Jon Joseph Moderator No. 1 Share Posted January 4 Condolences to the Smart family and our Georgia friends. Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, passes away A person's passing always puts 'Things' in perspective. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 2 Share Posted January 4 On 1/4/2025 at 10:39 AM, Jon Joseph said: Condolences to the Smart family and our Georgia friends. Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, passes away A person's passing always puts 'Things' in perspective. Yes it certainly does Jon. This news also focuses attention on an injury ( reportedly fractured hip from a fall) that Sonny Smart suffered in New Orleans on New Year's Eve) that often proves fatal, if not from the injury, but also from the medical intervention that follows. I am not meaning to point fingers here but only to illustrate how darn dangerous serious hip injuries are to ole codgers like me. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike West No. 3 Share Posted January 4 That's unfortunate if it was the treatment, not the injury itself. Jon is right. Staying in the moment matters. Because it's the people that matter to you that count. I'll tell you what though. Life is beautiful. We are so blessed to live in this country. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 4 Share Posted January 4 On 1/4/2025 at 1:39 PM, Jon Joseph said: Condolences to the Smart family and our Georgia friends. Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, passes away A person's passing always puts 'Things' in perspective. Thanks Jon, much appreciated by all of us. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 5 Share Posted January 5 I am told that Kirby and his dad were super close. It was also reported that Kirby had to leave the team walk thru before the game because he received information that his father may not make it through the contest. I don't know how accurate this information is, but a couple of posters related that Sonny Smart wanted him to go do his job and he'd handle the hospital. If all this is true, it is hard to imagine Kirby being razor sharp in his decision making while trying to coach a damned football game. . I don't know exactly when Sonny passed. but it was after the game and Kirby was with him along with the rest of the family. What a trying day for the Smart family!! Y'all have my deepest sympathy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 6 Share Posted January 5 Yup. Both my Mom and Grandmother passed from complications of fall related hip fractures. My mother was in her 70's, but had been in dialysis for close to 10 years. Grandma was 83, and although she was pretty mentally and physically fit for her age, the decline was really quick. My prayers are with Kirby and his extended family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 7 Share Posted January 5 I can't imagine what Coach Smart is going through. At least his dad got to see him reach the pinnacle of his profession. I'm sure that he was proud of the man he became and the success he has had. My heart goes out to the Smart family. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
