Family's tribute to lovable larrikin

The family of Corporal Scott Smith killed in Afghanistan on Sunday has described him as a dedicated soldier.

THE family of fallen commando Scott James Smith has paid tribute to an active and lovable character with a cheeky smile, who believed his actions made a difference.

Combat engineer Corporal Smith, originally from the Barossa Valley, was killed in Afghanistan by a bomb blast during a compound clearance operation on Sunday.

His family - parents Murray Smith and Katrina Paterson and sister Roxanne - this morning issued a statement about their much-loved son and brother.

"Scott live to the fullest. He was born in the Barossa Valley and was water skiing as soon as he could stand - it was one of his great loves," the statement read.

Corporal Scott James Smith

"Scott had a great sense of humour and was very much into practical jokes. He could also be very relaxed when not at work - becoming renowned for his cheeky smile and kind words.

"But mostly Scott will always be renowned for being the lovable character that held the family together."

His family said Scott's generosity was often spoken of and he always had time for people who had time for him.

"One of the things you could rely on Scott for was calling whenever he was able and was thinking of you, at midday, midnight, or anywhere in between," the statement read.

"Scott had a larrikin charm that endeared him to all those around him and these qualities ensure he will always be held in the hearts of those who knew him.

Corporal Smith's family said he was a "tremendous soldier".

"It is openly acknowledged that he was well respected within his workplace by those who knew him," they wrote.

"We knew the Army was Scott's second family, his home away from home. Scott truly believed his actions made a difference. He was a truly dedicated soldier who also knew how to relax in his time away from work."

Corporal Smith is also survived by his partner Liv, who is from Germany.

"Liv, Scott's German princess, met him when she was an exchange student in Australia. After that, the pair could be found in all sorts of mischief together," the family wrote.

"Our family is united in grief as we try to come to terms with his loss."

The family thanked everyone for their wishes and condolences but have asked for privacy.

Corporal Smith was the 39th Australian soldier to be killed in Afghanistan. 

Read full statement on behalf of the family of Corporal Scott James Smith: 

"Scott was a tremendous soldier. It is openly acknowledged that he was well respected within his workplace and by those who knew him. 

We knew the Army was Scott's second family, his home away from home. Scott truly believed his actions made a difference; he was a truly dedicated soldier, who also knew how to relax in his time away from work. 

Scott lived life to the fullest. He was born in the Barossa Valley and was water skiing as soon as he could stand - it was one of his great loves. 

Scott attended school in the local area and used his school holidays to learn to barefoot water ski. 

Liv, Scott's German princess, met him when she was an exchange student in Australia. After that, the pair could be found in all sorts of mischief together. 

Scott loved being outdoors and keeping fit throughout his lifetime and pursued many sports - from long distance running, to cricket and any sort of competition he could be involved in. 

Scott had a great sense of humour and was very much into practical jokes. He could also be very relaxed when not at work - becoming renowned for his cheeky smile and kind words. But mostly Scott will always be renowned for being the loveable character that held the family together. 

Scott had a lot of time for those who had time for him, and his generosity in all things was often spoken about. One of the things you could rely on Scott for was calling whenever he was able and was thinking of you, at midday, midnight, or anywhere in between. 

Scott had a larrikin charm that endeared him to all those around him, and these qualities ensure he will always be held in the hearts of those who knew him. 

Our family is united in grief as we try to come to terms with our loss. 

We thank everyone for their heartfelt wishes and messages of condolences, but ask that our privacy be respected during this difficult time."

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