Dr. Harold Smitson Commemoration Ceremony
Dr. Harold Smitson will not be forgotten, the medical community made sure of that Wednesday afternoon.
During a commemoration event at the UT Health East Texas Athens hospital, it was announced that a tree will be planted in front of the hospital in his honor, the radiology department will be named the Dr. Harold Smitson Radiology Department, and the Dr. Harold Smitson Radiology Technician Scholarship Fund has been established at Trinity Valley Community College by his son, Christopher Tinsley.
Dr. Smitson passed away Jan. 21 in Tyler.
"Perhaps the way to describe him .. is as a renowned radiologist in Athens and East Texas for over 40 years," said UT Health Athens CEO Scott Campbell. "He was a friend and colleague to so many that are here, and for decades many around East Texas."
The event was attended by family, friends, colleagues, officials from UT Health, and local officials.
You can watch a live stream of the commemoration here.