A Father’s Mission After Son’s Tragic Loss | Portland Maine News

A heartbreaking yet powerful story unfolds as Gregory Smith’s family steps forward to honor his memory and fight the silence around mental health. Just days before his tragic passing at 36, Gregory was living his dream — a new pilot, enjoying time with his girlfriend. His father, Mark, now channels his grief into advocacy, urging open conversations about mental health and organizing a fully booked memorial golf tournament to fund scholarships and suicide loss support. This September, as we focus on suicide prevention, Gregory’s legacy reminds us: help is available — call or text 988 anytime. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b93ce6bf4961b092