Portrait shared in memory of Melissa Anne Smith

In loving memory of

Melissa Anne Smith

October 26, 1974

Melissa Anne Smith, a 17‑year‑old Midvale high‑school senior and daughter of the town’s police chief, is remembered for the bright promise of youth taken far too soon.

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May the memory of Melissa be a lasting source of comfort. A life matters far beyond what can ever be captured on a page, and this remembrance is offered with sympathy and respect.

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