In case you missed it on Sunday, Aaron Smith put out a full page ad in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette thanking fans for his years with the Steelers.
“As of today, I am no longer a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I leave the field and Steelers with no regrets, and am grateful to have played for such a tremendous organization. I feel truly blessed to have spent my entire professional career in the best town, playing for the most loyal fans who have loved and supported myself and my family.
“The last 13 years of our lives have been special because of the people who cheered me on, and I am truly fortunate to have been a part of the Steelers, the City of Pittsburgh and the Steelers Nation. You have opened your arms and your hearts to us as a family and we will never forget that. Your support, enthusiasm, love and dedication are gifts I
will carry with me my entire life.
“I may no longer be on the Steelers active roster, but I will always be a Steeler and will never forget the people who made it all worthwhile — the fans, the Rooneys, the front office, the equipment guys and trainers, my teammates
and family. Thank you for supporting me over the last 13 years, and I hope you will support me in whatever future path life will take me on.
“We plan on making Pittsburgh our home and I will endeavor for the rest of my days to find a way to thank each and every one of you personally for all that you have done and meant for me and my family. You cheered for me for 13 years and now I cheer for you for the rest of my life. You will always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to have the job of a lifetime. You will always be in my heart.”
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Brian Cain
March 12, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Aaron Smith is one of the most humble and dedicated player to wear a Steeler uniform. We will always remember your unselfish play to make the Steeler defense the toughest in the league year in and year out. My hope is the younger players watched and learn by your example. Good luck to #91 and God bless you and your family.
STEELER FOREVER!
DrGeorge
March 12, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Well said, Brian. Aaron Smith is a class act and a great role model for players of all ages. There is no substitute for character.
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Eliezer Campuzano
March 12, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Aaron Smith will be one of my favorite Steelers of all time, Classy, Tough, Passionate and always a Gentleman, It will be hard to see no more that imponent # 91 defending the Black and Gold… God Bless you Aaron!!!