Smith-Ryan Daily News and World Report

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Letters to the Editor A reply from Denny Hector looking for Jon ----------- -----------

The young man pictured on the left is believed to be the former Jonathan Smith, now using the name Seaman Smith. If you have any knowledge of his where-abouts please email Mama Terrie and Papa at the email address given above. The little prick is wanted for stealing the hat that he is wearing in this picture.Notice the insolent grin on his face!! It's like he's saying "screw you asshole, It's my hat now". I mean really, you give them the best years of your life and what do you get??

Smith was last seen getting on an airplane that he SAID was going to San Diego to some kind of Navy base or something.I mean really, does this guy look Navy to you?? Damn kids, who do they think they are fooling!!! He's just off getting drunk with his buddies if you ask me.

If you see him PLEASE get in touch, I want My Damn Hat !!!

In this recently obtained photo it is obvious how far Smith is willing to go to change his appearance.He is taking his pathetic masquerade to the extreme of dressing and acting like a sailor in public.

In spite of his efforts to evade detection we are pleased to report that he actually HAS been seen by credible witnesses in and around San Diego California in his sailor disquise.Jose and Maria, proprietors of the "Amour de Beast",one of the top donkey shows in Tijuana, Mexico have told this investigator that Smith is a regular visitor at their establishment.

Smith I can only say this,"Give it up son, it's not worth it. You will be caught, the hat will be returned, and the donkey shows will get old after a while."

One last chance Smith, return the hat now and we will call of the dogs.

In a bizarre footnote to the above story, we have just learned that a navy vessel by the name of USS Duluth was recently involved in an accident with a barge near San Diego, California.Strangely, Smith has been claiming for some time now that he is the actual helmsman of the Duluth.This is almost too strange to be true. We plan to follow up on this story and will report what we find at the earliest possible date.

In our follow up to the rumor that Smith is the helmsman of the USS Duluth we have learned that someone matching his description actually HAS been seen boarding the Duluth, pictured here. It has not been absolutely confirmed that this person is Smith.

It should be noted however that in reference to the "barge incident" , the Duluth does show some hull damage near the water line at the bow.(not visible in this photo) We questioned several crew members at Amour de Beast in Tijuana asking how their vessel was damaged and were told cryptically," don't know man, we were in Denny's and it was like that when we came out." The crewmen then promptly passed out and were unresponsive to further questioning.

This reporter is beginning to think that as incredible as it seems,Smith might actually BE in the US Navy Stationed on the Duluth. The reference to Denny's however,is confusing. Who or what is Denny's? Jose and Maria have suggested that it might be the gay dog show down the street.The investigation continues.

Now that the story of Smith and his run from reality has become public news, reports of "Smith sightings" are beginning to come in from all over the country.Pictured here is one of the most interesting that we have received so far.

Difficult to see in the far left background is what some think is a small male figure in a US Navy uniform believed to be Smith.The blurry image by itself is open to dispute.The roadsign in the foreground,however, once again making the "donkey connection" lends credibility to this sighting.

This photo was sent to us by Hector Rodrigues and was taken on highway 12 only a few miles south of the Rodrigues Donkey Farm, in New Mexico.(see letters to the editor for Mr Rodrigues' comments)

In addition to the sightings, several individuals have reported being ABDUCTED by Smith and subjected to bizarre medical experiments.All of these individuals, however, are presently residents of state mental institutions,thereby raising serious doubts concerning their claims.

Among the more interesting "Smith sightings" sent in this week is this photo and report from Vernon Stubbs, US Navy recruit. Our gratitude to Vernon for a fine peice of detective work.

"I knowed it was him the minute I seen him." reports Stubbs."I just knowed it."

Stubbs goes on to say that Smith is now believed by some to be a bomb disposal technician.We were unable to get anything else of importance from Vernons letter due to the incredibly poor grammar and misspellings.Vernon did say however that his recruiter told him that as soon as he was on active duty he could go to school to improve his grammar.In the 14 years since his enlistment there have been "no openings" in any of the schools he has applied to.

Asked why he was a recruit after 14 years in the Navy, Vernon told us that he could not pass the spelling test required for promotion. He went on to say that he was planning to retire with the rank of recruit because "back where I come from" that $18.oo a month will go a long way.Go for it Vernon.

In any case we appreciate the photo. Thanks again Vernon.