Abbott "Pete" Smith, D.V.M.
June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010
Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate the legacy of Pete Smith, D.V.M., and Milliron: Abbott “Pete” Smith, D.V.M. The Biography (Monday Creek Publishing 2017). A graduate of Colorado State University and a well-known veterinarian in southeast Ohio, Dr. Smith continues to motivate and inspire.
Traveling to Milliron Farm to visit Dr. Smith's widow, Jody, I thought about the many times I made this journey while writing Milliron. Difficult to believe, but this year marks ten years since Dr. Smith left us. Now, driving to Milliron, memories won't stop.
Across the rumble of the cattle guard to Milliron bridge, sycamores tower over Milliron Clinic. Empty, the Clinic and it's buildings are quiet. The fences and gates are weathered, but most still standing... some have fallen. The Clinic on the left, with it's signature variegated brick, looks the same. It's the same, just different. Proverbs 22:28 says Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Let's keep our memories and landmarks as long as we can.
Have a great week ahead.
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Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian.
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