SMITTY, otherwise known as Caleb Smither, was born and raised in the quaint West Texas town of Lubbock, Texas.
Lubbock- PV2 Caleb Grant “Smitty” Smither, 19, passed over into glory January 21, 2020, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Caleb was a member of Turning Point Community Church and active in many youth events and ministries. He was loved and adored by his church community and fellow students for his gentle spirit and steadfast friendship to all who knew him.
Caleb graduated from Frenship High School and participated in various athletics including football and track. Caleb’s life-long desire was realized when he enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 28, 2019, and following graduation he entered basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. There, PV2 Smither completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training where he graduated 91L Construction Equipment Repair School. While attending this course he was awarded the Leadership and Iron Soldier Awards. PV2 Smither was then prestigiously awarded his “jump wings” after attending Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Caleb’s current active duty station was Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he was awaiting his successful career within the 82nd Airborne Division.
While Caleb was home for Hometown recruiting he spent time with all of my classes and spoke to them about what its like to be a Soldier. There are so many kids who looked up to Caleb. He made quite the impression on about 700 kids that day. I am certain that many of my students will end up being in the Service because of his time with us that day.