Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Fund

Founded by family members for Frederick High School alumni and grants to nonprofits.

After graduating from Frederick High School, Sgt. Smith attended Salisbury University. In 2003, he joined the United States Marine Corps, and later attended East Carolina University. His first tour of duty was in Iraq in 2006-2007, with the 4thLAR 3rd BN, Bravo Company of Frederick, Maryland. He was deployed to Afghanistan in October, 2009 and was seriously injured by a suicide bomber in the Helmand Provence, and died in Germany of his wounds January 26, 2010. David was an organ donor and ultimately saved four others with his gift of life. The fund was established to support students like Sgt. Smith, who demonstrate leadership qualities, actively serve in their community, participate in a faith-based organization, and have a strong sense of patriotism. The fund also provides grants to nonprofit organizations.

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Memorial Day: Local Families Honor Fallen Heroes Through Giving

One week from today is Memorial Day, a national holiday to honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Sadly, Frederick County has felt the loss of too many service members who did not return from the front lines. Some of those families have turned to the Community Foundation to help them honor their fallen family member.

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