Many folks have wondered where the posts from Chessieman have been lately. After a long illness, Kim Smith (aka Chessieman), died peacefully at home this past weekend.
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Rest in Peace Chessieman. You will be missed.
I'm sorry to hear about Kim's passing. God bless!
Jim
So sorry to hear this. He was very knowledgeable about most of the eastern RRs and helped me quite a bit.
I hope his family is holding up thru this sad period.
He loved the B&O, and could not wait to get his hands on a T-3. At least he made it to see it delivered from Scott. God Bless. BF
One of my favorite forumites, he shared a lot of knowledge here. Condolences to his family and friends. 
Aw, dang. "Death be not proud". A fine forumite...
Really sorry to hear this news. I'd followed his posts for years and always enjoyed his great store of B&O knowledge. Rest In Peace.
To rheil
Has there been a published Obit for Kim Smith that we can view on line from a
Funeral Home or newspaper ? ?
There was an obit in the Washigton Post the other day. I think it only ran once. Will see what I can find.
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Sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family. He'll be missed.
I am very sorry to hear this. I enjoyed his presence on this forum.
I wish his friends and family the best.
Boy, I know I'm gonna miss him. His love of all things B&O was right down my alley, me having been born and raised very near those "Wagon Top" rails.
54 is to soon to leave, too.
May your F units always be blue and gray, your cabooses wagon tops. and your
mikados have vandy tenders, and your CPL's read "clear"
Ed Mullan
RIP Chessie Man- you will be missed. A great guy in all regards.
I just found out, man this a bad year for losing great people, Chessieman alway took photos for us B&O fans who could not make it to York, took the E44 for me.l man who was way knowledgeable about the old B&O.
****, such a young age 54, it plan stinks, really stinks. May god be with him and his family.
rest in peace
My best buddy on the Wild Mary and I will miss him. Even though he fought the battle for over a year, he still left us too soon and too young. His knowledge base was unparalleled. God's speed and we'll see you down the line.
Poppyl
I just found this out, this is sad news.
I saw Kim the last time at York in October. I knew Kim was ill, but I am surprised to find out that he passed away so soon. I will miss Kim.
I met Kim on this Forum 12 years ago. Kim encouraged me to join the Crescent Model Railroaders. We ran trains together at the shows with the CMR, and I always enjoyed seeing Kim at York and TGIFridays occasionally, and reading his posts here.
Prayers sent for Kim and his family.
Rest in peace, my friend. You will be missed.
Peter
A really good OGR Forum friend. May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear the news of his passing. I would of loved to have met him. When we were in business he was a very good customer. I remember a couple of years ago he invited my wife and I to spend thanksgiving with him and his family.
God Speed and May he have a high Ball all the way through! I remember him when I purchased some Bowser Roadrailers from him a couple of years ago off the OGR forum. IT took a while to get them but I still have them and now they are a bit more special to me at this time.
My deepest condolences to his family. May God bless them in this time of loss. I will miss Kim's posts, always a pleasure to read.
Sincerely
Frank
When ever I or somebody else had a question he was always there especially if it was about the B&O or anything related. He is now with the holy father, may he rest in peace.
I too am very sorry to read of Chessieman's passing. Being a B&O fan myself I made it a habit to read his posts. He was an great resource and a fine formite. I will miss him. May he rest in peace. Bill B.
His post were always informative and pleasant. We'll miss him for sure. I hope he died peacefully, without pain or difficulty.
Tom
