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The legacy of D’Marco will be passed on to his baby, due to arrive in June 2010. If you would like to donate to D’Marco’s wife Kristal and “Baby Smith” please do so by clicking the donate button below*.
What Cancer Cannot Do Cancer cannot cripple love, If what you do is what you love
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D’Marco Ray Smith was born on January 6, 1973 to his parents Annie Mae Henderson and Calvin Smith, Jr. At the age of 10 years old, D’Marco lost his mother to colon cancer. Anita Smith proudly took over the care of D’Marco as his full time mom. D’Marco had the strong support from his siblings Monica, Calvin, Robert and Celia as they are up in Los Angeles, California. D’Marco was a quiet reserved child that embraced his creativity, which he used in building remote control cars and later grew to building fully functional vehicles. After graduating high school, D’Marco enlisted into the US Army. He actively served 3 1/2 years that took him traveling across the US and Africa. The discipline he learned in the Army influenced his work and exercise regimens, including studying the art of Brazilian Ju-jitsu. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, D’Marco attended the University of Southern California. He dove into the art of filmmaking resulting in a film he directed called “Game” starring Billy D. Williams. While editing his movie, D’Marco took on the responsibility of raising a healthy dog he named Napalm. Napalm became a big part of his life and the future inspiration for his sound company. In 1998, D’Marco graduated from the USC School of Cinema with a bachelor in Film. D’Marco jumped into the trenches of working as a production assistant for the entertainment industry. He moved onto nurturing a career in sound mixing building a company called Napalm Sound. Working in the film industry brought him to incredible sights, travels and people. In 2007, traveling for work to New York City began an exciting and important journey in his life. D’Marco began his relationship with Kristal. He was later diagnosed with kidney cancer in April 2008, and shortly after D’Marco lost his father to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. D’Marco then began his firght taking on continuous rounds of chemotherapy. D’Marco and Kristal both realized how precious every moment in time is. Their love blossomed into a beautiful relationship of love, support, and friendship. They did not let his cancer take over their lives; instead, they saw it as an ongoing battle encouraging strong will and nurturing their bond with God. D’Marco proposed 13 months later. They married August 22, 2009 and are expecting their first child June 4, 2010. D’Marco was an amazingly honest and responsible young man. He had a very clam soul; quiet and observant, yet he lit up a room when he walked in. He was the man to go to when you needed a trustworthy confidant. He enjoyed challenging his body in difficult activities such as Ju-jitsu, running, cycling and weight lifting. He enjoyed watching movies, telling stories and listening to soundtracks. He loved watching football especially The USC Trojans. He loved meditating to relaxing music but his music of choice was 80’s hip-hop. His fight in God kept his will strong and made him optimistic with everything he went through. D’Marco is survived by his loving wife Kristal and their unborn child; his step-mom Anita; brothers Calvin III and Robert Brandon & wife Anna; sisters Monica Lanise and Celia Briauana; God-brother David; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. You are so loved and missed.
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March 18th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I do not know this family but my sister in Christ Sis Kathie is one of my love of my life and when she hurts I hurt.. I want to share my most deepest sympathy to this family and praise God for such a brother in Christ… His life speaks for itself and God has called him home to be with Him.. No more tears pain or sorrow he will have to bear.. My mom is going through her 3rd bout of cancer and I tell you I can see her fading each day but we are going to cherish each moment with her now… Stay strong to each individual that he has inspired and do know that the good thing is we will all meet again together… God bless and may your days get lighter and lighter for you tobear this pain
March 28th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
This is my little cousin and best childhood buddy. I never got a chance to say good-bye and the guilt is tearing me up. Thanks for all you shared as a person, you were also my friend.
March 28th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
I just saw the “in memory” after the Apprentice show and I search for information about him as I usually do.
After reading the information in this site, I can see what a wonderful person he was and I’m sure he was very happy with Kristal in his short life. Anybody will be inspire in reading about his life because of the many things he accomplish in his short life. RIP.
March 28th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Hello.
I did not know your family, but thought I would try to contact you after seeing the picture of D’marco on television. This world is riddled with evil things, due to the great rebellion caused by Satan. However, Jehovah has not changed, nor his purposes. He planned for us to live in a beautiful paradise in the beginning, and although mankind deviated from his direction, he still has not changed. Jesus, Jehovahs son, has paid a ransom for us to get back what Adam and Eve have lost.
At John 5:28,29 Jesus said “do not marvel at this, the hour is coming in which all thoses in memorial tombs will come out!” Yes! Revelation 21:4 ” and he(God) will wipe out ever tear from their eyes; and DEATH will be no more. Neither will mourning nor outcry, no pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Jehovah has D’marco in his memory and he will soon undue death, and give us a better world, ruled by Christ Jesus. You WILL see your Husband again in perfect health, where disease will no longer exist. The scriptures say that Jehovah cannot tell a lie. These words are true, and can comfort you and your family.
I am Very sorry for all of the pain you are experiencing.
The memorial of Christ death is March 30,2010 after sundown, to show appreciation for Jesus ransom; giving your husband, and many more a chance at life again, but the next time without an end.
you can contact your local Kingdom hall of Jehovah’s witnesses for the exact time, or go to watchtower.org for more info on the bible, to gain comfort during this time. I am in Denver, otherwise I would invite you to the one I am attending. Take care.
M
March 28th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
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March 29th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Just finished watching The Apprentice (which I taped), and wanted to learn something about the person the show was dedicated to…. Just want to say to his family, I am so sorry for your lost. Such a young and bright light, gone far too soon. My heart goes out to you tonight. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort through God’s love for you and the memories you hold of D’Marco through the friends and family that now surround you…
March 29th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I was also watching Celeb Apprentice and seen the tribute and wanted to send my condolences to the family and friends. My mother had the same cancer when I was a child and it went into remission However I lost my mother to a different type of cancer (Sarcoma) about ten years later (when I was only 16) so I know how difficult this is…. I will keep all of his family and friends in my prayers …<3
March 31st, 2010 at 1:17 pm
I do not know the young man, nor do I know his family. But it seems as if things work in mysterious ways, and I’m so touched by reading the achievements of this young man. I wish his family all the best, and hope his child will also feel the love and warmth of what his/her dad has done.
March 31st, 2010 at 4:55 pm
I saw the dedication after watching the 3rd episode of Celeb Apprentice. My condolences to D’Marco’s beautiful wife and his family. Best wishes!.
April 1st, 2010 at 12:05 am
I just finished watching The Apprentice and saw the dedication of D’Marco. I’ve never looked up info on any of these before but this time I felt compelled to know more about who this was and more about his life. What a precious man he seemed to be. As a christian I was blessed to see that he knew our Lord and Savior. I pray that Kristal will find comfort in knowing that she will be with him again in eternity! God Bless his wife,new baby and the rest of his family and friends
April 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 am
Dear Family of D’Marco Ray, I just watched a taped version of Celebrity Apprentice and was saddened to see such a talented, disciplined, handsome, loved young man leave this world for eternal life. I am sorry for his wife, (unborn) child, his family and dear friends for the pain they must be feeling in their hearts. Please remember that our LORD is near you in your sorrow. Please, please do not despair! Please never lose your faith. Please look around and see that God will put people in your life who will know JUST What to say and do to comfort you! I worked in television news for 13 years (new career, now) and I know how close creative people can become to each other. Peace and comfort to your heart. KC
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I too, watched “The Apprentice and saw the dedication to D’Marco. I Pray for his soul and hope his unborn child and wife know D’Marco was young, talented, and we needed him. However, De’Marco answered the word of our Lord, Jesus, Christ. Please remember, no more pain as he is with our Lord.
May God comfort and keep you,
Sharon
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I also saw the show and was compelled to learn more about the memorial dedication. I was deeply touched by D’Marco’s story and could tell he was a bright light and beautiful spirit. I also feel Kristal is a special woman and supportive wife. I pray for her continued strength and a healty baby, and prayers to his family and friends.
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:32 pm
I just caught the brief glance of the dedication to D’Marco on the Aprentice. I don’t usually look up these either, but this time I had too. I wanted to know whom God called home so soon. What I found was his words that God sent me here to read at this time in my life:
(If what you do is what you love you’ll never have to work a day in your life-D’Marco Ray Smith)
I pray that his wife and baby will find comfort in the word of God and “Trust in the Lord with all your heart ans Lead not to your own understanding”
Thank yopu for sharing him with the world
April 3rd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
I, like many that have already commented felt compelled to look up this young man in which the Apprentice Celebrity show was “in memoriam”. Initially I was struck by how young he was to have passed but it does my heart good to know that his living was not in vain and that he knew the Lord! My prayers go out to his young wife, unborn baby, other relatives and friends. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
April 4th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
My condolences to the Ray family I did not know D’Marco but his picture caught my attention at the end of Celebrity Aprentice which I watched on On Demand
April 12th, 2010 at 2:13 am
I too, saw his memorium on Celebrity Apprentice and also felt SO COMPELLED to know more about him. What was it about this young man that made so many people,such as myself NEED
April 12th, 2010 at 2:19 am
CONT: To know more about him.Why? He was so obviously so full of life. We were all pulled for whatever reason to know what happened to him…God had a reason…I NEVER look up people when I see In Memory Of: EVER! Perhaps it was to learn about him,from him or about his young childs needs.I will be making a donation as I hope many others will as well…Thank you for sharing him with us. You could really appreciate how great a human can be,how much he was loved and how he loved life.May he live on in his newborn child…God bless this family and that child. LOVE
May 4th, 2010 at 1:27 am
rest in peace my man, let the music flow with you to that place which you loved most.
June 7th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Congratulation to Kristal and Marco on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl Ever D’Ray Smith into this world. God is so awesome, and His blessings are overflowing in our lives even though our brother Marco is with Him, He blessed us with his little girl. Thank you Lord Jesus and I pray that You will continue to bless Kristal as she takes on motherhood. I pray that she will be the type of mom after Your own Heart, that she will teach baby Ever all the things she has learned from you. I pray that baby Ever will be the delight of Your Heart, that she will know and love You. Thanks for keep both mom and daughter in Your presence at all times, You are amazing, and to You be all Glory forever and ever, in Your Son Jesus Christ name I pray. Amen.
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July 15th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
I’m an old classmate of D’Marco’s and I was terribly saddened and shocked at the news of his untimely death, which I just found out about. I want to offer his family my deepest condolences I know D’Marco was a great and caring friend. I know his heart and spirit will live on in his child
July 20th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Hello, I had the honor of serving with Smith in the 10th mountain Div. Fort Drum. I only learned of his passing today and it truly ways heavy on my heart. I have never met a finer soldier and person. He took me under his wing upon my arrival at the unit and kept me out of trouble. He had drive like no one I have ever met and it extended into all aspects of his life, his fitness, his education, his country and his God. His passing is truly a loss for us all, I am a better man for having know him, I can say this without hesitation, a true friend, a brother, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. love you man, you did alright.RE-TRANS!!!