted to place my some of my mother's remains on her parents grave and it was consider a health hazard, now this person can blow some remains even though it is just a little in the air it is ok.

Did u not read... it's 1/2 teaspoon, not the entire urn.

[oldbear]

goin out with a bang !!!!!!!!!!

[ALS]

I personally think that's nasty.

[Tim]

This is a great tribute!!! To have your ashes put up during the tribute to this country. GOD BLESS the UNITED STATES of AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!

[anon]

Where is this display taking place? There is no mention where "this part of town" is!

[Tim]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,UNITED STATES!!!!!!!!!! Only in America!!!

[corngirl]

I am so excited about tonites fireworks i have been going there to watch them for 13 plus years..Smithy was the best..good person,cared for others,would do anything for anyone whom needed it...to honor him in the way he loved to spend his 4th of july entertaining others now the show is on him......he is deeply missed by all family or friend...I just hope his tears from heaven (rain) stops so the show can go on in his honor..

[corngirl]

No Way wrote:

I remember I wanted to place my some of my mother's remains on her parents grave and it was consider a health hazard, now this person can blow some remains even though it is just a little in the air it is ok.

yes way, i have arranged to be creamated and my ashes will be place where ever we dispence my husband and my parents grave site...thats where i started with my parents and i will end there....

[corngirl]

anon wrote:

Where is this display taking place? There is no mention where "this part of town" is!

its in ravenswood northside keystone and 75th st

[WOW]

That's awesome!

[Terrykatt]

anon wrote:

Where is this display taking place? There is no mention where "this part of town" is!

Ravenswood.

[doesnt sit well]

I understand his love and passion for the 4th, but I just think that is pretty gruesome! I strongly urge NOT telling young children about his ashes (I know, only 1/2 teaspoon), being in the fireworks. For me, just the thought of someones ashes flying around the crowd is gross and disgusting.

[Oh my]

That's just sick.

[William]

This is a great tribute to what I am sure was a great man.

[IWVFO]

It made his family happy and gave them a sense of peace and even joy mixed with saddness. RIP Mr. Smith!

Happy 4th of July!

[PMC]

We attended the fireworks display last night and they were beautiful!! Before Mr. Smith's final goodbye, a white cross firework display was lit up then red heart fireworks were displayed in the night sky. What a wonderful tribute!!
Thank you Smith Family for all your years of beautiful fireworks. We hope you continue this wonderful tradition.

[anon]

Fire works scare animals. Please take note to maybe place them in your house with tv loud. My 3 were all trying to get in my lap last nite. It does stress them out.

[anon]

I think it is kind of sick.