Hello All!
It's me (Angela aka ALWheaties) and I wanted to give you all a little look into what's been going on here. On Feb. 12, 2002, Kym Taborn (from WHOOSH!) wrote me and asked if I had heard anything about Kevin Smith being injured while in China and sent me a news report from a New Zealand newspaper called STUFF. I then mailed out 4 letters to people that might know Kevin or have contact with his family or Agent. My Main goal was to find a contact person so that we could send 'Get Well Soon' and 'Best Wishes' Cards and letters to Kevin and his family. The 4 people I wrote to were Jay Laga'aia (Draco), Darien Takle (Cyrene), Cynthia Hsiung (Producer of Young Hercules) and Beth Gern (aka Zepgirl, Kevin's FanClub President). Beth/Zepgirl was the first to write me back and with her permission, I sent letters out to the Mail lists asking for fans to e-mail in their cards and letters. I also want to say a Thank you here to MaryD for helping me get the word out and on her Website updates! : )
Over the course of 4 days, I received well over 70 Get Well/Best Wishes cards for Kevin and his Family! The cards that have come in are from all over the world from Indiana to Israel and are a loving testament of how much Kevin was thought of by everyone. I put these cards and letters on 2 webpages with the graphics that were sent with them. Click HERE to read them.
On February 15th, I was deeply saddened to hear that Kevin had passed away at the age of 38, just a month shy from his 39th birthday. I first got the news from an email from Nicola and then later heard from Jay about it. Many others wrote in and Sympathy cards for Kevin's family started to come in. I was numb. I couldn't believe it. My memories of Kevin go beyond watching him on TV and in various movies. I met Kevin a couple years ago at a Creation Convention in Hartford, Connecticut. He was sweet, humble and had such a GREAT voice! He took time with each fan and made sure that everyone was happy. I was very Glad for my chance to meet such a Great Guy!
Beth/Zepgirl later informed me that she was teaming up with Lori Joyce (Joel Tobeck's FanClub prez) and will be accepting cards at: Kevin Smith Memorial, c/o Lori Joyce, 24 Scarfair Pathway, Scarborough, Ontario, M1B 4E8 CANADA
Many Thanks to everyone who have sent their cards in! It is comforting to know I am not alone in my sadness over Kevin's death and with every letter that comes in the world seems like a smaller place.
Best Wishes to Kevin's family, our prayers are with you!
Take Care!
Angela aka ALWheaties
angela.wheaton@snet.net
February 12, 2002
Hello Kevin!
I just heard that you were injured over there in China. I sure hope you get better real soon! : )
I wrote to everyone on the mail lists and got quite a few cards together for you from all over the world. We are Pulling for you! Please Get Well Soon!
Take Care!
Angela aka ALWheaties
12 Feb 2002 21:42:15 -0800
Please let Kevin Smith and his family know that all Xena fans send him get well wishes for a speedy recovery in China.
Rohan the Thunder Chick
12 Feb 2002 23:22:40 EST - a get well message
Giday Kevin I just heard about your accident and from what I understand they
were not serious. I was really looking forward to seeing you again in Pasadena
but I know I will see you again soon. I want to wish you a speedy recovery and
be back on you feet.
Cheers mate Rose Reindel
12 Feb 2002 20:44:20 -0800
Joel mentioned that you were filming in China when I saw him at SPQR while I was on holiday in NZ. Sorry I missed you in Auckland, I was hoping to see the Wide Lapels in action. Also sorry to hear about your accident and hospital stay, get well soon.
--
Warren D. Serkin
ROCFAN1
12 Feb 2002 23:18:51 -0600 (Central Standard Time)
Hi. Missy Good gave me this addy to convey my thoughts/prayers for Kevin and his family.
I don't know the severity of his injury but just pass along my good wishes for his recovery.
I got to 'know' him by watching X:WP and he was wonderful in the part of Ares. I really detested him (Ares). <GBG>
Thank you for passing this along to him.
Sincerely,
Kaz n Conner
12 Feb 2002 23:32:32 -0600
Dear Kevin Smith,
I heard about your accident through my connection to Xena fandom. Just wanted to say hello and send best wishes, good healing thoughts, and Positive Pup Power to you and your family.
Wishing you a speedy recovery,
Stacey Donelan
--
"WHAT SHE SAID!!"
13 Feb 2002 00:00:15 -0500
Just wanted to let you know good thoughts are speeding your way. Hope you get better soon....
Barb Davey
13 Feb 2002 00:02:19 EST
Just a short note to tell Kevin that the pups are definitely wishing him a quick recovery.
Cie
13 Feb 2002 00:42:54 EST
Hello Mr. Smith.
You gave your fans a huge scare. Thank you for all your hard work. Get well fast. :)
Sincerely,
Amy AKA
~Murphy!~
~enigma~
13 Feb 2002 00:43:10 -0500
I just heard of your accident. I would like you to know that good thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery are heading your way. Hope that you are okay and that you will be home soon.
Alias
a fan and a pup
13 Feb 2002 01:22:31 -0500 (EST)
For: Kevin "Ares" Smith...C/O ALWheaties.
Sorry you got hurt.
Get well soon. The best to you and your family.
Rose...A X:WP fan
13 Feb 2002 01:32:22 -0500
Wow, I wonder why he was there. Looking for Xena at the Great Wall of China? Or even the Forbidden Palace ;)
I hope he gets better :)
Did he decide to grow that beard?? That's a good picture ;)
Joanne
13 Feb 2002 06:16:41 EST
I've just heard about Mr. Smith being injured.....please let him know that my thoughts are with him and his family, and I'll hope for a speedy recovery for him!
P.A. Tanner
13 Feb 2002 06:28:47 -0500 - To Kevin Smith & family
My family's thinking about your family! Take care, dear sir.
Warm Regards,
Kim L.
13 Feb 2002 06:32:08 -0600 - Get Well, Kevin Smith
Kevin -- Hope you're doing okay and won't be in the hospital long. Wishing you all the best.
Sally Dye
13 Feb 2002 07:00:10 -0500 - Best Wishes to Kevin!
I wanted to pass along my best wishes to Kevin for a speedy recover from his recent injury!
Get well soon!
Cruise
www.ClubUber2000.com
13 Feb 2002 07:53:38 -0800 (PST)
To Kevin
Sending positives thoughts for a fast recovery.
N
13 Feb 2002 09:14:29 -0800 - Kevin Get Well!
Mate!
What's up with hurting yourself? Take care...we hope to see you on your feet, and on the screen real soon.
Your buddies from Northern California...
Kat (the tattoo pup), Chris, Jamie, Bonita, Tanya, and Tasha
13 Feb 2002 09:26:51 -0600 - Get Well Soon, Kevin
Kevin,
Wishing you a very speedy and full recovery from your injury.
I'm familiar with your work from Xena, but look forward to seeing you in other things in the future.
Laura L Fowlkes
13 Feb 2002 09:41:19 -0500 (EST)
Kevin, I'm sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you are on the road to recovery soon.
We need our God of War!! Terri Hill
13 Feb 2002 10:37:27 EST - Speedy Recovery Wishes for Kevin Smith
Dear Kevin,
I just heard you suffered an injury while on a movie set in China.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, and you and your family a safe trip home.
Take Care,
Jill (from Massachusetts, USA)
13 Feb 2002 10:48:06 EST
I would like to send my wish my that Kevin recovers fully and quickly and to send him my love for him and his family. I saw him in Pasadena a couple of years ago and I think he is a sweetheart.
Sincerely,
Sherri Rabinowitz
13 Feb 2002 11:11:41 EST
sincerely, devoted fan TAMMY A. BAGGETT
13 Feb 2002 11:28:40 +0530 - Get Well Soon
Dear Mr. Smith,
I was shocked to learn that you were injured.
Please Take Care.
Love and Regards
P.S : No one can play Ares the way you do! You're the Best! :)
I hope you feel better soon.
~Jacky
13 Feb 2002 11:48:41 EST
Dear Kevin,
I'm so sorry to hear about your injury. I don't know you personally, but I have a feeling you'll be up, around, and kicking butt again soon. :) You just can't keep a god down, right?
Take care of yourself,
Betsy Book
13 Feb 2002 12:05:31 -0500 - Kevin Smith get well wishes
Kevin,
I hope you are up and running once again because accidents can't never keep a good man down for long. Get well my favorite villainous God.
Peggy
USA Xenite
13 Feb 2002 13:25:21 -0600
Hi Kevin..
I am from the USA, the great state of Texas. I am sending to you my hope and prayers for a speedy recovery from your injuries.
All my best .. Tamra
ps.. Loved you as Ares!!! You are a magnificent God of War!
13 Feb 2002 14:14:29 -0400
Dear Kevin,
All of my hopes and prayers for you, love. Get well soon, and know someone is thinking about you in Clemson, SC.
Best wishes,
Lindsey Olmstead
13 Feb 2002 17:05:12 EST - Get Well Kevin
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery!
LC
13 Feb 2002 17:45:48 -0500 - Kevin Smith Get Well
Kevin, Very sorry to hear about your accident. Here's hoping you recover soon. Take care and Best Wishes.
Jan Weatherly
Toledo, Ohio, USA
13 Feb 2002 18:44:10 -0500 (EST)
For: Kevin Smith
From: Casey & Brenda
Sorry to hear about your injuries. Get well soon!
Your fans, Casey & Brenda
13 Feb 2002 18:44:44 -0800 - Get well soon Kevin
I hope you have a speedy recovery, Kevin. No worries mate. :)
Bea
"I don't speak loser." - Spike
13 Feb 2002 19:30:36 -0800 - Get well, Kevin
Sending lots of healing thoughts and prayers your way. We all love you,
get well real soon.
hugs,
Zeta
13 Feb 2002 19:51:27 EST
I hope u fell better :'(
Honey Taylor
Wed, 13 Feb 2002 20:36:19 +0100 - For Kevin
Hi Kevin!
I've heard of your injury. I hope it's nothing serious and that you'll get well real soon.
You and your family are in my prayers,
Storm from Italy
13 Feb 2002 20:42:02 -0600
As an avid watcher of the Xena and Hercules TV shows, brought Mr. Smith of course to our attention. I just wanted to send prayers and thoughts for a speedy recovery.
Shery
14 Feb 2002 18:14:59 PST
There is an angel watching over you
Kevin,
A USA fan
You have touched the lives of countless people around the
world through your great work as an actor. I hope you
realize how much you are loved by 'the fans'.
I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at
this difficult time. Wishing you a speedy recovery. God
Bless you always.
- Cathy
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